The healing power of ice cream

It is a simple fact that some days require the healing power of ice cream...today was one of those days.

So I took myself off to one of the houses of retail worship in search of a cure for a lousy day, and fell prey to one of my new obsessions.

Fleur De Sel Caramel Ice Cream

I know, at first glance salted caramel ice cream may seem like an iffy choice, but once you try it...there is no going back. I would even go so far as to say that this ice cream could- quite possibly- have magical powers. Scoff if you must, but I believe!

Try it. Your taste buds will thank you!

A shopaholic on the subject of Valentine's Day

As soon as Valentine's day products go out in stores we have all been given a not so subtle reminder that we need to start thinking about the Valentine's Day gift, or gifts, we need to find. Some of these gifts are for sweethearts, some for beloved little ones, and some are for our friends and loved ones that may not have sweethearts of their very own.

Now this lady is great about serving up fabulous gift ideas, but today I have a gift suggestion of my very own...

Do you have single friends?

Do you worry that they are lonely, especially during this Valentine's season?

Are you a single person, who feels unsettled when you go to sleep at night all alone in your home?

Well if any, or all, of these statements apply to you then I have the perfect solution to all your problems!

Wait for it.........

The "Hug Me Pillow"!

Ooooh!

Ahhhh!

The Hug Me pillow is made of 100% polyester, dry clean only, and the microfiber shirt is incredibly soft and conveniently machine washable. :)

Best of all, in addition to being the perfect snuggling companion, the Hug Me pillow provides comfort as well as piece of mind. (Muffled giggling)

So this Valentine's day when you are trying to decide on the perfect gift for your poor single friends, consider the Hug Me pillow - and give them the gift of hugs and snuggles long after February 14th has passed.

And Happy Valentine's day to you all!


Kisses!


Note: The Hug Me pillow can be found on overstock.com (if you need a laugh check out the product reviews)

Are you ready for some football?

I love the Super Bowl!

Not because I harbor a passionate love of the game, have a deeply personal investment in the teams playing, or want to channel the power and greatness of my favorite team players by wearing my "game day" jersey. Oh no, I love the Super Bowl party.

Last year my roommates and I decided to have a little get together for the Super Bowl and it was so much fun that I had an epiphany, I thought to myself: "Self, this must be why the Super Bowl is so popular!" We invite our friends over, eat lots of yummy (fat and calorie free of course) food, and scream at the magic box with the moving pictures on it - what's not to like?

So, this year, following my new tradition, we had a Super Bowl party. My roommates, sisters, brother in-law, and friends came over and we dined on popular Super Bowl foods: walking taco dip (also known as seven layer dip), bacon wrapped Lil' Smokies in barbecue/grape jelly sauce, veggies and ranch dip, and baked potatoes with all kinds of toppings ranging from chili to steamed veggies. Then for dessert...a giant chocolate rice krispie treat in the shape of a football!

Now, I ask you: does that say Super Bowl or what?

So, as I cleaned up the mess and washed the mountain of dishes that were a by-product of said fabulous party, I heaved a little sigh of understanding. The Super Bowl isn't about the game or the players, the jersey's or the crowds, the touchdowns or the calls - what the Super Bowl is really about is the fun you have while you completely ignore the game!