Disclosure: I received samples at no charge in exchange for my review.
5/30/14
Chuao Chocolatier Unveils Four New Bars
Central Market Beer Fest #Austin #Texas
The festival will feature daily demonstrations and tastings with some of the best brewmasters, including Todd Usry from Breckenridge Brews, Mary Wiles from Brooklyn Brewery, Nate Seale from Austin's own 512 Brewing Company, Clayton LeBlanc of Ballast Point Brewing and more! For a complete list of brewmaster demonstrations, visit http://bit.ly/cm-north-lamar-beer-demos or http://bit.ly/cm-westgate-beer-demos.
EVENTS NOT TO MISS:
Brooklyn Brewery Dinner - Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Deschutes Brewery Dinner - Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Beer Stroll - Thursday, June 19 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Lazy Magnolia Brewery Dinner - Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit http://centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com/LocationDetail.aspx/AustinNorthLamar.
Calling All Ice Cream Lovers
This is a Fashionista Events opportunity.
If you love ice cream, then it's time to give your mouth a vacation! Talenti Gelato is a whole new world of freshness and flavor. Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream, and although it may seem similar to ice cream, gelato has an entirely different origin and production process. Gelato contains less air than ice cream, making the flavors much more intense. Gelato also has a higher percentage of solids, giving it a smooth, velvety texture. It also has less fat than ice cream. Ready for a vacation?
5/29/14
Central Market Kids' Summer Camps #Austin #Texas
The Cooking Basics camp will set children on the pathway to becoming accomplished cooks with fun and age-appropriate cooking activities. For example, ages 5 to 7 will focus on safely handling a knife, as they cut soft produce with special plastic knives. Ages 8 to 12 will practice cutting firmer fruits and vegetables with ceramic knives and paring knives.
In the World of Flavors camp, young aspiring chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. Kids will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.
Finally, young chefs will put their new skills to the test in the Restaurant Week camp. Kids will get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform CM’s Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving a dinner at CM Kids’ Camp Pop-Up Restaurant. Days 1-3, CM’s young cooks will also make a simple meal together (referred to in the restaurant business as “family meal”). On Day 4, kids will serve their Pop-up menu to friends and family (reservations only, please).
Ages 5-7:
Cooking Basics: June 16-19
World of Flavors: July 7-10
Restaurant Week: July 28-31
Ages 8-10
Cooking Basics: June 23-26
World of Flavors: July 14-17
Restaurant Week: Aug. 4-7
Ages 11-12
Cooking Basics: June 30-July 3
World of Flavors: July 21-24
Restaurant Week: Aug. 11-14
For complete information about the camps and to register, visit http://www.centralmarket.com.
Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78756
Greatest Gifts for Your #GreatestDad at @BestBuy
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card
and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
Look at all these fantastic gifts for Dad that will make him the envy of all his friends and the entertainer of the year:
- Bose SoundTouch 20 Wi-Fi Music System
- Apple TV
- Samsung 48" Class LED 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
- Krups Beertender
- Stone bake pizza oven
- Xbox One Console
- Xbox One Wireless Controller
- Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player
- Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2D/3D 1080p 3LCD Projector
- Samsung 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
- Sony Blu-ray Player
- Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray
- Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Blu-ray
- True Detective TV Show Blu-ray
- Slingbox 500
- Logitech Harmony Wireless Smart Keyboard
- Beats Pill XL
- MARGARITVILLE Mixer
- 8 bottle wine chiller
- Breville Smart oven
- LG Microwave + Pizza Oven
- PlayStation 4 console
- Beats Studio Headphones
- Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
- Anki Drive
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
- iPhone 5s Space Grey
- HP ENVY TouchSmart Sleekbook Touch-screen Laptop
- Powerstation mini Black
- Samsung WiFi All Share Hub
- iPad Air Lifeproof Nuud Case - Black
- $50 iTunes Card
- Large Full Motion Mount for TVs 32"-60"
- Universal Soundbar Mount
Best Buy also has the greatest gifts for the Gizmo Guru Dad, the Fitness Fanatic Dad, and the Memory Maker Dad. Check out the Best Buy Gift Center to find your dad the perfect gift to show him how much you love and appreciate him!
Overdoor/Wall Jewelry Organizer - Review and #Giveaway
To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the USA. Only the first entry is mandatory; bonus entries will increase your chance to win. Giveaway ends at midnight on 6/15/2014. Good luck!
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5/28/14
Against Medical Advice
He picked me up and we headed to the doctor's office, calling the doctor on the way there to let them know. The doctor told us to go to the ER instead. So we turned around and headed back towards the hospital. Once there, I was plopped into a wheelchair and wheeled into an emergency room, where I was moved onto a bed and hooked up to about ten different things. I swear all those doctors and nurses were about 12 years old, or maybe I'm just getting old. Honestly, I felt fine and there was no more pain, but the tests began. Well, the needle poking began. A nurse came in to start an IV line and after digging a needle around in my left arm for about five minutes, she decided the right arm must be a better spot. After digging the needle around in my right arm for five minutes, she packed up and left the room. Another nurse was sent in to try and stick me. I was not happy at all. The new nurse decided the back of my left hand was the perfect place for the needle, but she was unable to hook me up either. I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I wasn't having. In comes nurse number three, who finally found a way into my vein, quite painfully I might add. I think she even smirked. My arms and hand began to bruise immediately.
After a surge of medical history questions, blood tests, chest xrays, an ekg, and a host of other tests, it was determined that all was clear. My heart looked great, my heart rate was perfect, my oxygen level was perfect, my blood pressure was perfect. In the interest of over-cautiousness, it was decided that I should stay at least two hours to be monitored and at the end of the two hours, they would run the tests again. I was okay with that. Two hours passed and I was then informed that, just to be sure, they needed to admit me to the hospital, keep me overnight, run tests on me every six hours then make me take a stress test in the morning. I was immediately moved from the bed to a wheelchair to another bed on the second floor. I was livid at this point. There was NO way I wanted to stay overnight just so they could "be sure." After all, I was told everything looked great after the initial tests and I felt just fine.
Once in the new hospital room, a new doctor appeared, then a nurse, then another nurse. There were papers to sign, more questions to answer, and more appliances hooked up to me. Finally my husband and I were left alone in the room. I looked at him and said, "I am NOT staying here. Get me out of here NOW." He went into the hallway and informed them we were leaving. The floor nurse came in with threats of insurance companies that won't pay for my bills from the visit and scolded me for wanting to go home, while she unhooked me from the hospital monitors. I didn't even care. I signed myself out Against Medical Advice and went home. I informed my husband that might be the last time I ever tell him I don't feel good. Surviving today's ER experience was "stress test" enough for me!
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5/27/14
Summer Cooking Classes at Central Market #Austin #Texas
Mostly Sweet Champagne Brunch (21 and up)
Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Come out and spend a summery Sunday morning with a brunch demonstration and fine bubbly at Central Market. Pastry chef Angel Begaye of TRACE will be leading the demonstration. Brunch menu includes:
• Champagne cocktail
• Savory lemon ricotta spread on herb biscotti
• Caramelized champagne sabayon, with fresh grapefruit and orange segments
• Pink champagne and strawberry cupcakes
• Champagne and chocolate truffle
• Drunken soaked peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Oysters and Shrimp (18 and up)
Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Spend an evening learning to cook with some of the best our great state has to offer. Discover the importance of prep work and then gather ‘round in CM’s Cooking School kitchen to prepare:
• Cornmeal-Fried oyster lettuce wraps
• Empanadas de Cameron (hand-pies stuffed with shrimp)
• Port Arthur seafood gumbo
• Speedy shrimp with tomatoes, feta cheese and basil
Beat Divas: Celebrating 10 Years of Divalicious! (18 and up)
Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy this special 10th anniversary edition of CM’s longest running cookin' and singin' class with the lovely and talented Beat Divas—Dianne Donovan, Mady Kaye and Beth Ullman.
Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78756
About Central Market:
Central Market’s open, serpentine-flow, full view European-style layout offers a completely new food shopping experience. A bountiful produce department with unmatched quality and variety, an 80-foot seafood case with selections from throughout the world, hundreds of cheeses, 2,500 wine labels, stupendous specialty grocery aisles with delights from every continent, and a world class cooking school featuring hands-on instruction are among the features that make the Central Market experience unique.
http://www.centralmarket.com
7th Annual Taste of North Austin #Texas #Travel #Dining
It's time for the 7th Annual Taste of North Austin Food Festival featuring cooking demonstrations, live music, prize giveaways and children’s activities!
Restaurants from The Domain and North Austin are teaming up again for the seventh annual Taste of North Austin, an all-day family food festival featuring delectable tastes and beverage sampling. Austinites will also enjoy free live music, children’s entertainment and fabulous shopping. Guests opting for the VIP experience will receive a goody bag, complimentary drinks and access to the VIP lounge.
The aromas of the various cuisines will fill the streets and captivate the senses of guests, who will be invited to sample fares from local restaurants. Additionally, children's entertainment will include live performances, face painting, balloon twisting and more.
Taste tabs will double as “votes” for a restaurant’s partner charity. The winning charities will receive a Simon Gift card donation.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758
COST: Live music and children’s entertainment are free.
Food samplings and VIP access will require wristbands. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at select restaurant booths. A wristband of 10 tastes will be available for $20 at The Domain’s Simon Guest Services. VIP experience will be offered for an additional $10.
Please call 512.873.8099 or visit http://www.simon.com/mall/the-domain. Area shoppers looking for the latest deals, contests and event information can also visit www.facebook.com/TheDomainAustin.
The aromas of the various cuisines will fill the streets and captivate the senses of guests, who will be invited to sample fares from local restaurants. Additionally, children's entertainment will include live performances, face painting, balloon twisting and more.
Taste tabs will double as “votes” for a restaurant’s partner charity. The winning charities will receive a Simon Gift card donation.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758
COST: Live music and children’s entertainment are free.
Food samplings and VIP access will require wristbands. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at select restaurant booths. A wristband of 10 tastes will be available for $20 at The Domain’s Simon Guest Services. VIP experience will be offered for an additional $10.
Please call 512.873.8099 or visit http://www.simon.com/mall/the-domain. Area shoppers looking for the latest deals, contests and event information can also visit www.facebook.com/TheDomainAustin.
Modern Home Remodeling Projects
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An L shaped kitchen may be appropriate for a setting that has an open design where most of the cabinets and appliances go against the corners. Hallway kitchens are usually suitable for tight spaces such as apartments. U shaped kitchens are ideal for relatively closed spaces that only have one entrance into the kitchen.
The materials for all of the cabinetry, tiles and other hardware could be itemized on a software program. Contractors and clients can accurately estimate the total cost of a full remodeling of a kitchen. It is possible to preview different wooden finishes on the cabinets. A virtual rendering could be instantly done in order for clients to get an idea of what the cabinets will look like. Similarly, the tile options could also be simulated on a computer screen. Before installing any cabinets and tiles, contractors and homeowners may cooperatively shop around at a local hardware store or home improvement retailer. The cost for the marble and natural stone tiles is based on a square foot rate.
An NYC kitchen renovation is a great option for aging homes and residential units like apartments and townhomes. A new kitchen can significantly boost the market value of a home that is expected to go on sale in the future. New kitchens are also expected to be furnished with modern appliances that are most likely made of stainless steel. Contemporary designs such as French door and side by side refrigerators are also appropriate for remodeled kitchens.
To upgrade a kitchen space, some interior walls may have to be removed. A stud finder can be used to locate all of the wooden posts that are hidden behind the drywall. A mini demolition project can begin to remove some interior walls and create extra space for a kitchen. It is also important to bolster the foundation underneath the walls that are being removed. Any existing electrical wiring and plumbing pipes should be concealed.
MyChelle Anti-Aging Natural Skin Care - Review and Giveaway
and Wrinkle Spot Treatment!
To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the USA. Only the first entry is mandatory; bonus entries increase your chance to win. Giveaway ends a midnight on 6/15/2014. Good luck!
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5/26/14
Every Mother Counts - The ETERNITY Project - Calvin Klein
#sponsored
The ETERNITY Project is a new global philanthropic initiative. Their mission is to foster the message of eternal love and commitment through the support of charitable endeavors to help individuals and communities. The first non-profit organization to partner with The ETERNITY Project will be Every Mother Counts (EMC), a charity founded by the face of ETERNITY, Christy Turlington Burns, to end preventable deaths around the world caused by pregnancy and childbirth.
From May 25-May 31, all proceeds from US sales of the limited edition ETERNITY Calvin Klein 25th Anniversary Edition bottles will go towards the support of EMC, up to $30,000. ETERNITY 25th Anniversary Edition eau de parfum spray 3.4oz ($81) and ETERNITY 25th Anniversary Edition for Men eau de toilette spray 3.4oz ($71) are available at Macy's.
5/25/14
Win iFrogz Tadpole Bluetooth Speaker - Dads and Grads Giveaway #tech
Welcome to the
Dads and Grads Giveaway Hop
Hosted by Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay's Views
From May 26-June 8
Every participating blogger is hosting their own giveaway worth at least $25.
You can visit the list of bloggers below and enter to win every prize!
My prize is the
ZAGG iFrogz Tadpole Bluetooth Speaker
Winner #1 will win TWO Tadpoles.
Winners #2, #3, and #4 will win ONE Tadpole.
The iFrogz Tadpole is the world’s smallest Bluetooth speaker at 2.67" x 0.43" x 1.38". Available in five colors (purple, gray, red, blue, and white) and weighing just 0.7 ounces, the Tadpole can easily clip onto your backpack, purse, briefcase, or belt. It has a rechargeable 200mAh lithium-ion battery and a Micro USB charging cord. It holds a charge for up to three hours. Dads AND Grads will love the big sound power in these ultra-small, super-portable speakers! Priced at just $19.99, they are a super-affordable gift. I sure love mine! Order yours HERE and check out all the great tech gear at iFrogz. Follow iFrogz on Facebook and Twitter, then enter below to win!
FOUR WINNERS!
Winner #1 will win TWO Tadpoles.
Winners #2, #3, and #4 will win ONE Tadpole.
To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the USA to enter. Only the first entry is mandatory; bonus entries will increase your chance to win. Giveaway ends at midnight on June 8, 2014. Good luck!
Enter my other giveaways HERE.
Enter my other giveaways HERE.
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