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Site to See: Zooborns!

General | 19 August 2011

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Here at LuLu*s we are often “ooh-ing” and “ahh-ing” over some adorable animal, whether it be the CEO’s new puppy, Luna, or an array of kittens and puppies doing adorable things in somebody’s inbox. 
 
The site that really takes the cake (or kitten) is Zooborns.com. In a cute and cuddly collaboration with zoos across the globe, they give us the freshest scoop on the newest of the newborns.
 
DISCLAIMER: You may become addicted to this site!
 
Here’s the news today:
Ariel the Dolphin and her new baby calf playing at Orlando Sea World!
 
A curious Capybara pup.
 
Baby Koala.
 
Not just your ordinary kitten, this is a rare Sand Kitten born in Israel.
 
An extremely rare sub-species of Red Panda.
 
From baby tigers, horses, giraffes and yes, elephants this site could take you away from your ordinary routine. 
 
What a great way to break up the day! 

 

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Google+: What's All the Fuss?

General | 16 August 2011

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 Guess what? Google plus now on Lulu’s blogs and product pages. 
 
 
 
 You maybe asking so what? Who cares? But that little plus sign in the top left corner will be popping up more than you think. And soon you will be asking, what is it?
 
 It’s part of the Google Plus Project, which is Google’s new entry into the world of social media. The Google+ button allows you to alert your friends on the things you have liked, which they will be able to see in their own search results while signed into their Google accounts and searching on Google. It’s a way a saying “I was there and I this is what I like.”
 
 As more of your friends click on the Google plus button you will see more memos in Google search results in listing the names of your friends and what they like.  Not sure if you have seen any of your friends while searching Google yet? Check out the video below for an explanation on how the Google + button works.
 
 
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 The Google Plus Button is only part of a far more ambitious project that will someday soon compete with Facebook. You probably already have friends who are on it, but you don’t have to wait to be invited to use the Google Plus Button. As long as you are logged into your Google account just click on the +1. If Google does not have your name, they will give you the option to enter it and voilà, your name in the search results. So start leaving your digital marks! Your friends will know you were there, and it’s more ecological than carving your initials into a tree.
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Party How-To: Rosebud Ice Cubes!

General | 05 August 2011

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Have a party to attend this summer?  Are you bringing the drinks? 
Well, why not bring them chilled in style?
 
Enter the
Rosebud Ice Cubes
 
 
You could probably pay a small fortune for these pretties, but why would you do that when you can make them yourself?!

What You Need:
 
  • Ice Cube Trays (any will work, but the deeper the tray, the more room you have for your flowers
     
  • Small Rose Buds or Other Small Flowers (You can get these at the store, or even from your house as long as they are washed and pesticide-free. Another alternative is to use fake flowers from a craft store. These can be reused and still look great, as long as you don’t mind having a fake flower floating in your drink when the ice melts.) 
How You Do It:
 
  • Step 1: Boil enough water to fill a tray for two minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.

     

  • Step 2: Put rose buds in the ice cube trays, top of flower facing down.

     

  • Step 3: Fill ice cube trays half way with water. Freeze.

     

  • Step 4: Once they’re frozen, fill the rest of the tray with more cooled, boiled water and freeze again.

     

  • Step 5: Ta-da! Keep frozen until you’re ready to display them!
 
 
 
 
 
Alternative Options to Consider:
 
  • If you want to use the cubes in your drinks instead of just to cool a bottle of champagne, try using the kind of liquid you’ll actually be drinking. Consider freezing white wine, punch, iced tea, or even sprite, depending on the occasion. 

     

  • Instead of flowers, add fruit or herbs! Blackberries, raspberries, orange or lime slices, strawberries, and blueberries would all be delicious, and a mint cube would be the perfect touch with a mojito! 

     

  • Try shaped ice cube trays. There are a plethora of different kinds at craft stores, or probably even at a local thrift store.

      

  • For large gatherings, weddings, or parties, go all out and use a Bundt pan or other uniquely-shaped pan in which to freeze the flowers or fruit. Perfect for a punch bowl! For kids birthdays themed soirée, use a fun shaped cake pan that is freezer-safe!

      

  • Create your own signature drink. My favorite? Freeze ice cubes with basil and add to chilled green tea with a sprig of lavender and a slice of cucumber. So refreshing!
 
(Instructions courtesy of wikihow.com. Pictures courtesy of stylewithasmile.tv, jonathanfongstyle.com, simplysavannahevents.blogspot.com, and pinkpreppylillylover.blogspot.com.) 
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Vintage Cookbooks and the Best Brownie Recipe!

General | 02 August 2011

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I love books, cooking . . . and vintage cookbooks.
 
In a romantic sentiment, the first thing I bought after I got engaged was an antique cookbook called “Cooking For Two” by Janet McKenzie Hill.
 
The sheer charm of this faded green hardback (originally published in 1909) is all I need to want to carry it around as an accessory a la’ Lady Gaga and her pointy star thing.
 
 
Besides being a hilarious take on early twentieth century cookery, this book has a few gems that still shine through today. Yes, you will learn how to pick out quality meat at the market and what cocktail to serve darling Jim when he gets home from the office, but it doesn’t stop there. You will learn how to cook from packaged mixes and antiquated recipes like Squash Pie or Fluffy Codfish Cakes seem to pop to the surface with new appeal.
 
Some recipes like Sweet Potato Puffs sound irresistibly delicious, and the realistically portioned brownie recipe below is a quick and easy favorite!!
 
 
Save and Print this Recipe Card for the recipe of the century!
 

 
Do you have any retro cookbooks that you love?
 
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'90s Nickelodeon Is Back and (Still) All That!

General | 01 August 2011

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If you grew up learning French from Pierre Escargot, wishing for a blue best friend, craving a Good Burger, or have ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because “The Frozen Ghost” had appeared in your dreams (to this day, still the scariest dream I’ve ever had…), then you’ll probably be as absurdly excited as I am to hear that TeenNick has recently launched a new block of your favorite old programming from classic Nickelodeon called The ’90s Are All That!
 
 
 
Speaking as (what I consider to be) a fairly normal 24-year-old with a DVR full of late-night Rugrats and Rocko’s Modern Life reruns, I can hardly contain my excitement about this. Starting last Monday night, the TeenNick channel began broadcasting a few of the classic Nick lover’s favorites (Clarissa Explains It All, All That, Doug, and Kenan and Kel) from Midnight-2am EST, Monday through Friday.
 
The reception:
Among viewers 18–34, the demo Teen Nick is targeting in late-night, The 90s attracted ratings roughly 850 percent higher than the channel’s previous time-period average in the midnight-to-2 a.m. block. – According to New York Magazine
 
Official Promo featuring Kenan Thompson (all grown up!)
 
According to Keith Dawkins, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nicktoons and TeenNick, more of the old favorites will be worked into the rotation with time, and the people at Nick are paying attention to fan feedback on facebook, twitter, and their website, so let them know what you want! As a matter of fact, this new (old?) programming is a result of millions of pleas from eager fans, so keep it up!
 
The line-up of shows that we have to look forward to includes:
 
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
All That
The Amanda Show
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Catdog
Clarissa Explains it All
Double Dare
Doug
Hey Arnold!
Kenan & Kel
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Nickelodeon GUTS
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rocket Power
Rocko’s Modern Life
Rugrats
Salute Your Shorts
The Secret World Of Alex Mack
 
Tune in to TeenNick at Midnight EST (Monday through Friday) to see what all the fuss is about!
 
(thanks to The Washington Post and New York Magazine for filling me in)
(Images courtesy of facebook and teennick)

 

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