Day 58 - Alright folks. One more day till Oscar makes a debut on the red carpet. How should we celebrate? Maybe a beverage to toast the awards? Oooo, How about a Shirley Temple?

Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents would take you out to dinner. They would order you a Shirley Temple as a special treat? Remember the super fun flame red liquid that sparkled with bubbles? The sweet neon colored cherry was like a hidden treasure at the bottom of the glass? What a treat right?

Yeah, I don't remember enjoying a Shirley Temple either because my parents would NEVER ordered me something so frivolous. That's why for today's project, we are going to mix one up.

Let's create the best darn Shirley Temple this world has ever tasted and clink our glasses to Oscar while making childhood dreams true!

Ingredients:

• Reed's Extra Ginger Brew (non-alchoholic)
• Maraschino Syrup
• Maraschino Cherries
• Orange Slices
• Twizzler® Strawberry Twists

Start with an 8oz glass full of ice. Pour the Reed's Extra Ginger Brew over the ice and top it off with a few splashes of maraschino syrup. Add a maraschino cherry (or five) and an orange slice. Cut 1/4 off the bottom and top of the Twizzler® Twist to make a straw. 

Bottoms Up! Cheers to Oscar and childhood dreams coming true! Glup.

Day 57 - Hello friends. More Oscar talk today and the first guest interview here on Create & Change. Let me introduce two movie lovers, the funniest married couple and downright amazingly creative folks, Val & Kerry! Val & Kerry are the go-to team for anything movies and anything funny. They are a not just any regular old Rom Com, they are Rom Com 2!

Ok, after my failed attempt at joke and a great title for this post, let's jump into today's project. Today, read through the interview and pick one question from the interview. Then ask a friend, co-worker or family member the question. Create a conversation with someone and see if you can create funny today. That's it! 

Without further adieu, let me present Val & Kerry....

Day 56 - Hey there! It's an easy project today. You could say it's a "free square" in the middle of the BINGO card day. Turn up the heat on Oscar fever by printing out a FREE Oscar night BINGO game here. It's made for 6 people and pairs well with a glass of bubbly. Let's get ready to Oscar!

BINGO!

Day 53 -  Hi ho! How's the temperature on your Oscar fever? Let's talk red carpet moments to get that fever higher. Who else loves watching the dresses, million dollars worth of jewels and the hair?! It's all so glamorous. Most of us will never get to experience the kind of dramatic style moment the Oscar affords or be in position to call up a glam squad to doll us up. 

1 - Bauble Bar Firestone Collar , 2 - A.J. Morgan Sunglasses, 3 - Zara Jacket, 4 - Zara Top, 5 - Zara Skirt, 6 - Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish In Glamorous Life  {affiliate link}, 7 - Oscar Like Trophy {affiliate link}, 8 - Zara Clutch, 9 - Top Shop Reese Heels, 10 - Baublebar Ellis Drops, 11 - DL 1961 Power Legging Jeans

Does that mean we can't glam it up? Nope. In fact today's project is to create a glamorous look for your Oscar night. Take a few minutes and pick an item online that makes you say, "Wow. I would never wear that but I would feel so glamorous." Throw your hair in hot rollers, buy yourself that necklace or just get out of your sweats. Do something today that creates glamour in your life. Report back. How did it feel to be a little red carpet ready?

Day 54 - Day 2 of Oscar fever. Who's throwing a party? More importantly, will there be food at the party? Count me in but only if there is food, especially popcorn! Movie food is special. Is it just me or do big memories get made when sitting in a dark room snarfing down boxes of candy and salty, buttery popcorn while guzzling barrels of cherry coke. Think of E.T. What comes to mind? Yep, Reese's Pieces. 

The Martian is the only Oscar nominated file I was able to watch this year, yet. Spoiler Alert: In the movie, the main character who is played by Matt Damon, is forced to grow his own potatoes. He then is forced to eat an ungodly amount of potatoes to stay alive. In honor of this Oscar nominated flick, today's project will be to fry up a batch of homemade potato chips, or as I like to call them "Martian Chips." These "Martian Chips" would make Oscar party worthy food. They are easy, salty and delicious. They would go great with the Oscars or any movie!

Martian Chips Recipe - Serves 4

• 3 russet potatoes 
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• corse sea salt 

Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the potatoes 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick widthwise. Place the potato rounds in a large bowl with cold water and let soak for 30 min to remove excess starch. Drain the potato rounds and pat dry and place on paper towel to remove excess water.

Heat canola oil in a dutch oven on the stove over medium high heat.

Once the oil is hot, place 8-9 potato rounds in the canola oil until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove potato rounds from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt to desired taste.

For The Record, These Are Way Too Crispy.

Now, all we need is some ketchup. Oscar night here we come! What do you think? Will you be serving Martian Chips at your Oscar bash?

Day 53 - Well hello there! Monday is here and who else is getting Oscar Fever? (crickets. crickets. crickets.) Oh come on! This Sunday, February 28th at 4:00 PST, ABC will be showing the 88th Oscar celebration and Chris Rock is the host! It should be fun and who doesn't like a good party where extremely beautiful people, dressed in millions of dollars worth of jewels parade around on a velvet red carpet and possibly win a big gold statue? Sign me up! 

However, today's project isn't about the Oscars, it's about the hard work and dedication that goes into making movies that are nominated for an Oscar. How many of us have watched an Oscar nominated film for the nomination? For example, Mad Max Furry Road has been nominated for "Make-Up & Hairstyling." Did I notice the make-up & hairstyling when I was eating buttery popcorn huddled on my couch? Nope. Not really. However, a creative genius poured their life blood into making the make-up & hair amazing. It seems only reasonable we should take some time to pay attention and honor their work.

Today's project is to pick an Oscar nominated film and intently watch it based on it's nomination. Ask why this film deserves the nomination? How many hours went into planning? Why is it good? Will it win the nomination? 

I just listened to each of the nominated music original songs. You can listen to them here: 

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

“Earned It,” Fifty Shades of Grey

“Manta Ray,” Racing Extinction

“Simple Song #3,” Youth

“Til It Happens To You,” The Hunting Ground

“Writing’s On The Wall,” Spectre

What do you think? It's interesting listening to the song without the movie and realizing how many creative parts are in a movie. Movie magic!