My love for all nerds and geeks!

I've always been a nerd lover. I think it's because i'm like part nerd or something. But I have so much in common with the guys in The Big Bang Theory and all the nerds/geeks I know it's shocking. Ha ok it's not SHOCKING it's a little controversial... Ok, it's not controversial it's....... funny? Gaaaaaaahhhhhh

How am I a nerd/geek? Let's check my nerd-ar...

I love computers, technology, video games, family guy, science, biology, reading, superhero t-shirts, superheroes, retro TV shows, pocket protectors, (just kidding! I made that one up!) Harry Potter and soooo much more but I don't wanna bore ya. Wait... have I already bored you? Hope not...

Anyways nerds of the world! I love you! (But like don't stalk me or be weird ok?) I wanna be friends!
I love you so much I wrote an article about you!

10 Stocking Stuffers for Nerds  I hand picked these items myself and wouldn't mind receiving them as a gift myself. (Yeah, i'm not asking for a Coach purse I want Astronaut ice cream, sheesh i'm a nerd, let the whole world know it!)

Take care and i'll see you next time! :)

It's been a few days but i'm back with some tasty treat ideas! Part One

Sup 'ma peeps!

It's a few days since Thanksgiving but as promised here are some pics and recipes for some tasty treats that would make great, inexpensive gifts for the holidays! This will be part one because there are three different treats. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Two Ways

You will need:

Two 11.5 oz bags of chocolate chips, I used Ghirardelli milk and white chocolate chips

One 12 oz bag of pretzels

Two teaspoons of vegetable oil

One ziploc baggie to drizzle white chocolate

A few wooden skewers

Several microwaveable bowls

Spoons to stir chocolate

parchment paper

Directions:

1. Place parchment paper over where pretzels are to dry (Over a cookie sheet, plate, or even over the table itself)

2. Pour half a bag of chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Add half a teaspoon of vegetable oil and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. That means every 30 seconds stop the microwave and stir the chocolate, then let it go for 30 seconds more, then stop and stir, and so on until chocolate melts. My chocolate usually never takes more than 1:30 to melt but your microwave oven may differ. Please be very careful to not burn the chocolate as it will get hard and bitter. I only melt half a bag at a time because I can only work so fast before the chocolate begins to harden, but if you have help just follow the same instrucitons and do one whole bag at a time adding one teaspoon of vegetable oil per bag of chocolate chips.

3. When the chocolate is melted, start dipping pretzels in until fully coated. I use the wooden skewers to help me turn the pretzels and coat them well, but you can use anything you want even a fork. Drip off any excess chocolate and place pretzels on parchment paper to dry.

4. While pretzels are still wet, add Christmas sprinkles, colored sugar, nuts, or anything else your heart desires. (Except bugs, or sticks, or rocks but why would your heart desire that? What's wrong with you!?)

5. Allow pretzels to dry and set for at least 4 hours. Now, I know that sounds like a long time but you can cheat (Shhhhhhhhhh!) and speed up the process by placing the pretzels in the fridge for 30 minutes and voila! What I did was half the pretzels I added sprinkles to and the other half I added melted white chocolate drizzle on top. Very cute and classy. You could also do a reverse "zebra" pretzels dipping the pretzel in white chocolate and drizling milk chocolate on top.

6. You can package pretzels in cute little treat bags, gift boxes, plastic containers, or even in cellophane tied with a colorful ribbon.

This recipe makes approximately 6 good sized gifts depending on how many pretzels you want to give per person.

Here are some more pics!

           This would be a great project to do with the kids!



                             These are the sprinkles I used!

               Drizzilin' white chocolate. Do the drizzle, yeah!

                                 Purdy!

Pretty Christmasy huh!?

Here's some ideas on how to store these pretzels for giving as gifts:



Hope you found this recipe and tips helpful! And please check out part 2 and part 3 coming up shortly!

XOXO

Just a quick post, I promise!

Hey guys!
So this is my second post for the day woohoo!
I just wanted to let you guys know that I am now writing for Squidoo, which is very exciting. I have created my first lens (webpage) called "Hottest Christmas gifts for guys in 2011." Here is the link. So if you have time, why not mosie on over and check it out! (Yeah I said mosie, what of it??)

I hope you guys like my work. Leave a comment down below and tell me what you think.

Till next time!

XOXO

Starbucks Buy One Get One Free deal, review, and gift ideas!

Hey peeps! So I wanted to write a not-so quick post to let you know that Starbucks (Yay!) has a great deal going on right now. Buy one get one free on any of their holiday drinks! You can pick any size and you can pick from Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte (Yum), Eggnog Latte, and Caramel Brulee Latte. If you're not into coffee the Peppermint Hot Chocolate qualifies too! This deal started on November 17, 2011 (I know, I know why didn't I tell you earlier??? For crying out loud I didn't find out until today ok!?) and it will end tomorrow November 20, 2011 so make sure you stop by today or tomorrow and take advantage of this fabulous (yes, I said  fabulous) deal! The special is only from 2 pm to 5 pm so don't miss that window of glorious caffeine opportunity!

So, what did I get you ask? I usually get a sugar free latte of some sort because I try not to eat sugar too often cuz it gives me allergies, I break out in fat you see... Sooooooo because I decided to splurge today and because i'm getting a cold (Thanks Lexa!) I went with a friend and got myself a Gingerbread Latte to try out for the first time. But wait! That is not all I got! I also got a Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop. OMG it was sooooooooooo good you guys! It was like the best chocolate peppermint thing-a-majig i've ever had in my mouth! According to Starbucks it is: a chocolate cake mixed with butter cream and candy cane pieces, dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with candy cane bits. Holy cow, probably has a bazillion calories I didn't read that far, but it's the weekend and i'm getting sick so what the hey. It was rich chocolatey, and peppermint-y and just perfect for getting in the spirit of the holiday season. (FYI I am going to be making these cake pops myself later on and i'll post pictures and the recipe so you can recreate them at home and give as gifts or just eat them in a corner hiding from the world)

How was the Gingerbrad Latte you say M'dear??? Well on this blustery day of 81 degrees here in South Texas I decided to get a hot drink to keep me warm and toasty... Sike... Well I don't care if it's hot I so desperately want it to be cold but it never happens! So I  get hot drinks and wear mittens and scarves and get hot Starbucks drinks ok? No but seriously folks, It was very good, frothy, sweet (but not too sweet which is great) and a little spicy and tasted just like a gingerbread cookie )at least that's what I imagine a gingerbread cookie tasting like, i've never actually had one... blasphemy I know..)
It was topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Here are some pics to feast your eyes on:

Purdy red holiday cups!

                                    Mmmmmmmmm!

                             Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop

                                   Sweeeeeet!

I also want to mention that Starbucks came out with a Skinny Peppermint Mocha this year which is made with skim milk, sugar free mocha sauce and sugar free peppermint syrup. The tall is only 100 calories! Also if you do low carb order it breve and there you go perfect guilt free holiday drink! By the way I tried the Skinny Peppermint Mocha iced the other day and it was pretty good, I thought it needed more peppermint cuz I love peppermint but it was a really nice guilt free treat.

Also, (gosh do I EVER stop typing?? I try to make my posts short but I just can't! I have so much to say *sigh*) Here's some really good holiday gift ideas for any Starbucks fans on your shopping list