The Hunger Games Movie Review

Okay... I know... I'm a little late for the fact of watching this, I'm sure everyone and their cousins have watched this. Me and my Dad -The Best Dad in the World, I might add- have movie days, and this is one we watched that will be added to our favorites list.
Unfortunately I didn't get to read the books yet, but I plan on doing so soon, so watch out for a review about them sometime in the future.
The Hunger Games. For those who have not yet seen it, or knows what it's about, it's about [and I quote from Goodreads] "In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender.
If she is to win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival against humanity and life against love."
It's incredibly-amazingly good! Much, much better than I thought it would be. Very good camera angles, intriguing-there's never a dull moment. The actors are incredible-I, personally, have been a fan of Josh Hutcherson ever since he played Jess in Bridge to Terabithia. 
And Jennifer Lawrence is one of my new favorite actresses- the graphics were great. I love, how like in Harry Potter, they also had beasts, and food, that are created in the movie. Maybe I'm a geek that way, but I love it.
I honestly can't think of anything that I didn't like about the movie except for the fact it kinda seemed like it ended abruptly, my dad was frustrated with the fact that they didn't say what happened between Katniss and Gale when her and Peeta returned back to the district, which I didn't like either, but hopefully they will clear that up a little in the sequel.
10 out of 10 stars!
★★★★★★★★★★

Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

 Peanut Butter No Bakes. This was my second time making. I've always wanted to try making them but for some reason the whole boiling the sugar, butter, and milk on he stove kind freaked me out. But I did it... and the family LOVED them.

And I must say. They are extremely easy.

Here's what you'll need

1 1/2 cups of oatmeal

3 1/2 tbs of Peanut Butter

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/8 cup of butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup of milk

First, mix peanut butter, vanilla, and oats into a bowl and then set aside.

Next, in a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, and milk over medium heat, allow to boil for a minute

 Lastly, pour the butter/milk/sugar contraption in with the oatmeal mix, mix until it's all completely combined and then use a spoon to scoop it out onto parchment/wax paper

and TA-DA... you have just made no bake cookie.
Easy, right?


I hope you guys try this out and enjoy it as much as we did!

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Just Listen - Sarah Dessen Book Review

Sarah Dessen is one of my absolute-hands-down-top-five-no-doubt-about-it favorite Young Adult Romance authors. She is just incredible. They're not slow, graphic, or rambly. They are amazing, funny, and feel-goods.
The kind that you get emotionally attached to the characters and when you finish reading it that you feel like your lost because you're not living in the books world anymore.
My favorite part is the huge music part of the book, I LOVE music, it's something I can't live without -I'm listening to it right now while I'm writing this- which may be why I love this book so much... apart from the fact I'm a hopeless romantic.
This book, Just Listen, is my favorite from her.
It's about this girl who has 'everything'... at least, in the commercial she played in for a department store. In real life, she doesn't have a best friend, the perfect family, or anything. Till one day, she meets music obsessed Owen Armstrong, a tall, dark, and handsome boy that used to have anger problems. He tries to help Annabel with facing the night and her former best friend, Sophie, decided they shouldn't be friends anymore.

 ★★★★★★★★★★

Here is a link to purchase Just Listen. I highly suggest if you are a teen romance reader, to check out her books.

May Favorites

This is so exciting. I get to do my first blog on favorites. Lame right? ...maybe a little...

May has been a very good month for me. I've pushed myself out of my comfort zone a bit, new music has come out, just a bunch of wonderful things.
I'm going to list things in categories, it'll be easier for me to keep everything straight and hopefully not forget anything, considering I'm listing things off the top of my head and not writing them down first.


Music

1. I Want Crazy - Hunter Hayes
2. Boys 'round Here - Blake Shelton ft. Pistol Annies and Friends
3. Cryin' On a Suitcase - Casey James
4. See You Tonight - Scotty McCreery
5. Doin What She Likes - Blake Shelton
6. Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins
7. Come & Get It - Selena Gomez
8. Fakin - Lecrae ft. Thi'sl
9. Highway Don't Care - Tim McGraw ft. Taylor Swift
10. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Theme Song -DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
11. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Movies

1. The Hunger Games
2. Monster-In-Law
3. Taken 2

 Misc

1. Watching movies with my dad
2. Watching the Memorial Day Parade
3. Going on long walks
4. Feeling the warm sun on my skin
5. Meeting 4 new neighborhood pets
6. Spending time with my grandparents
7. Reading a book
8. Drinking tons of Iced Tea
9. Having the windows open
10. Talking to an old friend
11. Taking pictures
12. Baking food

And the best part of all?

I...


Graduated!!!

I say that's a pretty good deal right there.

TERRA Original Chips Review

I must say, I am not a huge chips person. I go through phases where I crave chips and 99% of the time I get some sort of baked or veggie chips, something healthier than Doritos or anything else.
These are absolutely incredible. I love them. I don't eat them all the time, their the 'once-in-a-while' treats.
They are sweet, crunchy, salty, and the yummiest chips I've ever had. Their made of a mix of root vegetables [sweet potato, parsnip, batata, taro, yuca].

I suggest you go out and buy a bag and try them! They are amazing.

You can check them out here!

Cocoa Brownies Recipe

I know... I didn't get this up on Monday-But I legitimate excuse!!Friday I was sick so I spent that weekend and Monday resting up and cleaning my room and sheets end everything, and the past couple days I've been working on getting my portfolios ready for graduating, that stuff ain't easy.
I did manage to make brownies though.
I asked my brother a few weeks ago if I made something for the Photography class he goes to-and I used to go to- if he would take it for me and he said yes! :D
I found this recipe online for brownies and I wanted to try it so bad, making something from scratch sounds so exciting. My brother said everyone loved them. My former teacher-who I still absolutely love to death--Hi Bru!-- was the main person I made them for. She loved them! He also said that everyone else loved them and they were gone within no time.
My brother did say they are very chocolaty, close to the point of tasting almost like dark chocolate. So I thought I would share the recipe with you guys.
Now it's NOT gluten free, just in-case there's any confusion.

Firstly... You will need

• Soft butter -to grease the pan--I used oil-
• Flour - to dust the pan-
• 4 Eggs
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 8 Ounces melted butter -two sticks-
• 1 1/4 Cups Cocoa
• 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup of Flour

First.Spray/coat the pan in oil and then cover with a dusting of flour to keep the brownies sticking to the pan.
Next, beat the eggs until their fluffy and light yellow.

Add the sugars, flour, and cocoa, mix until everything is combined. I found the batter to be thick, but don't worry about it.

Add in vanilla and salt then give it a couple mixes in. Lastly, add the butter gradually.
Lastly, pour the batter into the pan.

Bake at 300 for 45 minutes. Use a toothpick and poke it into the center and take it out, if it's clean, they're ready to eat[;  And I do suggest waiting until they cool until you cut them unless you want them to fall apart.

I hope you guys enjoy them!!

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Glutino Strawberry Breakfast Bars Review

These Glutino bars... Oh my gosh! They are so yummy! They remind me so much of the Nutri-Grain bars.

I am new to the Gluten Free band wagon, I've had stomach problems for a long time, and the past few years it's gotten worse. My food 'pallet' has greatly down-scaled from eating everything to an extremely picky eater.
I decided to try the Gluten Free diet to see if it would help. And may I add, it is NOT easy.
My dad picked these up for me at Wal*Mart for $5.00.
They are sweet, but I like how it tastes a lot like Nutri-Grain bars. And they are dense and filling so they are perfect for the quick-fix grab-and-go kind of snack if you're in a hurry or something and don't have time to pack a lunch.

These also come in three other flavors in-case you aren't a Strawberry fan: Cherry, Blueberry, and Apple.