August 2012
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Copious.com →
Have you girls heard of this? I just stumbled on it when catching up on Oh Joy’s blog. From what I can tell, it’s like an uber-visually appealing online garage sale! Give it a look! Oh Joy has some cuuuute stuff on her page! -AI
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Willfilled →
Well friends, I feel a little dirty posting this on LWS but seeing as things have been a little quiet over here I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to. I always intended for LWS to be a place where we ladies could share some fun finds and daily inspiration with each other. But, I got the urge to expand and share more of my misc. ramblings, inspirations and perhaps even some of my...
July 2012
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AIDS Memorial Quilt project →
You can zoom in. Pretty moving. ~LP
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The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks →
Sad Dark ‘N’ Stormys didn’t make the list, but happy that a number of my other faves did! Plus, Mimosas FTW! Who’s ready for brunch?! Love, Nik
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20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World →
I’ve got 4. But only remember two— everything I saw in France was 14 years ago… omg. We’re old. ~LP
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Finally, a Way to Stop Getting Those Dumb Yellow... →
Yellow Pages is finally wising up to the amount of waste their giant phonebooks cause and are now allowing consumers to cancel delivery via a new opt-out website. HALLELUJAH! Love, Nik
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The 'Busy' Trap →
I just read this article from The New York Times about the trap we impose on ourselves and each other: you know, the “busy” trap.
I am totally guilty of constantly declaring how busy I am and could absolutely do a better job of cutting back and/or filling the time with things I enjoy doing more. As the author concludes, “Life is too short to be busy.” Definitely...
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This one's from Scott Perlman →
Oh man. My dad describes this as, “A chicks-gotta-dig-it-but-makes-guys-puke video.”
But all I have to say is: Josh + Donna! Shane + Molly! Adama + Starbuck!? Luke & Lorelai!
So basically: my dad is totally right. ~LP
June 2012
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Why Women Still Can’t Have It All →
Have you ladies read this article from The Atlantic? The author, Anne-Marie Slaughter makes the case that our society is not structured for women to “have it all,” and at some point wives, mothers and career women will have to choose one over the other. Lots of great points about the long-fabled “work-life balance.”
In summary, it’s believed that three things have...
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The most beautiful wedding website of two complete... →
I am only 1/4 of the way in and felt you girls NEED to see this. ~LP
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Orzo Cucumuber Salad →
I’m always on the lookout for cheap and easy meals for during the week and this was a hit! I loved the flavors and it truly took 5 minutes (the length of time to cook the orzo). I highly recommend this as an easy lunch, shower side, or for meatless Mondays! xo, Amanda
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When I Am Among the Trees
by Mary Oliver
When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the hope of myself, in which I have goodness, and discernment, and never hurry through the world but walk slowly, and bow...
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Budge →
This new service called Budge sounds interesting and handy. Need help remembering to floss? To drink more water? To get up and walk around? Budge can help. Looks like you can customize how many reminders you get and you can even turn on a super-intense “nag mode.” Love, Nik
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“Change is not a bolt of lightning that arrives with a zap. It is a bridge built...”
– Love, Nik
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WatchI just watched this little gem as I munched my salad during a surprise lunch break (sometimes a kiddo cancelling is the only way I can eat!). So calming… I would love to learn how to throw pottery! ~LP
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How Yoga Can Improve Your Looks... and Your Love... →
I thought this article from Good Magazine was interesting! You yogis (looking at you, LP!) may find this comforting. :) Love, Nik
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Snapguide →
This app called Snapguide seems like a brilliant way to share all of these delicious recipes you girls whip up! (And/or the genius DIY projects you have up your sleeve, too.)
The premise sounds super simple: you use the free app to document any step-by-step process in a series of photos, videos and short captions. Once your guide is complete it’s posted on the Snapguide website, where you...
Another Fab Bucket List →
Matt’s good friend Massoud from high school basically rocks in every way possible. He is the friend that took incredible pictures when abroad in Australia, etc on his point and shoot Canon and then sold the pictures to raise money for Doctors Without Borders. He also has donated his fab hair to Locks of Love…twice. He is the man! Anyways, Massoud is also big into bucket lists and I...
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“Mostly, I think it’s the fear that gets us, in all its forms. Fear of not...”
– This quote by Jeff Atwood totally gets at the heart of something I’ve been battling recently. (ie: “the Fear”) It’s comforting to know that other people have felt the same way.
Time to conquer that fear! Do you ladies have any tricks for doing so? I found this blog post a...
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MWF Seeking BFF →
I recently read a book that hit really close to home, called “MWF Seeking BFF.” The 28 y/o author, Rachel, moves to Chicago from NYC with her boyfriend and gets married shortly after. But, she realizes her life is missing one thing: good girlfriends. Her BFFs live all across the country: SF, NYC, Boston, DC, etc. but she is craving quality girl time in her new hometown.
In the...
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“There are thousands of paths. They all lead nowhere. You must ask yourself one...”
– Reminder to take the path with a heart, in the words of Carlos Castaneda’s “Don Juan.” Love, Nik
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Charred corn tacos w/ zuke radish slaw →
I totally forgot how much I LURVE this recipe! It is super fast and crazy delicious and is about to go back into weekly rotation because (yay!!) the farmers’ markets have started again in MKE. As always, Smitten Kitchen can do no wrong! ~LP
(Image source: Smitten Kitchen)
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