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Simple. Delicious. Makes people say, “Wow!”
It’s also berry patriotic.
I’m all about dishes that take little time to make but make a BIG impression. Sorry Martha Stewart, but I’m a busy girl.
You can create this berry delicious 4th of July treat that looks like the American flag in minutes. Yes, minutes.
My co-worker Elise is one-of-a-kind. Any time she says something, I’m either cracking up laughing or shocked (but trying my hardest not to show it.)
Of all the crazy stories she has told me, the one I most remember is when she straight up quit her job because they wouldn’t let her off work to go to the Oklahoma State Fair.
I’m thinking to myself, “And she works in human resources…” That’s Elise in a nutshell for you though. A total hoot! And I’m lucky to work with someone who regularly livens up our office!
The other day she told made me something that made me say “Whaaat?” one second and “That’s a thoughtful gift! I’ll blog about it!” the next.
Who deserves a vacation from house cleaning the most? New mothers.
Pair a housing cleaning gift certificate with baby bath products for a baby shower gift that will truly be appreciated!
They’re so busy taking care of a newborn baby who depends on them for E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G they don’t have time for anything else!
Here’s the reality though. While new moms get that cleaning is not their highest priority at the moment, they still stress about needing to clean. It seriously weighs on their mind.
Here’s what’s probably going through their heads:
The piles of laundry just keep getting bigger and bigger. Make it stop!
Is that food crust on the floor from the spaghetti we ate two weeks ago?
What are people going to think when they come over? I hope they understand this is not how we normally live.
Thanks honey for cleaning the house but why does it still look so dirty??
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When my friend Bose’ told me she was moving to Chicago to start her life anew, I felt sad for me but excited for her. I also felt proud of her for being so bold and courageous. Moving to a big city by yourself is no small thing.
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You have to find a new place to live, start a new job and make new friends.
With my going away present to Bose’, I wanted to help her make new friends while experiencing an important part of Chicago’s food culture – Chicago-style deep dish pizzas.
I bought her a gift card to Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, a restaurant many people claim makes the best pizza in Chicago, especially if you order The “Lou.”
I thought Bose’ could use the gift card to invite a new friend to lunch or dinner.
Personalize golf balls with someone’s last name, initials, or a special message.
When it comes to golfing, Titleist Pro V1 golf balls are the best brand out there.
I know this because my husband plays golf. But they do cost a pretty penny so my husband doesn’t buy them for himself even though he’s a better than average golfer.
(I’m pretty much the same way with massages and pedicures. I love getting them, but I don’t like paying for them.)
Kevin has a few Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
A box of a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls costs about $50 bucks – which comes out to more than $4 per ball. That’s expensive if you’re just going to hit them into the woods!
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I have to give credit where credit is due. This gift idea came from my husband Kevin. It’s an awesome gift that men will love!
Buy a selection of beers that are made in different countries from around the world. Stick them in a tub, basket or bucket, then use whole-in-shell peanuts as an edible filling.
If you buy a dozen beers, you can create a tag that says, “Around the World in 12 Beers” to go along with the gift.
Here are the beers from around the world (imported beers) that are commonly found:
We’re getting better but still making a lot of oopsies! The real video comes out tomorrow!
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Two years after my husband and I bought our first home did we finally think to purchase an important safety device for our home. This item only had the potential to save our lives or prevent our house from burning down…
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Everyone knows the importance of keeping a fire extinguisher in the home, especially in the kitchen, but for some reason the majority of us still forget to go out and buy the darn thing. That is why a fire extinguisher makes such a great and unique wedding or housewarming gift!
It’s something important that people NEED but never think to buy for themselves. And because of that, people really appreciate receiving this memorable gift.
Honey, let’s go out on a date this weekend.
That sounds fun! What should we do?
I’m not sure. Do you have any ideas?
I can’t think of anything right now. I guess I’m okay with going out to eat somewhere and then watching a movie.
We’ve all had conversations go like this at one point or another. Despite our best intentions, our plans for date night is dinner and a movie.
BORING. And not memorable in the least.
But it’s not because we’re boring people. We’re just uninspired and out of ideas.
Thankfully, a fellow blogger named Dennis Spielman has come to save us from ourselves! He published a book called Uncovering Oklahoma’s 2014 Date Idea Book
My boss Holley took off work on her birthday on this exact day last year – May 20, 2013. It’s a birthday she’ll never forget because it was the same day a deadly tornado ripped through her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma, wiping out entire neighborhoods and claiming 24 victims.
The Moore 2013 tornado destroyed Amy and Adam’s home. Luckily, they were not hurt.
Holley took cover in her Moore home when it happened, but luckily her house and her life were spared.
Many people she knew were not so lucky with their home, like her friends Amy and Adam. After living in their house for less than a year, the tornado caused one wall and part of their roof to cave into the rest of their home.
