Monday Linkage

Iconic landmarks put into perspective.

YUM. YUM. And YUCK.

Even JT likes to get his dog down sometimes.

This reunion tour is too good to be true! Trying not to get my hopes up…

Cute, and cuter.

Are you an Orange is the New Black fan? Here’s the real article that Piper’s husband wrote for the New York Times.

Oh the silly things celebrities say.

A post by Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere on seasonal cooking.

These sandals kind of remind me of Sweedish Hasbeens – but for half the price. I’m thinking they’re going to make their way to my doorstep soon.

Tell me and I f…

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
-Benjamin Franklin

Just a little reminder that smacked me in the face this Monday. 

Monday Linkage

A great way to support those with Autism as Autism awareness month approaches. 

This cake. Holy smokes. And maybe some of these fudgy-wudgies. Because they are fun to say.

Cause I’m happyyyyyyyy. This study proves why.

Angie does yoga to help her train to be evil. 

Starbucks and Tevana, making Oprah tea, and starting to serve wine and beer. 

I’m kind of bummed this product has such poor reviews. I NEED IT IN MY LIFE.

Want to volunteer or serve a good cause without leaving your house? Well, you can. 

I think I need to make this cauliflower fried rice ASAP.

“Thank you”. A brief but great reminder about the power of these words.

As I announced on twitter earlier this week. I just discovered my name has Shakespearean roots. I will now only be answering to “Lady Jessica”.

 

Have a splendid week!

The chief funct…

The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.

Thomas A. EdisonThe chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.

Thomas A. Edison

That’s all. 

Have a good day!

Monday Linkage

Sugar scrubs are kind of a dime-a-pinterest-dozen right now.. but this one actually catches my attention.

BOSS.

Mean girls reunion?? Too good to be true.

5 ways to make a lasting impression.

Jonesing for a lake like this to float in.

Scents that make men happy. Who would have thought lavender and pumpkin pie would be the list toppers?

WATCH.

An LOL.

And another LOL.

 

 

 

Have a great week!

Monday Linkage

Lean in….but not too in.

Next up on my baking list.  

Have you heard that coffee dehydrates you? This study debunks common thought. 

Symmetric faces. Are they really that great?

Beer pairings for girl scout cookies. As if supporting the scouts wasn’t fun enough as it is. 

Kinda lusting after these.

This study proves what every dog owner already knew. 

A great post on judging. Definitely guilty.

On the prowl for soma dis. 

Weekend recap

I am so grateful for this past weekend. Ok, I am thankful for every weekend.  But this weekend seemed to accomplish the perfect relaxation-active balance that I hope for every weekend.

It started with a pedicure. Because I am really hopeful that this spring like weather will stay. PS my legs are very white. Sorry if this post blinds you.

  

Then I saw Frozen Friday night with some friends. Which WAS SO CUTE. Seriously. Go see it.

Saturday started off with a bang (HAH).

Then I made a pie.

And ended the night at the Almond Blossom Festival

Sunday I went to Murphy’s, the cutest little town in the foothills near where I live, with my parents and brothers. I need to remember this place because I kinda love it.

And it was warm enough that sandals made an appearance! Good thing that pedicure happened.

Not pictured was the bath I gave to my dog and the PRAXIS studying (yikes…) that I did….because those pictures would not be pretty.

Monday Linkage

Video: Jimmy Fallon Ragtime Gals do Remix to Ignition. He is a man of many talents.

Monte Cristo’s always make me want to go to Disneyland (the Blue Bayou’s was my favorite as a child) This recipe could be a good veg-friendly replacement.

TIM. RIGGINS. 

Sweet new findings about elephants.

How happy is your state?

Not beautiful. 

Go ahead- feel awesome.

And I leave you with some dog adorableness!

Monday Linkage (on a Tuesday)

This is cool. No?

Celebrities reading mean tweets about themselves.

The best recap of the Westminster Dog show. Because who cares who wins?

A video of what yoga flow looks like via x-ray. (its way cooler than it sounds)

Agreed.

Making these this weekend.

Have you heard of Sco Jo’s new movie Under the Skin? Not sure how I feel about it yet.

Bagel Making

20. Make homemade bagels

This Sunday was: Cold. Rainy. Slow. Which equals perfect bagel making conditions. I read quite a few recipes trying to find the perfect way to cross off #20. I finally settled on this one, with a few ideas stolen from this one. The prepping process is much easier than I expected. In fact, I’m fairly sure that any kneading-capable person handle it. I wish I had some special knowledge to pass along or handy tricks to tell you about how to make these babes. But the only advice I can come up with is simply to MAKE them. And then to eat them as soon as they come out of the oven. Theres something about burning your hands and mouth in sacrifice for that perfect freshly baked bite that is just worth it. No?

The process was as follows: Yeast rising. Kneading. Waiting. Separating and shpaing. Boiling dough – weird right? Egg wash. Toppings, I chose “everything”, cinnamon sugar, and poppy seed. Bake. Mouth burning first bite.