Life Through Linds' Lens

With Halloween creeping around the corner it's the perfect time to start thinking about what kind of spooky desserts you can present at your party. Or maybe you just want to get into that Halloween spirit. Luckily for you, I'm one of those people who starts thinking about the holidays loooong before they are here. Is my house already decorated for Halloween in September? Maybe... I get excited, okay!  These sugar skull cakes are the perfect treat for all your ghoulish needs. What you'll need: Skull pan (I used this one:  Wilton 3-D Mini Skull Pan ) Cake mix (this can be store-bought or your own recipe) Non-stick spray Cooling rack Frosting Different colored decorating icing Piping bag with a small round tip Optional: Sprinkles Fondant Candy markers Flower icing tips Any other edible decorations/candies Steps: 1. Preheat your oven according to your cake mix 2. Prepare your cake batter You can use whatever cake batter you like...

Do you like tacos, but you're lazy as heck?  Or maybe you don't have the most sophisticated cooking skills? Have no fear, I am here to save your Taco Tuesday. Here is how you can make quick and simple tacos. What you'll need: Meat of your choice (hamburger, turkey, chicken, etc.) Taco seasoning packet Taco shells/tortillas Shredded cheese Rice Beans Lettuce Tomato Onion Sour cream Taco sauce Salsa Anything else you like to put on your tacos You can do the traditional beef/turkey taco meat made with a taco seasoning packet and just follow the directions on the packet, but for this example I used chicken. I cut up some chicken breast, threw it in a pan with some olive oil and salt and pepper, and let it cook a few minutes until all the pink was gone. You can use taco seasoning or any seasoning of your choice on the chicken if that's more your style. Rice is a great filler for tacos/burritos. This is where the laziness really settles i...

On the Edge of Something Wonderful As I sit here typing today I am accompanied by the gentle rainfall of summer afternoon showers. The sky is grey, but everything else is full of color from all the water we’ve been receiving. I have a freshly made cup of coffee and I’m ready to begin a new and, hopefully, exciting chapter in my life. If you haven’t already guessed by its name, this will mainly be a lifestyle blog. Follow me on my journeys throughout Florida (and the rest of the world), track my progress as a writer, and sit back for enough bad jokes to last you a lifetime. I started this blog to share all of this, and because I just love to write. I’ll write posts on a variety of subjects and I’ll keep these topics separated so that you can easily follow what piques your interest.   This blog will be highly influenced by writing. For me, writing has become a key aspect in my life and my biggest passion. Please be patient with me as I navigate through this n...

Commencement Day Hi. I’m antisocial, but you can just call me Linds. However, know that if you actually call I’m probably not going to pick up because that phone call could have been a text. I’m your typical twentysomething residing in sunny Florida and trying to figure out this painfully awkward thing we like to call “life”.  I’m an aspiring author, artist, and a self-proclaimed dog lover—trust me, this sums me up pretty well.  Welcome to my very first blog and follow me on the magical, mystical (are you convinced yet?) journey that lies ahead. Like me, this blog will mostly be an eclectic collection of topics. You can expect lots of posts on writing, art/crafting, travel, etc. If you haven’t figured out by now, I am unapologetically sarcastic, creative, and just a tad bit—or more—weird. I hope to be able to make you laugh, but I also hope to inspire and encourage you to work towards your goals. So say hello! If you enjoy art, sarcasm, and intellectual conve...