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January
25
Couldn’t resist the title, but seriously, I am a smoker…well, a trash can smoker anyway. I gave my husband THE greatest gift. He gets to barbeque every and any kind of meat, which means less cooking for me. Win/Win. And yes, you can thank me later when you don’t have to figure out what to get Him for Valentine’s Day. Trust me, this one is a no-brainer. Behold the Original Trash Can Smoker:
And in case you were wondering, yes, the smoke does come out of that hole underneath the pig’s tail. So clever. It may not look like much, but to quote my brother, “This is the BEST smoked chicken I have EVER had!” (Granted, he meant “best that he ever had” outside of a true BBQ restaurant, but not bad, right?) Perks of this baby: All electric & plugs into an outlet (which means no flame); no charcoal (which means no clean up!); plus it has an adjustable temperature control at the bottom, and an easy to read temperature gauge on top (which means no guessing what temp. you’re cooking at). We have been smoking anything and everything we can get our hands on, including potatoes which I made into the yummiest smoked twice-baked potatoes.
It may not look like much, and maybe you’re thinking this is not refined enough, even perhaps a wee bit trashy (pun intended)…but you can can get his monogram on it or even the Longhorn/Horned Frog (insert fave sports team here) logo on your smoker. How cool is that??
And oh yeah, one last BEST part: It costs only $150. So, order yours here so you can be a smoker, too. Happy early Valentine’s Day! xoxo The Go to Girls
Images courtesy of uniquesmokers.com
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January
23
What are You Waiting For?
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There’s nothing like a little getaway with your honey to sunny Mexico. Even if it’s just once a year…time for a little R & R. After the vacay, when you arrive home and step off the airplane, every ounce of relaxation that you experienced while away is immediately sucked out of your body the instant you round the corner and step into the immigration and customs line where there are usually approximately 1,482 people ahead of you. Next, the airport officials start to herd you like cattle into that snaking line that seems to go on forever. At that moment, it was like you were NEVER even on vacation. Well, no more. Have you heard of Global Entry? Whether you’re a frequent international traveler or take that one short trip each year to Mexico, Global Entry can save you both time and peace of mind when returning back to the good ‘ole U.S. of A. What is Global Entry, you ask. Here’s the 411:
*Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
* Participants enter the United States by using automated kiosks located at select airports. Translation: NO WAITING IN LINE! Click here to see a list of the airports that have Global Entry.
*After filling out the application (cost is $100 per person), you have to go through a background check and in-person interview.
Click here to read more about Global Entry.
So what are you waiting for? Click here for the on-line application.
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January
18
We will be the first to admit that when we hear about Target’s designer collaborations, we get a tad bit overexcited. Can anyone say Missoni for Target? If you happened to be in Target the morning that the Missoni collection launched, you know what I’m talking about. Well, you should know that Target’s next big collaboration is coming out Feb. 5. Anyone heard of a designer named Jason Wu? Regardless of your political leanings, who can deny that Michelle Obama looked oh-so-fab in this little number? This was the first time most anyone had heard of Jason Wu. Not a bad way to launch your career, no? 
Besides dressing the First Lady, Wu also dresses the celebs…
If you want a little piece of couture at a not-so-couture price (Wu’s collection for Target ranges from $19.99-$59.99), check out Wu’s collaboration with Target. Available in stores and on-line from Feb. 5- March 6. Why we like it? Think American girl in Paris; feminine lines; timeless pieces, not trendy; these designs will define your waist and lengthen your legs. One last thing please…if you are not a 13 year old girl, please ignore the way these clothes have been styled in the photos below…I’m talking about the black short stockings with black patent heels.
For a complete look at the collection, click here.
Images courtesy of Target
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January
16
Hi all – Happy New Year!!
We hope you had a great holiday season–we sure did! Over the last few weeks, we have all three spent way too much time to discuss on Pinterest. If you have no idea what in the world I’m talking about, consider yourself lucky for just a few minutes, then get with it. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board where you can save and organize images you find on the internet. We’ve been finding all kinds of recipes, gifts, interiors, as well as ideas for the clothes and shoes we hope to score for Spring!
Here’s a peek at what we’ve found so far…
If you’re not a member already, just leave a comment for us (include your email address please), and we’ll send you an invitation. If you’re already addicted, follow us! Here is a link to our Pinterest page here
Happy Pinning!!
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December
12
It’s true.
Only 12 more days until Christmas! {insert familiar tune here}
We are all three looking forward to these next few weeks filled with the joys of the season. And well, honestly, a little chaos thrown in for good measure. Just to keep it real.
Enjoy the love and laughter. Bake some cookies. Scramble for that last minute gift. Have a festive cocktail. Hug those you love a little tighter when you have the chance. That’s what we are going to be doing…
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
xoxoxo
Chelsea, Kim & Sarah
December
6
A couple of summers ago while in Colorado, we discovered THE most beautiful line of jewelry call The Woods. The two design geniuses behind this fine collection are sisters, Shawn Hecox and Samantha Hitchcock. I’ve been itching to share their gems with you for a while now, but unless you’re in Colorado, you can’t see their beautiful pieces….UNITL NOW! I was super excited when I heard that a store in Fort Worth called You Are Here (Yes, that’s the name of the store. It’s what you call a “pop up store” that opened the day after Thanksgiving and will be open until x-mas) is hosting a trunk show of The Woods Fine Jewelry. It’s tonight, Wednesday, December 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 8: 30 p.m. Did I mention that it’s a Happy Hour, too? Grab a girlfriend and head to You Are Here, 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd. (in 6333, where the old Pickles & Ice Cream store used to be). Along with the Wed. evening Happy Hour Shopping Event, You Are Here is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Along with The Woods trunk show, You Are Here also has lots of other fabulous clothes, jewelry, shoes, etc. that you need to check out. You might just find the perfect Christmas gift (for yourself!). Here are a few pieces from The Woods collection (I am picturing those gorgeous green earrings on MY ears pronto). Here’s why I love this collection…it mixes precious stones with more casual materials (think wood beads and bone elements), which creates a beautiful contrast. I also love that their pieces can be worn casually for everyday or dressed up. Look for yourself…
Click here for more info. on You Are Here.
images courtesy of You Are Here and The Woods Fine Jewelry
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December
5
K9
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When I think about all the scary things out there that we have to protect our kids from, it kind of makes me want to crawl back in my bed and pull the covers over my head! I’ve thought about just locking them in my house until they’re 18, but my husband assures me that’s probably not the best long term plan. I don’t want to be too dramatic here, but even inside your own house you have to worry about that vast, endless, frightening place known as the World Wide Web. Whether you’re kids are 5 and playing Webkinz or are 15 and on Facebook and in chat rooms, there are too many things you have to worry about when they’re on the computer. A couple of years ago, I ran across something that gave me peace of mind when my little one was playing games on the computer: K9 Web Protection. In a nutshell, K9 Web Protection is a free Internet filter and parental control software for your home Windows or Mac computer. K9 puts YOU in control of the Internet so you can protect your kids.” Yes, it is FREE! And yes, K9 is also available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. (Click here to read more about installing on other iDeivces).
A little more K9 411:
* Block web sites in more than 70 categories, including pornography, gambling, drugs, violence/hate/racism, malware/spyware, phishing
* Force SafeSearch on all major search engines
* Set time restrictions to block web access during designated times
* Configure custom lists for “always allow” and “always block”
* Override a web page block with password
* Trust the enhanced anti-tampering, even children can’t break
* View easy reports to monitor and control web activity
* Real-time categorization of new adult and malicious sites
* Best free parental controls software/internet filter available
* Compatible with Windows or Mac machines
Click here to read more about K9 and learn how to install!
image courtesy of K9webprotection.com
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November
30
Rolling into the Holidays
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You can just roll me right into the holiday season. How could I try this recipe and then NOT share it with you?!?
I read about this recipe from a cool site called Gojee. Gojee is a beautifully designed, new food lover destination. Tell Gojee what you’re craving and what you have in your kitchen, and they’ll spoon feed your eyes something dreamy. Got Eggs? Black Pepper? Truffle-laced whole-grain farm-swaddled pork loin? Gojee has a recipe for that. Check it out when you have time to play: click here. Gojee connected me to a blog called SophistiMom.com where I fell hard for this idea.
One-pan dark chocolate chunk skillet cookie
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet set over medium-low heat. Stir in sugars and vanilla and remove from heat. Let rest until pan is warm, but no longer very hot, about 5 minutes.
2. Crack an egg onto the butter and sugar mixture, and use a fork to whisk it well into the mixture. Place flour, baking soda, and salt on top, and very carefully stir into the mixture until smooth and well mixed. Stir in chocolate chunks. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes*, or until starting to turn golden on the top and around the edges, but soft in the center. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
* As many readers have pointed out, cooking time can vary greatly. When I doubled this recipe, for instance, I made it in a larger pan, and the cooking time was probably around 35 minutes. Also, it will depend on how hot your pan is when you put it in the oven, the size of it, and how well it conducts heat. When you’re making it, judge the cooking time according to the “doneness” of your preference. You may have to wait a little longer than the recipe says, but you won’t be sorry.
Images courtesy: www.sophistimom.com
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November
29
Rhymes With Dog
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MOG.
Streaming online music service with a 12 million song library. (pretty much rocks – no pun intended)
Think iTunes without the $1.29 ding every time you select a song. (sweet). You either stream the music over wifi or cell service, or you can download the songs to your device so that you can enjoy your music untethered to the web. You don’t “own” the songs, so if you discontinue the service, they go away.
For a flat fee of $9.99 per month, you have constant access to any song in the MOG library. You can listen anywhere you normally listen to music (at home, in your car, at your desk, on a jog). On any device you normally use (iPhone, iPod, computer, or my personal fav: a Sonos player). You can have up to 5 devices using the same $10 per month account, so everyone in your family with a device can download all the 1 hit wonders they want for the flat fee. We just don’t seem to buy music anymore, and we are listening to more music than ever.
Learn more about MOG right here
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November
23
Let’s Talk Turkey
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On this day of thanks, we are thankful for many things. Among them, we have such gratitude for our loyal readers. We hope you have a happy, blessed day with family, friends and food. My fave part of the Thanksgiving feast…the leftovers! Here’s what I’ll be cooking up in my kitchen come Friday. Enjoy, and Happy Turkey Day! And don’t you dare throw out that turkey carcass…
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