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June 24, 2015
Three Days of Rain
Recently, I went to see a play with my hubby called Three Days of Rain at the Portland Center Stage. Most of the time I avoid seeing plays that I’ve never heard of before, preferring to spend my money on the Shakespeare Festival or on Broadway musicals but in this case the play was featuring two actors who are in the off season of Grimm which is filmed in Portland.
Fun fact: The girl who does my makeup in Portland for my big events has also done makeup on Grimm.
The Actors:
I’m a huge Grimm fan and I especially love these two actors and they didn’t disappoint. Silas Weir Mitchell played Walker Janeway/Ned Janeway and Sasha Roiz played Pip Wexler/Theo Wexler. Just getting to hear these two terrific actors and see them up close and in person was a great experience. They did a fantastic job as did their co-star.
About the Story:
A newly discovered journal recalls Greenwich Village in the early 1960s when two young architects (unaware they’re on the brink of fame) struggle with plans for the iconic Janeway House. The journal is left to their children thirty years later, who must sort out the murky mystery behind their lives—and loves. This Pulitzer Prize-nominated play will star beloved actors from the hit Portland-filmed NBC television series GRIMM: Silas Weir Mitchell (Monroe) and Sasha Roiz (Captain Renard); they are joined by Lisa Datz.
My Review:
The whole idea of exploring the lives of the children and then going back in time to have the actors play the misunderstood parents is genius. This play is a little bit tough to follow. There were a lot of times I looked around at the audience and thought, I hope I’m not the only one who feels unaccomplished and dumb just sitting here and listening to these characters. The characters are so smart that they’re hard for the average person to relate to. It was like someone invited you to a party and once you arrived you just knew you didn’t belong, that you’d never measure up to the level of intelligence you suddenly were surrounded by. That happened to me once in physics class at the university. Way, way, way over my head. I was the only idiot in the room who couldn’t figure out the trajectory of a baseball.
Three Days of Rain is bleak and unhappy in a lot of places but the whole concept of it is cool. Since there are only three actors in the entire show that’s a lot of lines to memorize but these actors were slick professionals. I especially admired the way the characters were completely different. It was like watching a totally new group of actors in the way of costume, carriage, and mannerism.
I’m more of a happily ever after kind of person so the story didn’t give me the comfortable feeling I like when it was over, but it was interesting all the same.
Interesting Quotes:
(Note: These might not be exactly how they were written in the actual play as I was jotting them down in the dark)
“Things are so much better before you actually start.”
“I don’t waste words, I can’t afford to.”
“When you have something that you can reject, then you’re almost halfway there.”
“Everyone in the city is a genius. Those who aren’t are connoisseurs.”
“Being in a good mood is not the same as being an idiot.”
“I eat chocolate and never gain weight, so life is good.”
“I watch your show in the afternoons. You’re shirtlessly…doing things.”
“Despair can be attractive in a young person.”
“He plays someone named Butte who never wears a shirt and is carnally entangled with someone named Savannah-they must have met during an earthquake-“
“You know, the thing is with people who never talk, the thing is you always suppose they’re harbouring some enormous secret. But, just possibly, the secret is, they have absolutely nothing to say.”
“I wanted to pretend I was that sort of person. A person ecstatic over olive oil.”
Cool Phrases:
vagabond prince
statistical exorbitance
divided into genius and taste
Statistical exorbitance. That says it all really, doesn’t it? Also I think I’d relate more to the person who gets excited over olive oil. Have any of you seen/read this play? What did you think about it?
June 22, 2015
Mayday Monday (9)
Nixy Bauer is a self-made Leveller. Her job? Dragging kids out of virtual reality and back to their parents in the real world. It’s normally easy cash, but Nixy’s latest mission is fraught with real danger, intrigue, and romance.
Nixy Bauer is used to her classmates being very, very unhappy to see her. After all, she’s a bounty hunter in a virtual reality gaming world. Kids in the MEEP, as they call it, play entirely with their minds, while their bodies languish in a sleeplike state on the couch. Irritated parents, looking to wrench their kids back to reality, hire Nixy to jump into the game and retrieve them.
But when the game’s billionaire developer loses track of his own son in the MEEP, Nixy is in for the biggest challenge of her bounty-hunting career. Wyn Salvador isn’t some lazy kid looking to escape his homework: Wyn does not want to be found. And he’s left behind a suicide note. Nixy takes the job but quickly discovers that Wyn’s not hiding—he’s being held inside the game against his will. But who is holding him captive, and why?
Nixy and Wyn attempt to fight their way out of a mind game unlike any they’ve encountered, and the battle brings them closer than either could have imagined. But when the whole world is virtual, how can Nixy possibly know if her feelings are real?
Gamers and action fans of all types will dive straight into the MEEP, thanks to Julia Durango’s cinematic storytelling. A touch of romance adds some heart to Nixy’s vivid, multidimensional journey through Wyn’s tricked-out virtual city, and constant twists keep readers flying through to the breathtaking end.
The Leveller is Julie Durango’s debut YA novel. Sounds a bit Tron-like. What would I do in an immersive virtual world? What does MEEP stand for??? Also, I kinda dig the name Nixy. I think I’ll read it!
June 19, 2015
Book Reviews For Kids, By Kids- Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look!
Every month, at least one new book will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge!
This blog is written by my 9 year old nephew, Josh. Josh loves to draw robots on every piece of paper he can find. He loves books that already have pictures in them. Like Diary of the Wimpy Kids books, Captain Underpants, and Fly Guy books were a favorite when he was younger. Josh didn’t love to read and it’s still isn’t his favorite past time but he loves Captain Underpants and Diary of the Wimpy Kid books.
In the words of his mother, “First, may I introduce the energetic Josh. Joshua loves pepperoni pizza just like his dad, and like all boys he loves video games first and foremost. He loves Roblox, Minecraft, and Transformers Fall of Cybertron. Josh is in the 4th grade and is really good at math. He loves to play Pokemon with his older sister on the Nintendo 3DS whenever he can. He also flies remote control helicopters with his dad.”
Joshua’s Wimpy Kid Avatar Pic,
And now, introducing our next middle grade book review for kids, by kids!
Book review on Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1
by Jeff Kinney
Setting:
This book starts on Greg Heffley’s first day of middle school. He notices how different everyone is around him. Some are very tall, or have facial hair already. Greg notices that in middle school being rich, the kinds of clothes you wear, and if you have a cute butt seems very important. Also beware of where you sit in class because it becomes a permanent seat in middle school.
Main Character:
Greg Heffley is the main character. He has an older brother named Rodrick who is always out to get him. He also has a younger brother names Manny who is very clever for a kid in preschool. Greg is determined to become popular in middle school. He planned on getting popular by not calling the girls name like, “stinky poo. “ Greg thought about running for school Treasurer, and getting on the yearbook committee. He has a best friend names Rowley.
Personal Review:
Greg tried to act cool all the time, and tries so hard to be popular. He had so many plans, but they all went wrong. He has an enemy called Patty Farrell and the mean stuff she does to Greg is funny. I also love the Mother Son dance and the way his best friend Rowley and his mom danced on the dance floor was super funny.
Not all the books have been made into movies, but some are and they are hilarious. My dad is reading the newest book to me, my brother and sister. It’s so funny that my dad laughs while he’s reading.
Some of Joshua’s drawings of his latest reads,
Till next time,
Linda Louise and Sam
Here’s a list and link to the other books we’ve reviewed:
Invasion of the Overworld by Mark Cheverton
Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Di’Terlizzi and Holly Black
Artemis Fowl, book 1 by Eoin Colfer
The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) by Roald Dahl
How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon’s Heart, Book # 8 by Cressida Cowell
~ Till next time,
Linda Louise Lotti
This blog is written by my 9 year old nephew, Josh. Josh loves to draw robots on every piece of paper he can find. He loves books that already have pictures in them. Like Diary of the Wimpy Kids books, Captain Underpants, and Fly Guy books were a favorite when he was younger. Josh didn’t love to read and it’s still isn’t his favorite past time but he loves Captain Underpants and Diary of the Wimpy Kid books.
First, may I introduce the energetic Josh. Joshua loves pepperoni pizza just like his dad, and like all boys he loves video games first and foremost. He loves Roblox, Minecraft, and Transformers Fall of Cybertron. Josh is in the 4th grade and is really good at math. He loves to play Pokemon with his older sister on the Nintendo 3DS whenever he can. He also flies remote control helicopters with his dad.
Diary of the Wimpy Kid #1
Setting: This book starts on Greg Heffley’s first day of middle school. He notices how different everyone is around him. Some are very tall, or have facial hair already. Greg notices that in middle school being rich, the kinds of clothes you wear, and if you have a cute butt seems very important. Also beware of where you sit in class because it becomes a permanent seat in middle school.
Main Character: Greg Heffley is the main character. He has an older brother named Rodrick who is always out to get him. He also has a younger brother names Manny who is very clever for a kid in preschool. Greg is determined to become popular in middle school. He planned on getting popular by not calling the girls name like, “stinky poo. “ Greg thought about running for school Treasurer, and getting on the yearbook committee. He has a best friend names Rowley.
Personal Review: Greg tried to act cool all the time, and tries so hard to be popular. He had so many plans, but they all went wrong. He has an enemy called Patty Farrell and the mean stuff she does to Greg is funny. I also love the Mother Son dance and the way his best friend Rowley and his mom danced on the dance floor was super funny.
Not all the books have been made into movies, but some are and they are hilarious. My dad is reading the newest book to me, my brother and sister. It’s so funny that my dad laughs while he’s reading.
June 16, 2015
RECIPE: Antipasto Pasta Salad
RECIPE: Antipasto Pasta Salad
Summer’s here and it’s potluck, picnic and barbecue season! This is my all-time favorite pasta salad to make for those occasions, or just to have ready in the fridge to avoid cooking on hot days. It is made up of all the yummy bits you might see on an antipasto tray. It’s so good that I could, and I speak from experience here, eat it at least once a day for a week and still look forward to the next bowl. It’s great for outdoor gatherings because there’s no mayonnaise to spoil. The recipe is infinitely customizable to the preferences of your diners or the fanciness of your occasion. You can also leave all of your ingredients in large enough pieces for picky eaters to easily avoid the bits they don’t like. And, if you don’t feel like doing a lot of prep work, you can find a good variety of ingredients already prepared for you at many supermarket salad and olive bars.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
1 pound dry pasta
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups (approx.) or 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
4 ribs of celery, sliced
10.5 ounce container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced (not pictured)
8 ounces salami, cubed
1 cup olives, whole, halved or sliced
1 cup marcona almonds
Some notes before we get started:
PASTA: If you use a smaller cut of pasta such as “salad macaroni” or small shells then you would want to cut the rest of your ingredients about the same size. I recommend a medium sized cut of pasta such as the radiatori that I used. Penne, fusilli, farfalle or cavatappi are some other good choices. Also, don’t feel married to pasta with this salad. I’ve substituted white beans for the pasta with good results. Lately I’ve been thinking about using rice, quinoa, or some combination of grains. I’ll also be trying this with Israeli couscous at some point, cutting all of the ingredients into a small dice so that it looks more like a salsa…Oh, the ideas!
ONION: I use red onion in this recipe specifically for the color. Yellow, white or sweet onion would be fine, or even shallot. I like a lot of onion, but I don’t like it to have a sharp bite. To mellow the onion I either add it to the pasta for the last minute of cook time, or put the chopped onion in the colander before pouring in the pasta to drain. I added the sliced green onions at the end for their milder fresh onion taste.
ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING: Use your family’s favorite. Homemade, semi-homemade (from a dry mix) or bottled. I prefer to start with a dry mix and use balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I used 2 envelopes of dry salad dressing mix for this recipe.
OLIVES: Use what you like. I always use kalamata and, this time, added some good quality green olives as well since my supermarket olive bar had a beautiful pre-cut mixture of the two all ready cut up and ready to go.
MARCONA ALMONDS: These are a Spanish variety that I usually buy roasted with olive oil and salt. Alternatives would be toasted blanched almonds or toasted pine nuts…maybe even toasted macadamia nuts. If you will be serving the salad right away then toasted pistachios would be a good option. I think pistachios tend to kind of mealy though by the second day.
TOMATOES: If you can find small multi-colored heirloom tomatoes they would give your salad beautiful visual appeal. Here’s a tip on how to cut them: Corral them between 2 plastic container lids, place a flat palm on top with a little pressure to keep everything in place, then slide a sharp serrated knife between the lids and through the tomatoes. This works best if all of the tomatoes are of a similar size. If your tomatoes vary in size, try cutting them in batches sorted by size. Just be sure to keep the fingers of that top hand out of the way!
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: bell pepper, chili pepper, artichoke hearts or bottoms, small balls or cubes of fresh mozzarella, shavings or crumbles of Parmesan, cubes of queso fresco or crumbles of feta, butter beans, giant white beans or cannellini beans, chunks of roasted green beans, summer squash or asparagus, roasted red pepper strips, pepperoncini or peppadew peppers, marinated mushrooms, a pinch of red chili flakes…
Think about the colors of your ingredients and try to get a good variety. A “feast for the eyes” as they say.
Okay, now on to the method:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add onions either during the last minute of cooking, to the colander before draining the pasta, or in your mixing bowl before pouring the drained, hot pasta directly on top of them.
Add about half of your salad dressing, mix well, then allow the onions and pasta to cool to room temperature.
Add all of your remaining ingredients, except the salad dressing, and mix gently.
Add enough of the remaining dressing to coat all of the ingredients but not have them swimming in dressing.
Serve or refrigerate immediately. I’ve kept this salad in the refrigerator for up to a week, but keep in mind your ingredient choices and how long each of them will keep. I would not recommend freezing it.
I think this salad tastes even better the next day, so definitely make it a day or two ahead when you can. Although I do not recommend freezing this salad, many of the ingredients can be frozen separately so that the salad could be tossed together and dressed on short notice.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
RECIPE: Antipasto Pasta Salad
Summer’s here and it’s potluck, picnic and barbecue season! This is my all-time favorite pasta salad to make for those occasions, or just to have ready in the fridge to avoid cooking on hot days. It is made up of all the yummy bits you might see on an antipasto tray. It’s so good that I could, and I speak from experience here, eat it at least once a day for a week and still look forward to the next bowl. It’s great for outdoor gatherings because there’s no mayonnaise to spoil. The recipe is infinitely customizable to the preferences of your diners or the fanciness of your occasion. You can also leave all of your ingredients in large enough pieces for picky eaters to easily avoid the bits they don’t like. And, if you don’t feel like doing a lot of prep work, you can find a good variety of ingredients already prepared for you at many supermarket salad and olive bars.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
1 pound dry pasta
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups (approx.) or 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
4 ribs of celery, sliced
10.5 ounce container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced (not pictured)
8 ounces salami, cubed
1 cup olives, whole, halved or sliced
1 cup marcona almonds
Some notes before we get started:
PASTA: If you use a smaller cut of pasta such as “salad macaroni” or small shells then you would want to cut the rest of your ingredients about the same size. I recommend a medium sized cut of pasta such as the radiatori that I used. Penne, fusilli, farfalle or cavatappi are some other good choices. Also, don’t feel married to pasta with this salad. I’ve substituted white beans for the pasta with good results. Lately I’ve been thinking about using rice, quinoa, or some combination of grains. I’ll also be trying this with Israeli couscous at some point, cutting all of the ingredients into a small dice so that it looks more like a salsa…Oh, the ideas!
ONION: I use red onion in this recipe specifically for the color. Yellow, white or sweet onion would be fine, or even shallot. I like a lot of onion, but I don’t like it to have a sharp bite. To mellow the onion I either add it to the pasta for the last minute of cook time, or put the chopped onion in the colander before pouring in the pasta to drain. I added the sliced green onions at the end for their milder fresh onion taste.
ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING: Use your family’s favorite. Homemade, semi-homemade (from a dry mix) or bottled. I prefer to start with a dry mix and use balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I used 2 envelopes of dry salad dressing mix for this recipe.
OLIVES: Use what you like. I always use kalamata and, this time, added some good quality green olives as well since my supermarket olive bar had a beautiful pre-cut mixture of the two all ready cut up and ready to go.
MARCONA ALMONDS: These are a Spanish variety that I usually buy roasted with olive oil and salt. Alternatives would be toasted blanched almonds or toasted pine nuts…maybe even toasted macadamia nuts. If you will be serving the salad right away then toasted pistachios would be a good option. I think pistachios tend to kind of mealy though by the second day.
TOMATOES: If you can find small multi-colored heirloom tomatoes they would give your salad beautiful visual appeal. Here’s a tip on how to cut them: Corral them between 2 plastic container lids, place a flat palm on top with a little pressure to keep everything in place, then slide a sharp serrated knife between the lids and through the tomatoes. This works best if all of the tomatoes are of a similar size. If your tomatoes vary in size, try cutting them in batches sorted by size. Just be sure to keep the fingers of that top hand out of the way!
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: bell pepper, chili pepper, artichoke hearts or bottoms, small balls or cubes of fresh mozzarella, shavings or crumbles of Parmesan, cubes of queso fresco or crumbles of feta, butter beans, giant white beans or cannellini beans, chunks of roasted green beans, summer squash or asparagus, roasted red pepper strips, pepperoncini or peppadew peppers, marinated mushrooms, a pinch of red chili flakes…
Think about the colors of your ingredients and try to get a good variety. A “feast for the eyes” as they say.
Okay, now on to the method:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add onions either during the last minute of cooking, to the colander before draining the pasta, or in your mixing bowl before pouring the drained, hot pasta directly on top of them.
Add about half of your salad dressing, mix well, then allow the onions and pasta to cool to room temperature.
Add all of your remaining ingredients, except the salad dressing, and mix gently.
Add enough of the remaining dressing to coat all of the ingredients but not have them swimming in dressing.
Serve or refrigerate immediately. I’ve kept this salad in the refrigerator for up to a week, but keep in mind your ingredient choices and how long each of them will keep. I would not recommend freezing it.
I think this salad tastes even better the next day, so definitely make it a day or two ahead when you can. Although I do not recommend freezing this salad, many of the ingredients can be frozen separately so that the salad could be tossed together and dressed on short notice.
June 15, 2015
Mayday Monday (8)
Sixteen-year-old Nina Kane should be worrying about her immortal soul, but she’s too busy trying to actually survive. Her town’s population has been decimated by soul-consuming demons, and souls are in short supply. Watching over her younger sister, Mellie, and scraping together food and money are all that matters. The two of them are a family. They gave up on their deadbeat mom a long time ago.
When Nina discovers that Mellie is keeping a secret that threatens their very existence, she’ll do anything to protect her. Because in New Temperance, sins are prosecuted as crimes by the brutal Church and its army of black-robed exorcists. And Mellie’s sin has put her in serious trouble.
To keep them both alive, Nina will need to trust Finn, a fugitive with deep green eyes who has already saved her life once and who might just be an exorcist. But what kind of exorcist wears a hoodie?
Wanted by the Church and hunted by dark forces, Nina knows she can’t survive on her own. She needs Finn and his group of rogue friends just as much as they need her.
The Stars Never Rise actually came out last week but I still wanted to feature it as I just got a copy for myself at Romantic Times Convention in May. The butterfly cover is rather intriguing, don’t you think?
June 12, 2015
Top 10 Things at RT15
For those of you who’ve been following me for a while, you know that I attend a conference every year called the Romantic Times Convention. If you are a fan of romance or YA books, this conference is an amazing one for fans.
A lot of author conventions focus on the craft of writing and this one does too but it also has what’s called a reader track. This means that during the entire week readers have cool parties, workshops, and activities designed just for them.
Next year RT is happening in Las Vegas which is perfect because not only can you go to the conference, you can also go see some awesome shows. My favorite in Vegas so far is “O” by Cirque Du Soleil.
If those reasons aren’t enough for you then consider this…on the big Saturday when they have the 600+ authors signing, they also have a teen day. This is where a teen and an adult get into the convention for $30 for the day and walk away with tons of free books.
Now onto my top ten RT Convention Highlights
#1 Getting to sit next to my “H” BFF’s Amalie Howard and Rachel Harris at the big book signing. It’s never boring sitting next to these two. They always have such good stories.
#2 
Chatting it up with author Kady Cross. I have grown to have a sweet spot for steampunk and Kady writes a totally awesome YA steampunk series.
#3 Having dinner with awesome YA authors and sharing a plate with Sophie Jordan. YA authors are the best. We all love hanging out, ordering pizza, and talking into the late hours of the evening.
#4 Hanging out with my sisters & having a girl night. We always bring face masks and choose one night to do our nails, put on face masks and take crazy pictures.
#5 I convinced my masseuse, Laura, to come. It was so fun to see her running around collecting swag and it was even more awesome that I got a massage at the convention.
#6 Steampunking it up with my girls. Getting dressed up in costumes is something I rarely do any more and getting the opportunity to do it with my sisters just makes it that much more fun. We all love dancing at the big RT parties.
#7 Having Kami Garcia exclaim over my hair. On the big Saturday, my sisters did up my hair Egyptian style with fancy braids and jeweled barrettes. It was pretty awesomely epic.
#8 Photo Ops with fans at the Teen Party. It was so much fun to pose with fans in the Epic Reads photo booth at the Teen Party. The girls are so cute! Later I was able to pose with two of my sisters too.
#9 The YA Slumber Party. It was so much fun to be a part of this one. Kicking off the convention with a cool party and giveaways is pretty cool, as is hanging out with all my author friends in their pajamas.
#10 Putting on the You’re Never Too Old for YA Reader Party with Stacey Kade. This party was a bear to organize and set up but it was so much fun! We’re doing it again next year and are already making plans.
That’s it for now. Hope you all can see just how epic the RT Convention is and that you can make plans to go sometime. Once you do, you’ll go back again and again.
Colleen Houck
June 10, 2015
Highlighting and Contouring Your Face
I have watched so many vlogs trying to get the various techniques down on how to highlight and contour your face so it looks chiseled and youthful. There are so many products out on the market with a varying price range and quality. I went to my local Sephora which is over 30 minutes away to get some help and try out some products. Contouring and highlighting your face can replace or just add to your current favorite blush routine.
Blush, bronzer, and H ighlighter
As we get older we sometimes need a little help to achieve chiseled cheekbones and a narrow neck. These little tricks of shading are used all the time on our favorite movie stars both men and women to add color and dimension.
I now use my favorite bronzer Too Faced milk chocolate bronzer. to thin out my cheeks, warm up my face, and thin out my little upside down light bulb nose. I love this little compact. The face that it smells like CHOCOLATE has nothing to do with how much I love to use this every day. 
One of my favorite highlighters is from Becca Cosmetics. It’s not too shimmery or glittery. Try out some less expensive one first to see what suits you best. Some people don’t like the glowy look, but I’m seeing it everywhere.
Shara
June 8, 2015
Mayday Monday (7)
Far to the north of the magical Old Kingdom, the Greenwash Bridge Company has been building a bridge for almost a hundred years. It is not an easy task, for many dangers threaten the bridge builders, from nomad raiders to Free Magic sorcerers. Despite the danger, Morghan wants nothing more than to join the Bridge Company as a cadet. But the company takes only the best, the most skillful Charter mages, and trains them hard, for the night might come when only a single young cadet must hold the bridge against many foes. Will Morghan be that cadet?
Also included in this remarkable collection are eighteen short stories that showcase Nix’s versatility as he adds a fantastical twist on an array of genres including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure.
I am a big fan of Garth Nix and am always thrilled when he releases something. My husband and I are actually in the middle of the Abhorsen series. Fun fact: in my younger years, I was given a mama cat and her kitten. I named the mom Hedge and the kitten Chlorr. If you’ve read the Abhorsen series, you know who I’m talking about. Somewhat fittingly, Hedge ran away. Chlorr chased chickens and brought me dead things.
June 6, 2015
Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Make some time to find just the right gift for the special man in your life. Don’t forget to make an amazing breakfast with more bacon and sausage than normal and a fantastic dinner with all his favorites.
#10 Homemade Cards
#9 Family Photo “Father Themed”
#7 Man cooking tools. Grill sets, and this cool meat shredder.
#6 BEST DAD EVER mug
#5 A staple Father’s Day gift is a Tie. Something that goes with their eyes. Homemade is you can swing it. (Mr. Daniel Craig would have been a great Mother’s Day gift….maybe next year!)
#4 A cool phone case. Batman phone case, Dr. Who Phone Case, Sports Phone Case, etc.
#3 Action Movies. Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, X-Men, or a favorite TV show they love like The Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, etc.
#2 T-Shirts of their favorite movie, TV, or Super Hero.
# 1 M & M’s (Peanut for most Dads)
Happy Father’s Day!
