Fun Fact Friday!

Fun Facts for the day...

1.  Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.

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2.  29% of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.

3.  30% of Chinese adults live with their parents.

Byedoozle,

KT

Christmas Cookies

I know it is a bit early for this post but I randomly came across these cookies at Crazy Domestic.

How cute are they!?  And it looks like it would be pretty easy to do.

Byedoozle,

EB

Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer's tag line is "Offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected for 163 years."  Well unexpected is right.  Look at these lawn ornaments they are now offering for Halloween and Christmas.

Scary Cat!

2-Story Tall Reindeer!

Sexy Snowman!

If they weren't almost $400 I would love to buy one and put it on a friends lawn as a practical joke!  If you see anyone with one of these on their lawn please take a picture and send it to us at abedoozledlife@gmail.com.

Byedoozle,
EB

PS - If you have some free time please visit the HS website and read the description on these things.  The snowman one is especially hilarious.

Go GP its your birthday!

Happy Bday to one of our faves!!! Gwyneth Paltrow turns 39 today!  We love everything about her and her amazing blog GOOP.

 

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Gwnniedoozle,

KT & EB

Rhode Island is for Luvas...

This weekend my luva and I took a roadtrip to Newport, R.I.  It was very romantic and fun...check out all of our recommendations below:

For an old-timey B&B experience check out Spring St Inn.  The breakfast was delish, good prices, and very clean accommodations.

http://www.springstreetinn.com

Saturday we squeezed in a lot of activities...

A walk along the cliffs to see the old mansions overlooking the Atlantic.

http://www.cliffwalk.com/

Wine tasting.  The wine was only ok but the scenery was really beautiful and they had live jazz all afternoon.  http://www.greenvale.com/

Lunch at the Black Pearl.  The mussels were amazing.

http://www.blackpearlnewport.com/ 

Sunset booze cruise.

 http://www.sail-newport.com/

Dancing the night away.   http://www.41north.com/dining-christies.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Byedoozle,

KT

Fun Fact Friday

TGIF!

Fun Facts:

1.  The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.

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2.  Scientists estimate that laughing 100 times is equivalent to a 10-minute workout on a rowing machine.

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3.  It is impossible to hum if your nose is plugged - try it!

Have a great weekend!

Adioozle,

KT

Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread

Howdy!

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This weekend I made banana bread after I saw this post on bake or break's blog.  It was pretty easy to do, as long as you have a big time mixer like my guy here...

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When looking for the above picture I found this...

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1.  It has the clear bowl that I love 

2.  It is pink
3.  It is for a good cause

All engaged ladies need to register for her.  Yes its a girl, and my grey guy is a guy, and they could date. 

Byedoozle,

EB

Fall Fun Facts

Happy Friday, Everyone!

Fun Facts:

1.  The British prefer "autumn."  North Americans favor "fall."  The word "autumn" is more graceful and poetic, but "fall" is easier to rhyme.

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2.  Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites.

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3.  Fall colors are best when late summer is dry & autumn has bright sunny days & cool nights below 40°F.

Byedoozle,

KT

Veggie Lasagna

If you are looking for a perfect fall recipe please see below.  I made lasagna last weekend for the first time and it was pretty easy and very delish!!!

Foodoozle,

KT

Ingredients:

2 jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce (we picked Rao's Marinara)

1 package of sliced and cleaned mushrooms

1 chopped green pepper

1 chopped red pepper

1/2 chopped yellow onion

3 cloves of minced garlic

1 (16 oz) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Salt and pepper to taste

1 box of lasagna noodles

1 (16 oz) container of ricotta cheese

3 eggs

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups romano cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Sautee the mushrooms, peppers, onion, garlic and spinach

In a seperate bowl, mix all the cheeses and eggs

Cook lasagna noodles until tender (about 8-10 minutes)

Mix the veggies and cheese/egg mixture thoroughly in a large bowl

Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9 x 13 inch baking dish

Layer 3 lasagna noodles, sauce, and cheese/veggie mixture

Repreat layers with remaining ingredients (you should end up with 3 layers)

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 60 minutes

EAT & ENJOY!

Pumpkin Beers

It's mid-September and in my mind that means the weather getting cooler and the sun setting sooner, which makes me sad.  The only thing to cure my depression?  Dogfish Head Punkin Ale!

Have you ever tried it?  IT IS AMAZING!  A bit sweet, very rich, you could probably only do one or two but oh is it good.  I have been calling liquor stores like a crazy person since Sept 1.  I finally found someone who is willing to let my buy a whole case.  You may say, that sounds extreme, but Binny's is only letting people by one 4-pack per person.  Dogfish Head doesn't produce a lot of this seasonal beer and usually liquor stores sell out in a week and a half!   So I may be crazy but at least I will have enough for the Fall.

Pumpkindoozle,

EB

Sharing Tuesdays

Hi ya'll -

1st - I wanted to share that I got a new mouse for my work computer today and I was so excited to use it, this made me really sad and makes me feel like a huge dork / granny.  I need help.

2nd - I went to visit my fabulous cousin down at Indiana University this past weekend.  Sara is a grad student there and didn't want to have a "college" apartment.  She found some amazing finds that I thought I would share:

Hand-made mobiles bring lots of color to a corner in her bedroom. 

Antique store find, great for all of her school books.  Sara added the rolling feet.

While I was visiting the CB2 Acrylic coffee table arrived.  Sara and I are soul sisters with our matching acrylic furniture purchases, all from CB2 might I add. 

Target bar stools that she painted a fun color.

This desk was quite the find - Sara sanded it down and re-stained it.  She also fixed the drawers.   Serves not only as a desk but also as a dining room table.   

Miss Sara!  (notice how her sweater matches her apron - she is so cute)

We made peach muffins!

Hope this inspires you to go out there and look for deals, make them your own, save money, but still have a fabulous designed space.

Adioozle,

EB

Moet... on ice

Hello All!

Have you been watching any of the US Open?  Did you see Serena flip out?  Did you notice that all the stars are drinking from a very cool white Moet glass?  Well I have and I of course I had to find out more about what was in that pimp cup!

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According to Departures it is Moet & Chardon's new Ice Imperial, "a semisweet bubbly blended specifically for drinking over ice."  I want to try it, especially in that cup!  Maybe Moet will send me this party pack!?

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What do you guys think "what's up" or "nish, nish?"

Drinkdoozle,

EB

Skinny Dipping

Bethenny Frankel is at it again!  She just signed a 3-book deal with Touchstone Fireside.  She says "It's about a girl's journey and what she wants, and trying to have it all.  It's about the lessons and the people along the way, about the naysayers and rising above," could she be talking about her own life experience and naysayers like Jill Zarin!?  Read more here.

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No word yet on when Bravo will air season 3 of Bethenny's show but I know I will be watching.  Will you?

Byedoozle,

EB

Vampires at the Surf Lodge

Labor Day weekend wrapped up our summer in Montauk.  It was a lovely weekend.  We were able to have Maria's Birthday sunset cruise on Saturday night and Sunday night I met the man of my dreams at Surf Lodge.

Rand-o, Alex (my BF), Me

Do you watch True Blood?  Do you love Alex as much as my friends and I do???

Bye-doozle,

KT

Fun Fact Friday!

T.G.I.F Everyone!

1.  Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.

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2.  10.3 Million workers are self-employed.  Another 5.9 million people work from home.

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3.  According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, hot dog season begins on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day.



Have a great LONG weekend!

Byedoozle, 

KT

Airstream

I love to watch "American Pickers" on the History channel.  They are always so excited when they see an Airstream so when I saw that Rachel Horn, an interior designer, and her husband and business partner, Justin Kreizel, renovated a 1969 Airstream I had to share!

Most 1960s Airstreams look like this now...

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But Rachel & Justin made there's look amazing!  Read more about this renovation here.

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What do you think?  For a pretty small space it sure packs a whole lot of style!

Adioozle,

EB