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Chase, of Chase 'N Yur Face fame, has put out a cookbook. "The Official Chase 'N Yur Face Cookbook" is an overall great book that is an inspiration for both the kitchen and life. This book was created by someone who, up until the age of eight, could only eat five foods due to food aversions. Chase was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. It is common for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to become overwhelmed by sounds, tastes, textures, and smells. This limited Chase's diet even though it wasn't the best for his health.
However, everything changed when Chase discovered cooking shows with his grandfather. He was able to experience new foods without it negatively affecting his senses. From there he started to go to restaurants to try new foods with his mother. Now Chase creates his own recipes and explores the world of food on his YouTube channel.
If you have your own cooking show, the next step is to put your love of food into a book. This cookbook allows the community Chase brought together to join in on the fun. I think this book would be perfect for a young chef who wants to cook for family and friends. Children will enjoy making foods that everyone, of all ages, can enjoy. There are even gluten-free options. The recipes I am most excited about are: Pigs in a Waffle, Apricot Amazeballs, and the Cherry Cucumber Limeade.
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| Pigs in a Waffle |
This is a very informative book that provides food facts that span time and cultures. Chase presents a well written book that allows you to learn while you cook. The visuals are great. There are beautiful pictures of food and cute illustrations. Chase said one goal for this book was to provide a way for him to connect with people. Communication and interpersonal relationships can be difficult for those on the spectrum. I believe he has succeeded. While reading the book you can really get a sense of who Chase is as a person.
Another goal Chase set for the book was to help others within the autism community. The Chase Yur Dreams Foundation is a non-profit that was started because he wanted to assist those who are affected by ASD. The objective is to provide the grants and resources/support someone with autism needs to live independently. A portion of the proceeds from the book goes to funding the foundation.
**I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was suppose to review this book March of 2015. I was going to finally start my blog. A big part of it was going to be planning my wedding. The only problem, I was single for like four years at this time. No fiancé. No boyfriend. No Wedding. No nothing.
You are probably wondering why was I planning a wedding then? It was a joke. One night, or morning, I was combating insomnia by looking for wedding dresses on Kleinfeld. Because who doesn't browse for something they don't need at 3 a.m. in the morning. Before I knew it I had opened an account, set a wedding date, and picked out my favorite dresses. All I needed was the groom.
I spent a little time feeling foolish, but after awhile that passed. I realized that I already had a Pinterest board dedicated to all things weddings. Wedding planning was already something I was doing in passing whenever I scrolled through my Pinterest feed. I could admit it was an interest of mine. So I thought, why not make it a series on my blog. I was just starting out and I needed something to write about. I was already doing it for fun anyway. However, everything fell apart. I got cold feet when it came to starting my blog. Everything changed this year. I've been blogging since March of this year and I feel like I can finally commit this time. So, I made the decision to read the book.
If I was going to actually plan a wedding this is the perfect starting point. I am not one of those women who has planned their nuptials down to the ribbons on the party favors. I need a little help trying to figure what direction I want to go in. This collection is everything you could want in a Pinterest board put into four tiny books. They are perfect for carrying around when shopping or meeting with vendors. There are plenty of pictures to use for reference when you are trying to get people to understand your vision. Aside from the great photography the books give you the information you need to start the planning process: how to choose vendors, money saving tips, and any deadlines. The books even equip you with the correct terms to use when picking out things like cakes and stationary.
I have received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review. If you're a blogger you should check them out. They provide books from a wide range of interest.
Fleta in Ivory Pearl from the Leith X Warby Parker collaboration.
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I
would like to introduce Warby Parker, a company that believes quality designs shouldn’t leave you broke. The frames are designed in house and sold directly to customers. This allows them to sell beautiful prescription glasses starting at $95 (frame + lenses). Warby Parker cut out the middle man and created the Home Try-On program. You are able to try on 5 pairs (or 4
pairs + 1 monocle) for 5 days with free shipping. If experimenting with 5 options
is not enough, visit one of their many locations. Their first Canadian location opened over the summer.
The
fact that Warby Parker has recently debuted new collections of glasses and sunglasses this
fall should make you run to the nearest location. Be prepared to have a hard
time choosing between frames with lovely details like: two-toned colorways or
24-karat gold accents. They have even partnered with stylist/editor Leith Clark for a ladylike collection of frames.
There is one more reason to shop Warby Parker. With every pair of glasses sold a pair is given to someone in need. Buy a pair, give a pair.
Supreme: Blue Rose by Warren Ellis and Tula Lotay
The watercolors bleed into each other, much like time in the story. I love the story. It did not take long for me to be drawn in. The story pulls you in and out of different worlds and you're never really sure what's real. I enjoyed how color was used to reflect the different settings and worlds. It was interesting to see both muted/pale shades and florescent neons combined. The drawing plays a serious part in the story telling. It reflected the characters, timeline, and mood. Even when the drawing got a little shaky it made sense for the story.
Let's Eat Ramen and Other Doujinshi Short Stories by Naguma, Aji-chi
"Let's Eat Ramen..." is a collect of four stories with young female protagonist. Every story was about relationships: romantic or friendship. Overall it was a quick and easy read with good illustrations. I would have loved to see it in color. Stories like "You Make Me Dizzy" were perfect as stand alone stories. Others left me wanting more, especially the title doujinshi. I really want to know what happened next: how Sake develops as a person and how she continues her ramen adventures. I want to see if her life opens up all because she finally conquered her fear. The two stand out doujinshis for me were "Urameshiya" and "Let's Eat Ramen". I want to see "Urameshiya" adapted as an anime.
ODY-C, Vol. 1: Off to Far Ithica by Matt Fraction and Christian Ward
It was kind of hard to get into it in the very beginning. It became more interesting as the story moved forward and the pace quickened. It's a mix between Greek mythology and sci-fi space travel, with mostly women. I really enjoyed the gender bending. Although it started off pretty slow, by the end I wanted to know what would happen next. The gods are more interesting than the main character. Odyssia gets all the action but the story seems to be more about the gods. The hero seems more like a puppet, a toy to be played with. I really didn't sympathize with her for that reason. Odyssia was a device to move the story forward versus being an actual person. Everyone around her is more interesting. The artwork is very lively, colorful and vibrant. Although, the the actual drawings are kind of chaotic. It was not so easy on the eyes. The text was a bit too small, making it hard to read. But, it may be due to the fact that I was reading an ARC.
**This is not actual advice. I wrote 10+ years ago for a class, and now I'm sharing. Enjoy!
Let me start by saying I am not an expert dater or popular
advice columnist. Nevertheless, it is wise to follow my advice because I know
all about the wrong ways to nab a man. I have made about 85% of the mistakes
known to women. So I guess you could call me the professional relationship
killer. However, making all those bloopers led to me meeting my perfect match.
I have developed the perfect formula by using everyone else as practice.
Your first and most important step in getting a man is
choosing the right one. Just because you are desperate does not mean you have
to settle. Aim. Your standards high so when you fall below them you can at the
very least get average. This means, no one who is into himself more than you
are, too nice (you will get bored and be back on the market before your third
date), and above all no fixers. You do not want anyone you have to change or
else your relationship will turn into a hobby/project. A ready-made man is
easier and makes the hunt much more enjoyable.
After you have deemed your future baby’s daddy is worthy of
you attention, it is now time for you to grab his. The best way to do this is
by making sure he has access to you. You could become friends with him, that
way you already have a foundation for your relationship. However, be sure not
to cross the “she’s just one of the guys” line. Remember you are trying to
seduce him not become his sweaty, farting, drinking buddy. Another way to catch
his attention is become friends with his friends. Benefits: you have cracked
into his inner circle; if they like you, he most likely will also. After you
two get together, you do not have to worry about getting along with his crew.
But, if hanging with all his friends does not sound like a
good idea at least try to get in good with his roommate. This will give you a
good excuse to visit. You can be around him without being pushy or seem like a
stalker. Your main goal is to make sure you are on his radar.
After he knows you exist, it is not the time to force yourself
on him. Trying too hard is the main interest killer. When you do this he will
perceive you as being fake or a psychopath, and that is not the image you want
to project. Never let on how much you are into him. Remember, clingy is
annoying and stalking is scary. Play it cool!
Now that you have achieved and maintained a stable friendship,
now is the time to slowly move your plan forward. Get to know him a little more
to see if you have accurately assessed his potential. Ask him questions about
himself. This allows you to see what you have in common, how open he is, who he
is when he is away from the group. This is also a fabulous way to show your
interest in him in a very smooth and casual way.
Once you are sure he is completely sane use what you have
learned to draw him into you. You have to set yourself apart from all other
girls. You want to be an enigma. There should always be that one thing that
acts as a pulling force. He should feel lucky he knows you.
By now, he should know you are interested and single. Now all
you have to do is encourage his attraction towards you. Toss out a few genuine
complements. Make him feel good about himself, never forget his ego. A good way
to do this is to get him to teach you something. You get one on one time, he is
focused on you and he feels like an expert. In all it makes for quality bonding
experience.
If none of this works, you have two options: chalk it up as
loss or be direct. If you know for sure that he sees you as just a friend, know
that your effort was not wasted. You now have a close guy friend and every girl
needs one of those. If your guy is a little shy, you cannot be afraid to step
up to the plate. You cannot just give up cause then you did waste your time.
Some guys do not understand all the subtle and not-so-subtle hints. Sometimes
you have to spell it out for them. Catch him off guard and fall into his lap if
you have to. Point is, some guys require the cavewoman approach.
My final warning is never let your friends handle your
business. Only thing you should be using your friends for is good advice.
Letting them try to hook you up or deliver love notes is so high school. That
is definitely a turn off. Guys respect you more if they think you are not
playing games. You know what you want so grow up and do something about it.
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I have been looking for one of my soiree studs for almost a year. I lost it in the move last year and ever since I have been wear mismatched earrings. This normally doesn't bother me because I often do it on purpose. But, there are times when I what to look a little more pulled together. Having two pavé studs does this. After months of searching, I finally gave up. I went to the website only to see that they no longer sale my fav studs. In fact, pretty much everything I own is not on the site.
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| The Zoe Lariat Necklace and Bardot Spiral Bangle are still available |
Since I can't replace my go to earrings, I did a little window shopping to find some new favs:
Check out the New Summer Collection from Stella & Dot to find your new favorite pieces. It now includes sunglasses and clothing.
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