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Young Adults
Rated R
Leeann – I loved this movie! Charlize Theron is one of my favorites. She’s masterful with her laugh a minute character work, and for someone so lovely, she does grungy very well! It’s far from a laugh-a-minute, but it has some very funny moments.

Matthew – Overall, not really my favorite. The film did a little bit better than my expectations, but not by much. The plot centers on Mavis Gery (Charlize Theron) and her obsession with Buddy, her married high school sweetheart. Her more narcissistic, alcohol-infused moments provide some humor.

La Ricki Designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(602) 561-7418

ricki@laricki.com

laricki.com

Leeann – We’re expecting our first baby in March! I wanted to get the nursery done right away, so I hired an interior designer to help me. Ricki Uster, of la Ricki Design, is absolutely fabulous! Her style is vintage, but very chic. I highly recommend following her on Twitter (twitter.com/LaRicki), Pinterest, and Facebook.

Matthew – When my wife told me we needed a decorator for the baby’s room, I did a double-take. Turns out working with Ricki Uster has been a great experience. She ended up choosing some fantastic colors and has been saving us money. It was a great investment and saved my wife a lot of time and stress.

Brick Pizzeria & Wine Bar

 

 

 

 

455 N. 3rd St. Ste. 154

Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 258-3665

Leeann – I love pizza. I love it pretty much every way it comes. However, I totally did not enjoy my experience at Brick Pizza downtown. When the server got it correct, the dish lacked flavor. I didn’t have a chance to sample the wine or sangria in my “delicate state.”

Matthew – Overall, this restaurant was just okay. My wife and I both found our food a little bit bland, and the service was fine, but not great. Their wine list isn’t bad, however. I think this might be a place to grab appetizers and a drink instead of a full meal.

Bamboo House

 

 

 

 

 

502 E. Thunderbird Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85022

(602) 843-4243
Leeann – A hidden treasure! The food is incredible, authentic, fresh, and delicious. Their spicy dishes have the perfect amount of “bite,” and their crab puffs and egg rolls make fantastic appetizers. I’m not a very superstitious person, but their fortune cookies are always spot on. (Joking…kind of.)

Matthew – Get the orange chicken! I’ve tried lots of items on the menu, and they’re all good, but I keep coming back to the orange chicken. The service is just as excellent as the food. I love that the Bamboo House is a family-owned business. These guys really care about their product.

 

Pacific Gold Turkey Jerky  

 

 

 

Leeann — We shop at Costco all the time but never noticed the Pacific Gold Jerky before. My husband grabbed a few flavors. Being pregnant, I’m always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. I tried the Pacific Gold Turkey Jerky and I thought it was delicious!

Matthew — I’m something of a beef jerky connoisseur; however, I thought I’d give the turkey version a go. Glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. It’s a tasty low-carb snack, which is always a great find.

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