What do you miss most about being a kid? My answer: No monthly bills! And yourself? -Mliae
Bacteria, Virus, Influenza …Oh My!
It’s that time of year again….the time when the floating crud hits hardest. And yes, I’ve got it. Oh boy, do I have it. This year its a virus. I’ve been fighting this off for at least the past 1 and ½ weeks. I went to the doctor and he told me not to worry,…
RBRC: Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
*NO SPOILERS!* ‘Cross Bones’ by Kathy Reichs was my October read for the Recycled Book Reading Challenge. I am actually late with this post because I got caught up in Halloween and Saints Day celebrations and wasn’t quite able to complete the book in good time. I really enjoy reading Kathy Reichs because, well, Bones….
Reblog: Spider Cookies — 4 Freckled Faces
I had to share this great post by 4 Freckled Faces 🙂 When you’ve got your Halloween decor out, your costumes on it’s time to get your creative baking vibe going! These fun and easy spider cookies look just the right level of challenging for me, so I had to share! Enjoy and Happy Halloween!…
Random Factoids 28.10.2018
‘The king of hearts is the only king in the standard deck of cards, without a mustache.’ *Source Have a happy Mo-vember! -Mliae
Reader Write-In!
I am so excited. I mean, really. You know when you have those moments where you wonder if anyone actually reads your blog…or cares? Well, maybe you don’t. But I definitely do. Anyway, I was having one of those moments when I checked my email and Da-dah-da! – email from one of my readers whom…
“Whosis, Whatsis and Whatchamacallit”
Originally posted on S'amusing:
ALERT: this story isn’t for everyone, just those in long term relationships, say 30, 40 or 50 years. However, you’re still welcome to read it… “Honey, I’m home from, ah, whatchamacallits. Whosis was there, she’ll see us at, you know, whatsis place Saturday.” “Okay!” And with that exchange, we affirm…
A-List Halloween Costumes!
Hi there 🙂 Halloween is nearing….fast! I’m a Halloween junkie (recently created in the past 2 years) and do you know what? I realized today that I have about 1 & ½ weeks to find a great costume in my size and get it here in time! And of course, while I was looking, I…
Quirky Quotes 22.10.2018
“A criminal is a person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation.” -Howard Scott *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
3 Year Bloggaversary and link party!
I love it when I get happy notifications from WP. Today, it’s that Lifexperiment Blog is celebrating its 3 year anniversary! I must admit, I never thought that I would be celebrating 3 years here. I am so honoured that you take the valuable time out of your lives to read, comment, chat and even…
Getting to know you 15.10.2018: You or your best friend?
Would rather win 50,000 or let your best friend win 500,000? My answer: Hmm…tricky. I think I’d let my BFF win 500,000! What about you? Why? -Mliae
I Am Ending The Extreme Lifestyle Experiment; Food Diet
It’s been over 2 months now since I initially launched my most challenging experiment thus far and I am at the point now where I have to end the experiment as it is now. For those of you who have not been following, this experiment was based around the premise of only eating the food…
Quirky Quotes 07.10.2018
“If you’d never been born, then you be an Isn’t! An Isn’t has no fun at all. No, he disn’t.” -Dr. Seuss *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: American Beauty by Zoey Dean
This is my RBRC book for the month of September. I have to start by saying that this was not my kind of book. I think this book is aimed more towards the teen crowd. Apparently this is one book out of a large series. This was more of a Beverly Hills high graduation story,…
Random Factoids 28.09.2018
Today is both ‘Drink Beer Day’ and ‘Good Neighbor Day’. So why not crack open a cold one with your favourite neighbor?! 😀 *Source I like that, I really really do! 😀 😀 -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 22.09.2018
“If there is no Hell, a good many preachers are obtaining money under false pretenses.” -William Sunday *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Must Have Witches!
I realized today, that halloween is next month! As most of you know, I am a new-found Halloween fan. As we don’t have so much on offer for Halloween in this country, I realized that if I order soon, they will be here well before Halloween time and just in time to really freak out…
Getting to know you 15.09.2018: Decisions or Time?
Would you rather have the ability to reverse one decision you made every day, or stop time for 10 seconds every day? Oooohhh…this is going to be a good one 🙂 My answer: Stop time -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 07.09.2018
“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.” -Samuel Goldwyn *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Guest post: Ten blasts from the past that are making a comeback
There are some things that fade in our memories, only to come back from time to time when we are reminded with a chuckle and a shake of the head. Then there are some things that come back in the kind of way that can’t be ignored – coming to real popularity once again. These…
Introducing: Oma’s Cottage!
Hi there and thanks for stopping by today! We met so many nice people when we were visiting the States this summer. One lady who stands out, is called ‘Oma’. This wonderful woman runs her own online store selling doll clothes made for the American Girl Doll series as well as some of their counterparts….
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: The Testament by John Grisham
Hi there 🙂 Last month, I didn’t post a RBRC post because we were traveling. I’m continuing the challenge though and so picking back up with this month’s post. The Testament is a well known book. I have read it before (hence the reason its been collecting dust for a few years), but it was…
Super Easy DIY: 4 Ingredient Homemade Tortillas
Hi there 🙂 As you well know, I set a challenge for myself that basically forces me to learn how to cook and bake. Cooking is not my thing and baking is a serious ‘No-Go’ zone. In my ultimate frustration with not being able to have what I want, I’ve been scouring the web for…
Random Factoids 28.08.2018
‘When a person dies, their sense of hearing is the last to go.’ *Source Be careful what you say! -Mliae
Did I Just Accidentally Up My Posting Game?
Apparently, I’m posting every day now. Unless it’s a feature. Those stay up for 2 days. What do you think….too much? Hmmmm… -Mliae
Feeling Defeated – Did The Challenge Get The Best of Me?
I’m not quitting, I don’t think. But I am having one of those discouraging days when I just don’t think I can carry on with this challenge anymore. It’s difficult. I knew it would be when I started it. But it’s also…expensive. I can no longer go to my fave ‘cheap stores’ to buy affordable…
Quirky Quotes 22.08.2018
“I’m the first to admit that I don’t write right. Now, relax and enjoy the show! The sideshow, that is.” -Lori R. Lopez *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Cod Tempura
Originally posted on Your Home for Homemade Japanese Food:
Today I introduce you to “Cod Tempura”. Cod has soft white non-fatty meat and a light taste. It is high in good protein and vitamin B12. In Japan we use Cod a lot for homemade dishes. For example, hotpot dishes, simmered dishes, fried dishes and so…
Just Checking In … How’s It Going Today?
Greetings all 🙂 I was thinking about my blog-family on this grey cloudy day and I thought I would just pop in and ask you how is everyone doing today? Monday, Monday, Monday… -Mliae *Photo sourced via Pixabay
Extreme Lifestyle Experiment: Update #1
Two weeks. It only took me two weeks to completely lose my mind. I’m still going on the challenge, but I’ve already had a major slip-up. This is how its been going: On the first day, I thought I had some potatoes remaining in cold storage. Apparently not, as they had all sprouted in the…
Getting to know you 15.08.2018: Midnight snacks
What is your favourite midnight snack? My answer: Pizza! -Mliae
Sourdough Made Simple
Originally posted on olderfatterhappierdotcom:
Sourdough has a reputation for being a bit tricky, so a lot of people find it intimidating. Thanks to my friend P, a fellow baking geek, I’ve been introduced to the Lahey method, which makes it super-easy to bake bread at home. I love this book! I’ve been experimenting with Lahey’s…
August 2018 RBRC
Greetings! I’m sharing Colette’s Recycled Book Reading Challenge for this month, as we were traveling and I was unable to do my regular post. (Which by the way, the RBRC will be continuing as of the 1st of this month!) Colette is awesome and I hope you will visit her blog. All the best! -Mliae…
Guest Post by Sleephelp.org : Boost Your Productivity at Work by Napping
It’s mid-afternoon, and your eyelids are starting to droop, but you’ve still got a good three hours before the end of your workday. As much as you want to give your employer 100 percent for a full eight hours, mental and physical fatigue can get in the way. But, there’s a simple solution that’s been…
Quirky Quotes 07.08.2018
“A woman went to a plastic surgeon and asked him to make her like Bo Derek. He gave her a lobotomy.” -Joan Rivers *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
