Wednesday, February 29, 2012

An Invisible Wet Suit For Your iPhone

Pure Wow sent me this little tid bit in my email today
Pretty Darn Cool!!!
To buy, click HERE

LiquipelIf you, like us, live in fear of a giant tidal wave knocking your phone into a vat of cranberry juice (or dropping it in the bathtub), we've got good news: You can now get your precious devices coated in a protective layer that thoroughly safeguards them against water damage. We kid you not.
Liquipel, a new company out of Santa Ana, California, has developed an invisible miracle gel--1,000 times thinner than a human hair--that adheres to your iPhone or Android's outside and interior circuit boards to make it virtually impervious to liquids.
While they still advise against toilet dunking, the Liquipel team maintains that your treated electronics will be able to withstand just about anything. We both cringed and guffawed watching this video of a Thunderbolt 4G emerging from a bowl of water unscathed.
To get your smartphone suited up, place your order online ($59) and send your device to the company's headquarters, where it will be coated in a vapor-filled chamber and returned to you one to two days later.
We know it can be hard to be phoneless for even a few hours, but consider the rain-drenched headaches you'll save.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Don't Mind If I Do

Thanks for the tip Emily!

Cake Batter Rice Krispies Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 (10 oz.) bag of mini-marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup yellow cake mix (the dry cake mix, not prepared into a batter!)
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 (1.75 oz.) container of sprinkles
Method:
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir until they begin to melt, adding in (dry) cake mix one spoonful at a time so its combined. Stir in cereal so it is completely coated with marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles and mix. Press into a baking dish (any size will do) and top with remaining sprinkles. Let sit for about 30 minutes before cutting. I find spraying a knife with nonstick spray helps to cut them.
Ali’s Tip:
I actually increased the cake batter to 1/3 cup for my recipe to give it a little extra cake batter kick (the 1/4 cup seemed just a little too subtle to me), but add as much in as you like!
***Note: Many readers have asked what to do with the remaining cake mix.  If you would like to use it to whip up a batch of cake mix cookies, just measure out 6 oz. of the remaining cake mix, and combine it with 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil, and 1 egg.  Stir until mixed.  Then form into cookie dough balls, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.***

Monday, February 27, 2012

Man Post Monday

Wedding Planning

No, you didn't read that wrong. "Wedding Planning" is on my Man Post Monday. That's because I now know TWO guys personally who are doing the majority of the wedding planning.

One of them happens to be my fiance :-). Are you surprised? You should be. I'm anal. I'm organized. 
But I am also scared to plan a wedding.

So, if you are in the wedding planning stage of your relationship, think about asking your fiancee if she wants you to take over, or take over SOME. It's ok to take over the things you like to do....think about these options:

1. MUSIC /BAND - Chances are, your choice is as good as hers AND chances are that you have talked about it before. TAKE THE REINS. She cares more about the centerpieces, trust me. Just don't forget music for the ceremony. 

2. RECEPTION FOOD - Food is important, probably to both of you, but if she trusts that you have good taste, why not?

3. CAR SERVICE/TRANSPORTATION - Do you think your bride really wants to talk to Joe from the limousine company? Be firm in your prices...they have plenty of room to work with. But please, don't get your bride a party bus to arrive at the church....

4. SAVE THE DATES - Send em out. You are going to design them together but you can make a trip to the post office and save her the stressful trip. (Happy wife is a happy life)

5. LIQUOR - She only cares that there is liquor, and her favorite kind of course (which you should know). Take it over. You also know what your groomsmen like don't you? Just make sure there is red and white wine for the old heads and the lightweights.

6. HOTEL ROOMS - Call the hotel to block rooms. Block as many as you can. If they can't accommodate everyone that may potentially need a hotel room, block as many as you can and call another hotel to block more rooms. Remember: Some people may be coming in a night or two earlier. Also, they should give you a "group discount" rate. Make sure of this. Also make sure that you know the code the guests should use when booking.

7. REHEARSAL DINNER - You know who is in the wedding right? You know who your parents are right? Now, add them together. Chances are you've talked about where to have a rehearsal dinner. Book it as soon as you can with the estimated number. Once the list is finalized (i.e. who is actually getting a rehearsal dinner invitation), give the venue the exact head-count. 

8. FAVORS - Are you giving favors? Decide with your Fiancee but do the ordering for her. Have them shipped somewhere convenient for the wedding. You know....DON'T have them shipped to NYC if you are getting married in Florida and you are flying to the wedding. Find someone to ship them to in Florida. Maybe the venue will let you ship them there. 

9. BRUNCH - It isn't a bad idea to eat before your wedding. You may be a little hung over from the rehearsal dinner, or you may just be nervous. Schedule some food to be delivered to your hotel or book a brunch nearby for you and your leading men. Your Fiancee is probably getting ready in a central place, have some food delivered/catered to her. Make it light, she needs to fit into her dress.

You get the point here. Take the reins on things that you can. It will make the process more enjoyable for her.

Personally, I'm in charge of my dress, the invitations and the favors. 
BEST. FIANCE. EVER


Thursday, February 23, 2012

ABC Carpet and Home

Did anyone else know that ABC Carpet and Home is ONLINE? I feel very late to the party....and not the fashionable kind. 

Although the prices are not in my aspiring to be a college student budget, but I am getting some great inspiration from their website!

PINK!!!!

Aquasilk
Sort by: description |  high price |  low price
Aquasilk 10'0"x10'2"
Aquasilk
10'x10'2"
$14199
Aquasilk 2'11"x5'2"
Aquasilk
2'11"x5'2"
$1599
Aquasilk 2'9"x11'7"
Aquasilk
2'9"x11'7"
$3299
Aquasilk 4'0 x 9'9
Aquasilk
4'x9'9"
$4099
Aquasilk 4'10"x 14'4"
Aquasilk
4'10"x14'4"
$7299
Aquasilk 5'9x8'10
Aquasilk
5'9"x8'10"
$5299
Aquasilk 6'2"x9'5"
Aquasilk
6'2"x9'5"
$6099
Aquasilk 7'10"x11'0"
Aquasilk
7'10"x11'
$8999
Aquasilk 7'10"x11'1"
Aquasilk
7'10"x11'1"
$9099
Aquasilk 7'10"x7'11"
Aquasilk
7'10"x7'11"
$6499
Aquasilk 7'10"x9'10"
Aquasilk
7'10"x9'10"
$10799
Aquasilk 7'10x11'1
Aquasilk
7'10"x11'1"
$9099
Aquasilk 7'11"x10'4"
Aquasilk
7'11"x10'4"
$8599
Aquasilk 7'11"x9'4"
Aquasilk
7'11"x9'4"
$10299
Aquasilk 7'5"x9'11"
Aquasilk
7'5"x9'11"
$7399
Aquasilk 7'7"x10'0"
Aquasilk
7'7"x10'
$7599
Aquasilk 7'8"x10'3'
Aquasilk
7'8"x10'3"
$8299
Aquasilk 7'8"x12'7"
Aquasilk
7'8"x12'7"
$10099
Aquasilk 7'8"x9'5"
Aquasilk
7'8"x9'5"
$7599
Aquasilk 7'9"x10'1"
Aquasilk
8'8"x8'11"
$8099
Aquasilk 7'9"x10'3"
Aquasilk
7'9"x10'3"
$8299
Aquasilk 7'9"x10'9"
Aquasilk
7'9"x10'9"
$8699
Aquasilk 7'9"x7'10"
Aquasilk
7'9"x7'10"
$6399
Aquasilk 7'9"x8'0"
Aquasilk
7'9"x8'
$6499
Aquasilk 7'9"x8'0"
Aquasilk
7'9"x8'
$6499
Aquasilk 8'0"x11'0"
Aquasilk
8'x11'
$12299
Aquasilk 8'10"x12'1"
Aquasilk
8'10"x12'1"
$14899
Aquasilk 8'10"x12'6"
Aquasilk
8'10"x12'6"
$11599
Aquasilk 8'10"x8'11"
Aquasilk
8'10"x8'11"
$8299
Aquasilk 8'11"x13'5"
Aquasilk
8'11"x13'3"
$12399
Aquasilk 8'11x 13'7
Aquasilk
8'11"x13'7"
$12699
Aquasilk 8'2"x9'6"
Aquasilk
8'2"x9'6"
$8099
Aquasilk 8'5x9'0"
Aquasilk
8'5"x9'
$7599
Aquasilk 8'7"x11'11"
Aquasilk
8'7"x11'11"
$10699
Aquasilk 8'7"x11'7"
Aquasilk
8'7"x11'7"
$10399
Aquasilk 8'7"x13'6"
Aquasilk
8'7"x13'6"
$12199
Aquasilk 8'7"x9'11"
Aquasilk
8'7"x9'1"
$7799
Aquasilk 8'8"x14'4"
Aquasilk
8'8"x14'4"
$12999
Aquasilk 8'8"x9'7"
Aquasilk
8'8"x9'7"
$8299
Aquasilk 8'9"x11'8"
Aquasilk
8'9"x11'8"
$10699
Aquasilk 8'9x9'9
Aquasilk
8'4"x8'6"
$8999
Aquasilk 9'1"x11'9"
Aquasilk
9'1"x11'9"
$14899
Aquasilk 9'11"x12'1"
Aquasilk
9'11"x12'1"
$12599
Aquasilk 9'3"x12'3"
Aquasilk
9'3"x12'3"
$11899
Aquasilk 9'4"x10'3"
Aquasilk
9'4"x10'3"
$9599
Aquasilk 9'8"x11'2"
Aquasilk
9'8"x11'2"
$11000


Like I said, the prices are not in my budget but a girl can dream right?!?1