Did You Know… •    The average person consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day. •    49 million – The preliminary estimate of turkeys Minnesota expects to raise in 2008. The Gopher State is tops in turkey production. •    3 – Number of places in the United States named after the holiday’s […]

…my snowsuit. First it’s 100 degrees in L.A. Then it’s like 50. Yesterday was about 80 but then it gets cold at night. So, evidently since my husband feels that we are back on food stamps, he won’t turn the heat on. He says it’s so nice to sleep in […]

What Even Are Framesicles? Somehow Jessica Parker and I got on eachother’s radar screen and thank goodness we did. Jessica makes Framesicles? Hugh? Framesicles are brilliantly colored picture frames which contain mattes that have been custom decorated by her (by herself!). It started out as a birthday present she created […]

Why I Love Eduardo Xol OK, yesterday I wrote about my new obsession with Potting Shed Creations. This obsession has firmly replaced my previous one with throw pillows. I want to now blog exclusively about growing seeds in brown bags. Anyway, yesterday I loved PSC and today I love Eduardo, […]

What Makes Potting Shed Creations So Cool? No, this is not a post on The Bachelor, but it is one on such a FABULOUS company, Potting Shed Creations. As upset as I am that I didn’t think of this whole concept myself, I am equally thrilled that they exist on […]

Election Day Party Ideas! Just got a confirmation that I’ll be on with Dr. Doug at Charlie FM in Portland, OR in the next 20 minutes talking about election day party ideas. Oh help, better make sure I know everyone’s favorite food! BTW, just checked out their site and I […]

I Love Trivia! Fun Halloween Facts: Today I’ll be on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Satellite Show at 10:30amPST (Channel 112). So fun (and bummer, I will not be live from New York, rather live from Pasadena!!) Tune in for some great ideas! While you’re at it, did you know… Fun Halloween […]

Holla for These Cool Halloween Party Ideas! Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday. I just love, love, love all of the wickedness of the whole thing. Tonight I’m going to be live on Talk One Radio with Marc Germain talking about Halloween party ideas and tips, party ideas on a budget, […]

Here’s Another One! Fun Halloween Cocktails We’ve been having a ton of fun gearing up for one of my absolute favorite holidays. Today’s blog features the final cocktail in TPG’s weekly post featuring fun Halloween libations. These recipes are brought to you by Cindy McClure and Trevor Thorpe at Dress the Drink. Bloody […]

How Does Anyone Get Dumped by an Internet Scammer?  Well, it’s time to face the fact that I’ve been dumped. Mr. Carlson has not called. You know that things have sunk to a new low when the local Ugandan internet scammer doesn’t even return your emails. This is devastating. I […]