Drinks

How Fun Are You? (Keurig Giveaway)

May 20, 2012
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I get stuck in a coffee drinking rut sometimes, but I’ll try anything with the word “donut” in it. And, if I have to give away a Keurig, a machine that seriously gets our day off on the right foot, I will.

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8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink Diet Soda

February 27, 2012
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It’s time for me to kick Diet Coke and other sodas to the curb. Here are 8 snippets of information I found during my research that may help you think twice about heading to the soda fountain.

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A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito

February 10, 2012
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I arrived at Prospect Bar and Grill expecting to take photos of the view. It’s located on Prospect Street in La Jolla, upstairs in a building that happens to have an amazing ocean view. Until then, I had only been at night without the luxury of enjoying everything this bar and grill has to offer. Read on, cocktail lovers.

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BevMo!’s Super Bowl XLVI Cocktail Recipes (Giveaway)

February 3, 2012
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Just in case beer isn’t enough for your crowd, here are some fancy cocktail ideas for the Super Bowl courtesy of BevMo!. Tell us what you’re drinking on Sunday and you may win a $25 BevMo! gift card.

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6 Reasons Why Coffee Can Be Good For You (Keurig K-Cup Promo Code)

January 23, 2012
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Even though I drink lemon water first thing in the morning, I do still enjoy a cup of coffee with my breakfast. This got me curious as to whether or not there truly are any health benefits associated with drinking coffee. It turns out that there are, based on some scientific studies.

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Heart Shaped Ice Cubes For Valentine’s Day (Or Getting Your Kids To Drink Milk)

January 9, 2012
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La Jolla Girl has been on a milk strike. In desperation, I’ve been dropping Strawberry Nesquik  (please advise if there is a healthier alternative) heart-shaped ice cubes into it. This, along with a pretty straw (purchased at Sweet Paper in La Jolla), seems to work. This silicone tray can be frozen, put in the oven, and washed in the dishwasher. I bought it at Marukai Value+ (a favorite Japanese dollar store, near where Balboa meets [...]

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