Bombshell Bachelorette in a Bottle

...Errr, in a mason jar.  I just couldn't resist the alluring alliteration. See? I can't stop.

'Tis the time in life when wedding bells are ringing and it seems like everybody you know is engaged, marrying, and having babies! Therefore, there is a fair amount of parties, showers, and endless events that you need to buy gifts for...and doing so on a budget? It can be tricky! Enter the thoughtful, homemade gifts.

I was invited to my friend's bachelorette/bridal shower where we had to gift a negligee item that expressed our personality and she would in turn guess who the gift-giver was.  What a fun idea!  But describing myself through underwear? A bit more difficult than I was anticipating. So here's what I came up with:

A "bombshell kit" with some sassy panties and bralette with some glam red nail polish and lipstick! When packaged like those recipes in a jar, it was a combo sure to please!  A big CONGRATS to my friend Bridget as we await the happy day!!

Cheers,

Alissa

Side note, I am wearing a men's Lululemon top and y'all may want to consider investing in one because it feels like a cloud.  And polka dots? Yes, please.

The Illustrious

We have now all heard of the cro-nut, right? Or dough-ssant? Whatever take on the mystical bakery item, I decided I need to run a taste test. Gluten and all.

This little item is from Angel Food Bakery in downtown Minneapolis. It is aptly named as it is right above the well-known Hell's Kitchen and boasts of the tastiest treats around.

We were doing an install for a wedding at Hell's Kitchen (yes, it was quite interesting to say the least) so what better way to get sidetracked than to stop for a quick indulgence. We popped in to grab this doughnut/croissant combo only to find out they were long sold out...and generally are sold out by 10 am at the latest.  Whoa. Talk about hot crossed buns.

We would be returning the next day to remove our installation and thought second time's the charm.  Arriving at the crack of dawn was the way to go; however, they limit the quantity to two per customer! As part of our well-rounded breakfast of coffee and carbs (ugh, I groan just thinking of it....), it was a fun treat to try!  Will I be returning again?

I will say Angel Food does in fact have some wonderful products to boast about...this unfortunately wasn't wholly worth the hassle. The French Meadow Bakery version at the Great Minnesota Get-Together?! That is another story.  But then again, everything is better at the State Fair. 

Until next time, folks.  And I promise I don't really eat gluten every day....I just happen to blog about every time I do. Oops!

Cheers,

Alissa