Camera Takes Photos

Sorry I haven't been updating the blog. It's been so hot that I have been spending every free moment floating in my son's kiddie pool and drinking margaritas. But I thought I would post a quick link to a lovely blog that I found. Photographer, Sarah Regnier is brilliant, and her blog is filled with so many photographs from her daily life. If you have the time have a look at Camera Takes Photos.

Shit My Kid Ruined

This hilarious site shows the damage that an unattended child can do in just a few seconds. It will also make the childless want to stay that way.

Candied Orange Slices

This is the project that just wouldn't end. It took four hours to cook three large oranges in a large oval skillet. I think i would have given up in a normal skillet.

I can't wait to serve the candied oranges with chocolate ice cream. But I don't think I will be making them again. It just took too long.

Once Your Parents Were Awesome

I am totally in love with the blog, My Parents Were Awesome. It is simply a site with old pictures of parents and grandparents enjoying their youth. I am trying to convince my mother to submit a photo of her in the seventies with a huge blond afro. It is a cool site to check out if you have a few minutes do something fun.

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What's For Dinner

I tried a new recipe last night. This recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken (I used pork chops instead.) was extemely simple and yummy. Actual prep time was less than 15minutes, even though you need to marinate the meat for eight hours. It is something you could prep the night before and pop in the oven at the end of a busy day.

I forgot to take a picture, but trust me this is a good recipe for busy parents.
Found at Gabriela's Kitchen.

Missed Connections

Sophie Blackall has beautifully illustrated Craigslist's Missed Connections. It is one of my favorite new blogs.

Photo

I love this photo that Garance Dore published of her very stylish Grandmother. Her blog is beautiful so have a look.

Cookstr

Are you still trying to figure out what to cook tomorrow? Go over to Cookstr and have a look around the Thanksgiving section. Think Tastespotting by chefs and cookbook authors, and that is exactly what Cookstr is. And it easier to navigate the search. You can search by ingredient, costs, skill level, and even by if the dish is kid-friendly.

What I Saw Today

This has nothing to do with children, but I just love the idea. What I Saw Today is like Satorialist done by a fashion illustrator instead of a photographer.

Now That Is Love

This is so moving. It is in Postman's Park in London.
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A Lovely Birthday Card

This is one of the best birthday cards I've ever seen for a child. And it's homemade so you can make one for yourself.
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A Funny Open Letter To The Jonas Brothers

It's good to know that I'm not the only one who loves making fun of the Jonas Brothers.I don't get their appeal, there are so many more talent, better looking rockers out there for little girls to obsess about.

Dear Jonas Brothers,

I don’t hate you. I get it. If I was 13, I’d be obsessed with you. You’re cute, you’re young, you’re up Disney’s butt, you fly over the audience at the Teen Choice Awards. You cause young girls to completely lost their sh*t on the set of TRL. I have set aside the fact that (as I’ve previously mentioned) your music sounds like a watered down version of Maroon 5, which is basically like watering down water. I try not to think about how you are inevitably destined to appear on whatever version of The Surreal Life they are broadcasting in 2028. I never blamed you for the downfall of society. And hey, about this TV show you’re developing for the Disney Channel - great, go for it. I don’t care. It was going to be about a boy band (i.e., you) living a double life as spies. Sounds harmless enough…it’s basically the male version of Hannah Montana. Fine.

BUT. Now, you’ve decided to “change directions” with the series. You told Ryan Seacrest that the show is now going to be like HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. WHOAWHOAWHOA….hoooooooold up here for a second. You’re doing WHAT? You’ve gone from kids pretending to be spies, to kids pretending to be talented? Please. Please don’t be so arrogant to compare yourselves to one of the funniest comedy duos that currently exists. Don’t set us up for that kind of disappointment. And don’t even think about trying to move in on Jemaine and Brett’s mojo. Jemaine’s sexy will CRUSH your tiny little hot into oblivion. And let’s not even get started on the music part of it. “Inner City Pressure” may be a comedy song, but it’s a million times better (musically speaking) than any of the goo you’ve put out.

I realize you’re just children, and somebody should have stopped you from becoming child stars. I understand you have Miley Cyrus sending you wet t-shirt pics of herself. I just want you to recognize that you can’t create a genius, innovative show like Flight Of The Conchords out of thin air, just because you’ve got disgusting amounts of money blowing through your tousled hair. I think it’s great if you idolize FOTC or anyone else, but you don’t just point at something you want and it magically becomes reality. Oh wait…for you, that’s probably true. But still, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be GOOD.

I will say, however, that doing something along the lines of FOTC would be a great test of your theatrical abilities. You’ll have to pretend (they call it acting!) that you have 1 crazy fan that stalks you, that you live in a tiny one room apartment with Eugene Mirman as your landlord. That, for you guys, would be quite a stretch - so go for it! These days, that acting feat would be enough to land you a spot on Inside The Actor’s Studio. Until then, I remain Mel-like obsessed with Brett and Jemaine, and there’s pretty much a negative 4,000% chance that I will ever watch your TV show (I don’t have Disney Channel).

Sincerely,

Sara “I’m 30″ Schaefer
Also of Interest:
Justin Nozuka
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I'm A Disney Hatin' Mama
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Children's Study Space

Isn't this a lovely homework space.
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Music's Most Embarrassing Dads

AOL Music has a list of Music's Most Embarrassing Dads and the reasons why they made the list. Go have a gander.

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My favorite blog post from someone else's blog was Play Dead, a before and after sketch of a cat's mouse toy.

Ei-Max by Kotura Design

I saw this posted on another blog without purchase information. Then I rememebered that I had the link buried somewhere on Google Notebook. I love anything egg shaped for babies. 975€

Smith System Gorilla Book Trucks

This would be a fantastic way to store a kid's books and toys. The carts can be purchased in colors to match your decor. But be careful, I used to work in a library. Filled with books, a book cart weighs a ton. $353
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BabyC by Purr Design

I have fallen in love with this cradle designed by Dripta Roy. I know that it doesn't look very practical, but who cares. The polyethylene and wood cradle doesn't seem to have a mattress, but that is the only drawback I can see. If only I could justify the $4000 US price tag.
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Pretty Party Supplies

If you want to throw a sophisticated party for your wee one have a look at Food Flower Style. The site sells a wonderful kit for a chocolate theme birthday party, delicate gum paste flowers, and typeset chocolates.
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London's Prefab Olympic Stadium

For some odd reason this reminds me of the stadium they used for the Quiddick World Cup in Harry Potter. Not from the movie, but the one I imagined while reading the book.
The cool thing is that after the games the top of the building can be sold to the next city hosting the Olympics, packed, shipped, and reassembled at the next city. Even the Olympics are trying to go green.
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