Comfort Inn Riverfront Newport, KY

The Comfort Inn in Newport, Kentucky is located 1 mile of downtown Cincinnati. This all suite hotel sits right on the riverfront and is within walking distance from the Newport on the Levee which like a outdoor strip mall for more details check out http://www.newportonthelevee.com/

Amenities include recently upgraded suites with a wet bars, coffeemaker, minifridge, flat-screen TV’s, microwaves, free parking, an exercise room, business center, free Wi-Fi, onsite laundry, and a free breakfast buffet.

At the time of check-in we were impressed with the staff and the cleanliness off the lobby. There is a beautiful swirl staircase that takes you up to the second floor which I thought was a very nice touch for the hotel. The front desk clerk was very nice and accommodating considering we had a last minute reservation requesting an early check-in. My boyfriend and I were given a lot of useful details about the area, how to get around without driving, our stay and various other helpful information. We had a lot questions not being familiar with Newport, KY. 

The suite we stayed in for the evening was very spacious, clean, and the view upon entrance was amazing. The minifridge was clean and the microwave looked brand new. You can smell the fresh scent of cleaning products in the bathroom not a pinch of dust was present as we did our own white glove inspection. I was a little nervous based on some of the reviews I had read, but I must say you can’t please everyone. We are the huge critics and was very pleased with out stay. The only negative was the breakfast options.

The hotel is priced competitively and is a great hotel option if your ever looking to stay close to downtown Cincinnati.

For additional information please visit http://www.choicehotels.com

This post is my opinion only and does not reflect on ChoiceHotels are a brand. I am simply sharing my experience.

Caramel Apples

Today’s recipe was inspired by a good friend of my Kizzie Inc. This is a perfect recipe for the fall season!

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Ingredients
6 (med size) apples
1 pound soft Kraft wrapped caramels
2 tablespoons water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup water
1 cup (chopped salted almonds)
6 wooden skewers (don’t forget to decorate them)
6 cupcake paper liners

The process:

Wash apples and remove their stems. Stick the wooden skewers securely into the stem end of the apples. Chop salted almonds and add to a large bowl, set aside.

In a double boiler, add 1 cup of water to bottom and boil, set the top pan aside, unwrap the caramels; place them in the top pan with the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of water.

Place the top pan with the caramel mixture over the boiling water. Let them heat up, and stir them gently until they are completely heated and smooth. (please use a spatula to stir).

Remove the double boiler with the caramels from the heat. Dip the apples one at a time into the melted caramel and coat them, by gently turning the apple in a circular motion to coat.

Dip the coated apples into the chopped salted almonds, and place each apple in a cupcake paper and sit on a pan.

Chill the apples in the fridge until the caramel is set, about 30-60 minutes.

When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and let the caramel apples sit on kitchen counter for about 15 minutes and enjoy!!!

Kizzie Tip:  Have fun and try unique coatings for your caramel apples. Be fabulous!  http://www.kizzieinc.com/

Kizzie Tip: Have fun anhkizzieinc.com/d try unique coatings for your caramel apples. Be fabulous!

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake Recipe: Inspired by Land O’ Lakes

Here is one of my favorite recipes I had to share this just in time for the holidays Glazed Lemon Pound Cake inspired by Land O’ Lakes.

The prep time is under 20 minutes. The total cook time is around 2.5 hours and serves about 16-20.

i am sharing this recipe from  Land O’ Lakes http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/543/glazed-lemon-pound-cake

Cake
2 cups sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
4 Land O Lakes Eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt® pan or 10-inch tube pan; set aside.

Combine sugar and butter in bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding 1 egg at a time, until well mixed.

Beat at low speed, gradually adding flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately with buttermilk and scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Continue beating until well mixed.

Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate; cool completely.

Stir together powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake.

*Substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar plus enough milk to equal 3/4 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.

Recipe Tips 

– Glazed Lemon Pound Cake can be baked in loaves. Divide batter between 2 greased and floured 9×5-inch loaf pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

– May freeze up to 1 month. Thaw and glaze before serving.

Pictured is the cake I baked using the recipe.

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo

Post Sponsored by Brickworld 

Looking for something to with the kids Oct 24th and 25th? Well here is a great event to bring the entire family to for a day of fun! The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo 32,000 square feet of spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts. For your enjoyment there will be interactive activities onsite, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, seek and finds, and fighting robots. You can also purchase your favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories.There will be vendors onsite for a complete list or for information setting up as a vendor please visit http://www.brickworld.us/fort/ for more information.

Please note vendors are by invitation only. 
The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo will be held at the beautiful Grand Wayne Convention Center located at 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.
The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo is open to the public:
Oct 24 & 25, 2015
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Ticket prices are as follows for General Admission $10; Military Member & First Responder $7 (At the Door Only. Must show ID); and Kids 3 & Under Free
If you purchase advance tickets online thru Sunday, October 18th and use the promo code (coupon code)  QNT15 you will receive $2 off each ticket purchased. Tickets can be purchased via our website at http://www.brickworld.us/fort/.
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13 Nights of Halloween presented by ABC Family

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As we approach the scariest night of the year ABC Family has prepared a spooky lineup of 13 straight nights of movies! Yes you heard me right 13 nights of laughing off your skives. I was so excited when I seen the schedule lineup. So folks grab your G.H Cretors Popcorn, Twizzlers, and a blanket October 19th is just one week away.  Here’s your 13 Nights of Halloween Schedule                                                        :

Here’s the full schedule for this year’s 13 Nights of Halloween on ABC Family:

Monday, October 19

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (4:30 – 6:25 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (6:25 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (8:00 – 8:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (8:30 – 10:30 PM ET/PT)

Batman Begins (10:30 PM -12:30 AM ET/PT)

Tuesday, October 20

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (7:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 21

Twilight (8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 22

Pretty Little Liars Halloween Episode Premiere (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Series Premiere (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Friday, October 23

Pretty Little Liars Halloween Episode (5:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Encore (6:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 (7:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Teen Witch (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Saturday, October 24

Pretty Little Liars Halloween special (12:00 – 1:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (1:00 – 2:00 PM ET/PT)

Men in Black (6:30 – 8:45 PM ET/PT) and (8:45 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Teen Wolf (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Sunday, October 25

Death Becomes Her (7:00 – 9:00 PM, ET/PT)

Beetlejuice (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Monday, October 26

Beetlejuice (4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (10:00 PM- 12:00 AM ET/PT)

The Craft (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Tuesday, October 27

The Addams Family (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (9:00- 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 28

Monster House (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (7:30 – 9:25 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (9:25 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Coraline (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 29

Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode (6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (7:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 2 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episodes 1 & 2 (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 30

The Craft (3:30 – 5:30 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Twilight (7:30 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 2 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Death Becomes Her (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 31

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (9:00 -11:00 PM ET/PT)

The Others (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME coming to a city near you!

On October 21st at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth® . Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros.® Presents Circus XTREME. It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family!

Get your tickets today by visiting http://www.theqarena.com/events/detail/circus-151021-25. Ticket price range from $17 to $70.

Show times are as follows:

Wednesday, October 21st -7pm

Thursday, October 22nd-7pm

Friday, October 23rd -7pm

Saturday, October 24th- 11am and 3pm

Sunday, October 25th- 11am and 3pm

Please visit https://www.facebook.com/QueenThrifty1 for deatils on how to win a Family Four pack of tickets for opening night.

#ringlingbros @circusxtreme

New Trailer, Poster & Images For Disney/Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR Are Now Available!

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This Thanksgiving Pixar Animation Studios the creators of “Finding Nemo” and “Inside Out” will takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs with the film “The Good Dinosaur”. An Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend by the name of Spot. A cave boy who will travel with Alro as he tries to find his way home. Arlo and Spot will travel a harsh and mysterious landscape, but Arlo will learn the power of confronting his fears and discover what he is truly capable of. Pixar does it again with another amazing film that will have you laughing and sometimes a little emotional.

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? While you ponder on that for minute go ahead and checkout the newest trailer below and remember a moment in history can change everything.

Now that was an amazing trailer! I know your eager to mark your calendar and plan to purchase tickets early since shows will be sell out. Here are a few more clips from the film “The Good Dinosaur”:

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                                                                    Arlo on a mission to find his family

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR opens in theatres everywhere on November 25th!

For more information, check out http://movies.disney.com/the-good-dinosaur, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheGoodDinosaur, Twitter, https://twitter.com/TheGoodDinosaur, and Instagram, https://instagram.com/TheGoodDinosaur.

#GoodDino

Miss Oops Product Review


THE EVERYDAY SOLUTIONS TO CLOTHING MISHAPS!

                                        Beauty Saving Problem Solving


I was recently sent a few products from a wonderful company called Miss Oops! Miss Oops manufactures and markets a variety of problem-solving products for women. Here are the products and assessments of each that I tried out from Miss Opps. Items that every women should have on hand.

Show Stoppers-A medical grade adhesive that prevents  women’s navels from showing through their garments.

Lace Boob Tube-Covers the extra cleavage from showing when were low cut Blouses or V-necks.

Lace, Nylon, Spandex, Synthetic


Jaks- Hide those muffin tops and a free show when bending over. Perfect for low rise jeans or when wearing a top that rises up.


Rescue Sponge-Removes deodorant, makeup, or any form of product residue on clothing. Just briskly rub the dry sponge against the offending mark and watch it disappear. The Rescue Sponge comes two to a pack and are reusable. Can be used on all clothing fabrics. Small enough to keep in your handbag for emergencies. Please use dry no solution needed.

Grab A Bootie– Lifts the rump area while supporting the lower tummy. Seamless and comfortable. I love this garment because it stays perfectly in place. What more can a girl ask for!?! Machine washable.

Mishap tape-No show doubled sided tape. Worn by Mrs. J Lo! I love this tape. 36 strips 2 different widths. I used this on a hanging hem and you could not tell there difference. I also used the tape on an area where I was missing a button. Worked perfectly leaving no sticky residue. Easy to removable and this tape is washable.


For more information on Miss Opps Products or to make a purchase please visit:http://missoops.com/index.html GREAT DEALS ONLINE RIGHT NOW!


 FTC Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above free of charge by the company or PR representative in order to conduct an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post. The thoughts, experiences, and opinions are entirely my own. I am not liable for any issues you may incur from use of said product(s).

Recap: Marvel Universe Live Tour in Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena 10/1-10/4

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A cast of 25 villains took over Quicken Loans Arena last night in Cleveland. Marvel Universe Live is a high octane non-stop action pack extravaganza. Marvel Universe Live combines all the fan favorites into one show including The Avengers (Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye and others) X-Men, Wolverine, and Spider-Man who had a few web-spinning escapades throughout the show. Continue reading “Recap: Marvel Universe Live Tour in Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena 10/1-10/4”

Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales

Fort Wayne prepare to laugh, sing and dance as you step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. 


Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in a live theatrical experience that is pure magic.


With dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes, glittering special effects and spectacular sets, you will be captivated by these spellbinding stories when you dream with the princesses and cheer for their heroes as they conquer evil villains. There is a world of enchantment waiting for you right in your hometown!


Two shows will be held at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum on Friday,October 23rd 3pm and 6pm ticket prices range from $15-$50.


For your chance to win tickets please answer the Disney Trivia question below in the comment section. The person with the corect answer will be chosen randomly on October 12th. Good Luck! Tickets will be picked up at Will Call the day of the show.


Who was the first Disney princess?

For ticket information and showtimes please visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/41138/2048188?brand=disneylive


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