Author: Amara Andrew
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Is your pantry looking a little empty? Are you finding it impossible to order more groceries? I can help you stretch the contents of your fridge and pantry…Depression-era style.
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As I mentioned in both my daiquiri and margarita posts, I hate using store-bought mixers for cocktails. They’re either way too artificial tasting or they’re filled with a bunch of bad-for-you garbage like yucky sweeteners or UB40…err, I meant Red 40. 😬 Because of this, I’m sharing with you my super simple simple syrup recipes!…
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Morning Outfit Syndrome (M.O.S. for short) is no joke. In the United States, M.O.S. is currently the leading cause of Shittydayitis. Symptoms of Morning Outfit Syndrome include, but are not limited to: screaming at the mirror, scrolling endlessly through Pinterest or Instagram for inspiration, and being late to work after crying in the bathroom for…
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While most people have had a brownie, it seems like few people have ever had the brownie’s less popular albino cousin, the blondie. Little does anyone know, though, that the blondie and brownie are caught up in a strange case of stolen identity. The blondie was backstabbed by the brownie in it’s infancy. What do…
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Welcome to my new history of fashion series! In this series, I’ll dive into the history of some of our favorite fashion items. I’ll explore where they came from and how they eventually got to where they are now! This week’s featured piece is the olive green utility/field jacket.
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This isn’t the sickeningly sweet, fluorescent pink daiquiri that you think you know and love. This is the real deal. No artificial sweeteners. No Red40. No blended ice.
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Federal regulations regarding the safety of ingredients in cosmetics sold in the United States haven’t been updated since 1938…but why? How many of your beauty products are toxic? Read to find out.
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Ever since my mom gifted me with my first leather jacket in 8th grade (thanks, Mom!), I have been obsessed with moto jackets. I wear them so often that I’m affectionately known as “moto jacket girl” by those who don’t know my actual name…it’s Ms. Moto Jacket Girl to you! Through all my years of…
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Within the walls of an unassuming senior center in Santa Monica is one of the coolest ancient inventions ever created…the Camera Obscura.
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My Party Nuts bring all the boys to the yard, and you know what?! They LOVE them! As I mentioned in my Fudge Yeah, Brownies! post, this is one of my go-to recipes when we’re entertaining guests. Not only is this one of the easiest recipes ever, but it’s also good for you and is…
