Linda Lewis - I'd be surprisingly good for you 1979

a fun cover from evita! thinking it might be a good maxxfemm cover!

Mother India

My husband and I's favorite type of food is Indian! There are not very many reasonable priced places and for that not many places that serve Indian where we can order and pick up...so we drive over 15 minutes when we are really craving it to a place called Mother India on Bristol near Wahoos.(pretty shabby exterior and cheesy interior but it's worth it) Some people say it's not their favorite but it is definitely one of ours! One of the best Chicken Tikka Masala out there! Pair that with the lamb Vindaloo and Naan bread and you have a great savory satisfying meal for about $34!

See's Candy

With all the amazing chocolate out their you would think I wouldn't settle for See's but I have to admit See's will always have my heart! When I need a pick me up I go in and get my free sample and order my baggie of goodies! Dark Chocolate Chip Truffle, Walnut Square (with caramel)and a Tippery Bon Bon...(it's an odd one and very sweet but with tea alongside it, I love it! It has a candied caramel outside and a gooey caramel inside with finely chopped nuts on top! This is a tradition I will never stop looking forward too!

Tiny Dishwasher

One of my new luxuries in life is my mini dishwasher! I hate doing the dishes!! Do I get an "amen?" So when we moved into our new place I saw our tiny dishwasher and thought well at least it has one, I will make due. But then I found out it doesn't work and it will be ordered and should arrive shortly......well....it took a good 2 1/2 months and that my friend was a rude awakening. I had to do the dishes by hand!...so when my dishwasher arrived although many laugh at its size I find it a complete luxury! I think I had to go without one for awhile to appreciate it!

Nekter

Nekter just opened in our neck of the woods and I am so glad! My friend who has celiac disease goes here all the time and orders a gluten, dairy, soy and egg free piece of chocolate peanut butter coconut pie! You won't believe it has all that missing! Its so rich, creamy and dense! Its a little on the pricey side one slice of pie is $6.00 but its a large piece and you could spread it out over a few days! They also have great smoothies and juices made from local farmers produce! There is also a Nekter on 17th St. Enjoy!

simply sweet and good for you

I opened a ripe papaya in the warm sun and sprinkled lime juice on top and bit into some heaven! Okay so I actually ate it in the night but doesn't that sound like a dream vacation moment! Not to mention the health benefits, papayas are a great source of Vitamin C. They have 33% more vitamin C than oranges!It brought me back to tropics and the sweetness and the tangy pop from the lime was perfect!I plan to do this more often! It made my day a little brighter...

Best Cup of Cocoa

Today started off with nothing on the agenda until i suddenly got a call from my mom telling me we have a dr. appt. in l.a. and it had started 10 minutes ago...i called and worked it out with them and they told me i had to be there in an hour..so we threw the boys in the car...it takes at least an hour to get there and we had about 45 minutes and no gas....we eventually made it and all worked out with several favors from the pharmacy,etc...phew...afterwards to treat ourselves for the craziness we decided to stop by Intelligentsia a favorite coffee shop of my families and order what i know to be the best cup of hot cocoa I have ever discovered! It is honestly worth the drive. It is located in charming Silverlake at the Sunset Juntion. The cocoa is the richest cocoa you have put your lips to it is full of various flavors such as even a hint of blackberry! They grind the cocoa beans and it is the first time I have ever had fresh "made on the spot" cocoa...it takes awhile to make and the lines can be super long...but its well worth it as you have never tasted a better cup of cocoa.

maxxfemm show

playing again is such a thrill and a luxury for me. my brother and i used to play several times a month for over 12 years until i had my twin boys. I was so excited to play last june which was a gift from my brother for christmas! But our show tonight was unexpected and last minute but I enjoyed every moment of it. We played at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa which is definately my favorite place to play in orange county! They have great sound and a nice size stage and the room is just the right size to make it feel really personal! I feel alive when I get the chance to perform with my brother on stage! (stoked on his get up) Thank you to the peeps that came out!

my moms cupcakes

My mom made cupcakes for my friends going away party tonight and they were so amazing! She is such a great baker and whips them up with such ease! She made mini chocolate ones with rose flavored icing and coconut ones with sour cream frosting and shredded coconut on top!Love them! I started with one but couldn't go to sleep with out taking a big bite of another one! The coconut ones are so moist (if cake isn't moist it isn't worth it to me) and the sour cream icing just has the right tartness to it! Cheers to you mom!

Flower Balls

My favorite go to "center pieces" for parties is the flower ball! You start with an oasis ball of choice...they range from around 2 inches wide to around 8 inches wide. You soak them in water for around 10 minutes till they get nice and wet. Then choose the flower of your choice and cut the stems off to about an inch in length and poke them in the ball! Anyone can do it and when you are done it looks like a professional was in house! My favorite is the carnation flower ball! They look so fluffy and lush. You can even mix flowers too! When you are done you can hang them or put them on top of a vase. You can put colored crystals or dice or pacifiers or whatever matches with your theme!

favorite fridays

Singing with my brother is always a favorite of mine! We have a show this monday so we have been singing a lot together lately in prep...at the end of a day no matter how tired I am it always puts me in a calm and happy place! We have been singing together now for 18 years beginning when I got to sing one song "the carwash" per show! It was a highlight for me! I would wear my neon pink and lime green vintage shift dress from the 60's with my laced up black boots and be in a moment of bliss! As the years went by I sang lead and it went back and forth until we both came up with our own projects and now work together happily ever after! Its a great joy when you can be close to the person you work with!

new idol- TEVO

I have to admit I am watching American Idol this year. They got me intrigued when Steven Tyler agreed to be a judge and then throw Jennifer Lopez in the mix and I had to give it a try. I haven't watched in a few years so it was fun to watch from the beginning and see the process... I really enjoy the new judges and they kept it pretty interesting. I watched tonight as they chose the top 13 and I think America and the judges wildcard picks got it right (the only one I was surprised that didn't even get to tryout again for the wildcard was Clint). Ryan Seacrest at one point asked the judges " Who is better, the boys or girls?" They said they were equal...Not a chance! In my opinion the boys blow the girls out of the water! They are amazing!! Some of them seem like recording artists already! They have a really really talented and young crop this year! I have too many favs to say who might win but I have to say I lean towards Jacob, Casey or James.. I do have to say though my little luxury today is tevo! I loved just watching the highlights and if a song is boring I can go right through to the end of it! I can commit to watching it with this talent and my tevo...here's to the guys in the competition..cheers!

Etsy

I have been loving Etsy these last few weeks! It's becoming almost like a Google search for me from finding decor, special signage and even robot lampshades for my sons room! Here are some of my favorites right now!

Creative Pal

Bekah Jennings

Amy Gaines

Its almost like a creative facebook you know look at what at your friends like and suggest by joining circles of friends. It's a little scary how long you could spend on the site but at the end of each session with Etsy I feel inspired to create and design or to shop :)

Mickey's House

My boys and my mom and I try to go to Disneyland or as I tell the boys "Mickey's house" once a month or so ever since we have had annual passes. I never thought I would be the mom who would take their kids before age 5 but as soon as my twins came into this world I couldn't wait to take them! I think their first trip was around 4-5 months! It was so much fun as we dressed them in mickey hats and took them on the jungle cruise! We just stay a few hours each time and as they are now 2 we can stay a bit longer and enjoy more of an array of rides....as before we were limited to the small world, tiki room and Peter pan....we now venture out to the teacups, toon town, dumbo ride and more! Our trips to this magical place always add a sparkle to my week! And I count a it a true luxury to live so close and to be able to go so often!