Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Reset Button Time with Min Min

Min Min is back to talk about Christmas and the upcoming New Year! 

Women need to honor each other rather than tear each other down.  We use Woman Crush of the Week to celebrate fierce women all over. 

Question and Answer Fun is a new feature we have added.  This week we reflect on Christmas and the possibilities of 2015.

Movie Review – Wild – Listen to find out if we recommend this movie starring Reese Witherspoon. 

Since 2014 is wrapping up, we talk about the most over-rated parts of the year and the media highlights of the year. 

“Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out.”
Barbara Walters

Cheers and have a great week!!

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Start By Starting - Carrie McCloud - 12-22-14

Carrie McCloud returns with her wisdom and wit.  

She starts by telling us what not to do with that holiday turkey.  

Woman Crush of the Week is our regular feature and you don’t want to miss who we are crushin’ on.  

Sons of Anarchy ended and we MUST talk about it, but we try to avoid any spoilers.  
We also touch on some additional Hollywood Happenings.   

Question and Answer Fun is a new feature we have added.  This week we focus on the upcoming holidays. 

Movie Review – Into The Woods – Listen to find out if we recommend you spending your hard earned money on this flick.  

One Hollywood actress has been labels “Selfish” for not having children.  You can be we have some thoughts on this.  

“You just have to keep on doing what you do. It’s the lesson I get from my husband. He just says, ‘Keep going. Start by starting.’” Meryl Streep

Cheers and have a great week!!

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

I Licked It - It's Mine

Britney WHO?!  The latest magazine cover is crazy!

Each week we reveal out Woman Crush of the Week – who is yours? 

Christmas is less than two weeks away!!  We share Tips for Sanity for the Holidays – What are yours?

Hollywood Happenings – SOA Ending… David Letterman Ending and Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. 

We have some Question and Answer Fun!!

We have found some beauty products that models swear by and we talk all about them! 
“I wanted to be an independent woman, a woman who could pay for her bills, a woman who could run her own life — and I became that woman.”
Diane Von Furstenberg

Cheers and have a great week!!

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Monday, December 8, 2014

Don't Rage On Me Natty Watters

Natty Watters has returned.  Is she ready for Christmas?  What are her secrets to success? 

Hollywood Happenings – Grammy’s and more.   

With the holidays comes temptation with eating bad, very bad things.  I thought it might be a great idea to go through some Healthy Kitchen Staples.  
Tip of the Week - Putting on Eyeliner – We have some help for you.  

“My ultimate goal is to end up being happy. Most of the time.”  
Taylor Swift

Cheers and have a magical week!!


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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Life According to Stephanie McHugh

Back from Thanksgiving and we need to burn some calories, so comedian Stephanie McHugh is a perfect Co-Host for this week’s podcast. 

Woman Crush of the Week – We forgot this part last time Stephanie was on the podcast, so I was super excited to hear her Woman Crush of the Week.  

What is it about birth order that makes up who we are?  Stephanie has some knowledge and she shares it with us.

Stephanie McHugh will be at the Back Bowl this coming weekend in Eagle, CO.  http://www.thebackbowl.com/cafe/comedy.html

   
Concert Ticket Give Away – Jon Pardi – Grizzly Rose 12/12/2014 – I have extended the contest for a week, so make sure and send me your name to TwoGirlsAndABottleofWine@gmail.com and a winner will be announced next week. 

“At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don’t keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That’s how we’re made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” – Shonda Rhimes

Cheers and have a fabulous week!!

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Who's Hungry? - 11-25-2014 Podcast Links

Sons of Anarchy – Has Natty caught up and what are her predictions for the last two episodes?
My Woman Crush of the Week might make you a bit hungry!!  Natty always has a great WCW – listen in to see who is a fierce woman in her life.
Hollywood Happenings – Sexiest Man Alive and Disney Princesses
Happy Thanksgiving week!!  I am so excited to gather with loved ones and give thanks.  There will be some food, too.  So, I thought this would be a great week to share some tips for weight management.  These are easy!   www.hungry-girl.com  
Concert Ticket Give Away – Jon Pardi – Grizzly Rose 12/12/2014 – Listen to find out how you could win a pair of tickets.
The Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swaps continues and thank you so much for some of the great recipes I have received. You can check these out on our blog - http://2girlsandwine.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for listening and we will see you next week!  Cheers!!
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Oprah Winfrey

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
We started with this mouthwatering sweet potato casserole and modified the toppings to satisfy lovers of crunchy pecans and cornflakes as well as marshmallows.
Bake sweet potatoes at 400° for about 1 hour or until tender. Let cool to touch; peel and mash sweet potatoes.
Beat mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Combine cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle diagonally over casserole in rows 2 inches apart.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle alternate rows with marshmallows; bake 10 additional minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 dash black pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions


Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling.  Stir the bean mixture.  Sprinkle with the remaining onions.

Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

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Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Golden Macaroni and Cheese

Golden Macaroni and Cheese

1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 1/2 cups) and divided*
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Ham
Bacon

This homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe beats the boxed kind any day of the week. For a divine main dish, stir in chopped cooked ham before baking, and then sprinkle top with chopped cooked bacon before serving
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.
Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish or 2 (11-inch) oval baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
*20 ounces loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, shredded or cut into small cubes, may be substituted. Omit breadcrumbs if using prepared cheese product.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Creamy Fried Confetti Corn

Creamy Fried Confetti Corn

8 bacon slices, chopped $
4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 8 ears)
1 medium-size white onion, chopped $
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed $
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon sugar $
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

One of our most popular corn side dishes, this corn casserole does not disappoint. The sprinkle of bacon cuts the creamy richness of the dish, making it easy for this casserole to pair with just about anything.
Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside.

Sauté corn, onion, and bell peppers in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until tender. Add cream cheese and half-and-half, stirring until cream cheese melts. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper. Top with bacon.

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Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

1 cup (200 g) sugar
1 cup (250 mL) water
4 cups (1 12-oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries
Optional Pecans, orange zest, raisins, currants, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.
Place the cranberries in a colander and rinse them. Pick out and discard any damaged or bruised cranberries. Put the water and sugar in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Add the cranberries to the pot and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst.
Once the cranberries have burst you can leave the cranberry sauce as is, or dress it up with other ingredients. We like to mix in a half a cup of chopped pecans with a few strips of orange zest. Some people like adding raisins or currants, or even blueberries for added sweetness. You can also add holiday spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice.

Remove the pot from heat. Let cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator. Note that the cranberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

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Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Ambrosia Fruit Salad

1 (8oz) container frozen whipped cream
2 ½ cups shredded coconut
½ cup walnuts
1 (8 oz) can fruit cocktail (drained)
1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks (drained)
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges (drained)
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries (drained)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

A Brain and a Vagina - Is It A Reality

Carrie has bonded with her Netflix and caught up with Sons of Anarchy. Listen as we discuss the last season and our predictions.

Carrie has been working to keep her Hollywood Knowledge more than zilch. What does she have to share this week? Listen in to Hollywood Happenings.

We work our rear ends off in the gym or try to. We share things you may be doing that are wasting your time and offer some suggestions for better progress.
Exercise isn’t the only thing we can do to live a healthy life. There are some Healthy Kitchen Staples that you need to hear about.

Keep sending in your favorite Thanksgiving Recipes.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

No Roses With Thorns For This Princess

Happy Veteran’s Day!! 
All of my Fall Television Shows are going AWAY. 

Woman Crush of the Week!

MOVIE SCREENING ALERT!!!
Beyond the Lights
This is the story of Noni, the music world's latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. 

A Broken Heart Can Be A Good Thing?!?  Listen here to find out what this means. 

Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swaps – Help a sister out!

Cheers and have a fabulous week!!



Monday, November 3, 2014

La Lovely Vintage is growing!!

Tara Dover Has Returned with some Big News!!

We can’t forget out Woman Crush of the Week.

La Lovely Vintage is growing and expanding… found out how. 

Join Tara and her Succulent Garden Workshop – 11/13/2014 at 6:30 p.m. $35 http://www.sharedenver.com/#!/Terrarium-

Building-Succulent-Garden-Workshop/p/42755534

La Lovely is also on  Etsy - http://www.lalovelyvintage.etsy.com/ 

Britney Spears Is Getting Her Own Holiday?  It’s this week!!

We are told that it’s bad to wash your hair daily so we have some ideas for Second-day Hair.

Cheers and have a great week!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

What's Your Favorite Word, Natty?!

Natty Watters has returned.  She worked on a commercial recently.  You might be able to see her work on the Super Bowl.   Stay tuned!!

Woman Crush of the Week  because fierce women make the world go around.  Natty's WCW almost made me cry.

Movie Review – Birdman – How many HOT PINK stars will this one get?

Last Minute Halloween Costumes!  We are here to save you!!

Cheers and have a fabulous week!!!

Monday, October 20, 2014

Min Min and Her Mama Brain

Min Min and Her Mama Brain
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Welcome.. Min Min… Her First time on the podcast!!
We share our Woman Crush of the week.
Get to know who Min Min is and where is she from.
Listen in as she educates me on Doctor Who and some Sci Fi.
Listen to my Movie Review for The Best of Me
Congrats to Natalie Zahn and her girls, who won passes to see the movie two days before it was released to theaters.
The holiday approached - Dog Halloween Costumes – what are you favs?
http://www.business2community.com/social-buzz/30-halloween-costumes-for-dogs-that-will-put-a-smile-on-your-face-01040543
Halloween Plans? Where is the party at?
Have a fabulous week!! Cheers!!
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Monday, October 13, 2014

T-Squared and Her Glass of B@tch

Listen to us every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) onwww.rockingcomedyradio.com
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T-Squared is a guaranteed fun experience and she is back this week for an all new podcast.
We won’t forget the Woman Crush of the Week.
I will talk about a new restaurant in South Denver that I visited recently.
Listen to hear if I recommend this place or not. 
I also have an all new MOVIE REVIEW that you can’t miss. 
Have you seen any good movie lately? If so, share them!
We have your chance to go see a movie for FREE, if you live in the
Denver area. I am sure this won’t be the last chance for free stuff, so always keep your ears open. 
Stores are always trying to get your hard earned dollar. We reveal some of the gimmicks you need to be aware of.
An all new co-host will be joining me next week. You won’t want to miss this lady!
Have a great week and don’t forget to refer a friend to our Facebook –www.facebook.com/twogirlsandabottleofwine

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Just Like Online Dating - How Do You Pick One

Carrie McCloud is back with an all new Podcast.  You can read her blog anytime at http://www.carrieonlife.com/

In this week’s Hollywood Happenings – Is a third Sex and the City MOVIE going to be a reality?!? Gosh – I hope so!  We can’t stop talking about weddings and babies as another beautiful Hollywood couple has announced that they will be having a baby.  When you hear who – you won’t be able to disagree that this baby will likely be beautiful.  

Janet’s  Woman Crush of the Week always makes her smile.  Find out who it is and who is Carrie crushing on?!

Fall brings many things – fun boots, Pumpkins Spiced Lattes, AND all new television shows.  Janet shares her favorites.   A list of all of the new shows will be posted on the Two Girls and a Bottle of Wine Facebook (www.facebook.com/twogirlsandabottleofwine)

I am obsessed with food because I love to eat, so that is why I seem to talk about food all the time.  This week I found a list of Foods Doctors Consider to Be Poison… Ugh – Will any of these be a surprise to you?

Cheers and have a great week!!  Next week T-Squared is back in the house.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Laugh So Hard, You Cry Down Your Leg – T-Squared!! 9-23-2014 LINKS

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Babies Be Boomin’ in Hollywood, so if you are headed that way, stay away from the water. Who is expecting a little bundle of joy?
Kanye West is the King of Controversy – What did he do now?
What has T-Squared been up to?
#Woman Crush of the Week – Who are you crushing on because they are fierce and represent women with nothing but grace and power.
I wanted to share with you the Fashion Must Haves for Fall 2014. So many places have so many different opinions. I finally settled on Refinery 29’s list (http://www.refinery29.com/fall-fashion#slide-32), but feel free to share your favs for the new season.
Even if you aren’t ready to say goodbye to Fall, it’s here. Let’s embrace it with some PSL, boots, and some great Bath and Body Work candles.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Do your thing and don’t care if they like it - 09-15-2014 Podcast

The Latest - Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.


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Natty Watters has returned this week. Listen in as we catch up with her and hear how her recent California vacation was. Tell us, how are those Cali drivers.
#WomanCrushoftheWeek – Hear who we are crushing on this week.
Some entertainment news to help you keep your finger on the pulse –
The new panel of The View has been selected! Details by just pushing play…
New Music Alert - I have discovered a new album and what is Natty listening to
A new toy is headed our way and I am excited. So excited I share some of the features that should have us all waiting with great anticipation - The New iPhone 6!
Cheers and let’s have a killer week!!

Saturday, January 11, 2014

More, More, More...

Last night I got to thinking about the constant need for more, more money, more clothes, more makeup, more weight loss, more cars, bigger houses, etc. I tried to think back to when that became the norm. When did our society become so obsessed with comparing what we personally have with what everyone around us has? When did we start caring so much about everyone else? Now I'm not saying we should all become selfish and self absorbed but we should be competing with our self not each other.  The person we were yesterday not the rest of the world. When did it become me vs. them? I started thinking about my grandparents, they never owned a BMW or even a brand new car, they never had a mansion and vacation home or the finest clothing. The one thing they did have though was happiness. My grandparents worked a job from the time they were 18 until the day they were able to retire at 65. They never job hopped looking for the next big break. They didn't settle for less than they deserved they were content. That my friends is the key word. CONTENT. No one seems to be content anymore, we're always looking for a  way to get to the next level. What happened to the simple days when having a job that paid the bills was enough, coming home to your wife and kids, having a car that got you from point a to point b safely, having clothes to wear whether they be new or hand me down just so long as they fit. When did we become a society of more? Of bigger is better? I can't help but wonder if we are constantly looking for the next level up when will we ever be satisfied? I'm not saying that we should all settle in life, by no means, but if someone is happy working a low paying job then why should it matter? Why do we feel the need to be the best of the best to be happy? What happened to competing with our inner self instead of with the entire human race? I worry that if this is how we think now what will happen to my children? Will they be required to sell their soul to become the best? When will enough actually be enough? 
Now you may think that you are content in your life with everything you have but I ask you to take this simple test. Think about one goal you have right now and then think about how you would feel if you found out your worst enemy or someone you barely knew obtained or reached that goal and you didn't. Are you angry? Jealous? Envious? Maybe a little bitter? See you've just proven my point that you're worrying so much about competing with someone else, why should it matter if someone else achieves a goal that you yourself have? As long as you are better than you were yesterday it shouldn't matter what anyone else is doing in there life. 
I leave you with this quote by Theodore Roosevelt: "Comparison is the thief of joy." Stop comparing and start living!! Life is not a race!