STUFF YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO KNOW & A TREAT

One thing I did as a kid all the time was to read, read, read.  But I also had a horrible habit of folding back the corners of the pages to keep my place in the book.  I can't tell you how many novels I probably ruined. 

It wasn't until I was an adult and other readers threatened to murder me that I started using bookmarks or other pieces of paper, and now when I see a dog-eared page I cringe. 

Bookmark from the store & one from Sierra Cartwright

What about you?  Do you have a huge collection of bookmarks to remind you where you left off in a book, or are you a page folder?

Corporate Headquarters in California

Over 100 million people around the world are watching the streaming service Netflix, which has been around since 1997. We may not agree with all of its programming, but with annual earnings of over 100 billion in 2017, they're clearly here to stay.  With their corporate office located in California, they operate all over the world except in China, Syria, and N. Korea.

Netflix Movie Theater

If you're lucky enough to score a job there,  you're in for plenty of cool perks that include unlimited fruits, spa water, coffee, and snacks all day.  But that's not all! There's a 200 seat movie theater to see new Netflix releases and a state of the art cafeteria that offers incredible discounts on meals. Customer Service reps earn over $21 per hour The schedules are flexible, and vacation is pretty much unlimited.  Take off 4 weeks, or just 2 days. It's your choice.  Once you have a baby,  expect unlimited Maternity/Parental leave.  The culture there is friendly and laid back for the most part, and yelling is not allowed.

Netflix Cafeteria

Before you start cleaning up your resume, know that working there can be very stressful for some, and boring for others.  If you have an unreliable vehicle, get sick or lot, or just don't feel like showing up, don't bother applying.  Missing 6 days of work in a year will automatically get you fired and there are no exceptions to that rule.  https://jobs.netflix.com

MUSEUM NEWS
As a kid, I visited museums a lot, and I'd forgotten all the treasures there.  But I have a new appreciation thanks to the very cool AND crafty Elizabeth from alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/ .   In addition to sharing her lovely artwork, she posts these really incredible pictures from a museum in Kansas that shows old typewriters, dining rooms, libraries and more from back in the day.  Be sure to take a peek at her blog if you get a chance.

Did you know that in 1872 The Metropolitan Museum of Art was opened in New York, and amazingly holds over 2 million pieces of art, and is over 2 million square feet?  If you visit in person, you can pay what you want at the ticket counter, which sounds pretty incredible.  If you purchase tickets on-line however, the price of admission is $25 per adult and $17 for senior citizens.  Once you purchase a ticket, it's good to use for one year.

FREEBIE
Get your FREE pancake short stack from IHOP on February 27 from 7am - 7pm.  If you're thinking of filling up on these delicious treats all day, know that the FREE version only includes 3.  If you're still hungry after that, make sure you have your wallet or purse.

This is one of those drinks that are tasty with or without alcohol, and will work at any party.  Even better, it's a great way to relax with a good book.

BLUSHING PINA COLADA
Ingredients
1 Thick Slice Pineapple - peeled
1 Banana, peeled, sliced and roughly chopped
4/12 Tbsp Pineapple Juice
1 Scoop strawberry Ice Cream or Sorbet
1 2/2 Tbsp Coconut Milk
2 Tbsp Grenadine

DIRECTIONS
1.  Cut up the pineapple and add to the blender with the banana
2.  Add the pineapple juice to the blender and process until it's a smooth puree

3.  Add the strawberry ice cream or sorbet to the blender, along with the coconut milk, and a small scoop of finely crushed ice, then process until smooth.
4.  Pour the grenadine slowly on top of the drink.  It will filter through the drink with a dappled effect.  Decorate each glass with a wedge of pineapple or a strawberry, then serve with festive straws.

If you want to go classic instead,  use vanilla ice cream and add 1 1/2 Tbsp Light Rum or more if you like to turn things up a little.

By the way, if you're a foodie, or even if you're just starting out, take a look at this really great site for yummy recipes and products for chefs and home cooks from our friends at https://www.village-bakery.com/ 

I'm a crafter, coupon shopper and book collector, so every once in awhile there seems like too many piles of stuff. So this weekend, has been all about decluttering.  But...I've also been reading and that sort of cancelled out the organizational plan.(lol)

RO's Washi Tape all in one place

Hard to put this one down!