“You don’t need to kill that spider. Trap him with a bowl and then slide a plate underneath the bowl and transport him outside. Everyone wins.”
New Year's Movie To Watch - Radio Days
I wish there were as many New Years movies as there are Christmas movies. This is probably the one I like to watch most (a close second being Dick Tracy) around this time of year. There isn't really one reason I enjoy it so much, it's just a warm kind of movie.
Some people might tell you to watch When Harry Met Sally (meh) or, god forbid, New Year's Eve (shudder) - but thankfully, I am not amongst those "people".
Oh! And one that’s not exactly “warm” - but still a good movie? A Simple Plan. So good! Especially if you’re in the mood for a good drama. Love this movie.
(And speaking of New Years, there will be a few New Year's Eve/New Year's Day specific posts coming up. What will they consist of? Well, how to ensure a prosperous year, of course!)
Dumbbell Alarm Clock
"The wake up work out alarm clock sounds the get in shape alarm by only being able to shut off once you've done 30 bicep reps. Motion sensors inside can tell exactly how many reps you've done and only if you do them right. On the side of the dumbbell shaped alarm clock is a count down timer that counts down the number of reps you've done from 30 to zero as long as your upwards swings are perfect every time."
Umm, this is the best alarm ever. I think it'd be pretty insulting to give as a gift to someone, but I'd love to get one. So great. You can buy one here for $30.
Mom Says
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Gift From Paul
I was lucky enough to get some ridiculously good Christmas gifts this year. Why? Probably 'cause I was a really fucking good girl. Here's one of the top ones from the overly-amazing Paul Fishman.
IT'S A MOM SAYS BOOK!
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Inside Cover
Inside Back Cover
Honestly, I was speechless. Just such a thoughtful gift. I've wanted to put out a book of those sayings for awhile now and then sell it on the site. So I can't really express how sweet this was to receive. More details coming soon on when they'll be available.
Also, an obvious thank-you-times-a-million to Paul is in order - but Andrew Hamm? Go to hell, you're amazing for drawing all of these.
“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.”
Christmas Card
I have dreams about how gorgeous this card is. It's been the favourite one I've seen for about fifteen years now. Just love it. Someone buy me a home here.
Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter + Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Want to know what's up? These cookies. THESE CHRISTMAS COOKIES. What makes them Christmas cookies? The fact that THEY GETTIN' MADE ON CHRISTMAS. And also, they are gluttonous as hell.
I have never made cookies from scratch before and these were my first attempt. And they're sort of ridiculous-tasting, I think - ie. amazing. MAKETHEMNOW.
Recipe from Ambitious Kitchen here.
Silver & Gold by Burl Ives
Love the hell out of this song.
Twelve Gifts For The Seinfeld Fan
Okay, I know this gift list is not relevant to 2013. But let's choose to ignore that fact because there are definitely people who still re-watch/love this show and would really be into some of these gifts. Like what, you ask?
1. A chocolate (or cinnamon) babka. Available online through Greens Bakery or by making it yourself by Googling the recipe.
2. The black and white cookie. Available in any New York bakery and the recipe can be found here.
3. The Real Kramer Reality Tour (three hours). Tickets available online for $37.50.
4. Actual muffin tops. Not hard to get, either make or buy them and then pop the tops.
5. The Original Soupman's retail soup. Available in grocery stores and online.
6. Astonishing Tales Of The Sea book. Available online.
7. A book (or a book on tape) about Risk Management. Available online.
8. Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer books
9. A book of French impressionist art to put in your bathroom.
10. A book of War & Peace but with a self-made cover of “War, What Is It Good For?”. There's a tutorial on how to make your own book cover here.
11. This photo in a frame.
12. Festivus In A Box. Available online.
BONUS PRINTOUT
Of course there are tons of more ideas, but let's not go overboard here. The show did end fifteen years ago.