Designer DOO-Ri CHUNG's fashions are Affordable at MACY'S

HotFlashFinds: Designer Doo-Ri Chung has partnered with Macy's to sell a limited collection of clothing for Macy's Impulse brand.  Items are priced from $39-$159.  Available at select Macy's nationwide and online www.macys.com/impulse.  You can view full collection online.  The collection is available for 8 weeks starting mid-February. 

This collection features soft fabrics, feminine silhouettes, and art-inspired prints in colors including red, blue, grey, black and orange . 
Michelle Obama recently wore a dress by Doo-Ri  to a state dinner with The President when they hosted the President and First Lady of South Korea. 

 Doo-Ri Impulse brand for Macy's $79.
Info found in Washington Post 2/12/12.

DOG, DEER AND CAT

HotFlashFinds:  Loyal Blog Follower Lennie sent me this clip about a dog, deer and a cat.  It just made me feel so happy and so good as I watched it.  I wanted to pass this along to all of you.  Please enjoy this clip and wishing you all a Nice Weekend.

http://www.dogwork.com/ddsff4/

CHILI, PANCAKES and MAPLE SYRUP

HotFlashFinds: Thursday, Feb. 23 is National Chili Day.  Go to any Metro area Hard Times Cafe and get a FREE bowl of Chili with any purchase.  A soda qualifies as a purchase. 
www.hardtimes.com.

HotFlashFinds:   Tuesday, Feb. 28 is National Pancake Day.  Go to any participating IHOP and get a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7am through 10pm.  In return , IHOP is asking guests to make a voluntary donation to charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  www.ihop.com.   This info found on wtop.com.







HotFlashFinds: Sunday, Feb.26- Maple Sugar Festival.

You will be able to see how maple syrup gets made from start to finish- from the tapping of the tree to the sampling of the syrup.  Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park.  10a.m.-4p.m. Register by tel.:301-962-1480 or online: www.montgomeryparks.org/nature_centers/brookside.  This info found from Washington Post 2/19/12. 





Chili For A Chilly Day

                                        

                           Delicious Chili for a Chilly Day                                             

                                                                                                             

   HotFlashFinds:  This is my go to Turkey Bean Barbecue

  Chili Recipe.  I have been using this recipe for years. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp oil ( I use olive oil)
• 3/4 lb. lean ground turkey breast
• 1 c chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 c chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 can  (16 oz) stewed tomatoes
• 1 c ketchup
• 1/3 c packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c molasses
• 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp dry mustard
• 5 cans (15 1/2 oz ea) of either dark-red kidney beans, pinto beans, cannelloni beans, black beans, or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained.  ( I throw different combination of beans together depending on what I have available in my pantry or grab at the grocery store).  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large stew-pot.  Add turkey,onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin.  Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until turkey browns and onion is tender (about 10 minutes).
2. Stir in tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar,molassses, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.  Cover and reduce heat.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.  Add beans.  Cover and simmer 30 minutes or longer. 

This recipe makes 12 servings and doubles well.  Delicious served  over brown rice and with some corn bread on the side.

Note: Using no-salt added canned beans reduces the amount of sodium in this recipe.  Recipe originally found in Prevention Magazine.

         

Enjoy these BARGAIN FINDS AND ACTIVITIES For Presidents' Day Weekend

HotFlashFinds:  Presidents' Day Weekend is Here!  Please check out Bargain Finds and Activities below.


Arhauus Furniture: 2/18-20- Dining tables, seating, bedroom furniture and floor samples are 20-60
% off their original prices.  http://www.arhaus.com/ for locations.

Snapfish: through 2/20- If Sunday turns out to be a snow day, it could be a good time to create photobooks, canvases, collage gifts and more. Enjoy 50% off site -wide.  Use coupon code 50PREZDAY. Snapfish@emials.snapfish.com.

Staples: through 2/18- Get a free case of copy paper when you spend $100 on office supplies at Staples.

The National Building Museum: 2/18- Here's a fun, free event for you and your kids. The National Building Museum is hosting Discover Engineering Family Day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be lots of hands-on things for kids to do, such as play with LEGO robots, fly gliders and rockets, and design a building that can hopefully survive a mini-tsunami. 

Grab dozens and dozens of free songs from Google Music and Android Market.

Burger King : through 3/5 -Chicken sandwiches are buy one, get one free at Burger King every day now through March 5. No coupon needed. The offer includes the Original Chicken, Chicken Club and Italian Chicken sandwiches.

Smith Island Cakes: through 2/20- Try Maryland's official state dessert? Nine-inch Smith Island Cakes are buy one, get one free from the Smith Island Baking Company now through Feb. 20. These made-from-scratch cakes are shipped off the island -- which sits in the Chesapeake Bay -- on a ferry.

Free Mulch:You can get free mulch from the City of Falls Church, even if you're not a resident.  With the weather being so mild, this is a nice freebie.

some of the above finds found at wtop Friday Freebies


Wishing everyone a funfilled and enjoyable Presidents' Day Weekend.

Presidents' Day Weekend: Baubles Galore

HotFlashFinds: International Gem and Jewelry Showinc.   February 17,18,19  Dulles Expo Center-
                         Chantilly, VA   Show Hours: 2/17 12pm-6pm-                         2/18 10am-6pm- 2/19 11am-5pm.


       
***Free Show Admission*** Donate a gently used and clean coat and you will receive free admission for two & a free bracelet for each coat donated.  You will find high quality, great selections at good prices. Otherwise admission is $8.00.  Photography and Children under 8 not permitted.

I plan to stop by this weekend.  It's always fun to browse throughout the convention center and see all of the gorgeous baubles, beautiful gems, stones and beads and other available accessories.

Please check back tomorrow because I plan to post weekend bargain finds and activities. 



                                      

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! February 14, 2012

Christian Louboutin Love Flats

HotFlashFinds: 

Wishing All of You and Those that You Cherish and Love a Happy Valentine's Day.

I cherish and love my  family.  Emmy,  the  Poodle is included.

The Big Reveal: Here's What I Did With the Two Pots.

A 70th Happy Birthday Celebration...

A Luncheon with 14 Friends and Family Members...

HotFlashFinds:  Here's what I did with the 2 pots and 14 other pots that I ordered online from http://www.anthopologie.com/.

UL:  Individual pots serve as place cards and party favors for each guest. UR:  Irises, crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths bulbs from Trader Joe's serves as a center piece.  LL:  Sliced Grilled Steak with Radicchio and Parmesan on Organic Spring Mix.  Middle Bottom: A surprised Party Girl.  LR:  A view of  one of the set tables.

Some Weekend Bargain Finds

HotFlashFinds: It's the weekend so here are a few Bargain Finds for you to enjoy.

Sunday, Feb. 12 : Enjoy a free concert featuring legendary jazz vocalist Al Jarreau performing with the United States Air Force Band. Doors open at 2 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall. No tickets are needed.

Valentine's Day, Feb. 14: You can get something free at Qdoba Mexican Grill if you're willing to participate in a public display of affection. Share a kiss with someone at the cash register in a Qdoba on Valentine's Day, and you'll get a free entrée when you buy one. Your kiss must be shared with a "willing smooching partner."

Saturday, Feb. 11: T-Mobil has an early Valentine's Day deal. You can get any 4G smartphone or a select tablet for free after mail-in rebate and new 2-year agreement. It's happening in stores on Feb. 11, or you can shop online now.

Saturday, Feb.11: Sam's Club is offering free heart health screenings to the first 100 customers at each club that has a pharmacy from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are valued at more than $100.

Tuesdays: Grab a free film screening at noon every Tuesday at the National Geographic Museum in downtown D.C. in the Grosvenor Auditorium. Upcoming films include Secrets of the Lost Gold Feb. 21, and Secrets of the Titanic April 10.

Above information found at http://www.wtop.com/.


Please remember to check back on Sunday, February 12, 2012.
I will reveal what I will be doing with the Anthro small and large pot finds.  Wishing everyone a fun weekend.

A Delicious Way To Get Some Vitamin C and So Much More...

                          Blood Oranges



Have you ever eaten a blood orange?  I found this variety of orange at Wegmans a couple of years ago.  Now, I look forward to January through March, when I can enjoy these delicious oranges.  Blood Oranges contain greater amounts of antioxidants than other oranges because of the dark pigments. The flavor is distinctly raspberry-like in addition to the usual citrus flavor.

HotFlashFinds: A delicious way to get your vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, calcium and thiamine.  Be on the lookout for these   oranges at your local grocery store. 

Addendum:  Loyal blog follower Lennie shared some information with me about Cara Cara Oranges.  Here is what she wrote: " Another great one for this season is the Cara Cara Orange. Originally discovered in Venezuela in 1976 it began to be found in this country in the 1980's I believe.   I like them peeled and cut up for a dessert, especially after a hearty brunch or dinner, sometimes with a bit of shredded coconut on top.
They have a lovely color, scent and flavor almost with a bit of cranberry taste.  I also like a salad dressing with some of the juice, a treat during winter months and very healthful too."

A thank-you to Lennie for this information.

Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu and Now You Can, Too!

HotFlashFinds: Jason Wu for Target: Limited Edition.

This clothing line is available at select Target stores and online http://www.target.com/ from 2/5/12 through 3/6/12.  Prices range from $19.99 through $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 through $49.99 for handbags.

His styles are classic and playful, with a fantastic sense of proportion. This makes these items perfect for any age group.

I suspect that I will be taking a ride over to my local Target tomorrow to check out this limited-edition collection.  Will you?

Sample of a dress and a purse available in this line for Target.

Milu, the cat, is the current muse for this line of clothing for Target.

 
                                                                                            
                                                                                               

Bargains for The Weekend!

HotFlashFinds:  Enjoy these bargain finds this weekend.


Seventh Annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale.  2/4/12 9a.m. to 4p.m.  Line up early.  George Washinton Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr.,Alexandria, VA. www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com.  Markdowns up to 70-90 % on clothing, shoes, jewelry and home accessories from Alexandria boutiques.


If the Superbowl XLVI coin toss comes up heads Sunday, all Papa Rewards members will get a free large Papa John's pizza and a free two liter of Pepsi Max. You have to sign up with the rewards program before 6 p.m. Feb. 5 to be eligible to win.

For all of you baseball fans, the Nationals are selling five-game flex plans for the coming season. If you buy tickets to four games, you'll get tickets to a fifth game free.

You can catch free screenings of some Academy Award-nominated films at the National Archives Feb. 22 to Feb. 26. The Archives will screen films in four categories: documentary feature, documentary short subject, live action short film and animated short film.

Did you know Krispy Kreme has heart-shaped doughnuts now through Valentine's Day? When you buy a dozen doughnuts, you'll get a dozen Valentine's cards and each one is good for a free doughnut. Cards are available while supplies last.

Ticketmaster is offering buy one, get one free tickets to several upcoming events around here, including Disney on Ice in Baltimore and Capitol Steps in D.C.

Join Dairy Queen's Blizzard Fan Club and you'll get a buy one, get one free Blizzard coupon right away, plus you'll be first to hear about future offers and deals.

Get a free bagel with cream cheese when you sign up to get exclusive email deals from Bruegger's.

Do you have a D.C. Public Library card? You can now download as many as three songs per week (156 a year) for free. These are tracks you can keep, and they never expire

Sign up for Dunkin' Donuts' Perks Rewards program, and you'll get a a free medium beverage for signing up and a free medium beverage on your birthday. You'll also earn rewards as you spend on Dunkin' stuff.

Georgetown Cupcake, gives away 100 free cupcakes at each location, every day. All you need to know when you get to the counter is the secret, not-on-the-menu flavor of the day. The flavor changes daily and is announced each morning on the shop's Facebook and Twitter pages.

Wear Red on February 3, 2012

                                              


Wear RED tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2012.  It is National Wear Red Day.  This is to help the American Heart Association increase heart disease awareness.

Serpentine Skinny  Belt: 19.99

Topnote cardigan: 49.50  xxs-xl

Yorkshire mohair scarf: 39.99

                 



Deco disc multistrand necklace: 49.99

HotFlashFinds: All Red items and other great items in more colors on sale at www.Madewell.com.  Free Shipping *on orders of $100 or more.  Use Code: Lovely.