Tuesday Treasures!

Things I'm loving right now...

I feel like I have never had yellow rice which could be a lie so let's just say maybe I haven't had yellow rice that taste this good. Mahatma Rice is not expensive and it is easy to make. Since I like it so much it is also a plus it makes a pretty good size portion. Not that I am eating it by myself but I mean I could....

A little late to the party but nevertheless I have arrived. I knew that Childish Gambino was a great artist because I heard a few freestyles he had done but listening to his most recent mix tape I fell in love. The songs are upbeat and just remind me of GOOD music. His bars are nothing short of amazing and it just gives you an overall good feeling and isn't that what music is supposed to do?

As if I need a new show to watch right? BUT Secrets and Lies has me hooked. It has more drama than a reality TV show and that is saying a lot because I watch a lot of reality TV. The plot is good and it is really one of those whodunit shows where you have no idea who REALLY donit. Trust me it’s worth it. 

Spring is almost here and the last thing I want to do is clean. Getting started a little at a time however can make it less painless. I found this printable Spring Cleaning Sheet from Simple Living Mama and definitely plan to use it so that  deep cleaning will be one less thing to worry about during the summer. I need to focus on looking cute and the beach...

Until Next Time...

Movie Monday! 3-16

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 17 and new releases in theaters Friday, March 20!

New Release Tuesday! 3-17

Penguins of Madagascar

The penguins must work together to stop the evil Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world.

Starring: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, and Christopher Knights

Rated: PG

Running Time: 92 mins

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 72%


Exodus: Gods and Kings

Moses rebels against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses by leading 600,000 slaves on an escape from Egypt.

Starring: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 150 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 28%



Annie

A foster child's life changes when a business tycoon takes her in to boost his campaign for mayor. 

Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, and Jamie Foxx

Rating: PG

Running Time: 118 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 28%


Top Five

A comedian tries his hand at being a serious actor even though his fiancee has convinced him to broadcast their wedding on TV.

Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, and Gabrielle Union

Rated: R

Running Time: 102 min


Annie and Top Five can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1.50 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 3-20

Insurgent

With the help  from others Beatrice must continue the fight to save her society.

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Theo James

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 119 min


The Gunman

A previous military contractor and Special Forces soldier goes on the run while suffering from PTSD.

Starring: Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, and Sean Penn

Rating: R

Running Time: 115 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Freebie Friday!

Equate Sample Kit

Men's Health Subscription

L'Oreal Ultimate Straight Shampoo

Maxim Magazine Subscription

Advil PM Sample

Women's Health Subscription 

Cottonelle Toilet Paper

$5 Credit for First Time Users of the Nook App

Fancy Feast Broths Cat Food

Titanfall ™ Season Pass for XBOX One

Biotrue Contact Lens Solution

Health Screening at Sam's Club Saturday, March 14

The Red Bulletin Magazine Subscription

Family Circle Subscription

Whyyyyyy?

I think a lot of times we ask ourselves why. Why did Kim dye her hair blonde? Why was Angelica so mean to Tommy and Chuckie? Why is Black Friday really on Thursday? And with some questions we never quite know the answer. I find myself asking myself why also. With all of the social media platforms these days it’s easy to look at others’ lives, what they choose to share anyway, which is too much sometimes. No names included… At the ripe age of 27 (even though I feel 28 actually 30) I have my own questions about my accomplishments this far.  I look at celebrities and ask why couldn’t I go to Paris Fashion Week? I see some people from high school who have gorgeous houses and think about when will my day come. Others my age have 3 kids while some are just embarking on the journey with their first child while I’m just sitting at home with my house plants, Maggie, Cash, and Money chillin. But I can’t let others accomplishments get me down. I went to college and graduated with a B.S. I have a husband who loves me and a family who would do anything for me. My friends accept me for who I am and what’s not to love about that? I am blessed to say I have a job even if it isn’t the one I will do forever. When I really think about it raking leaves is like #85 on my list of things I hate so why rush to buy a house? I love waking up at 10 AM, then laying there until 11, and finally getting up at 12. Something I cannot do with a baby in tow. I hope to one day have an all-white desk with cute sticky notes and scented copy paper like Elle in Legally Blonde when I get my dream job but that hasn’t come yet. It’s ok to get down sometimes because at times you need that to be able to come back stronger. I have realized that I can’t base others achievements on my own. I know I am capable at fulfilling any dreams but at my own pace. What others have shouldn’t define my life or my happiness. Although it is easy to compare ourselves to friends and even strangers we shouldn’t diminish our own accomplishments based on everyone else. So I said all this to say it doesn’t matter if you are 21 or 40 keep striving for what you want. Doesn’t matter how long it takes its your life and your dream and as far as I am concerned my dreams have no expiration date.

 

Until Next Time...