Ok, guys, so I was watching the news (gasp)! It said some random stuff about useless things, and then I saw that some people were able to catch a 2,000 pound Great White Shark. That's cool, but cruel. It is. It's nose was all bloody, it was dragged up onto the shore, and was just plain killed.
I'm not someone who loves sharks. I'm not. I hate oceans because I'm afraid of sharks coming to kill me. I've heard stories of them killing people. But you know what? They don't kill us nearly as much as we kill them, almost for pure sport. For the fun of it. To get revenge on what? It hurting someone? It's like chickens revolting against humans and killing them for fun and to find the one that killed poor old Mr. Gerry. But they don't. Humanity?? Hello?? You there??
I may be boring you, but please hear me out. This is important and I want you to spread the news. Sharks just kill/hurt people because of their instinct. They do. Blood is what they smell and then they go and get the thing that's bleeding... Plain as that. They're hungry and we're meat. Don't blame them.
Shark fin soup? Finding the ones that killed people? Sport? Excitement? Those are things people kill sharks for. This really was a punch in the face for me, people thinking killing a shark that was 2,000 pounds is news... It's not..
I've been thinking and I realized I should make a club.. SAVE THE SHARKS!! Comment "I wanna join you're most awesome and earth-saving club!!" and I think you're pretty much in.. I spread the news and spread the club, because I'm pretty sure you don't want chickens to think this is okay and to try and kill Farmer Parkins for killing Mr. Gerry and selling it to Butcher. Because I might accidently eat Mr. Gerry and then get killed, and then poor Evy wouldn't have anyone to blog with... So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE join my club so we can SAVE THE SHARKS.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Gracie: Happy Birthday to ME
♩Happy (early) birthday to me.. blah blah blah HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! ♩
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The A Poem by Anonymous
THE A POEM
A, A, so many things start with the letter.
Ambitious means dreaming for the better.
Alligator is an animal in water.
"Aha!" means Eureka, or by Jove, I've got her!
Names as in Annie or Alex or Ace,
Angst is an emotion shown in the face.
Allies are people you can trust,
Aglets on a shoelace are most definitely a must.
Abbeys, aides, Arlington and ages,
Already and Anxious, now please turn the pages!
Art, ache, apes, aim,
Artie, go ahead and take the blame.
A, A, A, A, such a wonderful letter.
A, A, A, A, A and A all better!
A, A, so many things start with the letter.
Ambitious means dreaming for the better.
Alligator is an animal in water.
"Aha!" means Eureka, or by Jove, I've got her!
Names as in Annie or Alex or Ace,
Angst is an emotion shown in the face.
Allies are people you can trust,
Aglets on a shoelace are most definitely a must.
Abbeys, aides, Arlington and ages,
Already and Anxious, now please turn the pages!
Art, ache, apes, aim,
Artie, go ahead and take the blame.
A, A, A, A, such a wonderful letter.
A, A, A, A, A and A all better!
SUBMIT-A-THON! ~A Great Opportunity for Writers and Readers Alike!~
Hi everyone!
We'd like to feature May as Writer's Month here on Blogtime! Starting now, you may submit poems, haikus, short stories, quotes of yours, any ORIGINAL work or ORIGINAL collection by you to be featured here on Blogtime with Evy and Gracie! Please send to evyandgracie (at) gmail (dot) com with your full name or listed as 'anonymous,' your age, and your state! We'll try to get to each and every one of you, but remember we get many emails every week and it might take us a few days to get your entry up and running on our website.
We'd like to feature May as Writer's Month here on Blogtime! Starting now, you may submit poems, haikus, short stories, quotes of yours, any ORIGINAL work or ORIGINAL collection by you to be featured here on Blogtime with Evy and Gracie! Please send to evyandgracie (at) gmail (dot) com with your full name or listed as 'anonymous,' your age, and your state! We'll try to get to each and every one of you, but remember we get many emails every week and it might take us a few days to get your entry up and running on our website.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Evy: Posts Postponed:(
I'm sorry I haven't been posting in a while, guys! We've just been super duper busy and this weekend, Gracie and I promise to try to update Blogtime like we used to, a post a day! Hope you'll accept our apology and have an awesome life....while you wait....for us....to post. :/ haha
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Gracie: Clay Balls (Stress Balls)
Heyy!! I am BACK from a swamp tour (here in good old Louisiana)! ANYWAY, I brought a little friend with me... A STRESS BALL!!( '>.< ) Why?? I just finished the Hunger Games and was like "DOODLES!! *THATS* THE ENDING?! MOM!! I NEED ANOTHER BOOK!!" (Team Gale-er)
Now, I, myself, have no clue HOW to get a stress ball, but I have a few little tips and tricks for MAKING your own.... Now, they aren't top-class, but they do the job!! :)
Things you'll need:
1. Clay made to be fired in a kiln (Did I say it correctly??)
2. Hands (your own, preferably)
3. Some stress
Instructions:
Take the clay and shape it into a PERFECT-ish ball-shape... If it gets dry (which it WILL) add some water to it..
Throw it down onto a FLAT surface so that there is a part of it that is flat so it can stay on a table without rolling off... Let it AIR-DRY (this will take a while).
Once it is all dry, start to toss it around in your hands and get the feel.. Then you can just PLAIN THROW it around and toss it and so on.....
Goodbye, stress
(I am in <3 with my stress ball, that I made a smaller one to put in my purse...*mumbles* I must have a TON of stress..... :(
Now, I, myself, have no clue HOW to get a stress ball, but I have a few little tips and tricks for MAKING your own.... Now, they aren't top-class, but they do the job!! :)
Things you'll need:
1. Clay made to be fired in a kiln (Did I say it correctly??)
2. Hands (your own, preferably)
3. Some stress
Instructions:
Take the clay and shape it into a PERFECT-ish ball-shape... If it gets dry (which it WILL) add some water to it..
Throw it down onto a FLAT surface so that there is a part of it that is flat so it can stay on a table without rolling off... Let it AIR-DRY (this will take a while).
Once it is all dry, start to toss it around in your hands and get the feel.. Then you can just PLAIN THROW it around and toss it and so on.....
Goodbye, stress
(I am in <3 with my stress ball, that I made a smaller one to put in my purse...*mumbles* I must have a TON of stress..... :(
Friday, April 6, 2012
Evy: My Top 10 Songs of 2012
Let me help you update your playlist with my top ten songs (I have to admit, I grabbed a few from Billboard and it's just based on trends at my school, but these are nationally popular anyways, so this is the UNOFFICIAL Top 10 list!):
1. What Makes You Beautiful
2. Call Me Maybe
3. Pyramid (feat. Iyaz)
4. Eyes Open
5. Safe & Sound
6. Good Girl
7. True Love
8. Work of Art
9. Good Life
10. Young, Wild & Free
NOT IN A SPECIFIC ORDER! :)
Evy: Happy Good Friday to all Blogtimers!
Happy early Easter and Good Friday to all of you! I'd personally like to thank you for reading Gracie and I's blog. It really means a lot and we <3 all of you! Have a great Good Friday.
Also, we'd like to give a special shoutout to our cousin Christine. Have an amazing, happy birthday Christine! You definitely earn it!
Luv,
Evy and Gracie
Also, we'd like to give a special shoutout to our cousin Christine. Have an amazing, happy birthday Christine! You definitely earn it!
Luv,
Evy and Gracie
Gracie: Vegetable Ribbon Pasta
I JUST (meaning a year ago) got this AMAZING vegetable cookbook, and really want to share the recipes with you guys!! It also was used before and has some handwritten recipes... So here's VEGETABLE RIBBON PASTA:
Serves 4
Working time 35 min.
Total time 45 min.
What you'll need:
2 small zucchini
2 small yellow squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek cut into 2-inch strips
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1 green pepper cut into thin strips
1 yellow pepper cut into thin strips
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted
8 ounces fettuccine
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese cut into small bits
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
With a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into little "ribbons" (hence the name "Ribbon Pasta").
Tip: When you try to make the ribbons, it can be a bit confusing. What you WANT to do is hold the squash in ONE hand and draw a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler lengthwise down the squash... This makes wide but THIN ribbons
In a large, deep nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil until it's hot (but not smoking) over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, stirring frequently, until the leek has softened. Add in the bell peppers and broth. Cook until the pepper have softened.
Meanwhile (in a large pot filled with boiling water) cook the pasta until JUST tender (xD, I sound like a SCARY PERSON)
Add your squashes (zucchini and yellow squash) to the skillet and cook until the squashes are tender (wonder how many times I've typed THAT). Stir in the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, salt and black pepper and cook until the cheese is melted. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Place it on a fancy plate and VOILA!!
Hint hint: Younger squashes have LESS SEEDS making them look more ATTRACTIVE in ribbons xD
HAVE FUN COOKING!! :)
Serves 4
Working time 35 min.
Total time 45 min.
What you'll need:
2 small zucchini
2 small yellow squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek cut into 2-inch strips
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1 green pepper cut into thin strips
1 yellow pepper cut into thin strips
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted
8 ounces fettuccine
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese cut into small bits
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
With a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into little "ribbons" (hence the name "Ribbon Pasta").
Tip: When you try to make the ribbons, it can be a bit confusing. What you WANT to do is hold the squash in ONE hand and draw a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler lengthwise down the squash... This makes wide but THIN ribbons
In a large, deep nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil until it's hot (but not smoking) over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, stirring frequently, until the leek has softened. Add in the bell peppers and broth. Cook until the pepper have softened.
Meanwhile (in a large pot filled with boiling water) cook the pasta until JUST tender (xD, I sound like a SCARY PERSON)
Add your squashes (zucchini and yellow squash) to the skillet and cook until the squashes are tender (wonder how many times I've typed THAT). Stir in the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, salt and black pepper and cook until the cheese is melted. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Place it on a fancy plate and VOILA!!
Hint hint: Younger squashes have LESS SEEDS making them look more ATTRACTIVE in ribbons xD
HAVE FUN COOKING!! :)
Gracie: Planning
I, personally, love to have my day planned out. So, continue reading for a few tips.. Don't be afraid to comment a few of your own!!
1. Weekday
On weekdays I always plan what to do before AND after school. For example:
Before School:
Wash face
Make bed
Pack lunch
Shower
Lotion
Get ready for school
Breakfast
Brush teeth
SCHOOL
After School:
Wash face
Do homework
Get table ready
Read
Computer
Dinner
Brush teeth
Read/computer
Plan
2. Weekends
During weekends or breaks (Spring Break, Easter, Christmas, Report Cards, etc.) I just plan the thing I NEED to do. No schedule because I never know when we are about to go on an outing. For example:
Things to do:
Finish book
Write
Read
Blog
Clean room
Organize closet
Once I finish everything, I just go ahead and do what I want to do. Sometimes I do things that don't NEED to be done, but have a deadline in thee near future. I sometimes put another list like this:
Once you've finished List 1 (Things to do):
Paint
Type letter out
Type up report
Go through old clothes to give away
And suggestions??
To plan out your days, you can use a planner, but i usually write it all on a whiteboard we have at home... Way easier and can fix way more things than a planner... Just plain scratch paper will also work, but I don't like using it for some odd Gracie-Land reason xD
1. Weekday
On weekdays I always plan what to do before AND after school. For example:
Before School:
Wash face
Make bed
Pack lunch
Shower
Lotion
Get ready for school
Breakfast
Brush teeth
SCHOOL
After School:
Wash face
Do homework
Get table ready
Read
Computer
Dinner
Brush teeth
Read/computer
Plan
2. Weekends
During weekends or breaks (Spring Break, Easter, Christmas, Report Cards, etc.) I just plan the thing I NEED to do. No schedule because I never know when we are about to go on an outing. For example:
Things to do:
Finish book
Write
Read
Blog
Clean room
Organize closet
Once I finish everything, I just go ahead and do what I want to do. Sometimes I do things that don't NEED to be done, but have a deadline in thee near future. I sometimes put another list like this:
Once you've finished List 1 (Things to do):
Paint
Type letter out
Type up report
Go through old clothes to give away
And suggestions??
To plan out your days, you can use a planner, but i usually write it all on a whiteboard we have at home... Way easier and can fix way more things than a planner... Just plain scratch paper will also work, but I don't like using it for some odd Gracie-Land reason xD
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Gracie: Getting Gifts
No, this isn't a post about how to take a gift, but how to give a gift to friend on their birthday. Now, when you pick a gift, and you don't have that much money to spend, make sure you get something that they like. Of course, anyone in their right mind would give hints to what they want. Make sure you listen. "Hey, Gracie, I love Bath and Body Works, don't you?" Listen to those kind of comments because then you can know what to get instead of guessing.
One other thing to look out for is what you think that person would like. Based on what their personality is and what their interests are. For example, they like swans..... Get them a little statuette of one.... Now, I have a friend who loves ducks, but has SO MANY duck-related things, I know she doesn't want one for her birthday gift. Be aware of that.
Don't fear if you have NO CLUE what to get him/her. Ask for a wishlist. If nothing on there is in your price-range, then go ahead and think "If she asks for a swan statue, then I can get her a swan pen or bag."
Happy Gift-getting!!
One other thing to look out for is what you think that person would like. Based on what their personality is and what their interests are. For example, they like swans..... Get them a little statuette of one.... Now, I have a friend who loves ducks, but has SO MANY duck-related things, I know she doesn't want one for her birthday gift. Be aware of that.
Don't fear if you have NO CLUE what to get him/her. Ask for a wishlist. If nothing on there is in your price-range, then go ahead and think "If she asks for a swan statue, then I can get her a swan pen or bag."
Happy Gift-getting!!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Evy: Instyler Review
As part of our updated website, we're adding product reviews as well! Also another update -- sorry Gracie hasn't posted in a while but she's been super busy and she'll get back on the site ASAP! Expect more Gracies than Evys soon as my schedule's getting more crowded by the day.
I got the Instyler a while back -- I ordered it on Ebay for pretty cheap (retail price on the website is $120+, the price I got it at was $60 even, free shipping & everything) because I had read so many good reviews about it online and needed something to help me do something with my hair. My hair is pretty and natural, and I didn't want to damage it with too much heat. Guess what, guys -- the Instyler doesn't damage your hair as much or burn it, and there are three different heat settings! There's a rotating barrel and brushes that help you get to each individual hair, so there's no risk, unless of course you sit there for ten hours pressing down super hard!
There's many great features about the Instyler, and if you were thinking about getting it, I hope this review makes your mind lean towards it. It works so much better than any flat iron! It can curl, feather, flip in/out, straighten, and do so many cool and awesome things that a regular flat iron or curling iron cannot do.
There are a few cons that come with it, though. It is a little noisy because it has a rotating barrel, but just a tiny bit and it really does not bother me at all. Also, it's hard to curl your hair because there's not a lot of room between the brushes and the heating barrel, and I've burned my thumb getting too close to it. It's not necessarily as easy as the videos say it is, but to straighten it's even easier. Flipping, I've learned, is best with shorter hair. I have pretty long hair and it doesn't necessarily work out very well for me, haha.
You should order your Instyler from Ebay if you get it. It comes with:
~ Instyler *DUHHH* there's several different colors
~ heat shield which is a plus
~ three-in-one styling comb
~ two separate instruction manuals
Have fun with your Instyler and if you need any help, please email Gracie or I with the subject INSTYLER HELP. I've gotten a few emails already & have tried to answer them as best as possible! Thank you!
I got the Instyler a while back -- I ordered it on Ebay for pretty cheap (retail price on the website is $120+, the price I got it at was $60 even, free shipping & everything) because I had read so many good reviews about it online and needed something to help me do something with my hair. My hair is pretty and natural, and I didn't want to damage it with too much heat. Guess what, guys -- the Instyler doesn't damage your hair as much or burn it, and there are three different heat settings! There's a rotating barrel and brushes that help you get to each individual hair, so there's no risk, unless of course you sit there for ten hours pressing down super hard!
There's many great features about the Instyler, and if you were thinking about getting it, I hope this review makes your mind lean towards it. It works so much better than any flat iron! It can curl, feather, flip in/out, straighten, and do so many cool and awesome things that a regular flat iron or curling iron cannot do.
There are a few cons that come with it, though. It is a little noisy because it has a rotating barrel, but just a tiny bit and it really does not bother me at all. Also, it's hard to curl your hair because there's not a lot of room between the brushes and the heating barrel, and I've burned my thumb getting too close to it. It's not necessarily as easy as the videos say it is, but to straighten it's even easier. Flipping, I've learned, is best with shorter hair. I have pretty long hair and it doesn't necessarily work out very well for me, haha.
You should order your Instyler from Ebay if you get it. It comes with:
~ Instyler *DUHHH* there's several different colors
~ heat shield which is a plus
~ three-in-one styling comb
~ two separate instruction manuals
Have fun with your Instyler and if you need any help, please email Gracie or I with the subject INSTYLER HELP. I've gotten a few emails already & have tried to answer them as best as possible! Thank you!
The Blogging Buzz with Evy
Hey readers :)
~ App of the Week: Air Wings
~ iTunes Pick of the Week: "True Love" by Destinee & Paris
~ Site of the Week: betweentalk.com
Birthdays
4/3 - Amanda Bynes
4/4 - Jamie Lynn Spears
4/6 - Our Cousin, Christine! Happy Birthday, Christine!!
4/7 - Jackie Chan
Happy Birthday everyone! And there's a special date coming up in the birthday list...April 24th! :) Happy very early birthday, Gracie!
STYLEbuzz
Sophisticated, classy, and cute is still in! It's a little hard coming up with some combinations for yourself, and I suggest Khol's, abercrombie, Mossimo Supply Co., Old Navy, places like those! Here are a few example outfits for my girlfriends in the fifth grade - high school...(my own outfits, worn recently!)
~OUTFIT 1~
- abercrombie strapless white dress/shirt
- Mossimo Supply Co. shorts or jeans (if you get jeans, try getting flare?)
- Payless black flats
- ? white cropped cardigan
- Tiffany & Co. necklace
~OUTFIT 2~
- ? asymmetrically cropped owl shirt
- Justice white lace-hem tank top
- Mossimo Supply Co. shorts (preferably no longer than knee)
- ? hat, blue ribbon
- Converse (preferably black and white) with LOWER THAN ANKLE SOCKS
- (optional) chunky bracelet
A dressing tip? FOCUS ITEM! Something that really draws the attention to one specific area. For example, DO NOT wear neon yellow T-shirts with neon pink cords and toe rings on each toe. !!! Style DISASTER!
CELEBbuzz
What's going on now? One Direction, that's what! Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson (yes, I know them by name!!!!!!) are becoming the biggest boy band WORLDWIDE! First they came out with their amazing song, What Makes You Beautiful, and then Nickelodeon hosted them on the KCA Awards! They also gave you an inside look at their band when Big Time Movie premiered a month or two back. Watch them on The X Factor and visit their website to check if they're touring anywhere near you!!!
TVbuzz
Glee is getting ready for the graduation television will never forget...The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Amy Juergens and Ricky Underwood are having a rocky time in their engagement...Oh, and is Switched at Birth's new season going to take a turn for the dramatic? That's what the rumors are saying! We expect you there on ABC Family and FOX!
Getting crafty!!!!
Easter's coming up, and you know what it brings besides chocolate covered candies and the big ole' bunny...CRAFTS! We should be posting some cool vids on cool crafts pretty soon, so keep your eyes out!
~ App of the Week: Air Wings
~ iTunes Pick of the Week: "True Love" by Destinee & Paris
~ Site of the Week: betweentalk.com
Birthdays
4/3 - Amanda Bynes
4/4 - Jamie Lynn Spears
4/6 - Our Cousin, Christine! Happy Birthday, Christine!!
4/7 - Jackie Chan
Happy Birthday everyone! And there's a special date coming up in the birthday list...April 24th! :) Happy very early birthday, Gracie!
STYLEbuzz
Sophisticated, classy, and cute is still in! It's a little hard coming up with some combinations for yourself, and I suggest Khol's, abercrombie, Mossimo Supply Co., Old Navy, places like those! Here are a few example outfits for my girlfriends in the fifth grade - high school...(my own outfits, worn recently!)
~OUTFIT 1~
- abercrombie strapless white dress/shirt
- Mossimo Supply Co. shorts or jeans (if you get jeans, try getting flare?)
- Payless black flats
- ? white cropped cardigan
- Tiffany & Co. necklace
~OUTFIT 2~
- ? asymmetrically cropped owl shirt
- Justice white lace-hem tank top
- Mossimo Supply Co. shorts (preferably no longer than knee)
- ? hat, blue ribbon
- Converse (preferably black and white) with LOWER THAN ANKLE SOCKS
- (optional) chunky bracelet
A dressing tip? FOCUS ITEM! Something that really draws the attention to one specific area. For example, DO NOT wear neon yellow T-shirts with neon pink cords and toe rings on each toe. !!! Style DISASTER!
CELEBbuzz
What's going on now? One Direction, that's what! Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson (yes, I know them by name!!!!!!) are becoming the biggest boy band WORLDWIDE! First they came out with their amazing song, What Makes You Beautiful, and then Nickelodeon hosted them on the KCA Awards! They also gave you an inside look at their band when Big Time Movie premiered a month or two back. Watch them on The X Factor and visit their website to check if they're touring anywhere near you!!!
TVbuzz
Glee is getting ready for the graduation television will never forget...The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Amy Juergens and Ricky Underwood are having a rocky time in their engagement...Oh, and is Switched at Birth's new season going to take a turn for the dramatic? That's what the rumors are saying! We expect you there on ABC Family and FOX!
Getting crafty!!!!
Easter's coming up, and you know what it brings besides chocolate covered candies and the big ole' bunny...CRAFTS! We should be posting some cool vids on cool crafts pretty soon, so keep your eyes out!
Contest #1
Hi guys! It's Evy & Gracie here, and we're hosting a ONE-OF-A-KIND CONTEST!!! Along with physical updates to our blog, we're adding new features, one of which is having the occasional contest!
Goal: to get the most people to follow this blog
Reward: ??? There is MORE than ONE!!!
What You Have To Do: get as many people as possible to become followers of this blog! Share with friends and family! All they have to do is email us at evyandgracie@gmail.com that you sent them to our blog! Winner will be rewarded with multiple things ^_~
Deadline: June 1st, 2012!
GOOD LUCK:)
Goal: to get the most people to follow this blog
Reward: ??? There is MORE than ONE!!!
What You Have To Do: get as many people as possible to become followers of this blog! Share with friends and family! All they have to do is email us at evyandgracie@gmail.com that you sent them to our blog! Winner will be rewarded with multiple things ^_~
Deadline: June 1st, 2012!
GOOD LUCK:)
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