Tickled Pink No. 10 with a Hop!

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So, I have been doing just a wee bit of research
on what it means to be "Tickled Pink."
I know some have not linked up because their posts isn't pink...
guess what it does not have to be PINK!?
This day is about stuff we {heart} from our own blogs or from others.
I thought I would throw out the "definition" of what it means to be Tickled Pink.
{I found this on The Phrase Finder.}
"...it's the figurative sense of the word that means 'to give pleasure or gratify'. The tickling pink concept is of enjoyment great enough
to make the recipient glow with pleasure ."
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It is time for Tickled Pink No. 10 with a Hop!
WOWie...I cannot believe we are on No. 10! 
A big huge-a-licious THANK YOU for all who have participated and visited.

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Link up so you can show everyone 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?
Oh yeah...IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PINK!
And who knows I may pick your post to SPOTLIGHT next week!
{yeah, that part is new}

I am also adding a "I've Been Tickled Pink" Button
for those who have been featured and want to put it on their blog.
Click HERE for the featured button.

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NOW...on to PINK business!

This week, I'm tickled pink about... 

great fun for kids

glitter and paper and glue - oh my
the cutest burger-maker EVER
a reminder to love yourself 
SPOTLIGHT on summer fun 
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great fun for kids

is from Simoney at Great Fun 4 Kids 

In our house summer is birthday season.

And, well every day is another day to have fun...

or at least give it our best effort. Being a wedding and party planner, I can appreciate a good party when I see one. I also appreciate a party that is well planned without spending $1,000,000. Simoney at Great Fun 4 Kids has some fabulous parties -and we can all pretend we are fancy because these ideas are imported from New Zealand! {HA!}

The parties at Great Fun 4 Kids are thoughtful, well-planned out,

and party perfect without being overdone.

***Anyone want to join me for a dinosaur sleepover?

You must check out that cake!***

***My family is all about their cars, so I just adore the Wacky Wheels party.

Such great ideas that tie the entire party together and

she even made cute road signs with card stock and electrical tape!***

***Of course, I did not forget about the little fairies around here.

The Fairy Party is utterly enchanting!***

Simoney is also the creator of  KidsClick.

Remember...I told you all about it last week.

Well this weeks theme is "This is Me!"

These parties and ideas are sure to Tickle YOU Pink. 

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glitter and paper and glue - oh my! 

is Tammy from Life is Not Just Paper and Glue.

Tammy is a master at what she does.
I continue to marvel at what she can do with
paper, glue, glitter, and her imagination.
She makes it all beautiful!

***One of my favorite projects is her repurposing of an ice cream bucket.

{I think this may be one of the first projects I ever saw of hers}***

***So, remember how I just said Tammy can make it all beautiful...
check out what she did to the dog food container.
I assure you, any dog would be wagging their tale when if they saw this!***
***When I have a party, I love to elevate my items...I use all space possible - vertical and horizontal! Tammy made this adorable cupcake stand. I see it in the future for my daughters b'day! ***

***And if you need something to put on that cupcakes stand besides cupcakes, check out this recipe for strawberries and cream! A perfect little treat!***

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a the cutest burger maker EVER
is Rook No. 17's daughter 
 
Jenn from Rook No. 17 is actually a real life friend  - he was even a real life friend first! Jenn is a creative force to be reckoned with. She has taken a bit of a bloggy break...but I have noticed quite a few posts recently and then saw this number on her facebook page! Maddie and {my son} Joe are twins from different parents. Maddie is a cool kid who gets my sarcasm, so what's not to love.

 Jenn has been making these little cuties lately...and while I have wanted to try I was intimidated...but she shot this footage of Maddie showing us how easy -peasy it is to make one and now we are considering having a burger bar at Joe's birthday party.

Jenn is also holding a giveaway for a super cool Diaper Dudes Diaper Bag.
Go visit ROOK No. 17 to enter 
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a reminder to love yourself
from Java at Never Growing Old

I just read this little reminder about loving yourself

yesterday and it really touched me and spoke to me..

so I wanted to share it. Just go visit her and

read her post titled Perfectly Imperfect 

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SPOTLIGHT on summer fun

from Kelli at Random Thoughts of a SuperMom

 Last week Kelli linked up her recap of 6 Days of Summer Fun with the SuperMoms. She has 6 fantastic ideas for summer fun that kids, big or little, young or old, will find magic in.
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 I am most Tickled Pink because... 

I booked another writing gig... YEAH!

Oh, wait...will it cut into my blog time!?
Have you noticed I have not made the rounds this week...BUSY!

AND

I will be enjoying some great weather {fingers crossed}, my family, and some GREAT friends! So, I am outta here for a few days!!

Happy weekend all!

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REMINDERS!!!!

There is still time to apply for Win, Lose or Blog
 Check out my post about it and go visit Win, Lose or Blog.

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So, who one the super-cute Liberty of London for Target mini-journal set?
Red Door Home

Hope they tickle you pink! 

 {photo from Liberty of London}

Journal print may vary from above.
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And I am giving away another set...

but they are the blue print

This There are 4+ ways to enter!

Leave a SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH.

--Entry No. 1 {required}: 

*You need to be a follower of 504 Main AND

*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 No. 2:
Go Follow at the DIY Club, Inc.

--Entry No. 3:

Go follow along at Win, Lose, or Blog

--Entry No. 4:

Go give some comment love at any or ALL of the featured bloggers.{leave a comment for each blog you visit blogger}

Contest  closes Thursday, 6/17/10 at 11:59 p.m. EST 

The  winner will be announced on Friday 6/18/10.

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What more info on 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.****

****These are my own opinions. No one has offered me anything, nor have I accepted anything to include them in this post. Prizes are supplied by me.****

{photos appearing here are copyrighted and property of the respective blogs featured}  

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I am trying to visit all of your links...but in the current state of chaos that I am living in it has been very challenging. If you have commented on the post, chances are very good you have received a visit {hint, hint}. Anyway, since this is my first foray into the world of Linky's...all I can say is I am trying!
I appreciate every one's involvement!