Saturday, February 28, 2015

Spock is no more ...


Sad news … One of the icons of my generation is unfortunately no more. There will be lots on the news about this I'm sure over the coming days and weeks so I'm not going to go over the whole value of his life and his whole history of film/television...

Teriyaki Minute Steak

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Glazed Ham


Glazed Ham The centerpiece at dinner tonight was an 8 and 3/4 pounds fresh ham. It spent four hours earlier this afternoon slow roasting in the oven. The slow roasting allowed most of the fat to render under the skin which crisped up rather nicely. It...

Tangerine Sorbet – Nieve de Mandarina


Tangerine is one of my favorite fruits, it's a winter citrus, so I usually cut it open and eat its wedges, and occasionally I bake a cake with them. But this time it occurred to me to prepare a tangerine sorbet. In the last couple of days, the weather...

ROSE WATER PISTACHIO FRUIT SALAD


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My Go-to Every Day Makeup


Just a quick go-to every day makeup, when you don't want to spend too much time to get ready, but still want to look cute and put together. I feel like when your skin looks flawless everything else looks better as well. My skin naturally isn't perfect,...

Zendaya accepts Fashion Police Host Giuliana Rancic a Public Apology

Fashion Police Host Giuliana Rancic issued a Public Apology, if don't know why Zendaya would accept Fashion Police Host apology. Zendaya attended the Oscars wearing Vivienne Westwood dress on Sunday not knowing her choice of hair style would be critique...

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Friday, February 27, 2015

The Flower Season Newbies

Well hello girlfriends how's it going?! I've been meaning to catch up on my posts but life had other plans hehehe Lots have happened since I was here last and while a lot of hurt was involved in the facts there was also some awesome joys and I do have...

Why Rice Pudding is perfect winter comfort food - with recipe


This week's recipe for spiced rice pudding is good old fashioned comfort food, perfect for the long winter's evening. It is not only this classic pudding's ability to warm and soothe that makes it the ideal winter treat, however. Whether made with cow's...

Empire star Taraji P. Henson talks fashion


Empire star Taraji P. Henson talks fashion,not only the show is buzzing but Cookie style on Empire is buzzing.  Taraji spoke with ET host about the drama and her fashion/style  for the show.  I must say Grace Gealey who plays Anika Gibbions...

Lupita Nyong'o Oscar Dress Stolen


Lupita Nyong'o Oscar Dress Stole, this year the Oscar has so much drama! The costumed made Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa dress was stolen from London Hotel in West Hollywood where Lupita was staying.The dress is  studded with 6,000...

Spring Vibes-Gatsby Girl


I'm a total boho-chic. This bohemian look is very casual, laid back and fun. Denim shorts are a very important piece in your closet when you live in the Caribbean.  This look features high waisted shorts.  I think high waisted denim shorts...

Recipe for Spanish Rice with Cheddar Cheese and Turkey Buger Served with Refried Beans and a Southwestern Cheese Salad


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Statement Necklaces 2015


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Greek Pizza Recipe


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Pizza Casserole


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National Pancake Day is March 3: Get Free Pancakes at IHOP

National Pancake Day is March 3: Get Free Pancakes at IHOP






How to Make Bread at Home: A Fun Way to Save Money on Groceries


Food Tasting: A Weird Job for Food Lovers

Food Tasting: A Weird Job for Food Lovers






Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Beach-Worthy Essie Polish Haul + Swatches

The groundhog may have seen its shadow*, but that's not stopping me from getting into the spring spirit. Even though it's too cold and wet outside to swap jeans for day dresses, it's still possible to add a little taste of Spring through nail polish....

Introducing Scentbird, a New Subscription for Fragrance Lovers


"I switch perfumes all the time. If I've been wearing one perfume for three months, I force myself to give it up, even if I still feel like wearing it, so whenever I smell it again it will always remind me of those three months…Smell really...

Riviera + Flora + Bianca :)

Hi ladies, how's this beginning of February treating you?! I have to say I'm happy to see so much of the sun this winter, pretty shocking for these parts so YAY YAY YAY!!!! Talking about the sun gets me thinking about Stella and Dot new spring collection...

Elegant Cocktail Dresses


Hello Beauties, We are so missing out on blogosphere. We have been really busy and writing fewer and fewer posts. Just waiting for some long holidays so that we can share our outfit posts and what we've been up to. Meanwhile, We hope you are still keeping...

Kisses

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3 Date Night Outfit Ideas


Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and whether you're celebrating with your BF, GBF, or BFFs, you'll need something to wear. I'll be spending the day celebrating my friend's birthday, which you'll see the outfit for on Monday. For now, check out a few outfits...

STREET STYLE CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK 2

I am wearing: Blouse Jorge Vazquez similar here , here , here and here ; Skirt Peachoo + krejberg ; Bag Buti   similar here , here  , here  and here ; Shoes Casadei similar here , here , here and here Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful...

CHIC LOOK: NIKE AIR FORCE 1 BACK IN STYLE


¡Los 90’s ya están aquí y vienen con fuerza mis ChicAdictas ! Los tonos sobrios y los estilos poco recargados se cuelan, poco a poco, en el Street Style más urbanita. El accesorio clave y rey de todas las miradas: las zapatillas. Pero eso sí, tienen...

Ispiration Disney di OLYMPIA LE-TAN


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Tbdress inspiration


Hello lovelies. Today I'm feeling like a kid again, inspired by this sweet 16 puffy short prom dresses I found at the  Tbdress.com  online store http://www.tbdress.com/Short-Puffy-Sweet-16-Dresses/ . The weather is sunny this days and i feel...

A POP OF FUSCHIA


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8 Trends I'd Love to See Go

Today, we're talking trends. There are a lot of trends out there that I feel have either reached their peak, or shouldn't have been a trend in the first place. I even talked about one of the trends listed below two years ago, which you can read here...

How I Edit Photos for Instagram

Am I the only one who likes to see these kind of posts or videos? It's always interesting to see what people do to achieve their Instagram look. I get quite a few compliments on my photos, so I thought it would be a good idea to share the wealth. Truthfully,...

THE RED BIKER JACKET


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Blake Lively Braid Tutorial

  Blake Lively is my spirit animal (or spirit celebrity? can you call people your spirit animal?…). Ever since I saw the first episode of Gossip Girl and then every single one after that, I decided that I loved her style. Her wavy blonde locks +...

Where you can find the items in the Who's That Girl Post

Hey loves! Were you wondering where you could find that bag from my last post? What about that bow or that dress? If so, then stick around as I give you the details. Forewarning, some of the items on the list are so hot, they've already sold out including...

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Forget These "Find Your Inner Peace" Lists, The Real Secrets to Happiness


It all boils down to: Not being a shitty person. Dance because you want to, not like no one is watching. Laugh so hard you pee yourself & laugh even harder. There are self help books, how to find your inner peace articles, blah blah blah.. But the...

Don't Fear the Pause


If you listen to experienced speakers, it's easy to see some real differences in how they step through their presentation than maybe how you go about giving a talk when you are called upon to speak in public. But it is a good exercise to use every opportunity...

Sunday, February 22, 2015

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ABOUT ME

I'm a young at heart lady,who loves cooking and crafting.I work at a grocery store as a deli clerk.Where I meet a lot of people,so interacting with people is my job.Every day is an adventure,I love my job.I had a dream about computers when I was young .So I started some computer classes.One class was computer accounting,met a lot of people some  I still see sometimes.Then I started doing any job I could get that included two jobs at a time.Sometime living on four hours of sleep. Didn't know then that I was looking for something.                                                                                               I decided to start learning more about online business,started a blog.Reading everything I could include other blogs and websites.Then GOD stepped in an sent me a message about WEALTHY AFFILIATE ,so I put all my time and effort in to learning all the things i needed to build me an online business.Cooking is my way to enjoy and feel good about  my self.Life is too short,so I try new things to help me grow inside and out.Everyday i learn something new and it make me feel blessed.Everyday I'm grateful to wake up.http://www.wealthyaffiliate.com?a_aid=ee463c45IMG_20131020_101956 (1)

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Bedroom Design

Good Morning! After Monday's post , I decided to share with you all my inspiration and design for our master bedroom. As I mentioned, our bedroom is usually the last room that gets my attention, but this photo from Lonny kept sticking in my mind and...

Change Your Habits

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Mentoring At Work: Mentoring at Work: Developmental Relationships in Organizational Life

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Lost in Love: A Valentine's Word of Caution

I debated on writing this post for a few weeks- fine up until two hours ago. Valentine's Day is one of the few Holidays that brings out the absolute worst in people. This year I helped out in a flower shop and saw men trying to make up for a whole bunch...

Protein Muffins!

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Love Your Neighbor

Matthew 5:43-45 43 "You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' 44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He...

The Need To Grow Up And Grow Forth

Virtually everyone at one time or other has received a dream, a vision, a feeling or impression. The question is not that we receive but what we respond with. When I was a child I decided to make my parents breakfast. I was perhaps 4. I had watched my...

Giving

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Grilled Shrimp Burgers

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Bacon and Chive Roasted Potato Wedges

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Olive Oil Blood Orange Cake – Panqué de Aceite de Oliva y Naranja Roja

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Harry Potter House Unisex Lounge Pants Hufflepuff, XL- $24.99

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3D TARDIS Leggings Navy, XL- $24.99

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Old Hollywood Glamour Oscars Tablescape

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Comparing Healthy Cookware

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Quick Cinnamon Bread

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Warm Layers

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WHITE SHIRT CHIC

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PRAY IT FORWARD

The world according to Sylvia Garza” posted:
Today I pray for you
A heart free of sadness
A mind free of worries
A life full of gladness
A body free of illness
A day full of God’s Blessings…
Thank you Sylvia. God bless.
So today I pray for You
My Dear Readers and Followers…..
And tomorrow you pray for others…..
And soon everybody is going to be healthy and happy…..
God Bless you all.
LISAMTHURMOND@LIVE.COM

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Monday, February 16, 2015

NO REGRETS

Take a guess: What do you think are the top five regrets of the dying? A palliative nurse listed her findings in a book. Here they are:
1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.

3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.
4. I wish I’d stayed in touch with my friends.

5. I wish I’d let myself be happier.
How about you? Based on your current choices and lifestyle, might you have some regrets down the road? What might they be?
In Ecclesiastes 9, King Solomon reminds us that life is short and death is certain. So he encourages us to live in the most meaningful way we can.
First, he said, “Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart” (v.7). Throughout the book of Ecclesiastes, food and drink are frequently mentioned as examples of all that God has provided to comfort and cheer us (Ecclesiastes 2:24,3:135:188:15). So, Solomon encouraged, go and enjoy a meal with your family and friends!
Second: “Wear fine clothes, with a splash of cologne!” (9:8). Eugene Peterson paraphrases this verse, “Dress festively every morning. Don’t skimp on colors and scarves.” In other words, don’t dress as if you’re mourning. Don’t look slovenly. Be clean, neat, and tidy. Smell nice. Get dressed in celebration of God’s gift of life.
Third: “Live happily with the woman you love” (v.9). Treasure your family and friends. Enjoy life with them.
Fourth: “Whatever you do, do well” (v.10). Carry out your duties with gusto. Do your work excellently unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23).
In short, don’t let life slip by—delight in God and live with no regrets!
—Poh Fang Chia
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Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom (v.10).
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Read Psalm 90:10-17 and then voice it as a prayer to God.

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

TEEN IN VIRAL PICTURE AT RALEIGH TARGET STORE GETS THE JOB



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Remember the 15-year-old who became an internet sensation earlier this month when a picture of Target employees helping him pick out a tie and prep for a job interview went viral?

Click here for the original story

A shopper saw the Target employees helping the boy and snapped a picture that she posted on Facebook.

Yasir Moore needed that tie to apply for a job at Chick-fil-A at Triangle Town Center mall.

ABC11 was there Thursday night when Moore went back for his third interview at the restaurant. He had no idea that our cameras were rolling when restaurant owner David Langston asked him to have a seat.

"I really appreciate you coming in tonight," said Langston. "I think we are ready to offer you a job at Chick-fil-A of Triangle Town Center mall."
He even got his own Chick-fil-A tie.

"We may have someone in the food court that can help us out with that ..." said Langston.

The same Target team that helped him before came to help again. Just like the first time they met, Dennis Roberts helped him tie the tie.

"It's refreshing to my heart, and I'm deeply grateful I was a part of it, and I'll remember it forever," said Roberts.

Once strangers, the kind moment has connected the group.

"They're like family to me now, because they helped me so much," said Moore.

"We told him he has two more moms looking out for him. We'll be out to Chick-fil-A checking on him," said one of the Target team members.

Audrey Mark, who took the original picture, was there too.

"I was moved when I saw it happen the first time and now to see it come to fruition was very emotional for everybody," she said.
Moore's mother said she's still amazed at the kindness of strangers.

"They still went above and beyond to make sure he was right for his interview," said Najirah Parrish.

Moore's new boss at Chick-fil-A said the lesson in it all is obvious.

"Look for opportunities to do the right thing. Look for opportunities to have an impact on people," said Langston.

"They didn't just change my life, they're going to help me change other people's lives," said Moore.






The five oldest women in the world — all women — were born in the 19th century and are still around to show their wisdom about what they’ve learned over the past 100 plus years. The list consist of two 116-year olds Misao Okawa of Japan, Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, and three 115-year olds Emma Morano-Martinuzzi of Italy, Jeralean Talley of Michigan, and Susannah Mushatt Jones of New York.
According to HuffingtonPost, two of these super centenarians are African-Americans who have lived through world wars, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement and, most recently, the Ferguson and #BlackLivesMatter protests.
Jeralean Talley, 115, Michigan
Talley — the oldest living American — grew up in the South and was married for 52 years, until her husband passed away.
She lives with her daughter and enjoys playing with her great-great-grandkids and even takes an annual fishing trip! Talley’s advice for a long life is simple: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, that’s my way of living,” she told a Michigan news affiliate in 2013.
Susannah Mushatt Jones, 115, New York
Susannah Mushatt Jones at the care facility in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she lives. (Photo: Getty Images)
At 115, Mushatt Jones could easily be described as feisty.
She loves bacon, scrambled eggs and grits every day for breakfast — not exactly something that is a recipe for long life, you’d think. But except for vision loss due to glaucoma, the only health problem she is medicated for is blood pressure. She’s also said to have an affinity for lacy lingerie.
“You can never get too old to wear fancy stuff,” she’s said, according to TIME.
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Susannah Mushatt Jones at the care facility in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she lives. (Photo: Getty Images)
Something to look forward to.


A Barber Is Giving Free Haircuts That Make Misbehaving Kids Look Like Old Men



Parents can bring in their bad kids three days a week and ask for the “Benjamin Button Special,” where the bad kid in question will be styled like an old man.

He calls it the “Benjamin Button Special.
The Washington Post reported on the shop’s unusual offering:
The cut involves shaving hair off the child’s crown until he begins to resemble a balding senior citizen, inviting that unique brand of adolescent humiliation that can only come from teasing classmates and unwanted attention.
“So u wana act grown…well now u look grown too,” the barber wrote on Instagram. “The grown-up kids special. Bring more bad kids to @a1__kutz for this kut.”

Fredrick, who co-owns the shop and has three kids, said he was inspired to offer the special after he saw immediate results when he tried it out on his 12-year-old son, Rushawn, for getting bad grades.


But those grades “dramatically skyrocketed” after the haircut, Fredrick told the Post.
“Parents are at a loss,” the 34-year-old dad said. “When you go to discipline kids these days, they can’t necessarily use physical punishment they way parents did in the past, but they have to do something.”
Some experts believe that shaming as a form of discipline can be “ineffective and even destructive,” research psychologist Peggy Drexler reported in Psychology Today.
“Many kids will act out as a cry for attention or for firmer limits,” she wrote. “Most kids — especially boys — have an impulse to push boundaries while also needing to know that they’ll be reigned in.”