Archive for September 21st, 2007

Looka here…

Friday, September 21st, 2007

I’m so new to the blogging world that my shoes are squeaking but my pal Angie gave me some info on a site called ‘Smorty’ that seems worth my time.
Advertisers contact you with paid opportunities and you blog about ‘em. Simple.
Even I can appreciate that.
As you know, I’ve been working my way up to being a paid blogger just to see if it’s worth my while…at least for laundry money, right? Well, this seems like my favorite kinda thing…you know…a win/win sitch.
Imagine getting paid to blog..I’m already gonna be bloggin’ so why not?
So you KNOW I’m gonna get paid to blog and SOON, kids.
They’ve managed to marry the world of advertising with blogging.
For me…this is superb. The advertisers contact you and you can decide if you want to post something about their product or services. I wish Breyer’s Ice Cream would contact me and offer me some samples.
That would be splendid.

when life gives you lemons

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Make Lemon Squares!

Who needs lemonade? If you’re feeling down, a baked confection is exactly what you need!
Well, I’m not gonna give you the recipe…not yet. Too many of you are trying to lose weight so I’m gonna give you a recipe for another sweet that won’t exactly kill ya.

 The watermelon shake

 1 cup cubed watermelon (you can use the seeds, it won’t kill ya)

1/2 cup ice

1/4 cup of simple syrup (if needed)

Place all ingredients in a blender and whirr it up until it’s a lovely smoothie.

Add the simple syrup a tablespoon at a time until it’s sweet enough for ya.

Garnish with fresh mint.

If you are feeling particularly frisky…add some vodka.

Ahem….good stuff.

Refreshing and good for you.

Cruisin’ in Hawaii

Friday, September 21st, 2007

I’ve got friends who have a place in Hawaii and I was thinking that it would be pretty groovy
to have something cool to take down there as a gift for them since they’re so very groovy to me. THEN I checked out something that piqued my curiosity.
beach bicycles.

Yep, those cool bikes that are inexpensive but sturdy. I’m old enough to remember them from my childhood. One speed deals with a coasting break. They had really boss thick balloon tires and I wanted one so badly, but instead I got a hand-me-down from my brother. The seat fell off of my first bike. I can’t talk about it now. Another feature of the beach cruiser is the comfy wide seat. After riding Peugeuot racing bikes for a number of years and having NO meat on my butt, this comes as a relief. You know, they just look so cool and retro, that I really think my pal would enjoy it.

They come in cool colors and many of them are $88. Can’t go wrong. The best thing is that I could have the bike shipped to them at their place in Hawaii and then they’d have a way to get around their island. WIth the balloon tires, I wouldn’t have to worry that I bought them a gift that was a pain in the keester on more than one level.
They make ‘chopper’ style bikes that would be perfect for the males in the family, although I’m not sure how they would feel about havin’ ape hangers on a bicycle since they’re not tall folks.
You know, I can picture my friend’s husband tricking it out with cool fenders, a rack and for her, a basket. It would also be a great way for her to get some exercise. She’s a photographer and it would be perfect for her. No need to drive around when you can get much closer to nature on a bike, right?

I would love to have one myself but Summer is over and I’m not about to ride around NYC on a ‘chopper’ bicycle.
Maybe next year.