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Monday, February 18, 2013

Random Loveliness of the Week


I am SO trying this the next time we have ice on the ground.

 Sure sock monkeys are cute but sock piggies are better!

 Need to smile?

 I must try this DIY.

 *le sigh* I want to vacation here.

 Vinegar makes nail polish last longer? Who knew?!

 I love this walk down cereal memory lane.

 Wish I could attend this.
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  1. I hope I never have to worry about walking on ice again. It's been quite a while since we've had any. *knock on wood*

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  3. woah, thanks for the vinegar tip!

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  4. Looks like you were on pinterest! :p I'm curious about the vinegar thing though. I just got a manipedi but NEXT time I'm trying that out.

    Have a good week!
    Amber Elise @ Du Livre

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    1. The vinegar one may have come from Pinterest but not the others. Those came from web surfing.

      Let me know if it works! :) I haven't gotten to try it yet.

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  5. Vinegar keeps polish longer!? That is AWESOME. Must try later this week.

    Oooh, that Cologne sounds like an interesting project. Thanks Juju.

    (And thank you for the link S/O! Appreciate that!)

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    1. Did it work?

      Doesn't it? I love everything rose related.

      No prob! I loved your post and it was my pleasure to share it. :)

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  6. Aw! I want Parker the sock piggie!
    Hahahaha! The one with Snow White and the apple pie is the best.
    Oh My God NOO!!! You have ruined cereal boxes for me. Now I'm going to expect a gremlin popping out them from now *shudders* At least I can try to think of the nice one...

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    1. LOL
      Gizmo's a cutie.
      Just don't feed him after midnight.
      ;)

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  7. Thanks for the smile, the princesses are hilarious.

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  8. The pocket princesses were delightful! They cracked me up!

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  9. HAHAHA! i totally forgot about those cereals. Pac Man CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP! Gobble up the marshmallow ghosts! HAHAHAHA
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  10. We still have ice on the ground here!!! I MUST try the penguin walk! I will also try the vinegar trick! I absolutely ADORE nail polish and am always looking for ways to make mine last longer!!!

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    1. I don't do it often but when I do, I want it to last forever. Good luck! :)

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  11. I loved the cereal illustrations more than anything. Sometimes I miss illustrations them. I feel like we've gotten to "perfect" in our images. Where's the fun?

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    1. Yes! Agreed! I also miss how everyone had cartoon mascots.

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  12. Have I ever mentioned how lovely your random lovelies are? Well, now I have. :) I liked Rissi's princesses myself. So cute! And the cereal? Goodness, I remember seeing lots of them. Now granted, I don't remember actually eating all of them, but I do remember seeing them. :D

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    1. No and thank you! :D

      I'm with you, I didn't get to try them all but I definitely remember them. The cereal aisle was way more fun then wasn't it? :)

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  13. JuJu - that penguin walk on ice is referred to here, in a place that has this kind of ice from November through March as the "old man shuffle". Skip penguins. Walk like your grandpa.

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  14. OMG! I love DIYs!!! Pinning that one!!!

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    1. I'm obsessed with trying rose water.
      :)
      Let me know how it goes.

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  15. Wow! Some great tips here. I will definitely be trying out the nail polish thing. And yes, those sock piggies are the bomb. =O)

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  16. Awwww. Love those sock piggies and the 25 cereals! I would love to attend that YA Lit Art Show as well. Great stuff!

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  17. Loved the 80's cereal post. Some of those I had forgotten about- they definitely had me laughing as did the princess cartoons!

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  18. I definitely will have to try that nail polish tip! And I don't know about that vacation...I need windows Mama Whimsy!!

    PS I now feel deprived...I never had any of those cereals! lolol

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    1. ;) I feel ya. But when I'm on vacay I like to stay out a lot and then hibernate at night. I love how they left the doors open too.

      Awww

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  20. OMG those sock piggies are the absolute cutest! ($10 isn't bad for them either!)
    I need to remember that walking on ice tip! We got snow/ice last night so it's perfect timing, thank you Juju! :)

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    1. It sure isn't!
      I'm thinking Baby Whimsy needs one soon.
      :)

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  21. LOVE the disney princesses with attitude! Also the YA inspired art was gorgeous!

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    1. Isn't it! Do you have a fav of the ones she featured?

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  22. A lot of things take me back to childhood, but cereal is one of the top 5 at least! Love the links.

    Wendy @ The Midnight Garden

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    1. Agreed! :)
      I hadn't thought of it that way but you're so right.

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  23. Oh, I love Pocket Princesses! I discovered them when Disney bought the Star Wars franchise, and Leia met all the other princesses. Very funny! :)

    And I love this Italian courtyard! So romantic!

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    1. Yes! Agreed. Romantic is the perfect word for it.

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  24. Oh I didn't know that about Vinegar----hmmmmmm :) gonna have to try it :)

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  25. Vinegar is like the magic stuff for everything...:D And I love those little piggies!!!

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  26. Love the Pocket Princesses! And, that hotel looks amazing!

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  27. I absolutely love these posts—you always round up the coolest links! I had no idea vinegar had such cosmetic uses. And I've totally been doing the penguin walk on ice, so glad this infographic confirms my ice waddle is correct. :-)

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    1. Thank you! :)

      I looove vinegar (I even use it to clean) but I too had no idea about the cosmetic uses.

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  28. Who knew that indeed! Great post as usual juju!

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  29. Ha! I remember most of those cereals! Loved Circus Fun, Smurf-Berry Crunch and Pac-Man, lol! Yum!

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    1. Me too!
      I was crazy about everything Smurf.
      I even dressed up as Smurfette one Halloween.

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  30. Sock piggies!! Oh my cuteness!! Thanks for these links - some very informative stuff!

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  31. The "Young Adult" Lit Art Show would be awesome to attend. Too bad I don't live nearby.;)

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  32. Thanks for the smile! I needed that... Sorry to be MIA beautiful, specially from your blog but life got in the way and I had to cope somehow... I promise I'll come back soon!

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    1. Oh honey I hope everything is ok.
      *hugs*
      Don't you worry about me.
      But keep me posted and let me know if you need a listening ear or pair of eyes. ;)

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  33. Ha ha, the cereal link is funny. I totally remember all those!

    Btw, I LOVE the new look and direction of your blog, if I didn't tell you already! xo

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  34. The piggies are adorable, LOVE the Princesses with Attitude and sign me up for the vacation! Great post!

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  35. I just have to tell you...I ADORE THESE POSTS! :D

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  36. my gosh. that italian cave. i had never even heard of it but now it's like i must go there.

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