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Black Cherry Bourbon

A few weeks ago I ran across an article about a new bourbon, another in a long line of liquors that has gone “flavor”.  The culprit this time is Jim Beam and they are rolling out Red Stag, a black cherry flavored bourbon.  This is very interesting to me because for a very long time I was a Jack and Diet Coke girl.  Red Stag is making me rethink my drink.  My grandparents used to drink Manhattans (along with other cocktails).  The thought of using Red Stag in a Manhattan feels both nostalgic and new.  For those of you wanting to spice it up, the website offers other possible concoctions with the Buck Shot standing out (Red Stag + Jägermeister®).  A shot that every fun hunter can get behind, regardless of your game.

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 29, 2009

Another item in the “I want that” category

If you have ever just felt like your standard pizza cutter is just too wimpy, then you should check out the Pizza Boss 3000!!  I absolutely love the kitchen power tool trend.  Nothing makes me feel more in charge than a circular saw for pizza.  I also love how they sublty placed real power tools on the counter in the background of this page.  Nothing really goes with home renovation like fresh from the oven pizza!!

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 22, 2009

Personalized Jewelry

I understand a desire to have something unique, but I just can’t wrap my head around this…. Custom jewelry that is designed from a user supplied image of a scar.  It’s my scar is the company behind this unique offering.  Based on their logic, people have stories connected to their scars and want to memorialize those memories and stories.  I don’t have any scars per se, just stretch marks from my pregnancy.  I certainly do not want to immortalize those babies!  Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but I think that I would try almost anything to hide, distract, or remove a scar.  I would love to hear from anyone who has a different opinion.

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 11, 2009

Cellphone Only Households

There is a rise in cellphone-only households in the US.  I know that I am cellphone-only, several of my friends are cellphone-only, and my guess is that a great many of you are cellphone-only homes.  My reasoning behind it is simple, cost.  I’m already paying a carrier for unlimited calls and texts.  The reception in my home is decent, so I wonder what exactly would I gain from having a traditional phone line.  As this trend continues, I look toward the traditional phone companies and I wonder how they are going to revolutionize their business in order to stay relevant.  Maybe we can finally look forward to in-home, Jetson-esque video phones.  Maybe phone companies will start to self-bundle with other utilities (like power, water, trash) to become the Milton Bradley inspired Monopoly utilities power-house.  On a side note, when I was small I was all about having the utilities.  I thought having them was much better than having the Green or Red properties. 
Maybe Milton Bradley knew better, even back then, as there was no “phone company” in the Utilities power-house.

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 08, 2009

Why I Love Sandwiches

I can’t help myself.  I love sandwiches.  Hot, Cold, Open-Face, Breakfast… It doesn’t matter.  I think this is a throw back from childhood when I was usually given a sandwich for lunch (usually peanut butter and honey - my absolute favorite).

I was thinking about this today, as I have packed a beef sandwich for lunch today.  I almost always choose sandwiches at meals (Only pizza and pancakes can contend with the formidable ”Sandwich”.).  Is it their ease of creation, the artistic possibilities, or their portability and ease of eating… I am unsure.  All I can say is, that without question, I heart sandwiches.  Here are some of my favorites….

Peanut Butter & Honey, Grilled Cheese & Tomato, Egg & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Open-Face Turkey (with mashed potatoes and gravy), Hamburgers, Fried Ham, Liverwurst (I know, it’s a family thing), Corned Beef, Pastrami on Rye, Buffalo Chicken, The Thanksgiving Special, Peanut Butter & Jelly (but only grape jelly), and so many more….. This list is making me hungry. 

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 04, 2009

Are Americans The Worlds Rudest Drivers?

As I was driving into work today, something dawned on me.  Almost every single driver was rude/aggressive.  Cutting in and out of lanes, tailgating, not giving the courtesy wave when someone let them into a lane.  Really?  Does every single driver out there feel somehow justified in behaving badly?

I had a conversation with my sister about this same topic.  She lives in Ohio and if possible it’s worse there.  When the roads are hazardous due to snow/ice/sleet, people are still just as aggressive.  I talk to her every Wednesday morning on my drive in and she is constantly experiencing poor driving conditions, but drivers continue to tailgate, cutting off other drivers, bullying their way into lanes (Just because your blinker is on does not mean you automatically are granted access) or the opposite bullying out of lanes (If you see someone trying to get over, do you really need to race up and close the gap?  Can’t you just let the person in?)

It’s not just driving either, its becoming prevalent in other activities too.  Example, I’m walking in to a building and someone is behind me so I hold the door open for them too.  Instead of taking the door from me, they walk right by me like it’s my job to be their personal doorman.  Really?  I won’t even start with the rude cell phone activity.  Really people, no one else in the whole wide world wants to be a part of your conversation. 

I am making it a personal quest to be a more polite driver.  Will you join me?

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 01, 2009

If I Won The Lottery, I Would Buy This Car

Seriously, if I won the lottery I would buy a Tesla Motors car.  Check it out!  They are beautiful, eco-friendly, and electric.  At 244 miles per charge, I could ride for a week or more.  This is the wave of the future.  This car really sparks my imagination, fire, and excitement.  Bring it on, Tesla!!!  I hope they make it affordable enough for the masses.  With the momentum for sustainability in products growing, sometimes old-fashion glamour and design get lost or forgotten.  It’s obvious that the folks at Tesla made sure that didn’t happen to their product and it’s why I think it stands out from the herd of other hybrid/electric cars.

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Posted by Jennifer Carey on May. 11, 2009