A bit of Britt

Do you like the blue check or the red plaid?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:57 -0600

Do you like the blue check or the red plaid?

I saw this ring yesterday on Jackie’s blog, and I...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0600

I saw this ring yesterday on Jackie’s blog, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. I’d seen this exact same ring elsewhere just days earlier, but with a much smaller price tag. This ring is irresistibly adorable and so with that, I bring you the next edition of Steeper vs. Cheaper.

You can find the top two rings at Delight.com for $198.50 — who would pay that? — or you can steal either of the bottom two rings (or both with this price tag!) for just $54 from fredflare.com.

Added bonus? Use discount code PREVIEW to save 30% off your fredflare.com purchase by Nov. 16! And with the discount, the ring would cost you less than $40.

‘Tis the season to be shopping — at least that’s how I rationalize it.

Smile Friday: The “It was his idea to switch genders...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:38 -0600

Smile Friday: The “It was his idea to switch genders because it would be so hilarious” edition

Photo taken at Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm.

Adventures in cooking: Lord of the Onion Rings I was so excited...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:06:00 -0600

Adventures in cooking: Lord of the Onion Rings

I was so excited to try out my new cookbook “Hungry Girl” by Lisa Lillien which contains more than 300 pages of “recipes and survival strategies for guilt-free eating in the real world.” Although the book could have more photos, I love how it caters (ha!) to young women with categories like “Chop ‘Til Ya Drop,” “Party Time” and “Happy Hour,” providing healthy takes on common comfort foods.

This simple recipe for onion rings, from the “Junk Food Junkie” category, intrigued me and I knew I had to try it. It’s a great way to get that junk food fix while still watching what you eat. My tip for those who try out this recipe — definitely season the blended cereal!

Recipe Recap — Lord of the Onion Rings

Ingredients:

— 1 large onion
— 1/2 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
— 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
— Dash of salt
Optional: Seasonings to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut the ends off the onion and remove the outer layer. Cut onion into 1/2-inch-wide slices and separate into rings (you’ll only shed a few tears!).
3. Using a blender, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add salt and seasonings to taste.
4. Fill a small bowl with egg substitute. One by one, coat each ring first in egg, then in “breadcrumbs.”
5. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick spray and cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping rings over halfway through.

Only 153 calories and 1 gram of fat per serving!

Fun Fact (from the book): An average order of onion rings at a fast-food joint contains 450 calories and 25 grams of fat. An average onion contains 50 calories and no fat.

Grab a used copy of “Hungry Girl” at Half.com (for less than $7!), or sign up for their daily newsletter to get some great, healthy recipes for free.

Love all of these! Number three is calling my...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:43 -0600

Love all of these! Number three is calling my name.

jaclynday:

PJ Salvage Plaid Sleepshirt - $32

Aerie Striped Tuxedo Nightie - $35

Gap Ruffle Flannel Sleepshirt - $30

Victoria’s Secret Sweater-Trim Fleece Sleepshirt - $48

Aerie Plaid Flannel Nightie - $35

Gap Cozy Slipper Booties - $30

Aerie Cable Slipper Sock (Red) - $30

Aerie Striped & Peppermint Briefs - $7.50 (or 5 for $25)

See #8

Irish Accent Voted World's Sexiest

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:38:33 -0600

Irish Accent Voted World's Sexiest: Krista — This link is for you. fishy: Um, thanks for...

DIY - Tank Top Totes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:38 -0600

I saw this on the Sweet Home Style blog this morning, and when I clicked through the photo, I...

Adventures in cooking - Pumpkin pancakes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:10:42 -0600

It’s no secret I’m pretty enthusiastic about pumpkin-flavored anything. I usually pick...

Thanks to Tanya’s tip that Rugby was having a sale, I...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:49:58 -0600

Thanks to Tanya’s tip that Rugby was having a sale, I headed over to the site to check out if the sweater I’ve been coveting since September was on sale.

It was fate, my friends. And now it’s mine.

Get 25% off all sale items for a limited time at the Rugby Web site, and 50% off fall items in store. Added bonus? Shipping is a flat rate of $5!

Jane KILLS it yet again. This is so romantic and Great...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:14:44 -0600

Jane KILLS it yet again.

This is so romantic and Great Gatsby-ish. Love.

(via mikhailovna:via)

Check out this little diddy I put together. I can’t look...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:12 -0600

Check out this little diddy I put together. I can’t look at these photos without smiling. From L-R: Keri, Jen, Renee and me

The above are four firiends with four very different personalities who came together sometime in grade school, that have now grown up into four very fabulous women who cannot not have a good time together.

I’m thankful for them.

Photos by Brad

Boyfriend’s scarecrow pumpkin is quite cute.

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:48:48 -0500

Boyfriend’s scarecrow pumpkin is quite cute.

The view from my living room is just beautiful during the fall...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:48:46 -0500

The view from my living room is just beautiful during the fall season.

Photo

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:39:55 -0500

So, I saw it. I went in feeling excited and I went out thinking,...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:45:00 -0500

So, I saw it. I went in feeling excited and I went out thinking, “Huh?”

This movie was seriously bizarre. There were tons of celebrities, yet none of the characters were developed. There were lots of story plots, but lots of questions left unanswered.

The movie didn’t even capture the scenes of New York in the breathtaking way I was hoping it would. Did Shia LaBeouf really die, or was that just a figment of that crazy lady’s imagination?!?

Rating: Disappointing

(photo via betterplanes:verolaza:mascarah)

What Happens to Your Facebook Profile When You Die?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:40:16 -0500

What Happens to Your Facebook Profile When You Die?: Doesn’t it SUCK when other people have...

Adventures in cooking: Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes Here’s what...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:37:46 -0500

Adventures in cooking: Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 cups vanilla reduced-fat ice cream (such as Healthy Choice)
softened 1 cup fat-free milk
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
3 tablespoons frozen fat-free whipped topping
Thawed Pumpkin-pie spice (optional)

Place first five ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour 3/4 cup ice cream mixture into each of four glasses. Top each with about two teaspoons whipped topping; sprinkle with the additional pumpkin-pie spice, if desired.

Yield: Four servings

(via lizlemon:robot-heart:hurricane-k:pegster:shanaynay:whiskeyandgoatsmilk:via)

…was my grandma’s name and is my sister’s...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:37:00 -0500

…was my grandma’s name and is my sister’s middle name.

It is a lovely name with an endearing message.

(photo via goldenmeg:texturism)

Adventures in cooking eating: Stuffed Mushrooms (filled with...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:03 -0500

Adventures in ~~cooking~~ eating: Stuffed Mushrooms (filled with cheese, garlic and herbs in wine sauce), Shrimp Scampi Crostini (topped with white wine, tomatoes and garlic in lemon butter sauce) and Pumpkin Cheesecake (with lots of whipped cream) from The Cheesecake Factory

I’m not sure how he lived, but Brad had never been to The Cheesecake Factory before Friday. One bad thing about our restaurant pick was they don’t take reservations on weekends. We were told upon arrival it would be an hour wait, but luckily it was only about 40 minutes.

We tried out the above two small plates (photos stolen from the Web site) and were UH-mazed at the amount of flavor packed into such small bites of food. The sauces were incredible and I will be making a similar recipe for stuffed mushrooms this weekend.

As an entree, I ordered Pasta Carbonara and Brad ordered Stuffed Chicken Tortillas. One thing I love about the menu is its versatility — you can order Asian, Italian, Mexican, seafood and even breakfast food.

Anyone who has experienced The Cheesecake Factory knows their portions could feed a small army, so we took our Pumpkin Cheesecake to go. We couldn’t hold off for too long though. We ate it for breakfast the next morning.

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:31:08 -0500