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Fantasy Football 2010

cazzibelle — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:29:55 +0000

I recently was permitted entrance into an exclusive, almost-boys-only Fantasy Football League (big shout out to Jon, John and Sam!) We had our Fantasy draft party at Hooters last night, and for my inaugural Fantasy Football season, I’m pretty pleased with my roster!

My team name is “I’m Thinkin RBs” (get it? get it?)

Here’s my 2010 Fantasy roster!

QB- Peyton Manning (Colts)
QB- Kyle Orton (Broncos)

RB- Arian Foster (Texans)
RB- Matt Forte (Bears)
RB- Clinton Portis (Redskins)
RB- Cadillac Williams (Buccaneers)
RB- Willis McGahee (Ravens)
RB- Kevin Kaulk (Patriots)

WR- Steve Smith (Panthers)
WR- Johnny Knox (Bears)
WR- Jeremy Maclin (Eagles)
WR- Nate Washington (Titans)
WR- Legedu Naanee (Chargers)

TE- Antonio Gates (Chargers)
TE- Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings)

Kicker- Ryan Longwell (Vikings)

Defense- Minnesota Vikings

Richmond.com Column: Love, Gone to the Dogs

cazzibelle — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:26:13 +0000

My Goldendoodle, Millie, can get a bit….overexcited, at times. Her naughty behavior got me thinking about getting overexcited with new relationships. Check out this week’s Richmond.com column by clicking here.

Richmond.com Column: “Facebook.com, Relationship Killer”

cazzibelle — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:02:37 +0000

After hearing the story about Lynn France and her bigamist husband on the Today Show recently, I got to thinking about how Facebook has changed the landscape of modern dating. Check out this week’s Richmond.com here!

Richmond.com Column: Dating During Richmond’s Heatpocolypse

cazzibelle — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:18 +0000

Is the stifling heat cramping your style in the romance department? Check out this week’s Caroline’s Plate for some dating ideas when it’s hot as Hades outside!

Click here to read this week’s column!

Posh Pooch

cazzibelle — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:58:17 +0000

The dog collar selection at most chain pet stores is, well, pretty dull to say the least. I definitely will not be putting Millie in a black studded biker-pooch collar, nor will she be in a pink collar with sparkles on it.

So, on a quest for the perfect collar for my big-girl Goldendoodle, Millie, I stumbled about Pecan Pie Puppies on Etsy. I automatically liked her (she makes University of South Carolina collars– go Cocks!) and after browsing even more, I fell in love with all of her stuff.

These collars are preppy and girly without being TOO over the top – and they look adorable on the pups.

Head on over to pimp out your pooch, too!

Richmond.com Column: Dating Deal Breakers

cazzibelle — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:08:59 +0000

After recently finishing the book See Jane Date by Melissa Senate, I got to thinking about deal breakers. What are my deal breakers, and what are the universal deal breakers that all women should run away from?

Check out the latest Richmond.com column on dating faux pas, and when to run in the other direction.

RVANews Class of 2010 Superlatives

cazzibelle — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:17:13 +0000

So, I’m up for “Prom Queen” on RVANews Class of 2010 Superlatives! I’m in great company (Kate Hall! Melissa Chase! Sabrina Squire! DIRTWOMAN!)

Click here to vote for me!

How to open a wine bottle with a shoe

cazzibelle — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:54:31 +0000

We’ve all been there. Power goes out, you light some candles, and dig around the drawers in your kitchen for the wine bottle opener… in vain. It’s nowhere to be found!

Now you’ll never have that problem again! The francais, Master Yogis of Vino, have shown us how to open a wine bottle… with a shoe.

Et….voila! Who needs that wine opener NOW?

Richmond.com Column: Best First Date Restaurants in Richmond

cazzibelle — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:32:59 +0000

My guy friends will often ask for my advice on where to take a girl on a first date. I have a laundry list of my favorite restaurants, and in this week’s Caroline’s Plate, I share a few of them with Richmond.com!

Click here to read “Best First Date Restaurants in Richmond!”

Richmond.com Column: World Cup of Dating

cazzibelle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:27:50 +0000

With World Cup fever all around us, there are many similarities we can draw between soccer and the game of love. Check out this week’s Richmond.com column by clicking here.