#2012 Holiday Gift Guide

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Uloop Editor

Published: Nov 26, 2012

The traditionally Christian holiday of Christmas is celebrated by right and left-wingers alike, but for Pastafarians like myself, it can be difficult to know how to bring a festive spirit to the holiday season without undermining our beliefs in our great noodley overlord. In our tradition (circa 2005), every Friday is a religious holiday, but if we want to fit in with our many Christian colleagues, we’ve got to adopt some of their traditions as well. Here is a quick guide for fitting in this holiday season without betraying your pasta-related beliefs in the Flying Spaghetti Monster:

1. The “Christmas” Tree

In order to blend in with our Christian neighbors, we Pastafarians often adopt the same evergreen tree around the holiday season. While Christians top the tree with an angel or star, we Pastafarians adorn our trees with noodly representations of our Lord and Savior, the Flying Spaghetti Monster. I know that this seems strange, but it’s just a part of our beliefs, and honestly, it fits in better than the non-perennial Jewish Menorah or Kwanzaa Kinara.

2. The Exchange of Gifts

In Pastafarian religion, the offer of gifts is usually seen as a sign of goodwill and transcendent of the time of year.  Generally speaking, Pastafarians give gifts when they feel the other party needs said gift, but because the traditions of the Christian season demand an exchange, it is perfectly reasonable for Pastafarians to join in and contribute. Make sure your gifts are logical and interesting for the other party. While it’s great to give gifts for the sake of the season, it’s even better if your gifts are relevant and necessary for the receiver. Spaghetti strainers and home-made marinara sauces are excellent gifts for traditional Pastafarians.

3. Lighting and Decorations

Most Pastafarians believe that decorating your home is not a function of the time of year, but rather a result of the connection you feel to the noodley great one. Even so, if all your neighbors are putting up lights, why not join in the fun? Pastafarian decorating – like Christmas decorating – usually involves an homage to our Lord and Savior, so putting up a creative design to honor the Great Noodley One is never a bad idea. It might even win you a decorative competition!

4. The Nativity Scene

It’s pretty easy to adjust a traditionally Christian nativity scene to fit your Pastafarian beliefs. Just remove the infant Jesus figure and replace him with an al dente version of your favorite Italian delight. Most of your Christian friends won’t even notice the change, and for those who ask, you get the opportunity to bear witness to your noodley savior!

5. The Christmas Meal

Ham or Turkey are normally the center of Christian Christmases , but as a Pastafarian, you know you’ve got to bring a few carbohydrates to this meal. If you feel that you must compromise, Turkey Spaghetti or Ham and Pasta Soup would both be great middle grounds. That way, you’re including your noodley lord as well as the traditional meats of the season.

If you’ve got your own Pastafarian traditions for the Holidays, let me know about them in the comments below, and in the mean time, may the Great Noodley One be with you!

[ Archive: https://archive.md/zFV0R ]

[chorusfm]

My Archive

One of the awesome parts of running your own blog is that it is an archive of everything you’ve written over the years that you have complete control over. However, as the years go on, I realized that I don’t have a place where I can keep a nice tidy archive of my favorite things (or pieces I think are noteworthy) I’ve written. A place to document the various series or long-form pieces I’m proud of and the reviews that I think stand out above the others. This is now that place. Table of Contents * Articles * My Nostalgia * Back to … Re-Ranking Best of Lists * Projects * Reviews * Best of Lists * Gift Guides * Liner Notes --- Articles * A Hello, A Goodbye * AbsolutePunk.net Throughout the Years * July 22nd, 2003 My Nostalgia * My Nostalgia – 1998 * My Nostalgia – 1999 * My Nostalgia – 2000 * My Nostalgia – 2001 * My Nostalgia – 2002 * My Nostalgia – 2003 * My Nostalgia – 2004 Back to … Re-Ranking Best of Lists * Back to 2005 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2006 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2007 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2008 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2009 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2010 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2011 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2012 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2013 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2014 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) * Back to 2015 (Re-Ranking the Best of Lists) Projects * Rank It All! Or Did I Just Create a Monster? * Now Playing: My Raspberry Pi Weekend Project * The New Home Office * A Simple Streaming Music Sharing Page for Chorus Reviews * Review: Blink-182 – One More Time… * Review: Cold Years – Goodbye to Misery * Review: The Night Game – The Night Game * Review: Yellowcard – Yellowcard * Review: Fall Out Boy – Save Rock and Roll * Review: Thrice – Vheissu * Review: Say Anything – … is a Real Boy Best of Lists * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2023 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2022 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2021 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2020 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2019 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2018 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2017 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2016 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2015 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2014 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2013 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2012 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2011 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2010 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2009 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2008 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2007 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2006 * Jason Tate’s Top Albums of 2005 Gift Guides * 2024 Holiday Gift Guide * 2023 Holiday Gift Guide * 2022 Holiday Gift Guide * 2021 Holiday Gift Guide * 2020 Holiday Gift Guide * 2019 Holiday Gift Guide * 2018 Holiday Gift Guide * 2017 Holiday Gift Guide * 2016 Holiday Gift Guide --- Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/blog/my-archive/

[sitp-recs]

hi to my favourite tumblr! could you please recommend me the most romantic drarry fics you’ve ever read 🥰 tysm 🙈

Hi darling 💗 oof this was quite a challenge because most of what I read includes some level of angst. So I went for a few titles among my usual soft & comfort reads. I’m aware that “romantic” means different things to different people, so I hope these work for you!

A world just for us by nerakrose (2019, General, 2k)

Harry and Draco go flying and then…continue to go flying.

He Whose Hand and Eye Are Gentle by khalulu (2017, General, 5k)

Draco reads poems and sometimes writes them. Harry receives poems and sometimes reads them. Rutherford delivers poems via the scenic route. Wombat snores. Eventually, all comes together, with help from the foxes in red bibs and the sumo referee.

Ice Snakes, Glow-worms and Wolverine Stew by khalulu (2015, Mature, 8.4k)

Harry Potter apparently wants to talk to Draco about something, but odd events keep getting in the way of that conversation – and bringing them closer together. Featuring serpentine travels, misbehaving birds, dubious roofing projects, a gay beach, and an unexpected matchmaker.

Life goes not backward by @shealwaysreads (2020, Teen and Up, 9k) - est relationship magic

Harry still isn’t used to gifts, but this one is different. A story of coming home, finding safe ground, and the wild courage of putting down roots. Leaving one life behind isn’t always a sacrifice, and sometimes the greatest good comes from embracing the people you love.

Along Came Potter by @huldrejenta (2016, Teen and Up, 9k)

Potter shows up at Draco’s flat. Then he shows up again, and again, and again.

Little Talks by @femmequixotic and noeon (2012, Explicit, 11k) - est relationship domesticity

Draco's been shagging the Head Auror for months now, and he's sure it's just a fling. Until Harry asks him to a Quidditch match, that is, and things go horribly wrong.

Nobody by @dorthyanndrarry (2019, Teen and Up, 12k) - a bit angsty but soft!

Junior Auror Potter runs errands, takes witness interviews, does paperwork, and gets the coffee. Rarely, very rarely, he's sent out on the most routine calls, such as when Draco Malfoy misses a meeting with his parole officer. (Inspired by the song Nobody by Mitski)

Kill, Fuck, Marry by @lettersbyelise (2018, Explicit, 12k)

Malfoy leans toward him with a baleful look. “I do believe Pansy Parkinson, my best friend, paid you to spend the evening with me. It’s my birthday, Potter. So you’re going to get off your Gryffindor arse, and you’re going to dance with me. I want to dance. I want to win. I want that bloody trophy on my shelf before the end of the night.”

Harry and Draco unexpectedly meet again on Draco’s birthday, years after their last encounter.

Shining, Like a Present by @bixgirl1 (2017, Explicit, 13k) - a kinky romance 😏

The discovery of a small silver box at the site of a case opens up new possibilities.

It's Friday (I'm in Love) by @punk-rock-yuppie (2018, Explicit, 16k)

At first, Draco only hangs out with them on Fridays after work; then he starts shagging Potter after pub nights. Then all the rest of the gang tries to befriend Draco and even worse, Potter tries to date him. It’s an absolute disaster, if you ask Draco. Or, Draco and Harry fall in love over the course of several Fridays and some other days of the week.

The Courting by the Pureblood Who Only Has Five Milligrams of Romantic Intelligence and Thinks He’s Real Smooth by @cibeewastaken (2020, Teen and Up, 19k)

Draco could grab Potter and shove him into a stall before proceeding to suck his soul out of his dick, but secretly, deep down, in the part of Draco that he will never admit to anyone, he is (everyone pauses to shudder) a romantic. Potter is not someone Draco wants a one-off with. Potter is — Draco’s beloved! So Draco decides to boldly go where no one has gone before: to put himself through scrutiny; their friends’ teasing and pranks; unsound romantic advice from a house-elf; wearing pretty clothes; all to try and win Potter’s heart through courtship.

(An unnamed ginger bastard can be heard yelling from afar: “This is actually a detailed guide on how not to court someone!”). But who cares about the opinions of redheads? Literally no one.

amid this warm and steady sweetness by warmfoothills (2019, Explicit, 21k) - period drama wooing! The best

Harry is not living in a period drama, no matter what his friends or his new house or Malfoy’s sudden affinity for horse-riding might suggest, and if one more person uses the word courting, he’s going to start hexing people.

With Great Yawns and Stretchings by sugar_screw (2016, Teen and Up, 22k) - coffee shop AU goodness

The coffee is very good. Really. And the cats are so cute. That's why Harry goes so often.

(You’re a) Revolution by @rockmarina (2019, Mature, 23k) - a bit angsty but soft!

Eight years after the end of the war, Draco Malfoy stumbles into Harry’s shop in the middle of a storm—no wand, no backstory; no signs of having lived in the country since the Battle of Hogwarts. During their first encounter, Harry promises Malfoy—and the words sound like an old mantra—that he'll figure out Draco's secrets eventually. And then he does. He does, except…it doesn't quite feel like a victory.

Against All Odds by momatu (2015, Explicit, 53k) - wooing by sightseeing!

Beauxbatons is hosting the first ever Quidditch Summer School for children from all over Europe, and Harry has promised to enroll Teddy as his birthday present. Meanwhile, Draco is stuck in his office, putting together the first ever Quidditch Summer School for children from all over Europe during, when he should be enjoying summer holidays.

Stately Homes of Wiltshire by waspabi (2016, Explicit, 57k) - magical houses romance

Malfoy Manor has mould, dry rot and an infestation of unusually historical poltergeists. Harry Potter is on the case.

Headlights in the Snow by Saras_Girl (2016, Mature, 70k) - odd jobs romance

What’s big and purple and smells like tea? Harry is about to find out.

Little Deaths and How to Avoid Them (or Draco Malfoy's Guide to Stop Dying and Start Living Instead) by dustmouth and nerakrose (2018, Teen and Up, 96k)

Malfoy is way too interested in coroner reports for somebody who's definitely not looking for ways to die, Harry wants to be friends with him, and Ginny wants to break up with Harry. Features: Little League Quidditch, an abundance of bath bombs, happy endings, and gay robots in space.

Soup-pocalypse and The Great Curry Cataclysm by SquadOfCats (2018, Explicit, 104k) - wooing by cooking!

Eleven years after the war, Draco Malfoy leads a quiet, boring, and perfectly respectable life, thanks very much. Or, at least he does, until a sudden and very unexpected veela awakening causes him to throw soup all over Harry Potter in the middle of the Ministry cafeteria.

[giftcartsss]

Gifts for friends

Pinterest

Founded by Al Neuharth gifts on September 15, 1982, it operates from Gannett's company headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. It is printed at 37 websites across the United States and at 5 extra websites internationally. Its dynamic design influenced the style of native, regional, and national newspapers worldwide through its use of concise reviews, colorized photographs, informational graphics, and inclusion of popular culture tales, amongst different distinct options. Being this sort of person, I can let you know first hand that gift playing cards are the way in which to go when looking for a gift critic. If you're in search of a present for somebody who likes to spend money, I assure they may love the gift of spending someone else's cash.

Nordstrom has since opened shops in Garden City, New York, and Manhattan (in 2019). Nordstrom ultimately settled on a shoe store that opened in 1901, referred to as Wallin & Nordstrom. Carl F. Wallin, the co-founding father of the shop, was the proprietor of the adjacent shoe restore store. John and Hilda had 5 children, three of whom would follow him into the family business, Everett W. As of 2021, Nordstrom operates a hundred shops in 32 U.S. states, and three Canadian provinces since entering the market in 2014.

Offers and reductions will seem finally checkout screen and cannot be combined with other provides or discounts. Offers and discounts don't apply to gift cards or certificates, international or same-day supply, shipping, care and dealing with, personalization fees, taxes, third-celebration hosted merchandise (e.g. wine). Whether you’re searching for Mother’s Day presents for grandma, sister, or stepmom, Gifts.com has something for each mom on your gift listing. Be positive to unfold the love this Mother’s Day and honor the exhausting work, love, and care each mother puts into raising her blossoming household. Mother’s Day is a particular holiday that shines a highlight on the girl you realize finest as Mom.

The Cut launched on the New York website in 2008 to switch earlier style week weblog Show & Talk. The Cut was relaunched in 2012 as a standalone web site, shifting in focus from style to girls's issues more usually. On August 21, 2017, New York introduced the redesign and re-organization of the Cut website. The new web site was designed for an enhanced cell-first expertise and to raised mirror the matters lined. In January 2018, the Cut published Moira Donegan's essay revealing her as the creator of the controversial "Shitty Media Men" list, a viral however brief-lived nameless spreadsheet crowdsourcing unconfirmed stories of sexual misconduct by men in journalism.

In October 2003, SuperValu's facility in Phoenix, Arizona, was converted to serve Target completely. The identical change was implemented at the SuperValu middle in Fort Worth, Texas. A new distribution middle was constructed by Target in Lake City, Florida, to serve the Southeast, but it was operated by SuperValu till 2011, when it transitioned to Target.

Murdoch additionally bought Cue, a listings journal founded by Mort Glankoff that had covered the town since 1932, and folded it into New York, simultaneously creating a useful going-out guide and eliminating a competitor. The time period "the Brat Pack" was coined for a 1985 story in the journal. In 2018, New York Media, the mother or father company of New York journal, instituted a paywall for all its on-line websites, adopted by layoffs in early 2019. On September 24, 2019, Vox Media introduced that it had bought New York magazine and its father or mother firm, New York Media. An estimated $3.4 billion was spent on undesirable Christmas gifts in the United States in 2017.

As a WW member, I virtually completely prepare dinner recipes from the Skinnytaste website and cookbooks. As a longtime follower of Gina Homolka's blog, I can affirm her recipes are both healthy and superb. Any of her cookbooks would make for a great gift alone, together, or with a kitchen gadget or small appliance that can be utilized with the cookbook. Recommended by certainly one of our tech specialists, this digital camera is perfect for beginners. If you're purchasing for somebody who is pretty good at taking smartphone pictures, think about giving the reward of actual photography this 12 months.

And the corporate spent more than $eleven million to make a gift of a brand new 360 smart mattress to every employee. Cross border financial items are topic to taxation in each supply and destination countries primarily based on the treaty between the two countries. In some nations, sure forms of items above a sure monetary amount are topic to taxation. A vital fraction of presents are undesirable, or the giver pays extra for the item than the recipient values it, resulting in a misallocation of economic resources generally known as a deadweight loss. Unwanted presents are often "regifted", donated to charity, or thrown away.

USA Weekend was a sister publication that launched in 1953 as Family Weekly, a national Sunday magazine supplement intended for the Sunday editions of varied U.S. newspapers; it adopted its ultimate title following Gannett's purchase of the magazine in 1985. The magazine – which was distributed to roughly 800 newspapers nationwide at its peak with most Gannett-owned local newspapers carrying it by default within their Sunday editions – centered totally on social issues, leisure, well being, food and journey. The newspaper also features an occasional magazine supplement referred to as Open Air, which launched on March 7, 2008 and seems a number of occasions a yr. Various other advertorials seem throughout the year, primarily on Fridays. On enterprise holidays or days when bonus sections are included within the concern, the Money and Life sections are often combined into one part, whereas combinations of the Friday Life editions into one section are frequent throughout quiet weeks. Advertising protection is seen within the Monday Money section, which often includes a review of a present television ad, and after Super Bowl Sunday, a evaluate of the advertisements aired in the course of the broadcast with the results of the Ad Track stay survey.

In April 2016, the magazine announced the launch of Select All, a brand new vertical devoted to know-how and innovation. In 2019, Select All was shuttered and folded into the broadened "Intelligencer" news web site. Since 2004, the magazine has gained twenty 4 National Magazine Awards, more than any other journal over this time interval, together with Magazine of the Year in 2013, General Excellence in Print four occasions, and General Excellence Online thrice. In 1980, Murdoch employed Edward Kosner, who had labored at Newsweek.

[cap-ironman]

2019 Cap-Iron Man Exchange Gifts unveiled on January 3rd

It’s the eighth day of reveals! Each day we will be revealing the gifts created by participants of the 2019 Cap-Iron Man Holiday Exchange and Community Gifts Event. Initially, creators’ identities will be hidden. From January 10th - January 13th, everyone will have the opportunity to guess the identities of creators, after which we will reveal all of the participants for the event. (Remember if you've created a work for the Holiday Exchange or Community Gifts, please remain anonymous until creator reveals are over!) Here are today’s gifts! ★ In the Comfort of Your Arms for Gryvon (MCU, Art)

Steve and Tony take a few days to themselves after a hard battle.

★ Your Mind and Your Heart for muchmoremajestic (MCU, 7930 Words)

When Tony asks him what he wants for his birthday at the Fourth party he’s throwing, Steve shrugs and says “to get laid,��� without even thinking about it. “You—excuse me?” “Shit, I didn’t mean—” Steve can feel his cheeks flush with heat as he realises what he’s said. “Ignore that, really, I’ve had some of Thor’s mead and I—” “That’s a cute excuse, but I know you’ve been drinking Mojitos and, unless Erskine’s science was very very wrong, those don’t affect you. So,” Tony hops up on the counter, the muscles in his arms flexing as he does. “No dice.” “Is there any way I can get you to drop this?”

★ Winin' and Dinin' the Sheriff (Without the Wine) for dirigibleplumbing (1872, 4362 Words)

In one night, Tony is finally going to do something that he’s wanted to for a long time. And he'll be something he hasn’t been in an even longer time. It’s a mighty tall order, but if it wins him the heart of the dashing Sheriff Rogers, it’ll be worth it.

★ from your secret santa for SevereLove51 (MCU, 4775 Words)

The year is 2012 and all of the Avengers have moved into the tower. The holidays are coming up and it's the perfect time for each teammate to get to know another as well as they can. So of course, they do secret santa. When Tony gets Steve, he panics. How is he supposed to find a gift for the amazing Captain America?

To check out all of this year’s gifts (so far!), head over to the 2019 Captain America/Iron Man Holiday Exchange Collection on AO3. When your gift is revealed, please be sure to comment and thank your gifter! If you’re the creator of a gift that’s been revealed, you can reply to anyone who comments on your work and it will show up as "Anonymous Author" until the creator reveals, so please feel free to respond to comments as much as you like. We’ll be announcing all the gifts for today on Dreamwidth, and you can reblog the Tumblr post with everyone! Finally, you may want to change the publication date of your work to today’s date, to help it show up in the AO3 listings for recent works. AO3’s guide is available here and we have a more detailed guide on how to do so here. Happy holidays and we hope you enjoy all of the revealed works! ♥ Your 2019 Cap-Iron Man Holiday Exchange and Community Gifts mods

[thebourbontruth]

Fathers Day and other gifts 2020-Pick 3 for $100 at the end. Best 3 bottles for $100

Time for my not so famous 2020 gift guide. Fathers Day, Holidays whatever.

Let’s start with some stuff that I like or think is cool. Then I’ll get to bottles with some commentary. Let’s start with some successful Kickstarters I’ve done over the years I like and can no be purchased in-stock. Sorry if photo links aren’t working.

At some point everyone needs ice and water for you Whiskey so ice ball/cube gadgets-

The Polar Ice Tray-they aren’t cheap for ice ball or cube trays but nice clear ice is every whiskey geeks dream.

https://ucubecreative.com/

How about an inexpensive ice press, not $1000 but $200, also not Copper-

https://youtu.be/yw-X_hsx-zo

https://bevratech.com/products/glacious-le?variant=8116588773484

VSSL is a company that built a 9 Oz. Flask with flashlight, bottle opener, and shot glasses. You can customize it more for first aid and other things-

https://www.vsslgear.com/products/flask

How about the perfect jacket for a fire pit, football game or stumbling around a rickhouse? “The Drinking Jacket”-

Besides being comfortable, durable and designed to keep you warm, this hoodie is jam-packed with “drinktacular” features: bottle opener zipper, neoprene koozie pocket (to keep your beer cold), hidden flask pocket, and slip resistant mitts. It also sports a sunglass holder,snappable I.D. and money pocket, optional metal-detector-proof flask, and deep pockets (to carry more booze goods). The drinking jacket boasts a cool looking reflective logo, and it’s available in 3 different colors: Charcoal , Merlot and Charred Oak.

https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/932/541/41c67d50fe1344977e65e87bae2e5f20_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0&crop=faces&w=1024&h=576&fit=crop&v=1463716718&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=c1e6b36bb7238075c640923bade7a62d

Watch "The Drinking Jacket" on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/115282987?ref=em-v-share

https://mensgear.net/2014/12/drinking-jacket.html

My favorite Whisky glass right from the source, the Glencarin. But did you know you can get it in a mini, cut glass, engraved or logo’d, mixer glass that has no foot at the bottom, Stemmed Copita. Nice decanters also—

https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/glencairn-packages/glencairn-whisky-glasses

Wanna screw around aging your own white dog in an Oak bottle one at a time, here it is-

https://oakbottle.com/

Ouita Michael Midway Bakery Cookie Box $37 shipped!!) 24 awesome cookies and other things.

https://www.ouitamichel.com/shop

My $100 Whisk(e)y hoard. Pick any 3 that should be readily available and can be found. I’ll follow with some wild cards that you might not be able to find due to release area or increasing popularity and allocations but still relatively easy with a little effort.

Any of these would stand on their own as well at between $25-$45. The 3 for $100 will range from $85-$115 depending on sales, taxes, and other variables. Marked with * are my favorites or especially good value for consistently very good taste.

Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon $27

*Elijah Craig Straight Bourbon $28

*Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Single Barrel $28

*Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 10 year Straight Bourbon $33

Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon $38

Four Roses Small Batch Straight Bourbon $35

Makers Mark Wheated Cask Strength Straight Bourbon $45

*Wild Turkey Rare Breed Straight Bourbon $44

Basil Hayden High Rye Straight Bourbon $37

Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon $22 Willett product

*Wild Turkey 101 Straight Bourbon. $22

Old Forester 100 Proof Straight Bourbon $23

Old Grand Dad 100 High Rye Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon $23

Old Grand Dad 114 High Rye Proof Straight Bourbon $28

Larceny Wheated Straight Bourbon $25

Makers Mark Wheated Straight Bourbon $28

Bourbon Finished

Angels Envy Finished Bourbon $45

Noah’s Mill 114.3 Proof Bourbon from Willett $55-If Dad is nuts to get his hands on Willett this is it. Willett’s best regular brand, closest to barrel proof when you can’t get a private barrel bottle. Readily available!

Johnny Drum 101 Straight Bourbon another Willett product $28

Rowens Creek 101 Proof Straight Bourbon Willett product $32

Scotch

These scotch’s are all fairly mild with low peat/smokiness. Great Values-Smooth

Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Extra 13 year $39

Glenmorangie* Original Single Malt Scotch 10 Year $43

Glenfarclas 12 Year Single Malt Scotch $40

*Highland Park Single Malt Scotch 12 Year $43

Glenlivet Founders Reserve and 12 Year Double Oak Single Malt Scotch $40

Auchentoshan American Barrel Single Malt Scotch $40

Glengoyne 12 Year Single Malt Scotch $44

Old Pultney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch $45

Glenfiddich 12 Year Single Malt Scotch $42

Rye

Lot 40 Canadian Rye $40. Try to find the 2012 edition if possible

Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve Straight Rye $35

Pikesville Straight Rye 110 Proof $42

*Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 proof BiB. $25

*Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 104 Proof Single Barrel Straight Rye $50 but priced higher in some places

Wild Cards—Due to increasing popularity and brand hype these are getting harder to find in some areas. Within a year I expect them to be hard to find in most areas. Ask store to hold one for you.

EH Taylor Small Batch Straight Bourbon $42

Eagle Rare 10 Year Straight Bourbon (getting harder to find in some areas)

Bowman Brothers Straight Bourbon Single Barrel $35

John Bowman Straight Bourbon $50, May be harder to find, more costly.

[buttersonbothsides]

Buy Black & Brown this Holiday Season! The Pleasure Principle’s 12 days of Christmas Shopping Guide.

The holiday season often represents an opportunity for small businesses to experience exponential growth in a  short span of time. More often still, the holidays are what keeps small businesses afloat- particularly Black & Brown owned businesses and even more particularly; women Black & Brown owned businesses. That’s why we’ve put together this shopping guide for the 2019 Holiday Season. We’ve highlighted some our favorite places to shop, eat or hang out; making sure to try to keep the focus local, women-identified, POC owned. Let’s get shopping!

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

1. Red Bay Coffee - 

Red Bay Coffee Roasters was founded in 2014 by Keba Konte, a renowned artist and successful food entrepreneur with deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area specialty coffee and hospitality industry. Red Bay Coffee and it’s various properties around the Bay Area have become fixtures of the community; offering a safe space for all but particularly POC, queer and other marginalized communities. They have awesome gifts like the gift set picture above ($50) available on their website, redbaycoffee.com.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

2. Esscents of Flowers -

As an Oakland native, Ariana Marbley thought it extremely important to lay claim to a rapidly changing area by bringing her passion into the world. In 2015, she decided to put her fears aside and Esscents Of Flowers was born. Esscents functions as a “flower shop on wheels”; often popping up at farmer’s markets or special events. Marbley’s services are available somewhat on demand- you can call directly to schedule floral delivery, in-home arrangements or have her vend at your next event. Her arrangements make awesome gifts for hosts this holiday season. Visit esscentsofflowers.com or call (510) 394-2381.

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

3. Two Chicks in The Mix -

Mmmmmm! Pie- delicious pie! 

The summer of 2013, Malaka approached her bestie since high school, Erica, with a crazy idea: let's start a business! Their love for pastries and food led them into the kitchen and from then on they were Two Chicks in the Mix. Their homestyle pies and confections are truly mouth-watering and make fantastic gifts for the dessert-loving-foodie in your life! Order by 11/14 for Thanksgiving dinner! www.twochicksinthemix.com

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

4. Super Juiced -

Super Juiced owners, Emanne Desouky and Rana Halpern want to empower their people and their families to make better food choices for themselves to inspire them to live the life they dream about everyday. They believe that eating organic vegetables and fruits everyday is not a luxury or a privilege, it is a human right. Check out their super cute juice bar in downtown Oakland (adjacent to Swan’s Market) and you might stumble into a tarot card reading or a delicious smoothie tasting. They have gift certificates available for that friend of yours who’s just now trying the juice cleanse. www.oaklandisjuiced.com

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

5. Matatu -

Named after rural share taxis in Kenya, MATATU is a performative think tank engaging in a public inquiry around the role of the African Diaspora in a contemporary American context that asks, “How does an Afro-Future actually materialize without some intentional framing by creative citizens from around the Diaspora,” and “Where are the occasions to envision strategies for health in post-colonial Black culture?” The manifestation of these questions is often realized through Matatu’s engaging series of art-driven events. They offer year-round programming and tickets to their events make awesome, intelligent gifts. www.matatu.co

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

6. Panshade -

A new concept in clothing, created by Bay Area native, Diana Byrd; Panshade offers a curated selection of monochromatic looks from an assortment of women’s clothing brands and styles. They’ve created a simple way to shop the hue that’s right for you! Shop their styles for your most fashionable friends this holiday! www.panshade,com

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

7. Cupcakin -

(photo courtesy of Christina Yan, SF Eater)

Cupcakin’ Bake Shop is the realized vision of owner Lila Owens. She started a home-based cupcake catering business in 2007. But the ultimate goal was to open a cute little bake shop where she could showcase her passion for baking to a larger audience. Lila wanted a fun culture, adorable décor and artisan baked goods made from high quality, sustainable ingredients. With the awesome support of some key people in her life Cupcakin’ Bake Shop became a reality with the opening of the Berkeley, CA location in 2014. Now, with a newly opened second location in Swan’s Market in downtown Oakland, you have another opportunity to get your hands on Lila’s delicious desserts. Cupcakin’ is hella sweet! Gift cards and boxes available at: cupcakinbakeshop.com

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

8. Owl N Wood -

OwlNWood started as a small local retail brick & mortar shop founded in 2012 by Rachel Konte. They believe in simple and functional styles. This is not fashion, this is easy timeless products made in Oakland California. Their collection of beautiful basics are designed under the label O.N.W. by OwlNWood. The O.N.W. Collections of small batch locally designed and sewn products are all made with comfort in mind. Buy beautiful things for the beautiful people in your life at owlnwood.com.

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

9. Cosecha -

Tamales by Cosecha are a yearly tradition. Typically offered at Christmas, they sell out- fast and early! Get your orders in ASAP and in the mean time, Cosecha has catered food services available for all your holiday party needs. www.cosechacafe.com

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

10. Proof Mobile Bar Services -

(Proof drawing by Lynne Tanzer)

Proof was founded in 2017 by Jessica Moncada-Konte. Born and raised in Oakland, Jessica fell in love with food, wine, hospitality, and most importantly food education after she working at Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café, in Berkeley. As a classically trained bartender, she went on to develop her dedication to the food revolution while working at slow food and farm-to-table restaurants, including Bourbon & Branch, Cask, and Flora to name a few. Book Proof Mobile Bar services for your next holiday and truly WOW your guests! www.proofbottle.com

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

11. Skin by Maisha -

At Skin by Maisha, they understand life’s cycles and shifts. Most importantly, they understand life comes full circle for the betterment of each individual good. During your journey, Skin by Maisha is here to help you gain and maintain healthy beautiful skin. They’ve got great skincare packages and organic products available for thoughtful gift giving this holiday season. Shop now at: skinbymaisha.com.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

12. The Pleasure Principle Supperclub & Dining Events 

Rounding out our holiday shopping guide, YOURS TRULY! The Pleasure Principle celebrates the dynamic and exciting cuisines of the Caribbean, North & West Africa and the American South- with an emphasis on local and seasonal Californian ingredients. We are a Black woman owned and driven enterprise with a keen focus on the support of our community(ies).

This season, we’re offering HOLDAY EMPANADAS in addition to our holiday catering services and drop-off packages! Empanada variations we have available from now through January 2020 include:

• Traditional Argentinian with ground beef, raisins, olives served with chimichurri salsa

• Braised Oxtail with allspice, roasted tomatoes, mole, sheep’s milk cheese served with chile & garlic vinegar sauce

• Shredded jerk chicken with bell peppers, onions and pine nuts served with savory yogurt sauce

• Potato & Onion with madras curry, epazote & cilantro served with a sweet & sour mango chutney

Order for Thanksgiving by 11/19! www.pleasureprinciplediningevents.com

Happy Shopping lovelies! 

[nicosroom]

My Money Snapshot

[Inspired by Corporette]

Location: Ohio, small college town

Age: 29

Occupation: PhD candidate (English)/half-time instructor

Income: $16,000 before deductions

Net worth: $588 (I’m crying)

Current Debt: $12,844

Living situation: Renting with a roommate

Money Philosophy:

I grew up in the “working poor” category. My parents are divorced and my father never contributed much financially. Mom made around $21,000 per year at work and she cleaned houses “under the table” to supplement that. Somehow, we never went hungry, what we ate was relatively fresh and healthy, and she managed to put two of us through Catholic schools for a total of 14 years. I know now that mom is still paying some of those loans and credit card debts and that part of her strategy included not contributing more than the 3% that her employer matched in her 401k. Every time I complain about the financial stress I feel at my salary level, I have to remind myself how comparatively unstressful my financial life is.

I’ve always been poor and I always knew that graduate school/academia is not a lucrative career. I tell myself that if I can make things work at this pay grade, then I’m ready for just about anything. My main strategy is to have a budget, stay in the budget, and save every bit that I can.

Monthly budget

$1000-1100 for the necessities each month. Monthly spending on eating out, entertainment, shopping and other categories varies widely. I also won’t lie... dating someone who makes 4x more money than me helps... I’m fairly frugal on all of these fronts: I buy most of my clothes second hand and I tend to shop seasonally. Spikes in spending occur around the winter holidays when I’m buying gifts and when I am doing traveling. And I also have totally weak, impulsive moments - like the $3 soap sales at Bath & Body works, or that time I spent $110 on bras and underwear on a whim. Anyway:

Rent: $272.50/month

Other living expenses: $130-170/month (electric, internet, phone, renter’s insurance - lower in summer, higher in winter)

Transportation: $332/month (gas, insurance, car payment)

Healthcare: $162/month (health+dental insurance, no vision coverage)

Groceries: $120-150/month ($30/week)

Debt Picture

Student loan: $2000

Car loan: $10,488

I’m a career student & my motto for all the years I’ve been in school has been “follow the money.” I went to college on very hefty scholarships and I only had to take out the $2000 loan to cover housing costs during my first year. For the subsequent three years, I was an RA, so I never had to take loans again. I applied to graduate programs based on the research fit, and when I got my offers, money weighed heavily in the decision. I would have loved to live in Boston as a wee 22-year old, but I wasn’t about to take out loans for a year’s worth of tuition and the living expenses. And to get a PhD while living in Minneapolis, my very favorite city in the US? It would have been such a dream, but for the quite steep difference in stipends and the significant disparity in cost of living compared with Ohio. My only regret on this front is that I haven’t started paying back my tiny student loan. I’ve been able to defer it since I’m in graduate school, which was a great idea when I was a master’s student who didn’t know the first thing about budgeting. But if I had just paid $25/month from the start of grad school the balance would be $0 about the same time I graduate from this PhD program this August. Instead, I’ll be scrambling to pay off the whole balance before my 6 month grace period ends. 

The car loan is less than a year old. I finally broke down and bought a new (by which I mean used) car last summer after really pushing it with the car my parents had bought me in high school. Repairing that car put me into credit card debt more than once and I was getting so stressed about it. It was time. I have a very good credit score, so I qualified for a nice loan rate with my credit union, and to get a better rate I got my mom to co-sign my loan. It’s a popular rental fleet model so there were tons of them on the market, but average miles were high - so when I saw one that was two years old with only a years worth of miles on it at $1000 less than the average price for that make, model, and year, I jumped on it. My payments are $231/month on the 5-year plan. Currently, I’m paying that minimum, but I plan to escalate my payments as my income goes up (I’m on the academic job market now, pray for me). I folded this car payment into my existing budget by giving up solo-living and finding a roommate. When I had my own apartment, very spacious with a huge kitchen and tons of windows/natural light, I was paying about $585 for monthly rent. I hate living with people, but I hated the idea of being trapped in this college town without a car even more - one of my other mantras is “you can do anything for a year.” 

A note on credit cards: I love them. I’m one of those responsible people that charges everything and pays the balance like clockwork every month. This is the only way to make sure you’re actually taking advantage of the cash back/reward perks! Currently, I’m using Capital One’s Venture card and stockpiling airline miles for travel (it has a 40,000 mile sign-on bonus). If you’re good for it, I also recommend one card with a great balance transfer program. For me, when I get into an emergency situation, it makes me feel like I have options. It’s been about 4 years since I’ve had to use my balance transfer card to cover costs ($1400 in car repairs, summer 2015), but at my level, I can’t afford to not have back up plans. 

Savings and Investments

$5,517 Cash

$7,861 Roth IRA + employer mandated retirement account

Retirement: The biggest financial mistake I've made in grad school is that I did not opt into the retirement account offered by the university when I started my M.A. in 2012. When they ask me that “what I wish I had known before I went to grad school” question, this is near the top of the list. I did, eventually, open a Roth IRA and slowly I started to build something. This year, when my graduate funding dried up and they made me a “half-time instructor” the retirement account for public school teachers was mandatory and the contributions are high: 14% of every pay check (annoying, yes, but on the flipside, there is an equally high employer match). While I’m contributing to this, I’ve paused my contributions to the IRA. I’ll roll this money over, either into the IRA or into another state/employer retirement fund when I move on from here. 

Personal savings: I strive for a minimum of $100 per month and frequently do a little more, but each month is different and I consider it a win if I break even. Through most of grad school, I’ve taken on “second jobs” to bolster what I can save (and boost my resume). Both jobs have been through the university, so they limit me to five hours a week. When I max them out, this can be an extra $200-250 each month. 

I took up a new savings challenge this academic year to build on my “play money” savings account (a high yield savings account which my bank labels a “goal setter” account). The challenge involves tallying the “total savings” printed on my receipts each month (i.e. when the grocery store is like “you saved $6″ because of sales and coupons). So, At the end of the month, I put that running total into my goal setter account. Sometimes the total savings are like $26, but others its as much as $171. It’s an interesting challenge because it encourages me to do tedious things, like scroll through all the digital coupons on the grocery store app; but at the same time, I know that the higher that number is usually coincides with a lot of shopping which encourages some self-regulation. 

I initially set my goal at $2500 when I opened the goal setter account in 2014. When I had to dip into the account in April 2018 to pay $930 in car repairs, I finally set plans in motion to buy my car. Since I bought used, I only put 10% down on the car (just over $1200). When I sold my old car for $1000, I put that money right back into the account to start saving for new things...

What I’m saving for now:

travel: to celebrate finally finishing this PhD, I’m hoping to pull off a trip to Europe. Later this year, I’m also turning 30 around the same time that one of my regular professional conferences is meeting in Hawaii. If I can do one or both in the next year, that’d be grand. (As I mentioned, I'm saving up airline miles with my credit card program, too!)

a multicooker: think InstantPot...but more expensive because my dreams all revolve around small appliances that match my stand mixer. 

What I do to be frugal... 

I’ve been frugal my whole life, but a couple of major habits I’ve formed include:

Meal planning and home cooking (read my guide to meal prep here). The money part of that means planning what I eat around maximizing the ingredients I have to buy. I plan meals that use the same ingredients so I’m not spending on an entire bunch of celery and then throwing out 75% of it. Routinization also helps, so my grocery lists stay about the same week to week and the bill relatively predictable - for example, I eat avocado egg salad almost every day for lunch. I know, avocados are not cheap, but I also believe in spending on the things that nourish you––literally and “spiritually.” Roxane Gay once said that she never bought avocados or blueberries when she was a “poor grad student.” Once she started making money, she realized she would buy them because she could afford them, but she also threw them out all the time because she didn’t plan her meals right to actually eat them. The point is, buy the foods that you like/feel good about and build habits around them. It’s not wasted money. That said, I won’t pay more than $1.25 for an avocado!

Second hand clothes shopping, especially for my business casual (it’s amazing what people donate to the Goodwill, barely worn!)

[jlf23tumble]

One Direction holiday gift guide

I feel like the only person who’s willingly seen more useless 1D merch than me is Niall (egads, all the “future Mrs. Tomlinson” shirts!!), so naturally, @fullonlarrie figures I’m the best person to create a holiday gift guide (my money’s on Niall, but he has a million dollars for his holiday budget, and if twitter is to be believed, he’s currently fucking his luxurious couch, so it’s up to me, jeepers, the pressure!!)

Lauren’s original request was for a fan-made 1D calendar, but alas, she’s SOL unless she goes official. The options:

Give me cash money, and I’ll create a calendar from my infamous “undefined” folder; I still plan to make myself an X Factor highlights calendar when the shitshow is over (Louis munching on cheese-bugh-ahs so he doesn’t have to talk to Simon and can listen to his boyfriend’s go-to karaoke song in peace; Louis selling me pens; Louis mentoring while dead on his feet; Louis smiling and judging; Louis glaring; Louis sporting hickeys; Louis sharing snacks with Ayda; Louis hanging out with his pal--and mine!--Dermot; Dermot in general; you get the gist).

Encourage fandom artists to create their own calendar (this would be remarkably easy for them to do, and there are so many great artists out there…use your powers, Luke, I mean, Lauren).

Give Simon Cowell cash money and buy an official 2019 1D calendar to fund his next tit job, hoping someone botches it.

Buy an individual calendar (I found some GREAT Zayn, Louis, and Liam options; Harry’s are hit or hugeeee miss, depending on vendor, and Niall’s are just too “Au Bon Pain” for me, so no links for you).

(Lauren also wants a One Direction beer koozie [cozy? koozy?], but these don’t yet exist outside of the D’s notorious pool party pad...that said, they’re remarkably easy to create, so throw a fiver at a merch blank place and make one! I’m probably gonna throw a fiver at a snowglobe creator so I can make “the hug” extra poignant in my bathroom.)

Okay! So with these individual requests out of the way, let me take you on a deeper dive under the cut with pictures and links. There are literally THOUSANDS of choices for mugs, t-shirts, wall art, phone cases, stickers, notecards, etc., so I highly recommend that you visit redbubble, etsy, or society6 and search for your faves (or make your own), I promise you, you won’t regret it! Instagram’s a great place for pins, my two faves being Miri and Milly. Amazon’s another great resource, but god, there’s a lot of random shit, most of it terrible/good and cheapppp, as only the best form of camp/kitsch can be. My recs under the cut are for things that I would gift my own personal IRL friends.

Let’s start with the individual boys, and I forced myself to limit each one to less than five, but you have my solemn oath that you can easily find at least a dozen wonderful items in your price and cheese range on the sites I mentioned above.

Niall:

This one feels obvious, but you can’t think Flicker and not think candles, amirite? Bonus: you can find one of these for each of the boys: 

Similarly, you can find this set for each of the boys, but Niall Nails are the only ones I would ever buy anyone ever:

There are a million tragic lyrics on Flicker, but I think millypins captures this one nicely:

Do I really want to wake up to fetus Niall’s smug-ass outline lording it over me? Nope, but I’d probably stick him in our tacky useless front half-bathroom: 

Zayn:

I could be gross and say something about him being a real snacc, but I prefer thinking of Zayn as the band’s cupcake, hence, if I threw a cupcake party, this is what you’d see on top (or maybe Harry…maybe ZARRY, I’d take it next level, yo):

Speaking of Zarry, I love everything in this artist’s shop, but especially this pillow:

Someday soon, I’m doing a “my fave Zayn shirts” zodiac post, and you can bet your ass this one’s gonna be on there. That said, it makes a pretty rad tattoo/sticker, too: 

Not too many size options, but wow, these are something I’d actually wear and enjoy being sorta stealth about (until someone called my ass out in public):

What the WHAT is happening in the Amazon sports section? Compression cycling socks in a variety of sizes/styles, all with this iconic logo action:

Liam:

My car has really gone ~through it with me (skull gearshift knob, barefoot gas pedal, my burning desire to apply flames to the outside of it), but the Liam car chevron seems doable!  

Not gonna lie, this is REALLY cute, but don’t let it limit you because the Liam jewelry that’s currently out there is amazing:

Fuck Jesus, what WOULD Liam do???

(I still contend that you can make your own iconic Liam Payne/Mona Lisa sweatpants for about $20, but there’s no link…send me some cash, say, $30, and I’ll make ‘em for you.)

Louis:

I promise you, this’ll be full of LAFFs, some “facts” on Louis, circa 2012: 

Do you have a tiny dog? Do you have an appreciation for an iconic Louis shirt that you’d like to see on said dog? Here you go!

So many of Louis’s tattoos are art on their own…why not buy a print and stump your future house guests? These are two separate ones:

Speaking of house guests and parties, this is a sure-fire smash (and again, something that’s available for all the boys, but Louis’s version is especially pretty)…judge your own X Factor contest: 

I can’t find my fave rbb/sbb travel mug options, but there are quite a few, so do sbb proud and pick your fave!

Harry:

I actually own this, yet I’ve never taken it out of its wrapper, it’s THAT iconic:

Who can keep all your useless work account login information secrets better than Harry Styles? Answer, no one except for Liam (tbh, the previous version of this book is what stores all mine): 

I wish this existed in actual book form, but still, pretty damned cool, and you can print them out/frame them, if you’re really good: 

“Hip pack,” it’s a fanny pack, a bum bag, and I love it!! 

One Direction as a collective:

Oh, Jesus, okay, there is SO MUCH OUT THERE, and most of it is garbage, but it’s fun garbage, so here’s what I would give to a fellow fan, assuming they didn’t already own ALL of it.

These still exist, they still work, and don’t kid yourself, Niall brushes his very own teeth with one (according to my insider…the insider is my imagination): 

Would I buy a larrie friend this low-key larrie beach towel? You bet your fucking ass I would:

Wow, people want a lot for the One Direction Monopoly game, but Monopoly is so fucking boring, so just watch this video instead. 

I’m not gonna lie, this perfume is fucking VILE, but buy it for the Larry packaging…between us, I see you, sbb: 

I absolutely need this on a t shirt to match my fake-o Joy Division shirt:

Look, the only thing holding my remote control together right now is this duct tape (currently, the panel with Zayn’s face), but I’ve seen a TON of proof that you can make cute shoes, wallets, etc., with it):

It’s easy to lump this in with all the other merch everywhere else on Amazon, etc., but I lmaoooooo because it’s so ~serious, like, I’m a goth but I’m also into normcore because it’s the only true goth at this point, so fuck your glitter version, this is my truth:

If you find others, send ‘em to me! You know I love this garbage!

[topbirthdaygiftbaskets-blog]

The Ugly Side Of Birthday Gift Baskets

  Birthday flowers birthdays are a joyful time for everyone involved and planning how you can rejoice needs to be as much enjoyable because the celebration itself. They'd sufficient of the flowers between them, in order that they received together and created a beautiful bouquet for Birthday Basket Ideas the grieving household. Catherine, duchess of cambridge arrives on the winmalee guide hall, april 17, 2014 in winmalee, australia. I ordered a deluxe lily arrangement to be delivered to my girlfriend on her commencement day.

  The duchess of cambridge dazzled crowds as she accompanied worth william on monday night time to a meeting of the thirty club, which consists of some of britain's most powerful ad and media types, on the famed claridge's lodge in london. I suppose that we had been lucky as when the flowers had been delivered they were nonetheless in a very good condition. From you flowers Birthday Gift Ideas For Her has all kinds of flowers online for every occasion. Sending birthday flowers or maybe a basket of flowers is so simple when you store online. At arizona fresh flowers, we take delight in delivering the freshest floral arrangements, vegetation and gift baskets to our customers. Carol mustone, our product specialists reviewed your order and decided that the association delivered was filled to worth. Scotts flowers nyc is the premier household-owned florist in new york city, one that offers luxury nyc flower delivery, corporate companies, wedding ceremony flowers, event flowers and gift baskets since 1947. Attempt sending a personalized message alongside together with your flowers to let your recipient really feel the feelings that you've got.

  I urge anyone who wants flowers, go elsewhere, you will be disenchanted within the flowers, and the customer support. In the present day, individuals give flowers to at least one another to celebrate a particular personal occasion, an anniversary, a mom's day, a birthday and some observed holidays. Order flowers with goodies anytime and from anywhere and have them delivered to a vacation spot of your alternative. Browse our choice of birthday flowers at florist one. Prince william, duke of cambridge and catherine, duchess of cambridge arrive for the christmas day service Birthday Gift Baskets at sandringham on dec. I ordered a nice floral arrangement yesterday for my nieces funeral at this time. Despite the fact that i ordered an association specified as accessible for my mother's zip code, the day they had been purported to be delivered (right now, which is her birthday!!!), i obtained an e-mail that this arrangement was not available to supply to her, so i used to be forced to select a sight-unseen substitute arrangement.

        Catherine duchess of cambridge is seen at the national soccer museum in manchester, oct. Mendacity groggily in a hospital mattress after an hours-lengthy surgery, she noticed her father, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Furthermore, if you're away from india, these portals mean you can ship flowers to india: just select your flowers and place orders and your flower to india will probably be delivered by such buying portals. In this article, you'll get a large collection of 18th birthday gifts which were completely designed to make couples blissful. Gave me - i am so disgusted with teleflora at this level - not only did they rip me off by not delivering the association that i really paid for, i was ripped off again because they didn't truly refund 50% of the price both - i was also not refunded for my $15.00 supply payment, i used to Birthday Present be not compensated for my time and aggravated and, let's not neglect that i seemed like a complete cheapskate to my aunt, who sadly received an embarrassing thrown together mish mash of an "arrangement".

  Gives online access to fresh flowers with same day supply. For us, these aren't just gifts or bouquets, but happiness that we deliver to your family members. Ode à la rose has a variety of cheaper flower options for these on a budget, all the way in which to luxurious flowers of one hundred roses , and every thing in between. Recipient absolutely cherished the flowers. Sending birthday flowers from is a simple and easy experience. As a result of increased volume, a restricted collection of our most popular floral designs and gifts can be obtainable for delivery february 9th-fifteenth. However, far more importantly, as we speak is kimberly noel kardashian's first mom's day to commemorate this crucial stamp on the timeline of maternal history, one kanye west has given kim a literal wall of roses. When we spoke to my mother-in-legislation (2 days after the Birthday Delivery Gifts flowers were to arrive), she stated she did not receive them. The actual fact, that you've got chosen one of the best birthday gifts makes it all of the extra special. Catherine, duchess of cambridge, middle, talks to team gb after their girls's hockey bronze medal match against new zealand on day 14 of the london 2012 olympic video games, aug.

[techitoolz]

2022 Frequent Business Traveler Holiday Gift Guide: Diamond Edition - Frequent Business Traveler

2022 Frequent Business Traveler Holiday Gift Guide: Diamond Edition – Frequent Business Traveler

Deck the halls, as it’s time for the 2022 edition of the Frequent Business Traveler Holiday Gift Guide: Diamond Edition.The tradition of the Holiday Gift Guide at the magazine dates back to 2012, making it almost as old as our yearly report of the New Year’s Eve cult classic, “Dinner for One.”Shopping for the holidays can be daunting, but we’ve got you covered.  From the practical to the luxe, we…

[mmoviejournal]

2018

I, Frankenstein (2014) 

Love, Rosie (2014)

Black Panther (2018)

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Definitely, maybe (2008)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

XoXo (2016)

Verónica (2017)

Still Alice (2014)

War Machine (2017)

I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)

The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)

Bad Boys (1995)

Bad Boys II (2003)

The Words (2012)

Insidious: the last key (2018)

Wall-E (2008)

White Chicks (2004)

The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Frailty (2001)

Belle (2013)

Rise of the guardians (2012)

Bright (2018)

Zootopia (2016)

Irreplaceable You (2018)

The Holiday (2006)

Creed (2015)

The Shape of Water (2017)

Red Eye (2005)

Orphan (2009)

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

Rogue one (2016)

Lovesong (2016)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Annihilation (2018)

Tallulah (2016)

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Miss you already (2015)

Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)

The In Laws (2003)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Legend (2015)

Freeheld (2015)

The Maze Runner: Death Cure (2018)

Tomb Raider (2018)

The Aristocats (1970)

Suffragette (2015)

Annie (2014)

Hollow in the land (2017)

Suicide Squad (2016)

¿Qué culpa tiene el niño?  (2016)

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

American Assassin (2017)

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Collateral Beauty (2016)

Alien (1979)

The Girl with all the Gifts (2016)

A little Princess (1995)

Girls Trip (2017)

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Rough Night (2017)

Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)

Baby Driver (2017)

Deadpool 2 (2018)

Seven Pounds (2008)

Comet (2014)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Gone Girl (2014)

Only lovers left alive (2013)

Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Total Recall (2012)

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

Predestination (2014)

Finding Dory (2016)

Nightcrawler (2014)

Super 8 (2011)

The Reader (2008)

Cargo (2017)

But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)

Morning Glory (2010)

Certain Women (2016)

Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle (2017)

Contagion (2011)

13 going on 30 (2004)

Just Like Heaven (2005)

The Duchess (2008)

Love, Simon (2018)

The Incredibles (2004)

Walk the Line (2005)

Alex Strangelove (2018)

The Breadwinner (2017)

Flores Raras (2013) 

Set it up (2018)

Ocean’s Eight (2018)

Duck Butter (2018)

Sisters (2015)

Teenage Cocktail (2016)

The Feels (2017)

Tau (2018)

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

Tomorrowland (2015)

Lady Bird (2017)

Iboy (2017)

The Help (2011)

To all the Boys I’ve loved before (2018)

Eden Lake (2008)

A Quiet Place (2018)

The Martian (2015)

The Purge: Election Year (2016)

Unbroken (2014)

Like Father (2018)

Aeon Flux (2005)

Disobedience (2017)

Princess of Thieves (2001)

Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)

Ultraviolet (2006)

Jupiter Ascending (2015)

About Time (2013)

The Open House (2018)

The Girl King (2015)

Aliens (1986)

Spirited Away (2001)

Hush (2016)

Desert Hearts (1985)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

The Girl on the Train (2016)

Young Adult (2011)

Next Gen (2018)

Train to Busan (2016)

SPF-18 (2017)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)

Thirteen (2003)

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

Maximum Ride (2016)

La belle Saison (2015)

Mother! (2017)

The Equalizer (2014)

Gi-eok-ui bam (2017)

Sinister (2012)

The Terminal (2004)

Burn after Reading (2008)

Christmas Inheritance (2017)

Hereditary (2018)

Nappily Ever After (2018)

John Tucker must die (2006)

King Cobra (2016)

Straight A's (2013)

Hearts beat loud (2018)

Children of Men (2006)

Coin heist (2017)

Coraline (2009)

xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)

Dark Places (2015)

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Scream 3 (2000)

Mustang (2015)

Scream 4 (2011)

Baywatch (2017)

Novitiate (2017)

The Purge (2013)

Storks (2016)

Slap Her, She's French! (2002)

Horns (2013)

Tully (2018)

Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

Candy Jar (2018)

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Arrival (2016)

The Road to El Dorado (2000)

Operation Finale (2018)

Balto (1995)

Venom (2018)

Jenny’s Wedding (2015)

This Beautiful Fantastic (2016)

Oliver & Company (1988)

D.E.B.S. (2004)

The Iron Giant (1999)

The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

The United States of Leland (2003)

Gerald’s Game (2017)

We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)

FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)  

Yes Man (2008)

Lights Out (2016)

The Incredible Jessica James (2017)

Brain on Fire (2016)

American Ultra (2015)

Fighting (2009)

Errementari (2017)

It Follows (2014)

Friends with Money (2006)

AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Laggies (2014)

The eyes of my Mother (2016)

Malevolent (2018)

The night comes for us (2018)

Extinction (2018)

Friday the 13th (2009)

The Grudge (2004)

Kuntilanak (2018)

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Friday the 13th: The final Chapter (1984)

With a Kiss I die (2018)

The Duke of Burgundy (2014)

Hangman (2017)

The Grudge 2 (2006)

Apostle (2018)

Jennifer’s body (2009)

Verónica (2017)

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

Shut in (2016)

Never let me go (2010)

Girlhood (2014) (Bande de filles)

You’re next (2011)

Clinical (2017)

Alien³ (1992)

Winged Creatures (2008)

First Girl I loved (2016)

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

The Brave little Toaster (1987)

Underworld: Awakening (2012)

Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)

What dreams may come (1998)

Juzni Vetar (2018)

Equalizer (2018)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

When a stranger calls (2006)

Beach Rats (2017)

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Inxeba (2017)

Focus (2015)

Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Safe House (2012)

Hellboy (2004)

Happy Anniversary (2018)

El laberinto del fauno (2006)

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) 

Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List (2015)

The Book of Eli (2010)

It’s Complicated (2009)

The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)

Obvious Child (2014)

Sorry to bother you (2018)

Before I Fall (2017)

22 July (2018)

Becks (2017)

Every Day (2018)

Wild (2014)

Letters to Juliet (2010)

The spy who dumped me (2018)

Inside Man (2006)

The Nun (2018)

Catch Hell (2014)

Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Cam (2018)

Monster in law (2005)

God’s own country (2017) 

The Keeping Room (2014)

The Flatliners (2017)

Little Women (1994)

The East (2013)

Elysium (2013)

I Spit on your Grave 2 (2013)

The Craft (1996)

My cousin Rachel (2017)

The Princess Switch (2018)

Big Fish (2003)

Regression (2015)

I Spit on Your Grave 3: Vengeance Is Mine (2015)

The First Purge (2018)

We bought a Zoo (2011)

The Pagemaster (1994)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Gemini (2017)

Only you (1994)

Christopher Robin (2018)

The Wedding Date (2005)

Led (2018)

Race (2016)

127 Hours (2010)

Eat Pray Love (2010)

Gravity (2013) 

Lila & Eve (2015)

Salt (2010)

G.I. Jane (1997)

Divergent (2014)

Red Riding Hood (2011)

Passion (2012)

Catfight (2016)

Insurgent (2015)

A Christmas Prince (2017)

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)

Changeling (2008)

Burlesque (2010)

El Camino Christmas (2017)

The Clapper (2017)

Battle (2018)

Jekyll Island (2017)

Amateur (2018)

Mowgli (2018)

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2016)

Miss Meadows (2014)

Halloween (2018)

The Little Mermaid (2018)

Roma (2018)

Lizzie (2018)

Man on Fire (2004)

Aquaman (2018)

Bird Box (2018)

An Hour Behind (2017)

[griffin98lutz-blog]

15 Concerns You In Fact Need To Ask Your Wedding Event Photographer Rebekahemily.com.

Our photo packages begin at just $1,295 and include local professional photographers integrated with custom designer items. If your pictures will be these kind you, editing by more affordable companies can be reflected in the quality of pictures that's why it's good to understand. see in wedding event photographer portfolio. KH Portraits catches candid moments from weddings in Honolulu and cities all over Hawaii. I'm bringing 3 cams and my 20 yr old daughter who is excellent at establishing shots is likewise assisting. Bundles start at $5,000 and consist of proofing, web publishing, and shared copyright to all pictures. Other wedding photographers work out of a home studio, choosing to photo on location. I, myself, have 60 days as the lead time due to the fact that most of my wedding events are destinations and i wish to make sure all of my itinerary are perfectly in order and I'm not waiting till the last minute to schedule a flight and hotel for the wedding event (undoubtedly, for the best interests of my customer). Nevertheless, just having it in the agreement lets your clients know your ideas on the subject, which is typically sufficient to make the event go much smoother. Wedding photography by Park City and Salt Lake City based photographer Trevor Hooper. Their ability to stay on schedule and bring their experience and understanding to the table will impact how your wedding plays out! Working out of an office does NOT make your wedding professional photographer any less professional, particularly because wedding professional photographers have no need for a physical studio. 15 minutes is never enough, but alot of time even when the groom and bride offer you an hour, it truly just 20 minutes since chances are, wedding event is never ever on schedule. The Photographer is not accountable for lost photo opportunities due to other cams or flashes, the lateness of the customers or other principles. Kylie Martin's specialty is her capability to stand back and view the genuine moments unfold on a wedding day. I make sure that now he is more expert, due to the fact that of his perfectionism (our big day was 13.08.2016). Some include albums in their packages and some do not. 6 hours of shooting time with 2 professional photographers with a disc of digitial images with full rights (no prints, I will need to print myself) for $500 overall. Shooting in the rain is less frightening than it seems and we can still get some beautiful photos. There are photographers who, lets call it specialise", in whatever: wedding events, style, families, newborns, events, boudoir, maternity - a limitless list!

Many professional photographers (even wedding photographers) cover different type of events, it is necessary to understand what else. they shoot as it will affect their performance during a wedding event. Around the holidays is the time when a great deal of wedding proposals are occurring and couples are on the hunt for a terrific wedding event venue and a group of vendors to assist create a wedding event of their dreams. Compared with shooting weddings and meeting with clients, an afternoon invested brushing up your photography agreement is most likely low on your list. Stephen has a remarkable ability to draw out deep colors and depth in scenes, creating an abundant quality in his photos that you do not typically see in every wedding event album. The photography agreement should state the time and duration for which the professional photographer will catch photos. While it would be amazing to work just one day a week and spend it hanging out at wedding events with awesome couples, the truth is that a photographer has a lot of behind-the-scenes work to do with each and every wedding. Having experienced professional photographers there that are used to adjusting to these locations is an important action towards getting the perfect wedding event images. If the client fails to pay on time, include any late fees and whether or not you have the right to cancel your service. The understanding and experience level of a professional photographer can determine whether you have a bad or good experience on your big day. We have won awards for wedding event photography from PDN, 10 News A-List, The knot, Wedding Wire, and are released in numerous magazines and a couple of books on photography including a guide for professional photographers on mastering the technical and innovative aspects of engagement shoots. As a wedding professional photographer, Scott takes his love and enthusiasm for the art and creates images that are spontaneous, enjoyable and real. These agreements are being made available without any guarantee that they cover all legal concerns your service may deal with. Attempt The Knot and Wedding Event Wire if you want experienced photographers. If you wish to shoot images during the wedding event to provide a small scrap book or something as a gift for the bride-to-be, many professional photographers will work with you. I find that I do the majority of your tips while shooting a wedding event and I might not believe of more to add to your list. Their enthusiasm is photography and not just ending up weddings as quick as possible. As we understand, in the United Kingdom, wedding days differ like crazy and there is no assurance that you will have optimal conditions for taking photos. Payment of the remaining balance of $400 is due no later than One (1) week( s) prior to the wedding event date and shall be paid by the customer no behind February 25, 2017. Sam, one is professional photographer when he gets his living from the photography. Given that 2012, Stacey Petersen Photography has offered the locals of Salt Lake City, Utah County and Davis videography and photography of birth stories, as well as family, wedding event, and engagement picture sessions. Yes it will definitely make you anxious, but with another professional photographer with you (pro or amateur), you'll feel a lot more comfortable believing that somebody else is shooting from a different angle for this reason less missed minutes. italian wedding photographer The 3 % back to charity from Alon David Photography Studio is a brand-new program to assist Individuals in requirement.

[northamptoncouplestherapy]

Steps to Cope with a Marriage Crisis

As we approach the holidays, relationships are on our minds more than ever. What do you buy for that special loved one? What is that “perfect” gift to convey what you are feeling about them?

Of course, for couples in a relationship or marriage crisis, the question becomes much more complicated.

Is a simple gift enough to repair the damage? How can you get through the holidays without arguing or hurting each other? How can you celebrate the season without letting your tempers flare and affecting your kids? Or, even worse, is this your last holiday season together? These are just a few of the painful questions you may be asking if your relationship is in crisis during the holiday season.

And, while some might tell you to just “grin and bear it” until the holidays are over, research shows that this might not be in your best interest. Numerous studies identify communication, or the lack thereof, as a top reason for a break-up or divorce. Research also shows that how you communicate is key to making your marriage work.

A UCLA study from 2012 found that newlyweds who routinely react with anger and pessimism toward their partner were more likely to be divorced ten years later. This study also showed that communication patterns and styles were more predictive of divorce than personality profiles, stress levels, and even commitment to one another.

Simply put, for a marriage to work communication must be present and handled in a way that shows consideration and appreciation for your partner.

Begging the question “How do you turn the tide after a marriage has already entered rough waters?” In honor of the holiday season, I want to address this question head-on and provide a few research-driven strategies.

1. Calm is Key

At NCCT, we use a wide variety of models for getting you on the road to reconciliation. What each model has in common is that it supports you in calming your nervous system so that you can learn new skills and have reparative and connecting experiences.

When immersed in a conflict at home it is often challenging, if not impossible to do this. Your heart rate elevates and you’re operating on such an emotional level that you cannot apply logic to the situation. You need to slow things down – we act as your brake.

Supporting you in developing skills to manage the understandable panic, anger, and despair you may be experiencing.

If you are a couple in distress or are experiencing a marriage crisis, before you can take steps forward, you must develop tools to calm yourself and calm your partner. Finding a way to engage with your partner in a supportive and emotionally balanced manner. For couples who cannot do this successfully on their own, we recommend couples therapy with one of our therapists trained in evidence-informed models such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy or Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

2. Turn Towards (Not Away) From Each Other

For some couples, conflict does not result in fighting. Instead, during the “heat of the moment,” one or both partners may shut down. Instead of shouting, they withhold words and emotions. Stonewalling of this sort is equally toxic to relational health. The majority of relationships that end in break-ups or divorce fail due to a lack of healthy communication strategies.

For your relationship to thrive the key is not just to communicate but to learn how to communicate well. During our therapy sessions, we encourage you to turn towards each other and enter the same terrain you engage in at home. Acting as a coach or choreographer, we then guide you on how to respond when the situation becomes tense.

3. Repair and De-Escalate

It’s true that most conversations and interactions end the same way they begin. In broaching a challenging issue with your spouse try to start on a soft note and de-escalate a situation whenever you sense it going array. If it’s helpful, use scripted phrases like “Let me try again,” “I don’t feel like we’re understanding each other right now, how about we take a break?” to bring the emotional barometer down and begin to make repair attempts.

4. Eliminate Contempt

In communication studies, contempt is known as being “tough on the person, soft on the issue.” The opposite of respect, contempt is often expressed via negative judgment, criticism, or sarcasm regarding the worth of an individual. Contemptuous communication works like poison – it destroys the health and of a marriage or committed relationship. And it can also be seen non-verbally in things like your voice tone and body language.

Even if you think you are right on an issue, hold yourself to a standard where you remain open to the possibility that you may be wrong (or at least not seeing the whole picture), and keep contempt in check (and take a break when you can’t).

5. Always Have Your Partner’s Back

When you commit to a relationship or marriage, you commit to supporting your partner – burden and all.

Partners who can pick up on each other’s signs of distress have an easier time breaking out of fight/flight and applying the proven strategies they learned during couples’ therapy. Having your partner’s back means if they go down you go down, so you’re committed to keeping both of you afloat. It’s self-preservation of “we” versus self-preservation of “me.”

At NCCT, we don’t believe there is a “one size fits all” method for helping marriages in crisis. Instead, we use a full toolbox of research-driven techniques, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and PEX-T (Pragmatic Experiential Couples Therapy).

We are continuously refining our extensive repertoire of tools and strategies to add to our wheelhouse and will employ whatever techniques are needed to achieve the best results.

Using “state-dependent” couples’ therapy, we work with you in the same tough states you are experiencing at home. Removing ourselves from the sidelines and applying hands-on expertise and resolution strategies in real-time.

If you are a couple in crisis or are experiencing a marriage crisis, we encourage you to consider these points and contact a couples’ therapist if you feel you need more help breaking out of a destructive pattern.

[besti5laptopunder500]

Timeline National Nutrition Month March 2021

National Nutrition Month timeline

2012

The Association changed names

The American Dietetic Association changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to better reflect the shifting focus of educational and science-based nutrition initiatives.

1996

It 19s all in the book

The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide (1st ed.) was published. It remains one of the most important pieces of nutrition literature and has spawned a number of editions since.

1980

National Nutrition Week expanded

After popular response to the week-long holiday, the initiative moved to span a whole month. The first theme was 1CTo Hit Your Stride, Eat Smart. 1D

1973

National Nutrition Week launched

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) launched the first National Nutrition Week with the theme "Invest in Yourself 14 Buy Nutrition."

1CLet thy food be thy medicine, 1D said Hippocrates (a long, long time ago), but the sentiment still rings true. National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, stresses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the transformative powers of healthy food choices. The Academy encourages using a registered dietician in order to develop and stick with a healthy eating plan.

Special deals to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

IDM Computer Solutions Inc Discount: 20% Off All Markzware Products - Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.

Kings Island Offer: Admission Tickets Starting From $38 - Get Adult Single Day $45, Junior/Senior Single Day $38, Adult Admission + All-Day Drink Wristband $54, Junior/Senior Admission + All-Day Drink Wristband $47

IFB Industries Limited Promotion: 28% Off Chimney & Built In Hobs - 28% Off Combo of Chimney - Olimpia & Built In Hobs - 421E-TR-S

iHome Radio Promo Code: 20% Off Total Purchase on The Latest Portable, Water-dust And Shock-proof Bluethooth Speakers - Independence Day Special! Save 20% on total purchase on the latest portable, water-dust and shock-proof Bluethooth speakers.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Coupon Code: Free "The Gift" Ticket With New Subscription - Free "The Gift" Ticket with Each Purchase of New Subscription Ticket Package

Kipp Brothers Coupon Code: Free Shipping on $200+ - Get Free UPS Ground Shipping on Orders Over $200 within Continental US.

Kings Island Coupon Code: Admission Tickets Starting From $38 - Get Adult Single Day $45, Junior/Senior Single Day $38, Adult Admission + All-Day Drink Wristband $54, Junior/Senior Admission + All-Day Drink Wristband $47