A Pet I Could Never Have

I could never have an otter as a pet. I love otters, because they are incredibly adorable! They scurry around on land together and dive in the water to play. They are very fluffy and soft, but they  become  sleek once wet. I've also seen them get fed at the zoo, and they seem very well trained. However, otters have a reputation for being vicious and mean, so unfortunately, I could never actually own one.

Another pet I could never own is a horse. I think horses are beautiful, bold, and majestic, but I have no idea how to ride one. Also, I am afraid they will injure me greatly if I startle them. Cleaning up after them isn't exactly easy either, because of how large they  are!

Owning a tarantula is also not an option, because I am deathly afraid of them! I would not even let it in my house at all. I don't think it's very humane to buy a pet you want to kill, so tarantulas can remain in the pet store, thank you very much.

A final pet I could not own is a cheetah. I love cats (I have two), so owning a cheetah would be amazing! I could cuddle and play with it all the time, scratching behind its fluffy ears. Unfortunately, I cannot own a cheetah, because they are wild and not domesticated. Odds are, I would be eaten if I forgot to feed it, and that's a risk I am not willing to take.

Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Pumpkin carving is a fun fall activity...if you're good at it!

The Best Cookies Ever

To make the best cookies ever, simply add two tablespoons of almond extract to basic sugar cookie dough. The flavor of the almonds adds such decadency to a simple dessert.

Also, you can add chopped walnuts to chocolate chip cookies to give the cookies a good crunch, while increasing healthiness (slightly).

Now that it's fall, another fun dessert is pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, which makes a classic cookie more festive.

Finally, to make all of the above recipes even tastier, slightly undercook the dough, then let it sit for about 10 minutes on the hot tray. This makes the cookies take on a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while not falling apart from being too undercooked.

Places to Eat in Newark

1. Chipotle
2. Whereabouts Cafe
3. Panera
4. Buffalo Wild Wings
5. California Tortilla
6. Cheeburger
7. Duck Donuts
8. Grotto Pizza
9. Klondike Kate's
10. El Diablo