Have a marvelous weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! Well, we've survived another over-the-top hot summer day (I'm sure I'll appreciate these days come the middle of December, right...?). What are you doing this weekend? We'll be hanging out in our air-conditioned house -- and maybe eating some ice cream! Whatever your plans, make sure you stay cool. Hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

8 ways to stop over-thinking (this is totally for me...).

My love philosophy.

One woman's story of loving someone with an addiction.

Cool: Old-school names are making a comeback.

I knew I made it in life when...

Dad captures his son's first year, one second per day.

Reflection photos.

The new Rolling Stone cover is causing controversy...what do you think?

Ha, getting over a break-up.

Are you getting ready for fall?

Remember AIM screen names?

This bangle? #Wishlisted.

Welcome to the world, Phoenix William! Way to go, Alexa!

Would you dance down the aisle on your wedding day?

Conversation coasters would be a perfect icebreaker for a party.

Check out these fashion-meets-food blogs.

The New York Times channels Stefon.

Good to know: How not to be a tool on social media.

How cool is this Star Wars wedding photo?

I've been listening to the soundtracks from this show a lot this week.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a fun weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! I'm so glad it's the weekend...what are your plans? We'll be taking it easy tomorrow, and then going out for a nice lunch on Sunday. Thanks so much for all the kind words on my mom's NYC guest post. I showed her the comments, and she was so happy you all enjoyed reading about her trip. I hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

The most epic break-up letter of all time.

Decision-making strategies of successful people.

40 ways to color block your wardrobe.

Fashion do or don't: The army jacket.

LOVE this song.

It's the Royal Baby Name Generator!

One mother finds comfort in a message in a bottle.

Karen Cheng taught herself to dance in just one year.

Ha, 40 signs you're a BuzzFeed writer running out of list ideas.

I hate having to always make sure my phone is charged before leaving the house. The Kii is a mini charger that lets you plug in your iPhone to any computer. Genius!

How cute are these cactus cupcakes? Or would it be cacti...

This St. Bart's wedding is so beautiful.

This is so true.

A hilarious twist on Shakespeare In The Park.

This journal? #Wishlisted.

I've been listening to a lot of old-school music lately. What about you?

Enjoy today has become my summer mantra.

The benefits of hanging out with old people.

Ooooh, I'm dying to see this T-Rex installed in the Seine River.

Yes, I entered the Kris Jenner video contest in celebration of her new show.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a wonderful weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! How was your Fourth of July? We had a lazy day around the house, and needless to say, it was WONDERFUL. We played games, took a walk and Janelle and I watched a few episodes of It's  Always Sunny In Philadelphia, which is quickly becoming one of my new favorite TV shows. Have you seen it? Janelle and I will also be living the life of two carefree bachelorettes this weekend while my mom is visiting my cousin in New York City. So far on my must-do list: Read lots of magazines, enjoy some quality DVR time and order in some delicious Domino's pizza. Got any other suggestions? Look for a guest post from my mom next week about her Big Apple adventures. Hope you all have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

What's your signature style?

The cure for your sweet tooth? (Thanks, Diana!).

Homemade peanut butter and chocolate ice cream? Yes, please!

Who knew: Teaching makes you smarter.

Loving these condiment jars.

7 ways to make happiness last.

One teacher wore the same yearbook photo for 40 years.

Yikes! Would you go cliff diving?

Why one woman doesn't believe in having a best friend.

How all 50 US states got their names.

I want this physical Facebook "LIKE" counter for my desk. Speaking of Facebook, So About What I Said reached 400 fans last week! Woohoo!!

The Newsstand, a pop-up shop in a Brooklyn subway station, offers independently published magazines, books, comics and zines.

Aww, summer love is so magical.

19 things that make a woman successful.

Apparently, there is a Q-Tip addiction epidemic sweeping through Britain.

Did you have sparklers at your wedding?

Barbie gets a refreshing makeover.

HA! These things your parents need to learn about the Internet are hilarious.

Any summer babies? Babies born in the U.K. on the same day as the Royal baby will receive a commemorative silver coin.

I'm #wishlisting all the gorgeous jewelry in Etsy shop Twinklebird.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Happy Friday, friends! What are you doing this weekend? It's 5:30 p.m., and we just got back from a massive afternoon trek that included getting caught in the rain -- it was quite the experience. I'll be posting some photos from our day's adventure on Monday, but in the meantime, I hope you all have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

SO PROUD of the Supreme Court's historic decision in striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. #LoveIsLove #MarriageEquality

Dream Vacation: The Hutt Laggon is a salt lake in Australia that contain's the world's largest system of algae farms, which give it its pink hue.

Brand logos and their subliminal messages.

An awesome (and cheap!) outdoor entertaining cart.

Sleepless In Seattle turns 20.

Interesting blog post on fashion blogs.

A fun way to play Tic-Tac-Toe.

5 alternatives to sending an angry post-breakup email.

Think twice before you get that couples tattoo.

Google Reader is going away on July 1st. Here are some great alternatives.

Note to self: ALWAYS turn off cellphone on airplanes.

What's the best song ever?

The art of conversation from 1866.

Inspiring: How I want my daughter to look.

Such a tender moment between siblings.

Nordstrom brings Pinterest to life.

First Lady Michelle Obama and I have something in common.

My favorite childhood movie is getting a remake.

Two words: Synchronized cats.

What one woman learned from a bad boss.

As I'm sure you already know, Google Reader will be no more as of Monday. BUT! Have no fear, friends. You can stay in the loop via Bloglovin' and RSS. And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a relaxing summer weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! Do you have exciting plans for the weekend? I'm looking forward to some quality summer relaxation. I'll also be playing around with Instagram and exploring all the cool features on my new phone. And speaking of summer, remember my summer project I mentioned a couple weeks ago? Well, I can't wait to share it next week. In the meantime, have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

What the Internet is doing to our brains.

6 surprising facts about yawning.

Cheery outfit for summer.

D.J. Tanner rocked, didn't she?

Remember The Art of Clean Up? Well, here are more things perfectionists love.

Dream Home do or don't: Inset wall frames.

James Gandolfini's life in photos. RIP, Tony Soprano.

Stephen Colbert's tribute to his mother is truly touching.

Neon wedding inspiration.

A writing question I've asked myself a time or two.

These statistics on domestic violence made me shudder.

Kate's Etsy shop is full of cool items inspired by pop culture.

Would you watch a movie at a...hot tub cinema?

How many remember the art of the mix tape?

Get ready to be mesmerized.

Awesome de-clutter tip for summer cleaning.

Diego, 23-months-old, rocking out to the Beatles with his dad.

Guess what? Stefon is continuing his NYC club recommendations on Twitter.

World, meet North West.

Dating dealbreaker: Nice guys? My own musings on the curse of the nice guy.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a lovely Father's Day weekend

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Happy Friday, friends, and happy Father's Day to all the great, wonderful, awesome dads out there! What are your plans for the weekend? We're getting together with some friends tomorrow and laying low for Father's Day on Sunday. It will probably be a pretty emotional day since it's the first Father's Day without my grandfather. I hope you all enjoy the day, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

YES!! Hillary Clinton has finally joined Twitter.

Word on the street is that there's going to be a NEW Friday Night Lights movie!

I'm loving the Oxford look for summer, aren't you?

Humans could look like this in the future.

10 plus-size models who are changing the industry.

Ha, Hollywood's Older Dads Club.

A great hostess gifts round-up.

15 toys you can create with a cardboard box...who knew?

This whole wedding was photographed via Instagram.

The Target Lady on SNL always makes me laugh.

Aww, emotional fathers "give away" their daughters.

One woman's thoughts on being raised by her single dad.

The fanny pack? Oh, yes!

Down with immature dudes!

Mr. McFeely was my favorite character on Mister Rogers.

What one dad knows about fatherhood now that he has a son with a disability.

Albert Einstein's advice to his son.

Blogging advice: 4 traits of highly effective bloggers.

Yikes! The world's population may reach 11 billion by 2100.

Never say these three little words on a first date, according to a HuffPo blogger.

And, in honor of Father's Day, here are 5 posts about my own father (I miss you EVERY DAY, dad!)...
*Surviving the suicide of a loved one.
*Happy birthday, Father! And here.
*An Open Letter To My Father. Another letter here. And here.
*On a teddy bear and a quilt.
*My father's suicide...ten years later.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Whew! Happy Friday, friends. My apologies that posts were so late today. I had a great afternoon chatting about all things Blogging 101 with a family friend who is thinking about starting a blog now that she's retired. It was fun thinking back over the last five years (WOW! Has it really been that long...?) and everything I've learned. Anyway, what are your plans this weekend? My mom just finished the school year yesterday, so we'll be relaxing and enjoying the weather. As I write this, the windows are open, the sun is shining and Stella is sitting in the window sill. I hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

I've been itching to watch Bye, Bye, Birdie again. BEST. MOVIE. EVER.

How cute are these cat shoes?

The dos and don'ts of summer trends. What are yours?

These tie-dye pops look refreshingly delicious.

An awesome interview with Joann of Prancercise fame!

8 vintage hair tutorials.

Romantic gestures, 140-character style.

Ha, Tweet Your Tweet is awesome!

9 rules for a simpler day.

What an inspiring video of a paraplegic wind surfing (via Swiss-Miss).

Wow, it's the world's tallest rideable bike!

...and the world's skinniest house.

The cast of Saved By The Bell reunites! Zack was so dreamy, wasn't he?

I love all the details of this romantic wedding in Scotland.

Gorgeous gold nails.

Cookie dough brownie bars? Why, yes, please!

Aww, congrats, Emmy!

The Animal Print Shop just designed their second nursery...isn't it adorable?

One of my new favorite shows.

The 50 cutest Instagram accounts in the world.

Speaking of Instagram, I've got a fun surprise to share next week! I'm SO excited...can you guess what it is??

Plus, to properly kick off summer, here are 5 summer-centric posts...
*How to beat the heat.
*Summer reads...and what eat with them.
*A round-up of the ultimate summer accessories.
*10 summer wedding gift ideas.
*What are your favorite stars doing this summer?

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a marvelous weekend

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Good afternoon, friends!! What are you doing this weekend? We're having a pretty low-key weekend, so it will be nice to just relax and maybe even go for a walk or two now that summer is here!! Speaking of summer, I've got a few summer projects in mind that I'm excited to share in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I hope you all have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

Check it out: Melissa is having another awesome card giveaway on her blog.

How cool is this wallpaper?

Happy anniversary, Lindsay.

Aww, kids and their dogs.

A scary study about kids and tanning.

This video never gets old...why is that song so darn catchy?

I love Caitlin's response to a negative blog comment.

In a shopping mood this weekend? Here are 10 sales to check out.

It's time to stop with all the female competition.

Ahhh, I'm in color palette heaven.

Meet Freida, a two-pound kitty rescued on the side of the road in Maine.

These incredible self portraits are done by a -- wait for it -- 14-year-old.

Geeking out over these elements under a microscope.

A vase that tells you when to water your plants.

Dream Home: Wall confetti.

Score! Free audio books for the summer.

Inspiring read: One transgendered woman's journey to acceptance.

Eight mothers who are artists draw their babies.

This father's letter to his little girl is so sweet, isn't it?

WOOHOO!! Keeping Up With The Kardashians is back this Sunday!

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend

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Happy Memorial Day weekend, friends! Are you excited for the three-day weekend? The weather here in the Heartland is beautiful (read: the sun is finally back!) and warm! What are your plans for the holiday? Last year, I broke out my beads and enjoyed a fun parade, and this year, I'm going to try to talk my mom into breaking out the BBQ for the inaugural grilling of the season. We don't have the best track record when it comes to mastering the art of the BBQ, so I'll keep you posted on how things go. In the meantime, I hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

Reason #2468125 why I love Taylor Swift.

The power of animal therapy.

10 ideas for a vintage-inspired wedding.

New developments in the Abercrombie debacle.

How did you empower yourself today?

Aww, what an adorable video of twins holding hands after birth.

The best celebrity commencement speeches.

On owning your scars.

FYI, apparently, we've been pronouncing GIF wrong all these years. Who knew?

Springsteen is coming to the big screen.

What it's like to be married to a blogger.

I'd love to have one of these large-leafed plants in our living room.

Fast Company's annual list of 100 Most Creative People.

Yummy Alert: Look, it's a burger birthday cake!

A cool twist on popular baby names.

Ahhh, Hanson has a beer company.

What to pack to travel the world, like famed reporter Nellie Bly.

Going to the farmer's market this summer? Check out these handy tips first.

Study: Stress makes women less attractive to men.

Take that, Internet bullies.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a fun weekend

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Good afternoon, friends, and happy Friday! What are you doing this weekend? It looks like the nice weather is finally going to stick around, so I see some leisurely walks in my future. Also, my mom just celebrated 20 years as a teacher, so I'm taking her out for a nice lunch on Sunday. Thanks to all the amazing teachers out there; you do such wonderful work and make such a difference in so many lives! I hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

Watch the world change in the last three decades with these time lapse photos.

Are you a fan of spontaneous vacations?

What an interesting study on the link between the length of your first name and your salary.

Dream Vacation: Olive picking in Greece!

What fun beach accessories...bring on summer.

This book is going on my summer reading list (thanks for the recommendation, Krysten!).

I love these floral prints for spring, don't you?

In response to Abercrombie's cool kids only decree, one man took re-branding matters into his own hands.

Must-read books on the art of happiness.

The daily routines of famous writers (here's my daily routine).

HA, Diddy does Downton.

These ice cream roses look tasty?

What would your literary thumbprint look like?

Made me laugh.

Must-see: What happens when men experience labor pains.

Photos of what famous musicians request backstage.

Five things you CAN say to a pregnant lady.

What Millennials are asking the Internet.

Wouldn't these mini name buttons be cute for a party?

How do you act when you have a crush?

**Don't forget: There's still time to enter the clever bird cards giveaway! You've got until Thursday! :)

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a lovely weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! What are you doing this weekend? My dance card is empty, and I couldn't be more excited! Also making me happy: The Great Gatsby is finally in theaters!!! Are you going to see it? I hope you have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

Yay for older models.

Colorful Etsy round-up.

Victory! Delaware votes "yes" on same-sex marriage!

Vintage bras from the 1950s.

These photos make me want to wake up early.

All men should be required to read this love note.

A summer by the sea, anyone?

Who's your favorite TV mom?

Yikes...apartments in NYC are scary!

Guess the geographic location.

Should I get this bike bell for my wheelchair?

Good Mornings is a neat site that features people saying, you guessed it, "good morning" (via Swiss-miss).

I get weak in the knees for composition books.

A waffle bar? I'm sold.

Loving these minimalist playing cards.

On the importance of family stories.

Score one for Microsoft, which just hired its first-ever female CFO.

I love Tiffany's Jump For Joy Fridays, don't you?

Aren't you excited for summer style?

I totally love this lady!

**Exciting news: TheFrisky cross-posted yesterday's Open Letter To Abercrombie & Fitch. You can check it out here...let me know your thoughts!

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a happy weekend

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Good evening, friends, and happy Friday! How are you doing? I got new batteries for my wheelchair and got my seat and walker repaired, so I feel sort of like a new woman! I figure it's my version of an afternoon manicure and pedicure. What are your plans for the weekend? We're getting together with friends tomorrow and enjoying a leisurely weekend. I hope you have lots of time to relax this weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

These movie-inspired cakes look delicious.

Fascinating piece on Ambien addiction.

Wow, a mesmerizing look at Paris.

Agree or disagree: Stay-at-home moms.

This skillet recipe looks so delicious.

A lesson on helping others.

Yes, exactly.

50 ways to be brave today.

What do your sunglasses say about you?

I love hearing the stories behind blog names. Krysten's story is an awesome one.

How fun would it be to take an online floral arranging class?

Dream Vacation: This 300-year-old lake cottage in Switzerland.

Could airports be the new singles bar?

Life lessons, written by a 90-year-old.

Ahhh, wedding lust.

A girl and her cat.

Will you be watching the Kentucky Derby?

Who's your celebrity crush?

Talk about rainbow hair!

Cool alert: This desk is also a...

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have an adventurous weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! Are you excited about the weekend? The temps might finally reach the glorious '70s, so I foresee a lazy morning or two spent sipping root beer and playing Yahtzee on the patio. That, my friends, is how I usher in the spring and summer -- my favorite months of the year! I hope the spring weather is finding its way to you this weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

This drink looks like something they'd serve in the offices of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

Fabulous florals.

Total Eclipse of the Heart...literally!

Top 10 most magical movie weddings.

Congrats to Anna on In Honor of Design's new look.

Awesome: Tiffany's is coming out with a Great Gatsby-inspired jewelry line.

You're awesome...now get a certificate to prove it.

The Visual Compendium of Cameras features 100 landmark cameras from the last century.

Loving the designs at Paper & Type.

Oh, how I loved this 90s TV show.

Pretty pens.

My inner geek wants to hang this poster in my room.

Doesn't this peanut butter ice cream look delicious?

The Juliet Club is a group of Italian women who read letters written to Juliet and personally respond to each letter.

What a romantic Florida engagement shoot.

Do or don't: DIY heart print jeans.

Ha! The 27 stages of getting addicted to a TV show...can you relate?

Queen Frostine, what have they done to you?

Stupid celebrity Tweets...set to music.

Chicago is most definitely the best city in the world.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

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Have a relaxing weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! Do you have any plans this weekend? My heart continues to be with everyone in Boston following Monday's devastating bombings. It's been a scary week, and I'm sending love and light to the victims and their families. I hope you all have a safe weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

Everything here? Yes, please!

How cool are these test tube chandeliers?

I wish I was as artistic as Micaela.

I love behind-the-scenes peeks.

The Secret Lives of Cats.

Yum alert: Crunchy caramel popcorn. My favorite!

What a gorgeous pyramid bracelet.

How To Work With Creative People is a growing database of advice and tips for working with, well, creative types (via Swiss-miss).

Now this is what I call confetti.

Dream Vacation: This awesome cactarium.

Yes to dip-dye walls.

Do or don't: Map-printed wedges.

Aren't these vintage photos of a summer art school inspiring?

We used to have a beautiful piano in our house, and I miss it. These pianos have got me daydreaming.

What a wonderful take on managing life.

The Ink Nest has some gorgeous designs.

An entire Tumblr dedicated to Obama's love of snow cones.

The Backstreet Boys in GIFs = my week is made.

Is the end of the cupcake craze near?

You can donate here to help those in Boston.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

[Boston print from LuciusArt Etsy shop]

Have a lovely weekend

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Whew! Sorry for the late weekend post today, friends! I've been working on my taxes all afternoon, and my head is spinning amid a flurry of numbers and tax tables! But the good news is that I'm thisclose to being done -- talk about finishing just under the wire, huh? What are you doing this weekend? I'm still dying to see this movie! Also, I hope you enjoyed Blog Redesign Week as much as I did. I really, really (did I mention really...?) can't THANK YOU enough for all the kind compliments on the new design; all your words had me walking around with a huge smile on my face all week. Every time I'd look at the blog this week, I'd go, "Oh, I just love it!" Anyway, I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

What do wish you had known in your twenties?

Hmm, maybe I should try coffee again.

Tiffany always makes me tear up.

I am 11,570 days old (Thanks, Rita!).

Way to go, Nordstrom!

50 date ideas.

Aww, romantic celebrity engagements.

Basic pancakes, anyone?

101 simple pleasures to boost happiness (yay for #101).

This couple set the record for longest marriage. They were married for...

Is your boyfriend marriage material?

GIF Reactions...when a simple emoticon just isn't enough.

A Web site full of resources to increase creativity and productivity? Yes! (via Swiss-miss).

What a moving look inside the lives of Hurricane Sandy victims.

HA!

8 people to de-friend on Facebook.

Understanding music.

A part of me will always belong to the South.

I've always wanted to get my palms read...are you game?

Food Alert: Today was National Grilled Cheese Day!

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

P.S. Don't forget to let me know if you find any more glitches with the new design. Fingers crossed that we've got everything running smoothly. Thanks again to Jenny from Maiedae Designs! :)

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Have a great weekend

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Happy Friday, friends!! Are you excited for the weekend? The sun is shining, and you know what that means...spring is (finally!) here. I'm beyond excited for next week's big blog redesign celebration -- it's going to be one giant parade of fun and merriment all week long, so make sure you stop by. In the meantime, I hope you all have a relaxing weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

 

Well played, Virgin Airlines.

Little White Whale is one of my new favorite blogs.

Dainty jewelry.

Haha, an introduction to the Internet from 1995.

Which Mad Men poster is your favorite?

Pattern love.

What if your favorite TV show had a different cast...?

Get on board: Dolly Parton now has a Tumblr.

Speaking of stress, here are nine myths debunked.

How far is it to Mars?

Two-ingredient appetizers.

These photos of animals dressed as people are interesting.

Genius: Pixel backpack.

These key tags would be the perfect way to start the day.

This Taylor Swift video parody is hilarious -- and so relatable.

The new trailer for The Great Gatsby is here!

Five life lessons from a former mean girl.

Apparently, cohabitation is the new normal.

Roger Ebert's favorite movies over the last 50 years.

...and his funniest quotes.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

[Photo via bippity boppity boo]

Have a happy Easter weekend

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Good afternoon, friend! It's a beautiful day -- the sun is shining and the sky is blue -- so I think spring is (cross your fingers) FINALLY HERE!!!! Can you tell I'm just a teensy bit excited? Plus, I've got two exciting announcements coming up next week, so make sure you check those out -- care to wager any guesses? I hope you all have a lovely Easter filled with lots of jelly beans, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

 

Happiness insurance should be given to everyone.

Every dance on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Best trollings in modern history.

Surprisingly, not much has changed since the year 2000.

Aww, cute Easter bunnies in baskets.

Pretty In Pink had an alternate ending.

What a courageous teen.

Look, it's a piggy bank for your bills!

Step away from that electronic device.

Sprinkles overload? Never.

Dream Home: Pebble coffee table (via Swiss-miss).

Wedding hair: Up or down?

Spring wedding, anyone?

10 ways to maintain a long-distance friendship.

Now this is my kind of sun hat.

How cool is this electric bicycle?

Do you identify with your Zodiac sign?

Jurassic Park in 3-D? I'm. So. There.

Awesome French souvenirs.

Tough guys...

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

[Photo via bippity boppity boo, in support of marriage equality]

Have a lovely weekend

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Good afternoon, friends, and happy Friday. What are you doing this weekend? After the crazy-busy week I had, I'm looking forward to a little R&R this weekend. Also, thanks so much for all the kind words about my grandfather; they meant so much to my family. You all are truly amazing! I hope you all have an equally amazing weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

 

Is this a new dating tactic?

Dream Home: Modern rustic.

An entire tumblr devoted to things made in the USA.

Adding this movie to my must-watch list.

Real actors read Yelp reviews.

Talk about a mini hotel room!

On spending your life doing what you love.

Why you shouldn't respond to anonymous comments.

What a sweet heart pillow.

And this golden pillow!

One word: Cat. So I may be turning into a cat lady. Do I care? Nope.

Would you write your wedding vows on a plate?

Interesting: Designer Debuts First Lingerie Colostomy Bags.

A great Etsy round-up of spring pots and planters.

I want this cake on my next birthday.

Amazing cycling prints.

5 tech habits every computer user needs.

Why empathy is needed for success.

How inspiring: The house across from the Westboro Baptist Church is painted with gay pride rainbow colors.

Clean out the mental clutter this spring.

My mom and I have started to re-watch our favorite show again.

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

[Photo via bippity boppity boo]

Have a calm weekend

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Happy Friday, friends! Are you doing anything fun this weekend? It's been a sad week for my family. My grandfather died last night at the age of 96. It's been a hard day, to say the least. My mom has been in Alabama all week, and I'm glad she was able to be with him and be a source of comfort to him in the end. He lived a full and vibrant life and was the type of person you couldn't help but admire. I miss you already, Gramps! Make sure you hug your loved ones extra tight the next time you see them. I hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web...

 

Isn't this waterfall braid pretty?

Krystal makes me want to visit a flee market. Who's with me?

Loving this spring-inspired round-up.

Blueberry muffins are my weakness.

A peek at the new season of Mad Men! FINALLY!!

Chandler Bing fashion through the years.

This Japanese company is selling ad space where...?

In honor of Pi Day, vintage pie ads.

Ahh, a coupon-lover's paradise.

These felt donuts are so cute.

Do you believe in ghosts?

My, how the world has changed: St. Peter's Square in 2005 vs. 2013.

Mark Tipple takes underwater photos of people swimming under crashing waves (via Kottke).

Creative uses for clipboards around the house.

What a pretty file folder.

This brave writer took flying lessons even though she's scared of flying -- talk about guts!

What happens to Disney princesses after their "happily ever after"? This amazing video offers a few theories.

Could you tell a story in 140 characters?

Apology cards to the rescue!

Who should pay on the first date?

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. See you there, friends! xoxo

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