The Hundred-Foot Journey Inspired Recipies By Chef Bar Arneson

When it comes to holiday gifting, Bath & Body & Chocolates are usually on the list! I love shopping Bath & Body Works for a variety of products for my self & as gifts for the ones I love. When it comes to scents that would be perfect for V-day, Bath & Body Works has you covered.
They sent me a few goodies from their A Thousand Wishes Line & a mini candle in Japanese Cherry Blossom (My Favorite Scent) to sample.
The A Thousand Wishes Line smells divine! Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Perfume has notes of Sparkling Champagne, Twinkling Star Fruit, Golden Quince, Crystal Peonies, Purple Freesia Gilded Amber, Almond Crème, Sugared Sandalwood, and Velvet Musk!
Like most Bath & Body Works products, the scents seem to be consistent between the body wash, lotion, & body spray. Layering them gives you a beautiful scent that lasts all day. Now the packaging is to die for. Some of my favorite colors, and some beautiful gold glitter all wrapped up in a purple bow.
Since trying this I might just have a tie for favorite scent! I use these daily and get compliments all the time on the scent! If your looking for a gift for V-Day or just something to spoil yourself I highly suggest getting this line!
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A lot has changed over the years since I first started wearing glasses back in the 8th grade. Back then it was embarrassing, expensive and not too attractive. Being skinny I was already called a bean pole or any other crud name people could come up with, adding glasses just fueled the fire.
Today’s glasses have become more of a fashion statement and accessory. But even with that huge swing, it can still be hard to find trendy glasses that are affordable. That’s where eyebuydirect.com comes in. I was introduced to them about a month ago, and loved the selection of fashionable glasses and blown out of the water by the affordability.
They make it easy to put in your prescription and select the features you would like to add on, if any. Shipping is pretty fast too! I’ve had many compliments on my glasses and can’t wait to order another pair, or perhaps a pair of their fashionable sunglasses!
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Check out the new trailer and poster for THE BFG! The film, which is directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the best-selling book by Roald Dahl, hits theaters everywhere on July 1st!
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, but Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.
THE BFG hits theaters everywhere on July 1st!

You heard right! Netflix has an all new original series that’s making my little guys giddy.
DreamWorks has launched a brand new original Netflix series, Dinotrux, based on award-winning children’s book writer and illustrator Chris Gall’s three-book series of the same name. Aimed at 4-8 year old kids, the series is set in a pre-historic world where enormous hybrid dinosaur / construction vehicles, the Dinotrux, roam the Earth, living, working and sometimes battling with other each other. The Dinotrux world is also populated by another mechanized hybrid species, the tiny Reptools, part reptile, part handtool, that live in constant fear of these gargantuans.
The series brings these and other mechanical beings together in a set of 10 episodes centered around the adventures of Ty, a T-Trux (Tyrannosaurus Rex / Excavator hybrid with massive mechanical jaws and a wrecking-ball tail), forced by an exploding volcano to leave his home, who befriends a lizard / rotary drill hybrid named Revvit – together they convince other Dinotrux and Reptools to work together to build a new home and protect it from D-Structs, a larger and fiercer T-Trux who refuses to share his territory with anyone.
We received a little Dinotrux surprise in the mail and as soon as they saw the hard hat the boys wanted to get to work! The got to work right away working on a Dinotrux puzzle together! Yes Together! Just like the Dinotrux, they worked as a team to complete the puzzle!
DinoTrux Trading Cards
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I love sharing the new and exciting collections from SinfulColors…in case you missed the last few you can read about the Valentines Collection & The Spring Collection…But now we are onto their summer collection for 2015, called Street Fusion, is really is a beautiful collection of fresh colors. I love all the colors and the beautiful sparkle.
This summer, SinfulColors Street Fusion transports you across the globe with an on-trend collection of 29 hues that reflect the vibrant and eclectic chaos from around the world. The fusion of saturated cream shades and dazzling neon appliqués channel the pulsating energy of a summer evening. The offbeat blend of spicy reds, oranges and cooling blues are perfectly paired with henna appliqués and foil tips. Juicy purples and pinks complement new matte glitter toppers that add a fashion-forward flair while graffiti-inspired splatter glitter topcoats capture the diverse and rebellious vibe of street art.
I was sent 6 colors of the SinfulColors Street Fusion Collection to sample and LOVE every one!
Writing On The Wall:
Writing on the wall is a shimmery black with ruby flakes glitter. Perfect for creating a graffiti’ed look. Shown: 2 Coats, over Maroon Fine.
Pink Ansen:
Pink Ansen is a jagged glitter in punchy pink. I love this on it’s own, its a soft pink with a bit of shimmer. Great for a toned down, softer look. Shown: 2 Coats.
Paste-erd:
Paste-erd is a Night-sky navy with periwinkle glitter. I think it looks great on its own but would also look great to add a punch to your favorite street fusion color. Shown: 2 Coats, with Rise & Shine.
Maroon Fine:
Maroon Fine is a High-shine metallic copper. It has a gorgeous shimmer and is a perfect summer color. Shown: 2 Coats.
Let’s Meet & Neon Splat Appliqué:
Let’s Meet is a Luxe lemon yellow. It’s a light color and needs multiple coats to get a nice “coat”. Shown: 3 Coats.
Neon Splat Appliqués are a graffiti-style blend of electric neon appliques. Great for adding a pop of color and funk to your look.
Fuji Fiji:
Fuji Fiji is a holographic silver glitter. You know I love my sparkle so this one is perfect! It looks great in any light, although I must say it looked like fuller coverage in the artificial light. This would be great to add a bit of sparkle on top of your favorite color.
Let these 29 vibrant shades, 6 glitter topcoats and 5 appliqués from SinfulColors express your individuality this summer with an electrifying mani to remember.
You can purchase your own SinfulColors Street Fusion for $1.99 each – nail polish and appliques – at Walgreens and other mass retailers for Summer 2015.
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