Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for November 2009
This Week’s Giveaway – “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” Brownie Mix and Hot Pad Set
PrintCongrats to last week’s winner of the Maison Mutt Fleece Scarf, Ashley Elaine. We will be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address so we can get that out to you. This week’s giveaway… “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” Brownie Mix, Hot Pad and Mixing spoon Great for whipping up some treats for last minute guests. Also great to give as a gift to a favorite neighbor, friend or co-worker. Here’s how to enter: There are … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The snow is snowing
Print Ever notice how the silliest things have the capacity to turn into discussions that just make your head spin? Case in point would be my little argument with Hannah over a Billie Holiday Christmas song, where the late great singer bellows out lines like, “The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing.” “Why is the snow snowing?” I asked. “That’s what snow does, Mom – it snows.” “No the snow does not snow – it falls.” “Mom, you are … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – this fun way to relieve Holiday stress with Bubble Wrap!
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this fun way to relieve holiday stress. Received any packages full of fragile items? Don’t throw the protective bubble wrap away. Squeezing the bubbles and hearing that “pop” lowers stress hormones by giving you something to focus on other than your to-do list. No wonder it’s proven to make people feel calmer and more alert. No bubble wrap around? Get the same satisfaction online at Virtual-BubbleWrap.com. Add a comment to this, or any post, … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how to get on a reality TV show
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to get on a reality TV show. Dreaming of a head to toe make-over? Eager to compete on a cooking show? Looking for love? Reality TV shows are looking for you. Scroll through the hundreds of Casting calls at RealityTVCastingCall.com to find the show that could change your life. Add a comment to this, or any post, and be automatically entered in this week’s giveaway. Enjoy your Coffee Break! Print … Read entire article »
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Craftdown to Christmas (with an update)
PrintWell, here we are – the day after Thanksgiving – and the clock is ticking, people. Gifts to make, food to eat, homes to decorate, yet I have nothing to offer you from your peers this week. Thank God I’m creative (insert peels of laughter). Which brings us to this week’s craft. Note that “craft” is singular because for reasons that I’m sure can only be attributed to the internet not delivering, I’ve yet to receive your … Read entire article »
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Old Dogs Movie Review by Kate
PrintOld Dogs Movie Review by Kate “REEL reviews for REAL people” Rating: PG for some mild rude humor Genre: Comedy Starring: John Travolta, Robin Williams, Kelly Preston, Seth Green Plot: Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee (ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (JOHN TRAVOLTA) — have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with… Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee (ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (JOHN TRAVOLTA) — … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Amazing Grace
PrintAs any of you with a pulse know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Bring on the turkey! I think Kate would agree that we have plenty to be thankful for – and that list of blessings most certainly extends to you, our readers. We’ve watched the site grow from a handful of visitors to more than 30,000 and should mark our millionth hit by next week sometime. Needless to say, we’ve welcomed a few new friends into our … Read entire article »
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Planet 51 Movie Review by Kate
PrintPlanet 51 Movie Review by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor Genre: Children Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott Plot: Lem is just an average teenager working on getting the girl and furthering his career at the local planetarium – except that he’s an alien. At least to U.S. astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker who lands on Lem’s planet hoping for a … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how the Thanksgiving wishbone tradition began
PrintApparently the origins of the Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the wishbone date back to 2,400 years ago with the Etruscans who lived on the Italian peninsula. The Etruscans believed fowl were fortune tellers because the hen announced she would be laying an egg with a squawk and the rooster told of the coming of a new day with his early morning crowing. A circle was drawn in the dirt and divided into twenty wedges that represented … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Leggo my Eggo
PrintFirst it was pig flu, the national emergency that’s gripped the nation in fear. Well, hold on to your toaster, folks – there’s a new national emergency, more sinister than the stupid pig flu ever thought about being. What is this new emergency, you ask? An Eggo shortage. That’s right. An Eggo shortage. (Is nothing sacred?) To give you an idea of what a big deal this is, even the Twilight folks are in a panic, according to … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This Thanksgiving Trivia
Print1.According to popular legend, where did the male “tom” turkey get its name? A. The popular Tom and Jerry Show. B. Benjamin Franklin named it after Thomas Jefferson when he would not allow it to be the national bird. C. A tom cat. Wild turkeys were just like wild cats back then. They would roam around and get into fights all the time. 2.What foods were served at the first thanksgiving? A. Deer B. Codfish C. Bread D. Milk E. Boiled pumpkin F. Pastries G. A, … Read entire article »
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This Week’s Giveaway – Festive Fleece Scarf from Maison Mutt
PrintCongrats to the winner of last week’s cozy slipper and socks giveaway – Happy Haylee. I’ll be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address. This week’s giveaway - Festive Fleece Scarf from Maison Mutt Your favorite canine will be braving the cold weather in style with this festive fleece scarf from Maison Mutt. Handmade using soft and comfy fleece for warming the neck of your favorite fur baby. This cute little plaid number is … Read entire article »
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon – Movie Review by Kate
PrintTwilight Saga: New Moon – Movie Review by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG 13 for some violence and action Genre: Drama Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Jamie Campbell Bowers, Michael Sheen, Cameron Bright, Graham Greene Plot: The supernatural tale of starcrossed lovers continues as the Cullen family flees Forks in order to protect Bella … Read entire article »
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The Blind Side – Movie Review by Kate
PrintThe Blind Side – Movie Review by Kate Reel reviews for real people Release Date: Nov. 20, 2009 Rating: PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references. Genre: Drama Staring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron Plot: Drama. “The Blind Side” depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him… “The Blind Side” depicts … Read entire article »
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Craftmas count down continues!
PrintI know I’ve got a tough act to follow with peanut butter and honey from Louis and a 12- pack from Grant (Hey! Maybe that’s what we’ll leave out for Santa!) Nevertheless I’m gonna give it my best and see if we can’t get those guys in a competitive spirit, urging them to come up with some more ideas in these final weeks leading to Christmas. Let’s start with something the kids and I made this week … Read entire article »
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