Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for April 2009
State of Play PG 13
PrintRussell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel Mc Adams Drama: A fast paced thriller about a rising congressman and an investigative journalist embroiled in a case of seemingly unrelated brutal murders. Ebert – 3 stars Reelviews – 3 stars Kate – 3 1/2 stars This was a smart movie full of intrigue, suspense and drama. Plot twists and turns to keep you engaged and guessing. Print … Read entire article »
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Get your party on 4/26-5/2
Print Yankee Doodle went to town, riding on a pony… you know the rest. How sticking a feather in a cap can be called macaroni is beyond me. Regardless, April 26 is International Macaroni Day. Appropriate ways to celebrate this day should be obvious – it’ll all boil (heh, heh) down to the type of macaroni you fix. Print … Read entire article »
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Get your party on 4/19-25
PrintBelieve it or not, you’ve got several days to plan your next party (at least by my calendar). Not because there aren’t any holidays between now and April 23, but because none of them really interest me. My take is, if the day in question isn’t worthy of my time, it would be fairly useless to throw a party in that day’s honor. Honestly, I’m not that blown away about April 23, either. But we’ll wing … Read entire article »
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17 Again PG 13
Print Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, Michelle Tractenberg Mike O Donnell (Zac Efron) is the star of the high school basketball team who gives up his dream of playing on a college team, to marry his high school sweetheart, Scarlet, who is expecting a baby. Fast forward 20 years and Mike’s (Matthew Perry) life is falling apart. His wife is divorcing him, he got passed over for a promotion at work, and his kids want nothing … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Spring Break Frolic
PrintAhhhhh…spring break is finally here. Seems like we’ve been waiting for it since the day after school began last year. A break from the routine of alarm clocks, bed times, endless homework, car pools, nagging. I am as excited as the kids are. It’s hard work to parent school children. A lot of stress. A lot of responsibility. A lot of effort trying to keep up with the perfect parents who are probably busy … Read entire article »
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What’s for dinner this week? Eggs, eggs and more eggs!
PrintHere are some ideas that will hopefully help you use up those cartons of beautifully dyed,hard boiled eggs that are lurking on your fridge shelf… Breakfast Burritos – Just chop up some hard boiled eggs and mix with some cooked spanish rice and some grated cheese. Wrap it up in a tortilla. Heat in the microwave and top with salsa. BLT & E Sandwiches – Just add some sliced hard boiled eggs to the traditional BLT for a yummy twist. Fried Rice – Just add come chopped up eggs and ham to your favorite fried rice recipe (a box is fine, Liz) and serve with soy sauce and fortune cookies. Egg Salad Sandwiches - You know the drill here, but for an extra twist to the flavor, add some ranch dressing in place of … Read entire article »
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Liz’s Rants – Green, green grass of home
PrintMy dad and I stood in the garden section of Home Depot a few days ago, evaluating the power tools. I needed a lawn mower in quick order. And I needed one with power. No way was I going to borrow my brother’s grass cutter for another season. OK, so I didn’t use it for the whole season last year – just once. Which was more than enough for this chick. I must first take offense that … Read entire article »
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Get your party on 4/12-4/18
PrintImagine you’re asleep in bed minding your own business, formulating your own dreams when suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a boy appears and tosses a bucket of water on you. You get outta bed, and this same guy is chasing you around, tapping your legs with a pussy willow or other thin twig. As you look around, all the other girls have water-drenched hair. They’re running from other boys carrying thin twigs too! Imagine this is … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintMore tips to pump up the volume… Here are some tips for pumping up your hair’s volume. Blow a burst of cool air on dry hair to seal the cuticle and give roots more staying power. Kate Use volumizing products to thicken the hair shaft and make your style look fuller. Massage scalp while blow-drying to lift hair at the roots. Print … Read entire article »
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Hannah Montana: The Movie G
PrintCast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vanessa Williams Also music from Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift Tween flick/musical: This movie is exactly what you expect it to be. Set to appeal to the tv series fans, it’s a extended, somewhat better version of a weekly episode. With better acting here by Miley Cyrus, I might add. The story starts when Miley Steward/ Hannah Montana gets a little too big for her britches and her on screen/real life … Read entire article »
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Liz’s Rants – Let’s play hockey!
PrintSo it wasn’t a real boat, but “the” boat, as in we almost missed the boat. Since Colton was old enough to walk, he’s carried a hockey stick. Watched hockey movies. Pretended he was a hockey player. My dilemma was two-fold: no ice rinks with hockey programs for toddlers, and no money for which to pay the astronomical ice rink dues even if such a program existed. About six weeks ago that Colton brought home a flyer … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintPump up the volume Here are some tips for pumping up your hair’s volume… Sleep in a high pony – let it loose in the A.M. Apply conditioner to only the ends of your hair to keep your roots springy. Avoid products with silicone – it flattens your strands. -Kate Print … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Easter fun
Print More Fun Easter Egg Coloring Ideas Marbled Eggs When you are almost finished dyeing eggs, try this with the last few eggs. Simply add 1 TBS of oil to the cup of dye. Stir quickly with a spoon and drop in egg. Pull egg out quickly and pat dry. (don’t rub) Waxing Easter Eggs Drip wax from a lit white taper candle onto the egg. After the wax is set, drop the egg into food coloring dye. Remove from … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintWant to know a sweet way to support our troops? Bakemeawish.com is a online bakery with a sweet heart. It’s goal for 2009 is to send a free cake to every soldier currently stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Support them by buying your own sugary treat. Kate Print … Read entire article »
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What’s for Dinner?
PrintHere’s what’s for dinner this week at my house. I’ve discovered after talking with Liz and other friends of mine – one of the hardest things about fixing dinner each week is deciding what to make . In an effort to help Liz (and anyone else who’s interested) I’m going to share with you what we’re having for dinner at my house this week… Tonight we’re having – Teriyaki chicken bowls, rolls and fortune cookies. To make … Read entire article »
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