Sk*rt Cupcakes and Unicorns Go Together Like Sarah Jessica and Parker.

The sk*rt get together, sponsored by Everyday Food, was all that. There were goody bags. There were freebies. There were cupcakes. Plus also a unicorn. We had a fantastic time meeting sk*rt users, eating breakfast and handing out super-cool swag. It was such a great way to start the morning — thanks for joining us!

10 lucky winners received a one-year subscription to Everyday Food plus a goody bag with two super-cool items: a counter top magazine holder (to rest your latest issue of the magazine against while you’re cooking), and a darling green storage box sized to fit a whole year’s worth of Everyday Food — plus, everybody who dropped by was delighted to receive a copy of the lastest issue.

SXSWi is the kind of place where crazy is the norm. So when the unicorn (who was popping up in all the coolest places) made an appearance, we considered it an honor of the highest sort.

And really, what’s better than meeting a unicorn over a cupcake breakfast?

The correct answer: Nothing.

SXSW + SK*RT = LOVE

So the sk*rt chicks made it to SXSWi. And it only took 8 to make the 2.5 hour trip. It was kinda complicated. But we're here. Well, almost. We'll be at the actual event in a few hours. I've been to the music portion of the week a couple of times, and it's amazing. So I'm really looking forward to seeing what the interactive little brother is all about. I've heard it's like a Geeky-Disneyland-Circus on steroids. Sounds fantastic to me.

So the sk*rt chicks will be there. Handing out mints. Because fresh breath is a priority in our lives.

We're even hosting a little SXSWi get together Sunday morning. And you are so invited. If you are going to be anywhere near Austin this weekend, here's the official announcement:

Meet us at City Hall Sunday, March 9th! Swing by Austin Java (301 West 2nd Street) at 9 a.m., and we’ll all be there for an hour or so (or more, or longer or however long we want) and we’ll hang. It’s super close (steps away) from the convention center, so if you’re going to SXSWi, you’ll be right there.

We might even have cupcakes.* Because we’re crazy like that.

Of course, we know that there’s a lot happening on 3/9, so we’re getting an early start…with coffee… and sk*rt lovers…and breakdancers**… and trained monkeys***, and then even more coffee****.

We can’t think of a better way to start a day. You can even let us know you’re coming if you visit the event listing at Upcoming.

And! This just in! Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and their awesome magazine Everyday Food have just let us know they’ll be giving 10 subscriptions plus 10 cool counter top magazine holders to 10 random people there. So, the most random people win. Kidding. But something like that. Plus, everyone who comes will receive a copy of the latest Everyday Food issue. You know, to read if a SXSW speaker gets boring. It could happen.

We hope you come — we'd love to meet you.

Kisses,
the sk*rt chicks

*Cupcakes could be anything.

**Okay, so not really breakdancers.

***And probably not monkeys. Probably.

****Also, herbal tea, or juice, or gin, or whatever.

I'm Resolved to Be Resolved. Positively Resolved.

I'll start this post like most fascinating conversations begin: So, I was watching Oprah today... Actually, I was listening to her on XM radio. Because my husband's car features the holy power of XM. And I like to jack with him. So whenever I borrow his car, I turn it straight to station 156 (that's the temple of O) and crank it up. Gayle King full volume, y'all. Sort of like marking my territory. But more annoying.

And suurr-prise, suurr-prise, today Miss O was talking about resolutions. On her soul series, you know. (Like you don't know.) With some other dude who probably was an expert source on The Secret or Scientology or something. Aaannnyyyywayy, dude was very sure about what he was speaking. And he was saying that the REAL way to make resolutions is to make them positive. Because you people should make lemonade with your crappy lemons. Duh. And, so for instance. Instead of having a resolution like this:

1. This year I'll not watch creepy things like this or this or this.

You should word it as such:

1. This year, I will watch great things like this.

See, so much more positive.

And because I really do believe in writing things down, I'm going to put a few of my positively fabulous Queso resolutions out there.

2. I will read more of the Times Online if only because they use the word "dodgy" a lot.

3. I will post a heck of a lot on Cool Stuff con Queso. Because I can.

4. I will follow the sk*rt chicks on Twitter. (And also follow Super Zoe because, hello, all day comments from SZ.)

5. I will take the stairs. Because I work on the second floor, and I'm really getting sick of all the judgmental looks from everyone on the elevator. Oh plus the environment. Whatever.

6. I will eat more molasses cookies and other non-dirt items.

7. I will believe in UFOs.

8. I will 'try Puncak Highlands!' Because, really, why not?

9. I will hear every detail of Kristen's trip to the Golden Globes.

10. I will join Fitness Made Difficult. If you too want to make your fitness even more painful, then by all means watch this fantastic video. (However if you want a free 8 wk membership to Bally's, you can get one between now and 1/11 by joining Discovery Health's National Body Challenge.) But not me, I'm sold on fitness celebrity Tom.

So what about you? What are you going to do this year? It helps to write it down. And to be positive. So sayeth the Oprah lama. So help her Bob Green. Amen.

P.S. Every link on this post came from the first three upcoming pages on sk*rt. Because that's where I get my 411 yo. Obviously.

P.P.S. #11 I will attend MamaDramaConQueso 2, Electric Boogalo. Because it will be rad.