This post is sponsored by ShopNBC.com but I personally picked everything on this list with no sponsor input and wrote all the text with my very own fingers (fingers that apparently had way too much to say about sun protection even though that’s truly the most dull topic on the face of the planet. Brace yourselves). We are heading to…
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A Whirlwind Weekend in Santa Barbara
1. I’d take you out for lunch at La Super-Rica Taqueria, a tiny place where you can get some truly authentic and delicious Mexican food. Even Julia Child threw her weight behind it, saying it was the best in Santa Barbara. You can order whatever you want, but the Super-Rica Especial comes highly suggested. If you want some…
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How to Listen to Audiobooks on Double Speed
I mention occasionally that I listen to my audiobooks on double-speed and invariably someone asks me how you turn up the speed on your audio. And then I sound like a complete idiot because I’m all, “Well, you just have to push this little button for the speed. But oh, first, you have to make sure it’s listed as an…
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DIY Anchor Shirt
This is a sponsored post, with materials and compensation provided by Tulip. All photos and text are mine, and, frankly, I already owned and have used Tulip paints in the past that I paid for with my very own money (and Michael’s coupons, obviously). I have mentioned before that I am terribly un-artistic. When I was young and we’d do…
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
So! Book #1 of my summer reading list down. I’m quite proud of myself. The comments were full of people who absolutely loved Moonwalking with Einstein and predicted I would as well. Which means it’s hard for me to say that it wasn’t my favorite book. I liked it, but I didn’t love it. It’s not one I’d particularly recommend,…
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