Subway Not Up To The Status Quo

Subway.The world's largest fast food chain with 380,000 locations. Lately, Subway has been receiving a bad reputation for there "footlong" sub being only 11 inches. "What's in an inch? Apparently, enough missing meat, cheese and tomatoes to cause an uproar." That's what news everywhere says, including Yahoo! News. A man posted a pic on Subway's Facebook of a footlong sub sitting by a ruler stating it was only 11 inches...only about 92% of the length of a foot.

 

 Subway has said the "11 inches Subway crisis" by saying the length of the sub may vary. According to Subway, they bake all their bread at each Subway location and sometimes is not up to Subway chain's exact rules. When I saw that article, I burst out laughing! It is hilarious how everyone caught Subway making 11/12 of a foot sub. I especially love that missing inch quote above the picture. I always get a 6 inch sub when I go to eat at Subway. Does this mean my 6 inch sub is only a 5 1/2 inch sub? Guess I have to bring a ruler to my next visit to Subway. I just might too.:)

  I think Subway learned their lesson, and I definitely wouldn't make another 11 inch sub if I were you Subway. 

Winter Trends

I have noticed some really cute trends this winter. I wanted to share them with m because these are SO adorable!

1.Animal Hats/Knit Hats


           
  I love how these are cute and they keep your head warm!

2.Tech Gloves


 Tech gloves! The solution for when you want to play on your phone, but don't want your hands to freeze off in the cold.

3.Boots

Boots like this are usually worn with jeans. They also keep your feet warm!

Personally I like to wear a few other things:
-Dark wash denim jeans
-Comforting smells like pumpkin spice,warm vanilla, or cookies
- darker colored clothes (gray,blue,black,brown,and purple)

Best iPod Apps

I have a some great apps/games I love to use:

Best Games:
1. Draw Something Free
A fun game where you draw with your friends and try to guess there drawing.( I love to play with my family and friends).
2.Subway Surf
Become a subway surfer. Jump over obstacles, switch roads,and dodge trains all while you are running from the officer and his dog. 
3. Paper Toss 2.0
This is such a fun game! Try to aim the paper ball into the wastebasket gaining points each time you make it in. Different offices keep the game fresh.I love to play this when I get bored or when I have 5 minutes of free time( They have other versions too).
4. Fruit Ninja
We all know Fruit Ninja, where you slice fruits to the death. I love this game, great for when you get bored.
5. The Creeps!
This is a great game for all ages. You have to stop the monsters from reaching under the bed with things like glue,boomerangs,and so much more.


Best Apps:
1. RedLaser
This app is perfect for comparing prices while you shop. Scan the bar code and compare price tags everywhere from Amazon to Target.
2.AppsGoneFree
This app is awesome for those of us that want good apps/games for free even adding a bit of humor to it all.
3.Pic Collage
Pic Collage is my favorite app for all my photo needs. You can make picture collages, add backgrounds and frame your pics to share, and the best part, you all all the control.
4.Google Translate
I am currently learning French(as I mentioned in my last post) and I use this app for when I want to learn any new word.No matter what language you are learning, get this app!
5. The Weather Channel App
I travel a lot and I always like to know the weather conditions. I also like another app called Weather Bug.

Best Entertainment:
1. Pandora
Best app ever for music! I love being able to make my own stations and form them to my liking.
2.TuneIn Radio
TuneIn Radio broadcasts ANY  radio station you want, even if your 3,000 miles away from it! Also, it broadcasts online stations.
3.Netflix
This is an awesome app(if you have a Netflix account). You can watch any instant video/shows you want!
4.SoundHound
SoundHound allows you to hum or sing a song and it will find it and tell you what it is.
5.Weird But True
This app is so fun to read...random,weird facts you would've never known complete with picture!

Well, that's it for today!Thanks for reading! 

Make Your Own "Learn It" Box

I have figured out an easy way to study/learn something. I wanted to learn French and this has helped me a lot.Make a take-along mint tin! What you'll need:

-a mint tin(I used an ALTOIDS tin)
-a little bit of tape(optional)
-printed pages,index cards(with info on the subject)

I also taped a smaller study sheet on French colors to the lid.It was fun to be able to study French when I had 2 minutes to spare. You can learn anything with this method; vocabulary,languages, or maybe you want to study for that project in to weeks. I loved that I could just put it in my pocket or purse for something to do in those spare moments.My idea turned out really well.:)

Coupons,Coupons,Coupons

I am a girl who coupons now. Yep. But not like that obsessive "extreme couponing", that would just be weird. Even though (yes I am admitting it) I like the TLC show "Extreme Couponing".  I just think it is fun to save on my food and household items. I have picked up a few tips. Did you know:


- If there is a five (like the example) listed first under the bar code, it is able to double(if your store allows it). If there is a nine (where the five is), then it cannot be doubled.




Anyway, I am not saying you should go out and coupon like crazy. I am just saying couponing IS effective and CAN help you in a money crisis. I will be honest with you, I have a deal with my parents. Every coupon we use, I get paid for. My parents don't have time to clip coupons, so I do the coupon cutting of the family. I am busy too so I don't do as well as I could, but I still feel great when I save money with coupons. That's why I like to coupon.That great feeling you receive when you save.

          

Links:

Target Store Coupons
Coupon Tips/ Deals @ KrazyCouponLady.com
RedPlum Coupons
Coupons.com
 SmartSource Coupons

DIY Link

I found a great link for all your do-it-yourself projects. It is really fun to explore and I found tons of cool projects and tips on here. Click HERE

instructables.com is fun and if you really get into it, you can make an account and post your own project ideas.
 Have fun!

On The Road

 I was on the road (as you probably guessed) and thought maybe people want to know how to make life simpler on the road...whether it's a 2 hour drive or a 20 hour drive. I have found a few links/tips/ ideas to make life easier on the road.

Crowded Car/ "I can't reach stuff!":
What I do is have a bag for things I will need most. Here's what is usually in my bag:

 -Entertainment (electronics, books, and magazines)
- Car Chargers
-A notebook/pencil (for ideas and writing)
-Pillow
- Earphones
Having a bag of whatever you need most on a trip will help you stay organized and will prevent you from having to climb over everything for one thing

Food- How To Prevent Eating Out For All Your Meals
If you don't like to go out for every meal while you travel(either to save money or stop eating fast food) here are some great links to visit for some ideas:
.
Easy Car Snacks
Tips On Saving Money On Food While Traveling
Car Snacks For Any Craving
 Healthier Restaurants
 I also suggest Eat This Not That Books that provide info on what is healthiest for you.
We ate out once this time at Subway. I was surprised at how good my sandwich was.

Also, we make a snack bag. We put crackers, nuts, and sandwiches.This is how my family gets along on the road... hope it helps!

Movie With Themed Dinner

One thing my family likes to do is have family movie nights. Yeah, I know, a lot of families do. The thing is, we put a little spin on it. We pick out a movie, usually a family favorite, or maybe one we haven't seen. Then we find a food that goes with the theme/or setting. For our first time we picked Madagascar and made calzones. We made calzones because the animals live in New York. In New York, calzones are one of the popular foods to eat. They were really good... and we enjoyed watching the movie as a family. We also got to make the calzones together... which was fun too. Here's a recipe to pizza calzones:
Pepperoni and Mozzarella Calzones @ recipetips.com

If you don't have time to make the dough, you can buy refrigerated/boxed pizza dough like we did. They were still really good.

Here are some other movie night with meals ideas:
Nacho Libre- Corn on the Cob
Lady and the Tramp- Spaghetti
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs- Giant Meatballs and Jello

For more great ideas go to http://www.ericamcneal.com/35-themed-dinner-and-a-movie-ideas/
I hope you have fun with this idea!

Introduction

Hi! It has always been a dream of mine to write a blog. You may be wondering what my web address means. Well, at my house I have a beautiful loft in which I am writing from. It has a really pretty
 view that I love to see everyday. A view that is so beautiful, it inspires you. Anyway, I created a blog like this also to share tips, ideas, recipes,and so much more. It is basically a place for me to share wonderful things I have discovered. I look foward to posting and hope you enjoy my blog!