Book Tuesday: Princess of Thorns

January 20, 2015 by ·

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Title: Princess of Thorns
Author: Stacey Jay
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Fairytale Retelling
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication Date: December 9, 2014
Pages: 400
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Game of Thrones meets the Grimm’s fairy tales in this twisted, fast-paced romantic fantasy-adventure about Sleeping Beauty’s daughter, a warrior princess who must fight to reclaim her throne.

Though she looks like a mere mortal, Princess Aurora is a fairy blessed with enhanced strength, bravery, and mercy yet cursed to destroy the free will of any male who kisses her. Disguised as a boy, she enlists the help of the handsome but also cursed Prince Niklaas to fight legions of evil and free her brother from the ogre queen who stole Aurora’s throne ten years ago.

Will Aurora triumph over evil and reach her brother before it’s too late? Can Aurora and Niklaas break the curses that will otherwise forever keep them from finding their one true love?

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Lentil Vegetable Soup

January 16, 2015 by ·

Have you ever had any of Amy’s Soups?  They’re really fantastic! Delicious, organic, low in fat and sodium, and fast when you don’t have the time or energy to cook.  My favorite is their Lentil Vegetable Soup.  Over the years though, I thought, “I can probably make this myself…” and that’s exactly what I did!

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Book Tuesday: The Winner’s Curse

January 13, 2015 by ·

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Title: The Winner’s Curse (The Winner’s Trilogy #1)
Author: Marie Rutkoski
Genre: Fantasy, YA
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication Date: March 4, 2014
Pages: 355
Buy:Amazon

Winning what you want may cost you everything you love.

As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

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A Gingerbread House Demolition Tea

January 10, 2015 by ·

In case you missed it, I had made a Gingerbread House for Christmas this year.  While I was making it, my family kept asking me what I would do with it.

Me: “Well, it’s meant to be eaten.”
Mom/Dad/the bro: “You can’t destroy it!”
Me: “Well, it can’t stay there forever.”

After they finally resigned themselves to the fact that it would eventually be destroyed, my mom came up with the idea to have a Gingerbread House Demolition Tea.  It would be a fun way to destroy it, while getting rid of all that gingerbread at the same time!

That’s exactly what I decided to do.

Mother nature however, had other plans as it randomly decided to throw a blizzard our way during the time of the tea.  A lot of people couldn’t come, but some still braved the weather (couldn’t believe they trekked out in that!) and decided to come.

Good times were had by all!

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Book Tuesday: The Caller

January 6, 2015 by ·

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Title: The Caller (Shadowfell #3)
Author: Juliet Marillier
Genre: Fantasy, YA
Publisher: Pan Australia
Publication Date: September 9, 2014
Pages: 414
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Neryn has made a long journey to perfect her skills as a Caller. She has learned the wisdom of water and of earth; she has journeyed to the remote isles of the west and the forbidding mountains of the north. Now, Neryn must travel in Alban’s freezing winter to seek the mysterious White Lady, Guardian of Air. For only when Neryn has been trained by all four Guardians will she be ready to play her role in toppling the tyrannical King Keldec.

But the White Lady is not what she seems. Trapped with Whisper, her fey protector, Neryn is unable to send word to her beloved Flint, who is in danger of being exposed as a double agent. When a new threat looms and the rebellion is in jeopardy, Neryn must enter Keldec’s court, where one false move could see her culled. She must stand up against forces more powerful than any she has confronted before, and face losses that could break her heart.

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Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015!

January 1, 2015 by ·

2014 was a crazy, whirlwind, exhausting, inspiring, self-affirming, and life-changing year for me.  I finally became more focused in my career.  I learned to trust my instincts and not be afraid to speak up about what I want.  I traveled, worked, laughed, cried, relaxed, met some amazing people, and started a blog!

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Book Tuesday: Top Books of 2014

December 30, 2014 by ·

Instead of a usual Book Tuesday post, I thought I would share the top books I read in 2014.  I originally tried narrowing it down to 10, but lets be real now.

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I tried to keep it short(er), but there were such great books this year! Keep in mind, I only started the blog in June so I haven’t reviewed all the books on this list.  Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check them out though!

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My First Gingerbread House

December 24, 2014 by ·

Merry Christmas! I thought I would post something festive today, being Christmas Eve and all 🙂

I’ve been wanting to make a gingerbread house for years.  It’s been on my baking bucket list (yes, I have a baking bucket list) and I’m so happy I finally get to cross it off!  This wasn’t the easiest house to make and I’ve definitely learned a lot on what to do next time (especially on those damn wrought iron fence railings!), but I still wanted to share it all with you (mistakes aside).

Hopefully it will put you in the Holiday mood and inspire you to make your own!

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Book Tuesday: Can’t Wait Books of 2015

December 23, 2014 by ·

2014 is almost over and it’s been a great year in books! I am slowly narrowing down my  Top Ten Books of 2014 (which you will see next week!).  Meanwhile, I thought I’d look ahead and give you my Top Choices for 2015.  I honestly couldn’t narrow this list down to 10, but I stayed pretty close.

I swear…

 

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Broadway Shows I Want to See

December 19, 2014 by ·

I get a lot of my friends,particularly those not in the business, asking me which shows are great or which ones they should see.  There are a lot of shows that I want to see and many that I no have desire to.  Being a performer and writer in this business I go see them for many reasons.  I thought I’d give a list of shows I want to see and why. Broadway shows also make great holiday gifts!

Shows I want to see (in no particular order):

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It’s been out a while now. Besides the fact that I loved the movie as a kid, I’d like to see what all the hype is about for “A Friend Like Me”. I saw the Tony performance and while it was enjoyable, I don’t see how it gets a standing ovation every night in the middle of the show. Maybe it’s something you have to be there for?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I was skeptical about Sting writing a musical, but I heard some if the music and it sounded pretty good. It also got some great reviews. Unfortunately it’s not doing so well and Sting has stepped in to help boost ticket sales. Not sure if I want to see it with him or wait till he’s out…

 

 

 

 

 

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