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Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:36 +0000

Summer's finally winding down...

Monday: Say goodbye to summer with a round of margaritas & friends.

Tuesday: Make a list of your Top 10 Summer Moments.

Wednesday: Try a 2-day cleanse. I picked one up at GNC & tried it over the weekend. I feel rejuvenated. It’s a great way to get yourself back on track after the summer!

Thursday: Pick up a new hobby. Maybe LED drawing? Check this artwork out!

Friday: Pick up a Nintendo 3DS & Star Fox 64 3D! Let’s have a few Friday night dogfights!

Weekend Homework: Plan your Fall festivities. From fitness to fun to your Halloween costume- get your season straight to make the most of it!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:41 +0000

Sailing along

Monday: Tell me about your best (worst?) walk-o-shame outfit. Here are some fun examples. Thinking Walk-o-Shame might be a fun Halloween costume concept…

Tuesday: Watch Awkward with me! It’s a new show on MTV & it’s just totally adorable. I’m really into it. It’s sort of saving MTV for me (for the time being).

Wednesday: Try making a cup of tea when you feel snacky. It’ll cut down on your junk intake, I promise!

Thursday: As thoughts turn to fall fashion, pull out all the summer clothes you didn’t wear this year & donate them.

Friday: Have a living room camp-out! Toast S’mores on the stove (or in the microwave), built a tent with sheets & watch Sucker Punch. By the way, S’mores pair perfectly with a good Cabernet!

Weekend Homework: Find a place that hosts karaoke & sing your face off!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:43 +0000

Have a beautiful week.

Monday: Tell your cable guy horror stories (& read some great ones) here! I once had a roommate who never paid the bill so our cable got shut off every few months… but that’s incredibly tame compared to what you’ll find over on Gizmodo.

Tuesday: Have any artifacts from past loves lying around, cluttering your life? Send them off to the Museum of Broken Relationships! Currently, the exhibit is in London, but let’s hope for a US debut soon. Such a great idea. I have a memory box full of things I could send… I’ll have to pick one, write the story & submit it here. Join me (it’s all anonymous).

Wednesday: Have a lawn flamingo dress up party. Invite a bunch of people & ask them to bring a pink flamingo decorated or dressed in some crazy way. Have an outdoor flamingo art gallery on your lawn!

Thursday: Make dinner for your friends or family. Keep it casual with grilled chicken & veggies or go nuts with souffle and duck l’orange.

Friday: Dole out at least 5 random compliments today. You’ll make someone’s day! 5 someones!

Weekend Homework: Get some really fun photos done. Whether you borrow a friend & reimburse them with flowers or hire a pro, set a story line & make it happen. Check out this couple who had a zombie attack in the middle of their engagement photo session!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:11 +0000

Happy Monday! Image via Tumblr

Monday: Discover your Secret Powers.

Tuesday: Check out Geeks Can Be Chic & like us on Facebook!

Wednesday: Go out for sushi the traditional way- eat whatever the chef makes for you. It’s a fun way to try new things!

Thursday: Have an Ugly Cake Contest with your friends. Ewww…

Dead Fish Cake Credit: Stephen Schmidt

Friday: Take a look at the first installment in the Lazy Girl’s Recipe Book. Mmmm Potato Chip & Ketchup Macarons.

Weekend Homework: Record the sounds of your summer. Save them for a snowy day.

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Here's to a fast week.

Monday: Learn how to enter a room & command attention gracefully. This scored me some one on one time with one of my favorite celebs over the weekend!

Tuesday: If you’re as obsessed with comparing your body to other girls’ bodies & wondering if you’re “normal,” check out My Body Gallery. Input your height, weight & shape to see a gallery of real girls that share your measurements. It’s fascinating how different everyone is, so stop worrying about it!

Wednesday: Make your own Mario Turtle Shell Racer.

Thursday: Halve a peach, grill it & stuff it with slivered almonds & goat cheese. Mmmm!

Friday: Take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS price drop 7 pick one up! I have RE: Mercenaries & Street Fighter. I also have Mario Kart & Animal Crossing both pre-ordered. Let’s play!

Weekend Homework: Start training for Run For Your Lives, a zombie infested 5K obstacle course race. Not kidding. This has inspired me to start running!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:54 +0000

Try a new shade this weekend.

Monday: Mondays are my nights to indulge. The Magician & I catch up on True Blood with a little treat in hand. Try this One Minute Peanut Butter Cake!

Tuesday: Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with the sweetest sandwich on the planet!

Wednesday: Get crafty with a papercraft Nyan Cat Machine. Good for hours of distraction & many confused looks from coworkers.

Thursday: Listen to the first album you ever bought. I’ll be rocking out at the Bush show in Atlantic City. Their music changed my life and I’m so excited to celebrate their new album with them!

Friday: Gather friends and play the games you used to play outside as kids. Freeze tag? Red Rover? Simon Says? Why do we stop playing, anyway?

Weekend Homework: Try a new makeup color or style. Maybe some Harry Potter inspired colors? Or a smoky eye with bright colored shadows.

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:57 +0000

Magic Monday

Monday: Celebrate Christmas in July! Give out little presents, decorate a palm tree in string lights, sing carols & wear your santa hat all day!

Tuesday: Make something! I’m going to customize a clear case for my 3DS. Maybe I’ll start my own Etsy shop if it goes well! Now, what to decorate it with…

Wednesday: Have a fun photo shoot! Grab a friend & a camera & head to the most interesting spot in your town- an arcade, a museum, a brightly painted wall… whatever! Shoot some silly photos of each other.

Thursday: Learn how to get ready for a date with Jenna Marbles.

Friday: Indulge in a glass of red wine & one of these bittersweet chocolate tartlets! Mmmm.

Weekend Homework: Find an all-you-can-eat crab place & feast with your friends. I just stick to the claws, since The Magician ruined the rest of the crab for me this weekend. It worked out though. He eats the weird bits & I eat the claws!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:10 +0000

Coffee Mug Wisdom

Monday: Check out 5 Dilemmas You Face When Writing a Cover Letter. It’s certainly helped the way I write cover letters.

Tuesday: Make some refreshing lemon ice cream. Bonus if you sandwich it between soft lavender cookies! Mmmm! Grown up ice cream sandwiches.

Wednesday: Have a backyard camp out! Make S’mores over the grill, tell ghost stories over drinks & sleep under the stars (or in a tent)! The Magician & I used to have romantic backyard camp outs. I miss those days.

Thursday: Take time out for tea. Make a cup of your favorite tea & enjoy it with a biscuit for a midday break.

Friday: Make a nest out of blankets & pillows. Curl up with a favorite book you haven’t read in a while.

Weekend Homework: Visit as art gallery & write about any piece that inspires you! Pick one, sit down for an hour & experience it!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:25 +0000

Make a little magic!

Monday: Check out all the amazing original artwork from Crazy 4 Cult 5. I’m going to try to get out to see the show in person next year.

Tuesday: I once had a ghost that would leave fresh bottles of wine by my writing desk. This guy has a Post-It poltergeist.

Wednesday: Start a Health Journal. The Magician & I are embarking on a serious new lifestyle (How serious? I bought protein powder!). Each night, I’m planning out all my next day’s meals & snacks (& the total calories in each meal & total for the day) in a Moleskine cahier notebook with some Post-Its stuck in the back cover. I also make any meals I can ahead of time. On a Post-It, I outline my exercise goals, whether it’s a 30 minute walk with Muldoon or a 1 hour cardio session OnDemand or running 2 miles or whatever. Writing it all down makes helps me make better choices since I’m never wondering what to eat. It’s all right there!

Thursday: Got your tickets to the midnight premiere of the final Harry Potter movie? Everyone on the planet wil be talking about it!

Friday: Recycle an old t-shirt into a hot top to hit the town in this weekend.

Weekend Homework: Cool off with your own homemade ice cream in a can!

Magic Monday

Superalzy — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:38 +0000

Infuse a little magic into your week!

Monday: Check out the Museum of Me, which puts your Facebook photos, friends, words, link & more into an art gallery of your online life.

Tuesday: Make a pitcher of pink lemonade. Nothing reminds me of my childhood more than pink lemonade. My grandmother always made it for us with lunch when we got back in from the beach or pool.

Wednesday: Add a blast of energy into your day. Try this 8 minute routine a few times throughout the day to gain energy.

-Jog (or mock jump rope in place)- 2 minutes

-Jumping jacks- 30 seconds
-Lunge right leg- 30 seconds
-Lunge left leg- 30 seconds
-Jumping lunges- 1 minute
-Squats- 30 seconds
-Hold the squat position- 30 seconds
-Burpees- 1 minute
-Push-ups- 30 seconds
-Plank- 1 minute

via The Fitnessista

Thursday: Read some amazing memoirs revolving around meat! Well, pork in particular.

Friday: Make a picnic date. Pack grapes, cheeses, thin slices of bread or crackers & a bottle of wine. Watch the sunset while you snack!

Weekend Homework: Cool down your hot weekend with raspberry pudding shots.