Yes, I've tried others. No, they won't stay in. I will say these aren't the best as far as I've had to replace two pair being that they randomly quit working but, I use them every day and it had been at least 8 months so what are you going to do? Bygones. So i'm at Target and no, they don't carry them anymore. Amazon here I come. But somehow I left with 9 DVDs. Five for me and Austin, 4 for my mom. Target is selling a bunch of DVDs for $3.75. Wha? This is perfect for my kitchen DVD player. Duh! I got a few favorites for me: Knocked Up, Juno and The Holiday (and a couple for Austin: Supertroopers and the classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High). For my mom I picked up 27 Dresses, Juno, Baby Mama and The Holiday. Oh Target, how I buy things when I don't need them. I DID have a $10 gift card to burn so REALLY, I got 5 movies for $10. I mean that's $2 a movie. THAT'S THE BOMB.
Moving on. After work Austin met me and we headed straight over to East Atlanta to see my sis, mom and bro-in-law. We celebrated a belated Christmas and I gave them their prezzies (Sis & bro: a canvas/wall art of an X-ray of a camera - he's a photographer - and a game - they're about to have a baby - game night is ON. For mom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 on DVD - she loves that show as do I - and a DVD of Jennifer's Body - per her request). Then it was off to dinner at Vickery's Bar & Grill in East Atlanta to celebrate my mom's birthday, which is the day after Christmas! More gifts ensued - I got her some cutie cute Crate & Barrel items including a vase and some kitchen stuff (all in blue to match her casa!), and Buffy Season 2 (I know, original). I got wonderful gifts from my family, including a Kate Spade tote in a cute ski-related print, an awesome R&R bag for Reuben and Remy's stuff (complete with travel bowls), and $150 to Pottery Barn. They know me so well and are too generous. Love! Here's some pics:
And Reuben loved the R&R bag - it's really awesome and perfect for all times but especially for when I take the puppers to Auburn games!!
Last but not least, here is another new recipe I whipped up this week.
Recipe adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Café
Makes 6 Servings
Nutritional Information: 357 calories, 43 carbs, 8 fat grams and 27 protein grams.
Q: Have you ever had chili mac? I have had a similar recipe (this one), which is a great go-to since it uses canned chili, but I prefer this more homemade one!
Q: What was the best gift you gave this year? I really enjoyed shopping for my family this year - one of those things that as a kid you think you're NEVER going to like giving more but then one day you do. I think my favorite find may have been the canvas camera wallart for D & Z - just so appropriate!