Woo, when that purple halo glows around a card while opening up a Hearthstone deck, you know you have an epic card on your hands. But two epics in a deck?! What kind of luck is that?!? Obviously not good luck since I already have the Mage’s Pyroblast.
I got a lot of dust from them though.
Starbucks Frappuccino creation for Halloween 2015, the Frappula, is anything but blah, blah, blah, blah. It definitely is interesting looking with the raspberry syrup mimicking blood. And it’s even cooler watching the blood trickle down the sides of the cup, slowly infusing with the white chocolate Frappuccino mix.
The base of the drink is pumps of mocha sauce which when mixed, pretty much destroys the visual appeal of the Frappula. But you kinda want that mocha and raspberry combination in this drink, meaning you gotta mix the drink for the best flavor. You can’t just suck up the mocha sauce because that’s just too overpowering. The white chocolate Frappuccino is creme based, so there’s no caffeine. Mixed together, the flavors blend nicely, and the Frappula is not too sweet either. I was expecting uber sweet, but I’ve had sweeter drinks from Starbucks before. Don’t be fooled, this drink is loaded with fat but is a fun changeup for the rest of October.
The Vampire Frappuccino looks interesting as well but oddly is available only in Europe and Latin America.
Here are more pictures of the Frappula as the different layers are gradually mixed together.
Has anyone ordered new items from Amazon (not another vendor via Amazon) but received a used item instead? What did you do with the item?
As part of a hardware upgrade, I purchased an inexpensive Canon scanner, the CanoScan LiDE 220. When I opened the box, I found a few additional items – Post-it notes of reminders and bills.
Looking at the packing list, it looks like all the items are there, but I haven’t yet tried out the scanner itself. If it does work, should I keep it or simply return it on principle? The scanner was unlocked during shipping so I don’t know if this will have operational repercussions later.
Coloring books are not just for kids any more. Start off with the popular Secret Garden created by none other than Johanna Basford of the Starbucks inky red cup fame. These intricate coloring books are made for the eyes, penstrokes, focus, and patience of adults.
Whether it be a stress relief, a form of escape, or allowing adults to relive childhood experiences, you can’t deny that these adult coloring books would make great $10 holiday gifts!
Although I’m not a Frappuccino fan by any means, the seasonal specialities suck me in. Last Halloween, it was the green-ish Franken Frappuccino. In 2015, Starbucks is featuring Dracula in the “Frappula.”
The Frappula has mocha sauce, white mocha Frappuccino, whipped cream, and “bloody” raspberry syrup. Go find the Frappula starting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 until Halloween. I wonder if it’ll appear on the Mobile Order menu?
Wow, what a profound effect the new Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay has, especially while cruising at Ala Moana. Gone are the days of waiting in the long lines at Starbucks.
Right after finding parking, you can mobile order and pay for your drink and pick it up, bypassing those infuriating lines. It’s so simple! Now I have to decide if getting a free refill is worth the wait in line…
I’ve had enough trying to coax some old hardware to work. It’s time to upgrade and be done with the problems.
Canon Office Products LiDE220 Document Scanner
HooToo 7 Port USB 3.0 Hub with 2 Smart Charging Ports
Wow, that USB 3.0 hub is originally priced at $180?!?!
While the new Ala Moana wing with Bloomingdales is set to open in November, the rest of the mall is getting a facelift as well. Check out some of the changes I witnessed over the weekend.
The new lighting on the pillars, under the covered walkway, and the torch-shaped lampposts in the “islands.”
Here’s a closer look at the tiled pillar with cool lighting.
The koi and other water ponds have seating that matches the wooden motif of the “new” Ala Moana. The koi aren’t back yet.
Hold up. What’s going on in this picture?
Give up? The faithful wooden stairs are gone.
Now this is a business challenge with Sikorak opening its second location in Kaneohe. I’m guessing Sikdorak II mimics the all-you-can-eat-Korean-food-for-$20 as the original Sikdorak. But there is a twist with a maximum 90-minute stay.
That 90-minute restriction will make or break Sikdorak II I’m thinking. People in Kaneohe love bargains (just how many discount stores can Windward Mall hold?) and love to eat (where in Hawaii did you first see a McDonald’s double-wide drive thru?). So can that 90-minute limit offset the cost of food all gotten for $20 per person? Therein lies the business solvency problem that Sikdorak is up against. I gotta give it a try but I admit, I think Sikdorak II is in for a tough challenge.
Halloween monsters are the theme for LEGO’s minifigures, series 14. Pretty unique stuff in this series and all thematic for October.
This is just downright cool. This Kickstarter project aims at bringing eternal light. No batteries needed. This mini flashlight is powered by the touch of a human body. A thermoelectric generator converts your body heat into electricity that powers a small LED.
This $35+ gift could be left in cars, attached to your keychain, or simply stored in your emergency kit. When you need light, simply touch the Lumen and be illuminated.
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Very smart marketing move Walmart. In this week’s Sunday ads, Walmart is showcasing Halloween items. They also display Halloween creations made with the on-sale items. You might be thinking, “Hey, that’s pretty cool. I wonder how’d they make it?” Looking on the ad page, Walmart has included directions for the creations…on Pinterest.
Also, each “recipe” names the Walmart mom who submitted it. Very smart, Walmart, very smart.
Head on over to pinterest.com/walmart.