Divas Dishing The Dirt3 friends. 3 very different people. All with opinions.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 On my journey up here, I had a brief stayover with my brother in Knoxville, TN. He is the music director for WUTK, The University of Tennessee's radio station. I was lucky enough to get to sit in on his radio show two mondays ago, give my shout-out over the air, and help compile a playlist. I always saw a DJ as someone who sits in a booth and puts cd's in a player. Well, they do do this, but they do so much more. All I can tell you is that I found it all extremely complicated. When it comes to things like movies and alcoholic beverages, my brother and I have VAAAASTLY different tastes. When it comes to music, I trust him implicitly. So here is a little collaboration between me and my bro...a new playlist, just in time for summer. Frog Eyes - Sound Travels from the snow to the dar Push to Talk - Talk is Cheap Modest Mouse - Interstate 8 Pinback - AFK Autolux - Turmstile Blues Maritime -- Calm Aloha - Weekend Statistics - Another Space Song Liars - The other Side of Mt. Heart Attack Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Bang The Advantage - Wizards & Warriors Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye Deadboy & The Elephantmen - Stop I'm already Dead Sense Field - Cariou Far - Punch Drunk Rival Schools - Good Things Frank Jordan - Redefined Dilute - Apple Frog Eyes - The Oscillator Song posted by Bee at 9:40 PM 3 tasty tidbits 
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 I tried the new McDonald's Asian Chicken Salad, here' s the description from their site : "A Harmonious blend of crisp greens, warm orange-glazed chicken (grilled or crispy), snow peas, edamame, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds. Add the new Newman's Own Low-Fat Sesame Ginger dressing, and we're talking pure inspiration. " On a scale of 1-5 I give it a 3 overall. It was good, but not great, and for the calories and fat involved, not worth it to me. There was lots of edamame which is a raw soybean, and while it tasted ok in my opinion, there were too many of them. They overwhelmed the salad. I really liked the fresh mandarin oranges (which I wasn't sure I would), nice surprise. By far the best part about this salad was the dressing. MAN that stuff's good! That absolutely wins hands down over the Newman's Own Lo-fat Balsamic Vinaigrette. If I were going to go to McDonald's again for a salad, I would get the grilled chicken Cesar salad with the Newman's Own Low-Fat Sesame dressing. So there you have it- run with it. posted by Ms. Adventures at 8:33 AM 0 tasty tidbits
Saturday, May 06, 2006 I've never been much of a crafty person. I didn't sew, I didn't paint, I didn't crochet or knit. So I'm pretty much still a beginner, and today want to recommend some easy crafts for beginners. 1. Scrapbooking. Definitely the most time-consuming crafts, it can also get very pricy. However, you can do this within a budget if you don't go wild buying decorative paper and embellishments. My sugguestion would be to first try a mini-scrapbook, they're about 12 pages. This way you won't break your bank and you'll give yourself a crash course. Some supplies you'll need would be Decorative paper, Adhesive (I really like the roll-on kind that comes in this little mouse), photo corners, embellishments. That's where you start to sink into the money pit, not because they are over-priced, but because once you start buying them it's really difficult to stop. However, if you pace yourself, you could have a new obsession too. Check with your local craft stores and see if they offer scrapbooking classes, often they do this for free. 2. Cardmaking. A great way to use your leftover art paper from scrapbooking is using it for Cards. Get yourself a pack of Blank cards (the bigger pack the better, you want to allow for a few to get tossed)and have fun. A few other things you might need would be a ruler, adhesive, maybe some rub-on stickers and rubber stamps. You can also use this as a chance to try out your calligraphy skills and grab a Calligraphy Pen. Or you could just use your handy inkjet printer, if you have one. My favorite go-to craft resource, Cat Morley, even has instructions on how to make pretty Stitched Cards, super easy! 3. Jewlery Alright, yet another one that will potentially sink you into a money pit. In this case, it CAN be the retailers that break you. There are a few bead retailers here in Columbia that aren't part of the craft superstores that sell better beads, but have them extravagently priced. A tip for the patient? Keep your eyes open online, buy large orders of beads in bulk. Ebay has a whole category called 'loose beads'. Also, keep your eyes open at local flea markets and, surprisingly enough, New Age shops. A lot of these will carry natural stone beads at a more affordable price. If you are a jewlery beginner, a pre-made kit might not be a bad idea for you. Purchase a couple of the cheaper ones, just to teach yourself the basics. A few things you might need outside that kit include Needlenose pliers, scissors, maybe some extra jewlery wire, and if you prefer to use it you can purchase Beading Needles. Once again check with your local craft stores to see if they offer classes, as this is one craft that can get tricky. 4. Needlepoint This is my most recently acquired craft, thanks to the Stitch-it-kit . The kit contains everything you need to get started, including lots of adorable Iron-on transfer patterns. The iron-ons can be used more than once, and the booklet gives instructions on the best way to copy these or make your own. 5. Murder Your T-shirts I am suppossed to be reviewing Generation T: 108 ways to Transform Your T-Shirt for another site, so I decided to take some of my old T-shirts that were dustrags-in-waiting and give them new life. There are lots of styles that require sewing, as well as quite a few "no sew" designs. If you are faint of heart at the thought of sewing, not to worry. This book is perfect for a beginner, it gives you a very detailed illustrated how-to on different types of stitches. And if you screw it up, you can still use it for a dustrag, right? Some great Craft resources: Cat Morley's Blog Get Crafty Ready-Made Mag posted by Bee at 8:23 AM 0 tasty tidbits
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 Now that sunless tanners are ALL the rage- it's a good opportunity for me to talk about another aspect that deserves some thought-- your face. There are several options to consider when trying to match your face to your body (please don't tell me you're not trying): There is of course sunless tanner for face. I would recommend Jergens - Natural Glow Face. It's got moisturizer in it, that prevents splotchy-ness and there are a variety of color options for different skin tones.  Of course some people (like myself) either have very sensitive skin or are unsure about putting such a product on their face, but there are still OPTIONS!! Don't give up- and definitely DON'T skip it. Light face+dark body= weird There are a slew of bronzing products you could use instead- I really like Physicians' Formula- they have several different varieties but all of them look great! Just don't go crazy! A little goes a LONG way with bronzers. You want to put them in the typical places you would normally tan, with a fat brush if you have one. The cheek bones (if you don't know where yours are, smile when you put it on, that goes for blush too. Just start on the apple of your cheek and brush upward toward your ear), a little on the forehead, end of your chin, and down the sides of your nose. People will be asking if you just came back from vacation in no time!!  One other options- which just happens to be the one I've used today- is tinted moisturizer. They come in very universal shades, most have sunblock in them (which I LOVE) and are a great alternative to foundation. You can't beat that deal! I've been using Estee Lauder's - Daywear Plus but that's only cause I used to work for them and it was free. If you don't have $30 to drop on Ol' Estee, I'm sure Covergirl and the like, make something very similar, just don't forget your SPF!!  Next Wednesday look for my food review of McDonald's Asian Chicken Salad! Smooches! posted by Ms. Adventures at 2:15 PM 1 tasty tidbits
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 A1-Teriyaki Steak Sauce- I give this a big YUMS up! It was really yummy, not too much teriyaki flavor not too much A1. I had some left over rotisserie chicken that I picked up the other night, so I melted some fat free american cheese on a La Tortilla Factory tortilla  I sliced up a few pieces of rotisserie chicken and put it on next, then about 2 tbsps of black beans, and topped it with A1 Teriyaki sauce and lettuce and VOILA! DEEE LICIOUS! With the onset of summer you can't help but enjoy a little ice cream now and then. My current fav is this- No Pudge- GIANT Stawberry Shortcake Bars  These bars really are Gigantic! and GOOD too! Though I wouldn't recommend the Chocolate Eclair version. Not so good. Spice that palate up with some of these fantastic treats, you won't regret it! WOO! posted by Ms. Adventures at 1:10 PM 2 tasty tidbits
Saturday, April 22, 2006 In any case, in lieu of no music entry today, I wanted to say a few words about some Beauty Products I can't live without.  Mary Kay Full Coverage Concealer. This stuff is AMAZING. I've had one tube for over a year now, and it's not even close to being used up. If you had a manhole stuck to your face, or oh...say, a chicken, this stuff would cover it up.  Dove Energy Glow Facial Cleanser It delivers what it promises. Yay!!!  John Frieda Sheer Blonde Stuff. This is the best conditioner. It actually does bring out highlights, and I don't get buildup. The L'oreal color conditioners leave my hair feelin all waxy. I can't be waxy!!! posted by Bee at 10:40 AM 1 tasty tidbits
Friday, April 14, 2006 1. Led Zepplin - Rock & Roll 2. Kanye West - Jesus Walks 3. Radiohead - Planet Telex 4. Heart - Magic Man 5. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Talk About the Blues 6. Joe Strummer feat. Johnny Cash - Redemption Song 7. White Stripes - Little Ghost 8. Missy Misdemeanor Elliot - Lose Control 9. VHS of Beta - Night on Fire 10. Peter Gabriel - Zaar 11. Interpol - Obstacle 1 12. Explosions in the Sky - The only moment we're alone posted by Bee at 10:08 AM 1 tasty tidbits
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