After this post, we'll be done posting on this blog for aptar. It has been a good run, but we've realized nobody truly enjoys reading this, nor do we post often enough. So sadly we must greet you good-bye and so long and farewell and toodles. :D
Monday, April 1
Thursday, March 21
GoogleIt: Binary & Beat-Boxing
To start off, sorry. It's really been aptar since we've posted and we really have no excuse. Last week I, Ashton, was at a speech/debate tournament, and Amber's computer isn't letting her sign into blogger. So, after our measly excuses, we have 2 things for you to google! Because we feel REALLY bad we're awesome!
GoogleIt: Binary
The number of results shows up in binary!
GoogleIt: "pv zk bschk pv zk pv bschk zk pv zk bschk pv zk pv bschk zk bschk pv bschk bschk kkkkkkkkkk"
Type this...'phrase' into the translate box on translate.google.com. Have it translate from English to German. And what does it sound like? Beat-boxing? Perfect.
We hope you enjoyed this edition of GoogleIt and we encourage you to subscribe, comment, or email us (see our profile, or just email mandfhpfans4ever@gmail.com)!
Wednesday, March 6
GoogleIt: An Introduction
Hi! Today we're introducing you to a new set of posts!
With the label "GoogleIt", we will be posting about cool things you can do with Google, either by searching or doing something in the settings you haven't done before. We don't know how many this will take because we might learn new cool 'tricks' along the way, but here's a preview!
GoogleIt: Askew
The search page and all the results will come up like this, in an 'askewed' form! How cool is that?
We hoped you thought this was cool and tried it out! Feel free to comment below about something cool you've found on Google, we might use it in a future post! We'll be posting again soon!
Sunday, March 3
Spa Sunday: For~Plum Lips
This is a super easy recipe! We tried it today and you can do both ingredients, or just one! It's fantastic!
Ingredients:
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Peppermint
Mix ingredients together (or just one!). Apply to lips. Remove after 1-5 minutes!
Monday, February 25
Oscars 2013
Did you miss them? That's okay! Because I (Ashton) am here to fill you in on all the important facts (including worst dressed) about the Oscars last night!
Let's start with who won the awards:
I just put a link because there were so many awards. :)
Best dressed?
Well personally, this one took the hat:
I mean, absolutely GORGEOUS if you ask me. It's a mermaid dress and it was just STUNNING on stage! (I'm beginning to see a pattern: "Best Dressed" usually goes to mermaid dresses in my mind)
Worst dressed?
There was a lot of competition but this one had to win:
Of course she was obviously wearing something she liked, which is what matters. But you got my opinion!
I sure hope this helped if you missed the Oscars! And, of course, all of this is just my opinion (except for who the awards went to!) and you're welcome to have your own thoughts! Fell free to comment below on who you thought had the best performance, was best dressed, AND who was worst dressed!
Sunday, February 24
Spa Sunday: Rosemary Oatmeal Face Mask
Here is that FANTASTIC face mask we mentioned on Tuesday! It cools your face and wipes away the redness that comes with acne! Here's the recipe!
Ingredients:
½ C water
1 Tbsp rosemary leaves
2 Tbsp oatmeal
Put dry ingredients in bag and roll (with like a pizza dough roller). Add water. Microwave mixture for 2 minutes. Mix again. Let cool. Apply to face for 20+ minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
1 Tbsp rosemary leaves
2 Tbsp oatmeal
Put dry ingredients in bag and roll (with like a pizza dough roller). Add water. Microwave mixture for 2 minutes. Mix again. Let cool. Apply to face for 20+ minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Thursday, February 21
Food Friday: Best Brownies EVER!
These are the BEST BROWNIES EVER! Come on, we dare you to make them and find out for yourself!
Ingredients:
1 C unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 C granulated sugar
¾ C light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2½ C all-purpose flour
1 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
2 C (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 C granulated sugar
¾ C light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2½ C all-purpose flour
1 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
2 C (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 (18-ounce) package Double Stuffed Oreos
1 Family Size (9×13) Brownie mix (or our delicious fudgy brownies homemade recipe!)
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream together the butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to thoroughly combine. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture into the mixer until the flour is just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread the cookie dough in the bottom of the prepared 9×13 baking dish.
3. Top the cookie dough with a layer of Oreos.
4. Mix together the brownie mix according to the package directions, adding ¼ cup of hot fudge topping to the mix. Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
And there you have it! YUMYUMYUM!
bon appétit!
Snow Day!
So today we had a snow day! Yep, no school! Super funne! And we didn't waste time watching TV all day! What did we do? You want to know what entertained us all day? Okay!
- We watched TV (just a little;)
- We did our chores. :(
- We tried a FANTASTIC new face mask! (be looking for that on Monday)
- We made mac & cheese! It was good, really good!
- We painted some shelves for Amber's room! (she's remodeling it!)
- We played Mario Party 8--best game ever!!!
- We talked and talked and talked...
So we hope next time you have a snow day it's just as fantastic as ours was!...But if you don't get snow days, keep looking forward to Summer!
Monday, February 11
Grammys 2013
Did you miss them? So did Amber, and that's okay! Because I (Ashton) am here to fill you in on all the important facts (including worst dressed) about the Grammys last night!
Let's start with who won the awards:
I just put a link because there were 81 awards. :)
Best Performance?
This one was super cool and really funne to watch!
(Carrie Underwood)
Best dressed?
Well personally, this one took the hat:
(Carrie Underwood)
I mean, absolutely GORGEOUS if you ask me. The picture doesn't show it, but it's a mermaid dress and it was just STUNNING on stage!
Worst dressed?
There was a lot of competition but this one had to win:
(Kimbra)
Of course we must have a Runner-Up for worst dressed:
(Florence Welch)
Of course they both obviously wore something they liked, which is what matters. But you got my opinion!
I sure hope this helped if you missed the Grammys! And, of course, all of this is just my opinion (except for who the awards went to!) and you're welcome to have your own thoughts! Fell free to comment below on who you thought had the best performance, was best dressed, and who was worst dressed!
Friday, February 8
Food Friday: Egg Nog
We know it's past the holidays, but you know you're craving it!
Ingredients:
11 C. Milk
2 Tsp. Vanilla
2 (1.5 oz.) Packages Instant Pudding Mix
1/2 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
In a large vowl, combine the milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine dry pudding mix, sweetener and nutmeg. Whisk into milk mixture until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
Courtesy of: Taste of Home's 5-Ingredient Cookbook
YIELD: 12 Servings
bon appétit!
Monday, February 4
Superbowl #47
This. Is. History.
It's the first time EVER that the team I (Ashton) was rooting for won the Superbowl.
Yup, I was rooting for the Ravens! -I really have no idea who Amber wanted to win, she doesn't really like football-But anyhoo, I wanted the Ravens to win because they beat the Patriots, which means the Patriots were beaten by the team that won the Superbowl! Which makes them look better than if they were beaten by #2. :)
And did you see the "so God made a farmer" commercial? It was definitely the best one :)
Yup, that's the whole post. And yup, I forgot to post the "Food Friday" and the "Spa Sunday" posts.
Go have a leftover, cold, delicious piece of pizza?
Wednesday, January 30
This Post is Going Nowhere
So I (Ashton) felt like we haven't posted enough recently. So I decided to write a couple posts and post one of them. You'll be happy to know that the "Food Friday" and "Spa Sunday" posts are ready for this week!
Though I doubt they'll get posted.
Though I doubt they'll get posted.
You see, I'm lacking the artistic influence to write a post. The only thing to possibly write about is the fact that there is nothing to post about. With all this said, I COULD say that today is a snow day, and I realize I need school, because I'm bored and Amber is boggled with chores right now.
But, before you leave here muttering to yourself about how you well NEVER read this blog again, let me ask you a question, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, or Twilight? Please answer in the poll to your right! And by no means be influenced by this picture:
Or do, that works too.
Tuesday, January 29
Fruit Loops
So today I, Ashton, woke up to eat the Fruit Loops I had hidden put away where no one could find them, a...coincidence. Except they weren't there. Or ANYWHERE.
I then moved on to eat normal cereal. But that's not the point. You see, every time our family gets sugar cereal, I hide some put some away where no one could find them, purely a coincidence. I have done this many times, and nobody has ever found them. Except this time. Somehow, my brother found them.I do not know how, for I EVEN WENT TO THE TROUBLE TO PUT THEM BEHIND FOOD THAT TASTES BAD. I know that it was he who ate them, for, when I questioned him, he smiled and walked away.
Am I mad? No. It just made for a good story. And a lesson to all sugar-cereal-hiddersputter-awayers. So, may you all learn from this that your room is the safest place to hoard food, yes I admit now that it is hoarding, anyway, as long as the food is in a tightly shut container.
So no, today I did not wake up and eat this delicious goodness. But I am now thinking about it and I guess it was for the best. At least my candy stash is in a safe place now.
But before I click "publish", let us say "so long" to what might have been.
Sunday, January 27
Spa Sunday: For~Bags Under The Eyes
This works super well and is really refreshing! Trust us and try it!
Ingredients:
2 Spoons
Sunday, January 20
Spa Sunday: Makeup Brush Cleaner
Today we made this makeup brush cleaner and it's AMAZING! There's nothing like a clean makeup brush!
Ingredients:
½ C warm water
¼ C vinegar/squirt of shampoo
Mix ingredients together. Swoosh and rinse makeup brushes.
¼ C vinegar/squirt of shampoo
Mix ingredients together. Swoosh and rinse makeup brushes.
Friday, January 11
Food Friday: Carrot Cake
No, it is NOT Easter, and yes, everyone DOES know this recipe. But this is the best version of carrot cake EVER! And today we're sharing it with you!
Ingredients:
2 C. Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
2 C. Sugar
1 1/4 C. Cooking Oil
4 Eggs
2 C. Raw Carrots-Grated
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar together. Add oil and eggs, mix, add grated carrots and mix again. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
We also made frosting! Which you can die orange and green to make carrots all around the cake if you want!
Ingredients:
1 Box Powdered Sugar (about 2 C.)
1 Pkg. Cream Cheese (8 oz.)
1 Stick Butter or Margarine-softened
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
Mix all ingredients together. Spread on top of cooled cake. Enjoy!
Courtesy of: Ashton's mom
YIELD: Makes one 9*13 pan, we couldn't find the multiply sign.
bon appétit!
Tuesday, January 8
Stats of 2012-Late, Sad, and True
Yup. We DID forget to post a Spa Sunday recipe on Sunday...and we forgot to post our stats yesterday...BUT here they are!
A TOTAL OF 685 PAGE-VIEWS.
A TOTAL OF 685 PAGE-VIEWS.
AN AUDIENCE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE.
OUR MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2012?
Post Page-views
OUR MOST POPULAR PAGES OF 2012?
Page Page-views
OUR MOST POPULAR SEARCH ENTRIES OF 2012?
Search How Many Times
WHY ARE WE TYPING IN BOLD AND ALL CAPS?
Because it adds enthusiasm.
So, maybe our stats weren't that great...but we jumped when one page-view that wasn't from our computer turned up...so its a lot for us, and we hope you stay another year!
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