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Sailor Moon Fan

January 3, 2020
Coincidentally, I've been a Sailor Moon fan since I was 12 years old in middle school. I had a Sailor Moon comforter, pillow cases and Sailor scout posters all over my room. I'm still a fan after all these years. It was really hard to find Sailor Moon Merchandise back then. Nowadays, you can find them online and order from Amazon or ebay too. Check out some of the cool things you can buy as a Sailor Moon fanatic.


You can also find Sailor Moon Cosplay or Sailor Moon costume al fits


See other Sailor Moon Merchandise.

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Putting up temporary blinds or shades with Redi Shade

December 28, 2019
Waiting for your blinds to get in can take awhile so using temporary shades is a great way to get privacy for your family until you're ready to put in permanent blinds. This is budget-friendly, family-friendly and a great temporary solution.

I got these Redi Shade temporary blinds from Bed, Bath & Beyond but you can buy them from Lowe's, Home Depot or online on Amazon too. If you buy the Redi Shades on Amazon, getting them in bulk is cheaper versus buying one at a time.

These require no tools to install. You just need a sharp knife (or sharp scissors) to trim if you need to. If your window is really big, you can double up and use two blinds or more. See my video below on how they look and how easy it was to install. They stick with a sticker.

This is how they look after I've stuck them up there. It darkens the room nicely and gives us privacy.

See more details on Redi Shade blinds and shades on Amazon.

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How to make a Yule Log or Log Cake

December 8, 2019
This blog post is a year overdue! I created a Yule log or what I refer to as a "log cake" last year. I took plenty of pictures and video clips and didn't post any of it until now! The holiday season for me last year was so busy! Tis' the season!

Here's a log cake that I made that is perfect for fall and holiday parties.



This year, I'm able to catch my breath a bit. The video on how to make a log cake is below (scroll down just a bit). Basic things that I used were: spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, chocolate icing and jelly roll pan (also other baking supplies like mixer, bowl, kitchen towel, etc.). I made the vanilla frosting (for inside of roll) and chocolate icing (for outside of roll) from scratch but I used a box of spice cake mix to make my life easier. It turned out really good. I loved it so much, I didn't want to cut into it. I really think I could have used frosting and icing from the supermarket that comes in jars already made if I didn't have the time. I feel like this is a great decorative piece for any fall holiday table as well.


Here's the quick 1 minute video on how I made this log cake or jelly roll cake! It was so fun to make! 

I also added a couple of leaf shaped cookies before I took the log cake to my friend's party. I didn't want to add them right away so the cookies would look fresh. As a bonus, I really could have surrounded the platter with these leaf shaped maple cookies to make it even more festive!

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DIY Diaper Cake for Baby Girl

November 15, 2019
This diaper cake was so easy and fun to make for an upcoming baby shower I am going to. 
(completed 3 tier diaper cake)

You always start with the bottom layer and build your way up! See my DIY Diaper Cake video below (less than 3 min) on how I built this diaper cake:

Ideas for your Diaper Cake:
  

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Reasons for Sports Fans to Move to Oakland, California

October 22, 2019

 Reasons for Sports Fans to Move to Oakland, California

If there’s any city in the whole United States that has a desperate need for passionate sports fans, it’s Oakland. Often considered the tough brother to the genteel San Francisco, Oakland prides itself on hosting three major sports teams-the Raiders for the NFL, the Athletics (or A’s) in the MLB, and Golden State Warriors of the NBA. But, all of that may change soon.

  This 2019 football season will mean the last one for the Raiders. Win or lose, the team plans to play their first 2020 games at Allegiant Stadium as the “Las Vegas Raiders.” The Warriors are also scheduled to move into San Francisco’s Chase Stadium. This leaves just the A’s, who eyed a possible move to San Jose

  Time isn’t up yet! If you happen to be an Oakland sports fan who’s thinking of moving here, then here are a few reasons to help you along.

Booming Tech Economy

  The loss of the Raiders and the Warriors do come with gains. Oakland is becoming a new frontier to Silicon Valley. Pandora and Uber are two resident tech companies with Square moving into the Uptown Station building by the end of this year.

  With all of these tech jobs coming into the area, it’s no wonder that Oakland real estate is getting pricey. Monthly rents for apartments located in 14th Avenue can run up to $2,273. Neighborhoods east of 14th-San Antonio, Allendale, Oaktree- have lower monthly costs; $1,000 or less with a roommate.

Jack London Square

  Named after a classic author who spent his boyhood here, Jack London Square is Oakland’s cultural asset. The Square is both a functioning seaport and waterfront commercial district. It may also give hope for the city’s sports fans.

  Jack London Square is slated to be the future site of a 34,000 seat ballpark to house the A’s. The new structure will also come with developments for affordable housing and bring more jobs to the city. If completed by Spring 2023, it will replace the A’s current home stadium.

RingCentral Coliseum

  The Coliseum first opened its doors back in September 1966 as the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Crowds and renovations have turned it into the hub of activity it’s become. Cloud-based tech company RingCentral is the fifth sponsor to add their name to the structure.

  For over a combined forty years, the Raiders and the A’s served as the stadium’s home teams. The stadium itself can be converted from a baseball diamond to a football field. A redevelopment plan was voted into effect last year.

The A’s Community

  Passionate A’s fans can let their voices be heard. Team officials hold regular “town hall” community engagement meetings to discuss the future of the A’s and East Oakland. Over 100 public officials, 80 community leaders, and 500 citizens have participated.

  These meetings mean more than baseball. They hope to use the A’s as a transformative economic and social agent for Oakland and the East Bay. It ensures local residents are first in line for new opportunities.

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Tifa Lockhard Costume DIY

October 1, 2019
You can easily put together a Tifa Lockhard (Final Fantasy VII version) costume using things you have from home or find at a local clothing store. See the al fit I put together in the video below.

All you need is: White tank top, black skirt, black suspenders, black arm warmers (or socks cut off), fingerless burgundy/red gloves, metal-like arm pad and burgundy/red boots/shoes (or black if you're on a budget is ok).

Here's some Amazon affiliated options below if you can't locate any items in your closet:

Sailor Moon Cosplay

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Set of 5 Books of Game of Thrones How it Actually Looks

July 19, 2019
After having Game of Thrones withdrawals because the show series is over, I decided to start reading George R.R. Martin's Set of 5 books (that's been released so far). I got this set from Barnes & Noble for about $35 but you can probably get it cheaper if you find a promo code online or check out Amazon. 
(This is the 5 books set that were written by George R.R. Martin that inspired the Game of Thrones HBO series)

Here is my review of how the set looks like in the video that is less than 3 minutes. Check the video out below if you're on the fence about buying them now. 

Set of 5 Game of Thrones Set Review Video:

Games of Thrones Gift Ideas:

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Sailor Girlfriend Born and raised in SoCal, the publisher is a wife of a Navy veteran and has a passion for sharing knowledge and ideas to help other girlfriends, fiances and wives. She started this blog when she was still just a girlfriend of her sweet sailor. After dating for 1 year and 4 months, the sailor proposed to her and they got married 7 months later. He got out of the military 3 months after they wed when his contract ended. Her husband served in the military for 10 years.

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