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Margarita mixer matchup
Taste-rating away the margarita mixes
‘If life gives you limes, make margaritas,” I sang, channeling my best Jimmy Buffett. “If life gives you hordes of guests, buy margarita mixes,” responded my man Patrick. We were in the midst of planning ...
Hamster is a better idea than hamsters
The pet debate raged on in the Kelly home. On one side are the kids who ask for a dog every time they see one in a commercial. On the other side is my husband ...
The ups and downs of garage doors
"Darn it, Patrick, this is suburbia!” I complained. “I am not about to put barn doors on the shed in our front yard!” Patrick has been trying to cut costs — he’s already embarrassed to ...
Car wash gone mobile
San Diego's best mobile auto-detailing companies
‘Shaggy and Scooby must be jealous,” Patrick said when Bernice pulled her bright yellow Dodge Sprinter down our driveway. The Sprinter has 12 seats, just like our Chevy Express, but it rides about two feet ...
St. Patrick's party prep
Póg mo thóin if you don’t like the music!
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and my Kelly hubby is heavy into party planning. “I bought green-striped thigh-high stockings [$4.99 at partycity.com] for you,” he announced, “and a little green top-hat hairband thingy [$9.99 ...
Electronic cigarette smoke-out
E-smoke some snickerdoodle
My friend Smokee Wilson ain’t so smoky anymore. She recently started “vaping,” as she calls it — getting her nicotine fix by way of an electronic cigarette. I’ve got some family members who smoke, so ...
Jam session with the Kellys
Apricot jams, spreads, and preserves are trundled into the taste-test kitchen.
Painting and wine classes in San Diego County
‘Didn’t you used to want to be an artist?” I asked Patrick as I dragged him out the door. “At least I’ll get a drink,” he grumbled. We were on our way to a Painting ...
Instant oatmeal taste test
Casa Kelly’s 2013 New Year’s resolution is healthier living — nutritious eating, physical activity, and enlightenment of the mind. The easy part for shopper Eve is the eating. Out go the chips, in come the ...
The Best BBQ Sauce
Sauce for your bones
We use a lot of barbecue sauce in the Kelly house. Our favorite has always been Gates Original. It hails from Kansas City, and my mom sends me a bottle every year at both Christmas ...
Ways to quit smoking
Kick cigarette butts in 2013!
The cognitive thought-based method versus hypnosis for quitting the habit.
Takes some green to chase away the holiday blues
A list of things to do over the holidays in San Diego.
“Viejas Outlet Center has the largest outdoor skating rink in Southern California.”
Peppermint-themed birthday party turns up Peeps and Pop Rocks
My youngest daughter always feels ripped off at this time of year because her birthday comes just three days after Christmas. She gets a second dose of presents, but we’re usually too wiped out to ...
Pipes and tobaccos
Put this in your pipe and smoke it
Contentment and pipe smoke filled the air in the late-night hours after the Thanksgiving feast. My brother Bill, visiting from Kansas, puffed merrily away on our patio, reveling in the mild California evening. Patrick, meanwhile, ...
Thanksgiving Volunteering Opportunities in San Diego
Lose yourself in the service of others.
My son recited a Gandhi quotation at dinner. “‘I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let ...
Thanksgiving Turkey
‘Don’t cook for Thanksgiving this year,” said Patrick’s mother. “You know what?” I answered. “I’m not going to fight you on that. It’s been a long year.” “So, where should we go? Our treat.” I ...
Getting old-looking? Supercharge your skin!
My college friend Sarah is hitting a milestone birthday this year. The number shall remain secret. The ladies in our dance group want to shower her with gifts, and they’re thinking makeup. “Eve, can you ...
Best Places to Train as a DJ in San Diego
It started at Disneyland, of all places. The park brought in a DJ to perform in sync with a light show built around Tron: Legacy. My teenage son saw stars. He already makes music on ...
Renewable Sandwich Bags
“Each plastic bag takes over 1000 years to break down.”
Reusable sandwich bags reviewed.
Hydrate While You Dehydrate with Coconut Water
“We should make a new drink, the Hangover Prevention.”
It’s Not All Sexy Times in the Face-Painting Biz
Tips and prices of some San Diego face-painters.
‘Face painting gets a bad rap,” said Megan Norgan of the Rosy Glow Paint Co. (858-633-ROSY; rosyglowpaintco.com). “People think it has that carny feel or that it’s cookie-cutter. But my aim is to show it ...
Dogs Versus Rattlers
Dogs in San Diego County are at great risk of rattlesnake bites. Have them trained not to be.
Simple Snacks for the Road
"On the road again…” Every June, Patrick starts singing the Willie Nelson classic. He loves summer road-tripping. He doesn’t like planning them, however. Guess who that job falls to? This year he’s dreaming of his ...
Shade Sails to Beat the Summer Heat
Getting out of the summer heat with shade sail options from local firms.
Loving, Hating, and Eating Frozen Fruit Bars
Fruit-bar feeding frenzy (voracious lip-smacking included).
The Incredible Accessible Uke
Tiptoe to the ukulele store.
There’s a uke craze in the Kelly home. The ukulele comes everywhere: in the car, to school, to the beach. Our oldest son begged for one for months. “It’s so convenient and portable,” he pleaded. ...
Soil, Worms, and Gardening
Most San Diegans need good soil for backyard gardens. Where to get it, how much, and for how much?
