Tickled Pink No. 6 with a Hop

 This week I'm Tickled Pink  adds a Blog Hop linky so you can show everyone what tickled you pink, and share this on your own blog by clicking on the link down there that says,
"What is a blog hop? Get the code here..." 

{see bottom of post for rules...sorry, there are a few rules!}
AND
{since it is not all about me anymore}
gets a new name...simply, perfectly...
Tickled Pink!
{Be sure to read all the way to the bottom for the linky and and the NEW giveaway!} 

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I am still going to be tickling people and things pink!
{that sounds a little wrong}
And, this week, I bring you...
a seed to inspire

a how-to go-to

a poem to move you

and couple FUN things

{and a giveaway!}

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a seed to inspire is

Liz at a a belle, a bean, & a chicago dog.

Liz is simply awesome

She tells great stories.

{and the recent one about a Holly is not about me}.

She cooks.

She talks about being a mom.

She is the inventor of the Chicago Dog award.

BUT what really inspired me is her garden.

I have been wanting to grow my own garden...really grow one, not my usual

"put the seeds in a whatever pot I find, water...forget to water...

wonder why there is nothing there - gardening."

Liz talks about her veggie garden and a book that inspires her family's approach to gardening {oh yeah...there might be a giveaway at the bottom for it...keep reading}. We get to hear about her raised beds {I really need some of those}, getting the garden ready and keeping the garden organic. She gives tips on planting and photos of her growing garden! She touches on more updates and even a few what not to-do's. 

After watching Liz's garden grow, I went out and bought some seeds and plants and am preparing to make some raised beds... we will grow a garden of something here this year! Thanks for planting that seed of inspiration Liz!

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The how-to go-to is

Caroline of Salsa Pie

 I {heart} Salsa Pie. Every time I read it, I want to runaway and join Caroline and her family. Caroline has a special way of making magic in her home. Unique and fun ideas and kid friendly creations abound. To make it super duper easy for everyone to get to her how-to's,Caroline began a second blog...How to Salsa Pie ...full of tutorials and how-to's for all those fabulous ideas and projects. Check out the artwork in her home and then head over to How to Salsa Pie to see how they make cool stuff.

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a poem to move you is
from Terra at Sitting on an Oak

I read this poem on my very first visit to Terra's and was moved.
It spoke to me. It sang to me. and I knew I had to share it.

Once I Knew

I knew a little girl once who dreamed in color -
Big bright rainbows and trees full of apples.
Ribbons and tassels blew in the wind behind her
and in front - the whole wide world.

I knew a young girl once who dreamed in gray-scale -
Stormy clouds and blue days of confusion.
Fear and distrust hovered behind her
and in front - the whole wide world.

I knew a young lady once who dreamed in a haze -
Blurry memories periwinkle dissolution.
Hesitant trust followed behind her
and in front - the whole wide world.

I knew a woman once who dreamed in color-
Big bright rainbows and trees full of apples.
Ribbons and tassels blew in the wind behind her
and in front - the whole wide world.

Is that not beautiful?

You will L-O-V-E Sitting on an Oak!

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Here are a couple of FUN things that are TICKLING ME PINK!

 Have you ever heard of the Castroville Artichoke Festival?
You guessed it...all about artichokes. So, on the website they have some super recipes, BUT the one recipe they are missing...is the recipe for Artichoke Cupcakes... stay with me...These cupcakes ROCK! I had them when I first moved up here and have been looking for the recipe ever since. They are not quite carrot cake tasting, not quite zucchini breadish. I WANT THAT RECIPE...OR ONE CLOSE TO IT! That is my plea! They tickle me pink and the festival is this weekend!
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Did you see these?

YES! Lily Pulitzer Animal Crackers!
You can read all about it HERE!
I scooped up every box I could find...all for a good cause
-supports tiger conservation in Sumatra through the World Wildlife Fund.

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Oh, you wanted another giveaway!? OK!

This is the book Liz refers to and I think it would be a great addition for anyone who wants to start a garden!

There are 6 ways to enter! Leave a SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH.

--Entry One {required}: 

*You need to be a follower of 504 Main

*You need to leave a relevant comment about at least one feature!!!! "Nice journal", "Nice post," "Learn how to work from  home," and the like - doesn't count!

--Entry Two:

Go  give some comment love at a belle, a bean and a chicago dog!

--Entry Three:

Go give some comment love at Salsa Pie!

--Entry Four:

Go give some comment love at Sitting On an Oak! 

--Entry Five:

Put the Blog Hop on your blog {you can just add the code to the bottom of your post}

--Entry Six:

Join my Blog  Frog Community....go right over there and click on it.

Contest  closes Thursday, 5/20/10 at 11:59 p.m. EST 

The  winner will be announced on Friday 5/21/10. 

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!!!THE BLOG HOP!!!!
 I want to see what tickles you pink on your blog!

Feel free to link up...

a craft...a recipe...a tip...a party...a short story...a poem...a fashion find...
a favorite product...your favorite post...whatever makes your blog fabulous.
{You get the idea, right?}

PINK RULES

*It does NOT have to be a new post*
*It does NOT have to be pink or pink-related*
*Pretty please...add the Tickled Pink button to the post*
*Visit 3 people from the link*
*It would be great if you were a follower or subscriber {*wink*}

Show me watch you got!

{I have had many email with questions on how to do this...follow the prompts and you should be OK...if not email me..I'll try to help!}

 

What more info on I'm Tickled Pink or how to nominate a product/person/idea/recipe to be featured, click HERE or simply email me! And...it is cool to nominate yourself! Loving all of your ideas!!!!!! Bring them on!

I reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive or do not adhere
to the rules, without any discussion, at my discretion.