Thanksgiving

This year has been a tough one for me. I’ve struggled with personal loss, professional setbacks and more times than I want to admit ran away from people and moments when things got hard. I have realized that I need to be more present in moments, and have the memories in my mind instead of “the perfect picture”. I have so much to be grateful for this year, and have been reminded to take nothing for granted. I hope you all have wonderful Thanksgiving, and I am so grateful for every last one of you reading this.

Quick and Easy Apple Cider Donuts

Can you believe it, Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I know, I can\’t either. When I lived in Pittsburgh (Canonsburg to be exact), I met an amazing couple who taught me how to do some serious cooking. One thing that Barb taught me to make was quick and easy donuts. No joke, these donuts are so simple to make they\’re perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning and even if people just randomly stop by.

All you need is Pillsbury Grands Flaky Rolls and oil.
To make:
1. Open the Pillsbury Grands Flaky Rolls.
2. Cut out a circle in the center.
3. The centers can be fried up as donut holes.
4. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
5. Cook in the oil until each side is golden brown.
6. Place on a cooling rack.
7. Serve warm.
Can be reheated for 7-15 seconds in a microwave.





Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC

I received the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC for seven days in exchange for an honest review.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to test drive the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC. Living in Michigan the weather is so unpredictable, the week began with warmer temperatures followed by rain, snow, sleet and anything else thrown in between – which made it the perfect time to give this car a test drive. For the most part I really enjoyed the car, however like everything else there were some things I did not like. I personally felt like it offered a very bumpy ride, and was hard to handle on windy days especially on an expressway.

Heated seats warmed up quickly, which was great on those 30 degree mornings.

Easy to read.

 Temperature control, even offers automatic climate control.

Absolutely love the fact that there are USB plugs, which will connect you to Apple Play.

A brand new feature for me that I have never seen in a car before is the fact that you can change where the headlights beam. For instance lower, higher, wide, narrow giving you the perfect view while you\’re driving. Not to mention this pretty little thing lets you know when a car is in your blind spot (love this feature), when you are too close to a car and even when you exit a lane.

Love that it says the roads are possibly icy.

Large screen is easy to navigate, however a little difficult to select things sometimes. I did however love the large screen when it came to the backup camera.

 Easily change to 4WD with the push of a button.

You wouldn\’t guess it from looking at the Outlander, but it actually has a ton of trunk space.

Zoya Stocking Stuffers

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the stocking. I love all the goodies that my mum would put in it from chapsticks and lip-gloss, to nail polish and socks every year it was filled with the sweetest little gifts. This year you can take stockings to a whole new level, with the release of Zoya\’s little gift sets. These sets are perfect for the girly girl in your life, and can be broken apart or kept as a complete set. In fact, they don\’t have to be stocking stuffers – you can simply give them as a gift, which is what I will be doing. Hurry and visit Zoya\’s website before all these chic kits are gone.

Let\’s talk about sets, baby

Nail Polish Quads
There are ten Nail Polish Quads to select from, each quad features four amazing nail polish shades that perfectly go together (hello multi-mani). All Snuggled Up is my favorite collection, and includes the perfect neutral color polishes.

Naked Manicure Travel Set
This set is in with the quads, however I thought it needed it\’s own mention. This kit allows you to keep your nails classy and simple when you are on the go and comes with one bottle of Naked Base, Pink Perfector, Lavender Perfector and Glossy Seal Topcoat. You can bet you\’ll find this kit in my suitcase this holiday season.

Gloss and Lipstock Duo
I absolutely LOVE this duo, you\’ll receive one lipstick and one full-sized Zoya Hot Lips (lipgloss). With six gorgeous duos to select from, there is sure to be one that\’s perfect for every girl on your list. The Snow Kissed Duo and All That Glitters Duo are my favorites in this collection.

A Christmas Story GIVEAWAY CLOSED

This holiday season I am giving away a family 4-Pack of tickets to see A Christmas Story at the Fox Theatre. It\’s one show you won\’t want to miss! Enter below!

 

From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage at the Fox Theatre as part of the Fox Theatre Series.
Tickets (starting at $36) are on sale now and can be purchased at 313Presents.com, Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000.
Fox Theatre Series subscription packages and discounts for groups of 10+ are available by calling the Olympia Entertainment Group Sales Department at (313) 471-3099. Subscription packages include savings of up to 20 percent when purchasing three or more Fox Theatre Series titles.
A Christmas Story, The Musical chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”).  An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, A Christmas Story, The Musical, has proudly taken its place as a perennial holiday classic for the whole family.
Hailed by The Associated Press as “a joyous Christmas miracle,” The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.” A Christmas Story, The Musicalpremiered on Broadway in 2012 and was a critical and commercial success. The musical was nominated for three TONY Awards® including Best New Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical.
A Christmas Story, The Musical features a festive and nostalgic holiday themed score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (TONY Award for Dear Evan Hansen, OSCAR for La La Land), with a book by Joseph Robinette, based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite.  The tour features direction by Matt Lenz, with casting by Alison Franck. TONY Award® winner Warren Carlyle’s Broadway choreography will be reset for the tour by Jason Sparks. A Christmas Story, The Musical features scenic design by Mike Carnahan, with costume design by Lisa Zinni and lighting design by Charlie Morrison. The hounds will play themselves. 
A Christmas Story, The Musical is produced by Big League Productions, Inc. Led by President and Executive Producer Daniel Sher, Big League is celebrating its 29th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. For more information visit www.bigleague.org.
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, December 20                                    8 p.m.
Friday, December 21                                    8 p.m.
Saturday, December 22                                    11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.