Do you have a gadget lover in your life? Better question, who doesn’t have one? Well, for that hard to buy for techno-fiend who has pretty much every single “cool” new thing that comes out the second it comes out (have I mentioned my boyfriend really loves to pre-order things? ::Sigh::) we’ve got the perfect […]
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{Holiday Gift Guide} The Perfect Fit – The Jockey Collection, Preferred By Rachel Zoe
Welcome one and all The Blogtini’s annual Holiday Gift Guide. I realize that this year I am way late, seeing as though Hanukkah began already – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still time to stock up on a few little items for your loved ones! And so, without further ado – this year’s first […]
Words To Live By || Advice From An Old Farmer
I saw this post on Facebook of all places and just absolutely fell in love with it. Hopefully you’ll all enjoy it as much as I did! Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is […]
Viral Blog Post – Marriage Isn’t For You – Isn’t That Sweet
Seth Adam Smith has done something most people can only hope for – he’s had a blog post go viral. His post, “Marriage Isn’t For You” outlines the reasons he got married to his wife, and begins with him admitting that after a year and a half of marriage, he has determined that marriage isn’t […]
Cocktail Hour || Salted Caramel Pretzel Martini
It’s the day after Halloween, which means you’ve probably got heaping gobs of candy all over your house. (Fact: I do not have children, nor do we get any trick-or-treaters, but I still felt compelled to buy/eat candy last night to “get in the holiday spirit.”) If you’ve looking for a more grown-up candy option, […]
1950’s Chic With Maya Van Wagenen
When Maya Van Wagenen started her new classes in Brownsville, Texas she was determined to fit in so she did what every teenage girl would do (if those teenage girls were growing up in the 1950’s) – she turned to Betty Cornell’s Teen-age Popularity Guide. This may seem like a complete non-story: 15 year old girl […]
Desk By Design
There are some big changes happening for me in real life – some of which I can’t/won’t talk about here, and others that I’ll happily dish. For starters, I’ve officially launched my own company (while maintaining my full-time job!) – CED Communications, LLC – tell your friends! What that means is that I’ll be super busy. […]
Try The Queen’s Personal Drop Scone Recipe
Forget the breakfast of champions! Now you can whip up a right royal breakfast in the comfort of your own home using The Queen’s personal recipe. According to Hello! magazine, in 1960 The Queen sent then U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower a copy of her personal recipe for drop scones (also called Scottish Pancakes) after he and his […]
Cocktail Hour || Baileys Caramel Appletini
Daylight might be sticking around for a significantly less lengthy period of time these days, but that doesn’t mean the days are actually getting shorter, or that there’s any less work to do. So kick back and relax with this delicious autumn take on the traditional Appletini. Baileys Caramel Appletini Ingredients. 1 ounce(s) Baileys Caramel Irish Cream […]
Cocktail Hour || Gingerbread Apple Crisp Cocktail
Ahhh, the first week of fall. The air is getting crisper, we’re breaking out the riding boots and cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-spice everything is available everywhere. But there’s another staple of fall that is often overlooked – apples! In honor of apple picking season, here’s a delicious cocktail to serve when you’ve returned home from the […]