(F)lying the friendly skies
Like many quasi-neurotic people, I don’t really like to fly. But not for the reason you think. My aversion to flying isn’t so much the risk of plummeting to my death in a large metal coffin— it’s more that I can’t shake the feeling that I’m constantly being lied to. It’s just a “minor” […]
The Perfect At-Home Pad-Thai
Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go out to eat with friends. It usually hits the spot when I want to treat myself with something delicious. I found this easy chicken pad thai recipe to share with you. This is easy enough to accomplish for a yummy weeknight dinner […]
Tips for the DIY Party Planner
With the popularity of sites like Pinterest, the emergence of the Do-It-Yourself-Party-Planner is inevitable. People often ask why they should hire a professional planner when they can do it all themselves. I will address the benefits of hiring a planner in my next blog post, but the answer to that question is simply, you shouldn’t! […]
Breaking Down The Bachelor: The Truest Form Of Public Match Making
Be sure to watch The Bachelor season finale tonight on ABC! There is probably some kind of universal agreement that when you begin dating someone new there has to be a vibe or connection. Feelings have to be on the horizon to feel confident in what could potentially be ‘setting the course of a long-term […]
Re-sell 101 of Children’s Boutique Clothing
Welcome! To the wonderful world of children’s boutique clothing. As a mother, it’s a rare obsession that you fall into and can only leave once your child decides she’s dressing herself. That day is feared by many of us and is talked about in such disgust that it’s seldom mentioned. So you’ve been paying… now […]
A Guide to Kids Party Etiquette
I belong to a local community of about 500 moms on my Facebook who ask questions, give and receive advice, and seek recommendations about all sorts of issues. One of the things that I have seen come up on several occasions are questions about kids parties. Since I have put on quite a few in my […]
The Love of Lipstick: Behind the scenes
The Love of Lipstick: The 10 Must-Have Shades in your cosmetic bag
By Kyla Cherry Whether it be hot pink or violet purple, which color will dominate your cosmetic selection this season? From beautiful creamy consistencies to liquid matte’s mesmerizing texture, every woman has a right to find her perfect lip color and texture. Trial and error is the key to discovering the perfect lip color […]
New Year, New…Parties!
I know most people tend to think of a new year as a time for a fresh start. Resolutions start flying around left and right…lose weight, stop smoking, volunteer more, etcetera, etcetera. I have long since stopped making New Years resolutions, not because I think they are silly or don’t work, but because I […]
From the Local Market: Pomegranates
A pomegranate is one of the healthiest things you’ll eat all year. They are delicious and packed full of healing abilities and antioxidants. Here are some truths about this powerful fruit: Great for the heart Regular intake of pomegranates or pomegranate juice can maintain a good blood flow in the body. Consequently, it […]
SUSHI: A Tradition
Ingredients Yield: 4 sushi rolls 2 cups sushi rice rice vinegar 4 nori sheets 1 can barbecued eel (Unagi) 1 cucumber 1 carrot Unagi sauce Kikoman Soy Sauce Cooking Sushi Rice Rise the rice until your water is not cloudy, then drain. Combine the rice with 2 1/2 cups of water in a large […]
Rejection
As this is the Arts Issue of COMO Living, I thought I’d explore an issue that all artists have to deal with at some point: rejection. All artists, even successful ones, are rejected. As a writer, I am rejected on a daily basis. Please do not mistake that for hyperbole. I literally receive rejection letters […]