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Release Blitz & Giveaway for Lead Player by Alex Grayson

Release Blitz & Giveaway for Lead Player by Alex Grayson

Title: Lead PlayerAn Everyday Heroes World Novel Author: Alex GraysonGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: August 13, 2020Blurb I wasn’t looking for love... more like a one-night stand. Hey, a woman has needs. And it couldn’t possibly end any worse than my last relationship. If catching my long-term boyfriend getting plowed by his handsome best friend wasn’t bad enough... the fact that they were in our bed should be. So, yeah. I’m good with one wild night with a complete stranger. I just didn’t expect him to be so damn hot! I couldn’t tear my eyes away—even when he caught me staring. It...

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Ultimate Steak Sandwich

Ultimate Steak Sandwich

Grilled Steak Seared steak tastes delicious because of the Maillard reaction. This reaction occurs at high temperatures ~150°C and results in browning and the formation of new flavour molecules. This recipe uses skirt steak sliced ultra-thin and seared over high heat, more brown equals more flavour. It combines juicy steak with beautiful umami savoury flavours of soy and seaweed. The toasted sourdough ciabatta with the garlic herb butter is the perfect vehicle with a right balance of chilli heat and the sandwich is finished with sweetness from the leeks topped with rich oozing cheese. Equipment Used Fire table and chapa...

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4 Ways to Style a T-Shirt Dress

4 Ways to Style a T-Shirt Dress

The T-shirt dress is one of those staples that I always have in my closet. Details of them change slightly from year to year but it’s definitely a closet staple for me. Currently, I’m into T-Shirt Midi Dresses, like this one. Love that the style provides a bit more coverage and in my opinion, looks even chicer than a shorter option (which, let’s be honest, I still totally like). If you’re looking to switch up how you style a T-shirt dress, here are 4 options! xx Ashley Look 1: Everday Casual Option One First up, let’s start with what I’m...

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Supporting Teens’ Mental Health Right Now Starts With Kickstarting Hard Conversations

Supporting Teens’ Mental Health Right Now Starts With Kickstarting Hard Conversations

Don't skirt around pressing issues or 'bend the truth' for their benefit — experts say this doesn't work in addressing four major stressors in 2020.

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Things That Mattered to Me at 18.

Things That Mattered to Me at 18.

Graduating first in my senior high school class. Flat-ironing my hair. The Ralph Lauren bedding my mother bought me for my college dorm. The number of calories in french fries. Maintaining an over 4.0 GPA. The sale section at Victoria’s Secret. The UVA bumper sticker I affixed to the back of the hand-me-down forest green Toyota Camry I shared with my sister. Earning all fives on my AP examinations. Having a date to senior prom. His name was Enrique and he was a grade school friend of mine I’d had a crush on for years. It was an awkward night...

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