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A true story. My friend Cooper by Elli Mulkey, age 10 On February 5th,  2012 I got Cooper. He's fun, fast, and awesome.  He is the color of chocolate. He has two black stripes running down his back. He is a Mini Cooper. I got Cooper because me and my mom got in a car crash on the way to school. Someone hit our car and jacked the control of the steering wheel. So we called a tow truck. The tow truck came and I got to sit in the best seat. When we got to G&C Auto Body everyone was nice to me. A couple minutes later the G&C Auto Body people said my mom was leaving to get a rental car and I could stay there. I said "okay." After she left I got kind of bored. So I did my homework. My mom came back with the rental car, then we rode to school. It was a Chevy! When we got to school first recess bell was ringing Ding Dong.....Ding Dong. Everyone came in the classroom. They all asked "Where were you???" I said, "I got in a car crash." ...

Life has been just a tad hectic since I started the new job. There are days when I feel like I'm drowning in "to do's." I know it will get better as I get acclimated, and get programs in place that I'm responsible for. But right now, wow, it's crazy and a tad overwhelming. Oh, in case you haven't heard - I got a job. FINALLY!! I'm the new Director of PR, Influencer Marketing and Events for BevMo ! (my old client) I'm also responsible for all the Grand Openings. And I'm the office party planner. I planned a little Oscars party for the office yesterday. I even set up a red carpet. You can check out all my Oscar party cocktail ideas and party tips on Skinny Scoop . This job is amazing and right up my alley. It's also nice that I know so many people at BevMo! It makes transitioning so much easier. The best part is I've taken my little hobby of social media and blogging and turned it into a real job. How awesome is that?! ...

Life has been a little crazy here the past few weeks. I'm used to being busy. But now I'm uber busy. Amazingly, we've been eating better than usual because I've had to shop and plan ahead. If I didn't do this we'd probably be eating cereal for dinner. Not really, I'm not a huge cereal fan. We'd probably be eating cheese and crackers. That's more my style. I haven't quite figured out timing yet. We seem to be eating dinner at 8pm every night, which is a little late for poor little Elli. But I'll get that figured out. No one is complaining. Yet. Trader Joe's has been my savior. They have amazing pre-made sauces which can be added to meat and vegetables for a tasty dinner. We like making it with chicken. But I'm sure it would taste good with other proteins. I'm stocking the pantry with all their sauces so I can quickly pull together a meal. When I say quickly I mean get it on the table in under an hour. I have no idea how ...

Valentine's day is Tuesday.   **sigh** It should always be on a Saturday if you ask me. I think I'll petition to have the date changed so it's always the second Saturday in February. That way everyone can celebrate in a really fun way, even make a weekend out of it. I have no idea how to do something like that. Or if it's even possible...... Do you call your congressman? "Hello, I would like to change the date of Valentine's day! I think it should be......" and here's where they will hang up on me. I'm too tired to worry about it. We'll just go with the 14th, a Tuesday. I made something recently that was delicious, and easy to prepare for a weeknight dinner.  Plus it will pair beautifully with Champagne or Sparkling wine, which is my favorite part of a special dinner. Menu Schramsberg Sparkling Wine Gouda and crackers Crab Cakes with mixed greens and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Focaccia Bread Brownies and homemade caram...

Volunteering isn't something any of us have to do. But it's something all of us should do, to support all the amazing non-profit organizations where we live. I'm doing my part every weekend by volunteering in the 41st Marin Designers Showcase house every Saturday in February. It's a rough job I've signed up for.   KIDDING. The guy on Dirty Jobs wouldn't know what to do. I get to hang out in a $45 million dollar home in Belvedere, guiding people as they meander around this most amazing home. Every room is stunning. The views take your breathe away. Oh, and did I mention it's for sale? Yes, it is. The nice folks at Sotheby's would love to talk to you if you're in the market. I would be happy to be your personal chef or wine caretaker. I don't clean. So don't ask me to do that. You might have to give my parents a "job" too. They're going to want to move in. My dad makes excellent martini's, and my mom is a master...

YAY! This is my kind of wine sale. Seriously, who doesn't like a bottle of 90+ wine for a nickle? {silence} That's what I thought. Here are some picks from my friends at BevMo!   California and Arizona have slightly different wines in the sale so I have two lists so everyone will be happy. Well almost everyone. BevMo! can't ship to NY and various other states so they're not happy. Neither are people in Japan. Can't ship to them either - darn shipping laws.  CA and AZ peeps? You are golden. CA REDS Gen 5 Cabernet Sauvignon – 92 PTS Wilfred Wong Buccaneer Cabernet Sauvignon – 93 PTS Wilfred Wong Kuleto Cabernet Sauvignon – 89 PTS Wine Enthusiast Zolo Gaucho Select Malbec – 92 PTS Wilfred Wong Main and Geary Petite Sirah – 92 PTS Wilfred Wong Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir  89 PTS Wilfred Wong WHITES Coppola Director’s Carneros Chardonnay – 90 PTS Wilfred Wong Sonoma Hills Russian River Chardonnay – 93 PTS Wilfr...

This is not me, but she could play me in this story. No, I'm not going on that ridiculous show. I'm not that crazy. But this WAS me on Saturday morning. Minus the large boxing glove. Don and I were walking down the hill to the dog park when all of a sudden my feet slipped out from under me and I went down. HARD. The fall literally stunned me. My glasses and hat flew off. The poop bag I was carrying flew out of my hand and landed five feet away. I scraped my hand, knee, and shoulder. It hurt! Don was walking right behind me and practically tripped over me as I landed splat all over the sidewalk. "Are you ok? Do you want to go home? he asked. Uh....... I just sat there. And then I looked behind me where I had just been STANDING. "No, I'm okay. Just give me a second." My knee was bleeding. My hand hurt. The pavement, gravel and dirt, had made little dents in my palm. What the hell? "I guess I didn't see that dip in the s...

Margarita on the rocks. The only way to drink a margarita. Just because our team didn't make it to the Super Bowl, doesn't mean we won't be watching the commercials and Madonna like everyone else. And the game too, of course. Who's playing again?   kidding.........don't go all crazy on me. Here are some great cocktail recipes from BevMo! that I thought you might like. I kinda wish I had a margarita right now - with chips and homemade queso. mmm, mmm Toast your favorite player with the official MVP Cocktail : 1/2 oz. Malibu Rum 1/2 oz. Vodka Pineapple Juice Shake Malibu Rum, Vodka and pineapple juice over ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and decorate with a cherry. Highlight all the hottest plays with a CIROC Red Zone : 1.5 oz CIROC Red Berry 1 oz sour mix ¼ oz Chambord liqueur Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Sack that QB with The Blitz Cocktail: 1 1/2 oz Patrón Añejo tequila 1 oz Lillet Rouge 1 oz o...

Elli in the Main Studio at Roco Dance, Mill Valley This is one of my favorite pictures. It just screams - JOY.  Pure, innocent, happiness. Elli's dance studio posted it on Facebook yesterday and it immediately brought a smile to my face. I hope it does the same for you today. Photo credit: Roco Dance, Mill Valley, CA