Random Musings

Making dinner based on what was in the fridge and googling https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Dinner/KOREAN_GROUND_BEEF_BOWLS https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Sides/Ginger_Apples I suggest watching the video at at least 2x speed

So my cat needs to take pills twice a day now. We tried yesterday will the pill gun, and it was stressful for everyone. So today we picked up: FELINE GREENIES™ PILL POCKETS™ Treats Chicken Flavor https://www.greenies.com/products/cat/pill-pockets/pill-pockets-treats/chicken Sadly although she sniffed and licked the pockets, and they were easy to use, she would not eat them. Back to gelatin caps and pill guns. Pill gun https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B076J5YQHN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Clear Gelatin Empty Capsules https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I5TPXRM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Why capsules? many pills dissolve very fast and when fighting to get a cat to swallow them, or when they might spit it back out it might dissolve. also in some cases like this where it is so tiny, the pill gun isn't that effective so it increases the size.

Your Birthday, when you get reminders of how many mailing lists and memberships you have. Here are offers I got, not that I actually was able to take advantage. ben and jerrys - $3 off cake and/or free single scoop Location locked and frustrating, how do I update my information I moved! IHOP pancakes Location locked and hard to update information eshakti.com $25 off pinkberry free swirl Disney 20% off Starbucks - free drink - but now it's only the DAY of your birthday, it used to be any time that week cinnabon free iced coffee PF Changs Enjoy a free appetizer (Street Fare or Dim Sum) or dessert of your choice during your birthday month.  The Melting Pot - free chocolate covered strawberries David's tea - free tea in store Tropical Smoothie Cafe - $2 off Regal movie theater - free small popcorn KLM 15% off in shopHand and stone massage - 10$ off salon true $5 off retail product Clarkson University (Alumni) free thing i don't know b/c i can't logi...

The kitchen has limited space so I went about doing some organizing I am happy with the following purchases, we have more plans for later too For the cups I got: SALT™ Cabinet Shelf in White https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/salt-trade-cabinet-shelf-in-white/3283786?categoryId=22100 I did end up switching where in the cupboard they were the issue was, and still is, many glasses. we may reduce the amount of glasses in the future but for now it seems much easier to get at everything without havign to balance as many things For the dishes I got: SALT™ 2-Tier Corner Shelf in White https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/salt-trade-2-tier-corner-shelf-in-white/1045809958?categoryId=22100 i hated having to pick up all the dishes to get at other dishes, i think i need a second one Also i ended up swapping which cabinet they were in so i could place dishes away when emptying the dishwasher without having to close the washer w...

Temporary Color Care Ash Conditioning Toner by Blond Brilliance https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/hair-color/toner-and-developer/temporary-color-care-ash-conditioning-toner/SBS-550155.html?list=Home%7CBrands%7CBlond%20Brilliance#start=1 This was recommended in sally beauty supply. Purchased for my purple / lavender hair to keep the color going between appointments. As opposed to Overtone it does not seem as effective.

Beyond The Zone BTZ Last Call Hair Masque https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/hair-care/conditioner/deep-conditioner/last-call-hair-masque/SBS-140709.html I went to Sally beauty to get something to help my hair, it's crunchy and fried (I bleach and color and abuse my hair). I have been using it once a week and my hair is softer but not great, but an improvement for sure.

I noticed these nice end tables in Ikea Hacks Idea from: https://www.ikeahackers.net/2018/12/multi-device-charging-station-ikea-lack.html What appealed is they were small and had power It's supposedly a TV stand We got one for each side of the sofa https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90243297/ And the Ikea integrated USB charger https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90360267/ Works great for when you have limited space but still want somewhere to put devices and drinks We are NOT adding the pockets for devices. Also, bonus-they keep the UPS up off the floor and away from the rabbit. We may enclose the bottom to increase anti-bunny measures.

Chocolate Chip Cookies https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Desserts/chocolate_chip_cookies Used back of semi-sweet chocolate chip bag recipie, OK but not great, would love to improve this

harvest sour https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Alcoholic_Drinks/harvest_sour Could not get applejack here in Canada so used E&I Apple brandy Redemption Rye Had to make my own simple syrup, none in the bar https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/components/simple_syrup

French Toast https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Breakfast/French_Toast During the holidays I love to make it with Panettone. This year I got a cherry and chocolate and almond one. It was a little *too* busy. I always believe french toast is best with not-plain bread though. My go to favorites: Challah (raisin) Panettone Cinnamon Swirl

Jewish Passover Apple Cake https://github.com/NicoleSchwartz/Food/blob/master/Desserts/Jewish%20Passover%20Apple%20Cake I tried to make it with normal flour, i didn't like it, everyone else did. I'll do it again when I have real matzoh meal