Tickled Pink No. 20

What does it mean to be Tickled Pink?

"The tickling pink concept is of enjoyment great enough
to make the recipient glow with pleasure ."
-The Phrase  Finder
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Before we begin, I must warn you - this is a LLL-OOO-NNN-GGG post!

I am tickled pink because I survived Bloggy Bootcamp, and hubby and the kids survived without me- I knew they would! I have zero photos to show you - it all happened so fast! I am trying to collect my thoughts and share a quickie version with you. The one thing I can share quickly...apparently everyone is obsessed with Twitter.
I am not sure where I stand with it.

 You can follow my brilliant {and not so brilliant} thoughts
by clicking on this birdie over on my sidebar!
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We have had 4 days of gorgeous weather and even took the kids to the beach after school. I want more - Mr. Sun do not go away yet! Of course Jules told me she did not want to play outside and just wished it would rain! Crazy child!
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Heather from Gerber Days is awesome and
thanks for helping me with my hair dilemma!
Thanks again Heather!
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Yeah for the Design Star winner - Emily!
LOVE this show - sad it is over - it made my Sunday nights!
I think Emily is real and quirky and love that {Antonio still is #1 though}.
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Just a few days until the deadline for the book.

I am stressed and relieved!

But one thing is for sure I will be TICKLED PINK when I am done.

Now, cue the broken record...

this is the reason that visits have been sparse or non-existent,

that most emails have gone unanswered.

I hope that changes sometime next week.

Thanks for sticking with me.

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Tickled Pink No. 20!

Don't be shy! 

Nominate a  product/person/idea/recipe/your own blog to be featured, simply email me!

It is cool  to nominate yourself! I am only one person and blogland is ginormous...

I would love your input...I know there are amazing finds out there that I have not seen!

NOW...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?

Guess what? You post does not have to be PINK!!

This day is about stuff we {heart}  from our own blogs or from others.
Click HERE for the "I've Been Tickled Pink" feature button.

NOW...on to BUSINESS! 
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a trip through life

I have to tell you how much I love reading The Thoughts and Travels of Rachel Cotterill.

I am beyond excited to share Rachel and her amazing writing, storytelling, and photographs with you. I cannot quite remember when Rachel and I first met, but I have been enjoying her blog for a while now. She cooks, crochets, has amazing adventures, and shares a little segment of her life through her blog. I am kind of living vicariously through her.

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 Just take a peek at these photos of the midnight sun. It looks peaceful and amazing...and I am ready to jump on a plane - I could use some peaceful right about now. Seriously, the glow just makes me feel re-energized. Rachel did an amazing job capturing the warmth and mystery of the midnight sun.

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If you prefer, take a look at Costwold Crazy and get introduced to the 37 year old tradition of Tetbury Woolsack Races -  men, women, and children racing through town with heavy bags of wool. I personally am a sucker and a lover of these eccentric events that make towns and countries so unique.

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And, yes, I mentioned she cooks...I saw the recipe for truffles - very unique truffles -  and have not had a chance to try it yet, but it is printed out and waiting for the right occasion - I am waiting because I think I may eat them all myself...I need visitors to share them with! I am not going to say anymore go check them out to see what makes them so unique!

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paper bag LOVE

How to Create a Paper Bag Floor...no I am not joking!
Look at this technique from Family Corner.
I am so excited to try it..maybe on a wall or even some furniture!
I begged for hardwood floors...my days as a blogger and, um, well, anything would come to an end if hubby cam home and saw me putting paper bags on top of the wood floors.
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do I look like maude?

You remember when I said this last week, "If you write about s'mores and I see it, you pretty much guarantee that your post will tickle me pink. If only I could have s'mores and pizza all day and I would be a happy woman."
Well, my Bloggy Bootcamp and real life buddy Jenn from Rook No. 17 has done it again!
She created a fudgy s'more crinkle cookie!

Look at all that ooey-goooey goodness!

She even  created - or updated - the Golden Girls jingle for me {us!}.

{that is where the Maude - OK, Bea Arthur technically - part comes in. I grew up watching Maude with my Granny - so she is always Maude to me...and Jenn says I make that same face!}. Head over and check out the recipe!

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Word Nerds!

I saw this in the newspaper yesterday - and thought it was marvelous. The article was written by Art Carey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anyway, the article is about two friends who formed TEAL - Typo Eradication Advancement Movement. They carry a typo correction kit of sharpies, crayons, markers, chalk, correction fluid, etc. and go around cities asking business owners if they can correct the incorrect grammar and punctuation on their signage.
I am actually appalled at the number of typos I have found on my blog recently! YIKES-O!

For more, check out their blog, The Great Typo Hunt.

Here is a link to the article.

And they have a book!

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Pretty birdie pillows stole my heart this week!
First from Flamingo Toes - isn't this gorgeous!

AND
From a new friend, Claudie at Bubblin' Over this marvelous work of art!

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Don't miss your chance to win an EA Active game from Wii. I want one!
Thank you Vanessa at Adventure is Out There! Go enter HERE.
The contest is open until 9/7/2010.
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The Gorilla Glue giveaway is over, but the DIY Club has a Gorilla Glue PARTY coming 9/9!
{This is in addition to the regular DIY Club monthly contest}
This project can be pretty much whatever you want...
BUT YOU MUST USE A GORILLA GLUE PRODUCT TO ENTER.

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SPOTLIGHT

YOU ARE MAKING THIS DIFFICULT! IN A GOOD WAY!
I have a hard time choosing...I am trying to give everyone their spotlight...A big huge THANK YOU for all who have participated and visited and picked up the blog hop on their blogs.
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Did yo know there was a National Garage Sale Day?

Dog's Mom shares some of her finds. LOVE vintage glassware!

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A prelude to Fall with Christine and Co.

What's your favorite season?

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Of Such is the Kingdom's reminder that

"The best thing you can do for your kids is love our spouse well."

I love this photo tradition they have created.

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So Wonderful, So Marvelous shares a great idea for a wedding basket

for the happy couple. What a unique and thoughtful gift!

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 Gorgeous, better-than-designer bag from La Maison Reid.

I am making one. She has a great tutorial!

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An ode to fresh summer corn and a trick/tip

I have NEVER heard of before from The Thrifty Groove.

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I am inspired by I Can Find the Time's drum shade.

I just scored some of the supplies at the thrift store.

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A Harry Potter tea party to please boys and girls from Inside BruCru Life

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Caramel Corn from Mommie Cooks - caramel corn is my Fall s'mores.

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from glitter to gumdrops shares her PBandJ Cupcakes! 
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Time Crafted's brother climbed Mt. Everest -
that surely should tickle you pink. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

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Look at this dresser transformation from Love2Create!
Love the detail on the top!

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Interchangeable wreath from Scraps and Scribbles.
So cute...so clever...so Fall!
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 Gorgeous crocheted flowers from The Queen of Dreamsz
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 This mirror from Debbiedoos is gorgeous.
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That's it...

I am done...anyone still there?

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Who won the last giveaway....drum roll please.....
Think Tank Momma
I am going to have to think hard to please this mama!

{if you want to know how I pick these...I scientifically ask my son for a number between 1 and however many comments there are. So technical!}

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This week's giveaway is...a surprise.
Hope it tickles you pink!
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There is ONE way to enter!

*You need to be a follower of 504 Main {some of you may want to double-check if you are trying to enter} AND

*You need to leave a relevant comment about at least one feature!!!!

Contest begins on 8/26/10 and closes Thursday, 9/2/10 at 11:59 p.m. EST

The  winner will be announced on Friday 9/3/10.

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Happy Friday!
I know everyone is super busy right now!
Thanks for taking the time to link up!

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