Make some soup!

It is cold out, so please, make some soup!
Really, this is the best food to eat on a cold day. Just throw some things in the ole' crock pot and get to it!
I was snowed in ALL DAY Wednesday, so I had to get creative with what I had on hand. So I started with carrots, onion, and a lean pork roast. I added some butter, water, fresh thyme, salt and pepper.
I decided this was not enough "stuff" so I tossed in more water and the old faithful Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix.
It actually turned out very good.
So take a peek in your veggie drawer, chop some things up, and eat some nice warm soup this weekend.

That many noms for TCCOBB?

So, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button got nominated for all these awards. It was well-made and all, but it really wasn't the best thing ever like they would lead you to believe. And it really is a lot like Forrest Gump, just like everyone says.
So I guess that means there wasn't anything better out this year?
I really liked Rachel getting Married. And if you're going to do an age time warp thing, Youth Without Youth was way better and a lot more thought provoking.
So that's my 2 cents, I'm no movie expert, but I'm guessing the nomination board just thinks Brad is hot.

New Favorite Yoga/Pilates Pants!

These are my new favorite pants! They are made from organic bamboo (so soft) and cotton.
They have a nice stretch waistband- no pinching! And did I mention they are soft? And good for the environment? And make you look skinny? And retail for only $40?
So now I have 2 pairs, and I'm sure I'll buy more.
Green Apple Active
http://www.greenappleactive.com/

Happy Inauguration Day!!!

Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. Exciting stuff! I hope you get to watch- we're having a little party at our office and watching it in the conference room.

Beaded clutch made from vintage scarf

This is my newest for sale item on my etsy site- tobeconinued,etsy.com
I took a vintage scarf and made it into a cute clutch! I added beads along the paisly pattern- its really so cute that I might keep it for myself!

Amy Poehler Mockumentary in INDY!!!

So, Indiana needs to get ready for the country to laugh WITH us, not AT us!
Amy Poehler is doing a mockumentary tv series for NBC that starts in April. Google it for more details. (clip above from AP) Her character works as a ranger at the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, Indiana.
I think this will be fun, but my only concern is that people might not realize that Indiana does have some culture and class and that Pawnee is not indicative of the whole state.
I can't wait to see what this show has in store!

Cara Cara Oranges

They're in season right now and they are good! They also have really low acid which is good if you have a sensitive stomach.
I've found them at Whole Foods and Costco locally.
You can read more here: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-cara-cara-oranges.htm