Celebrations — Christmas

Beer Review – Mikkeller Draft Bear

Every December 26th for the past several years, our good friends Mike and Linda, along with their son Eddie, have dropped by our home for a post Christmas... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Boozedancing
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Another Sandy Hook Fundraiser That Pre-dates the Massacre

In addition to the four memorial-donation webpages for Sandy Hook victims which were created one to three days before the massacre, and the Crisis Management... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Eowyn
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Lesson 683 – Beautiful Eggs

This past Christmas, a very good friend of mine (hi Gina)gave me a most incredible gift for Christmas. Be careful of the bag, she told me. It’s fragile. Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Wendythomas
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Microsoft Surface Fiasco - Update

You may have read my previous post on How To Order a Microsoft Surface in 31 Painful Steps. (You would remember. It was pretty painful to read, too.) Here's an... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Thismomloves
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Loves and Loathes - December

Before we knew it the month of Christmas madness rolled around, but now that it's over and we're into a bright new year, here are the ones which made it onto... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Kay
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Turkey Meatloaf

It’s been SO cold here in Southern California and honestly, I haven’t wanted to leave the house much. Perhaps a daytime high temperature of 55 F degrees is... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Bebeloveokazu
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The Joy of “Snow Days” & My Photos of the Big Freeze

Well, the UK weather forecasters have been predicting a deep-freeze for a while now, with a freakishly low-temperatured cold-front predicted to hit the country... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Cassiefairy
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Bond... James Bond - An Obsession

Blame it on Skyfall and our new tradition of seeing a movie on Thanksgiving Day. That's what started it, after all. Before seeing Skyfall, we hadn't seen any... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Rodeomurrays4
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Review: The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin

Description (from publisher): 'In the spirit of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Girllostinabook
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Academy Award - Best Animated Feature

The creation of this category in 2001 was felt to be overdue, recognition that animation was largely ignored by the Academy, with the notable exception of Beaut... Read more

The 17 january 2013 by Fluffie_muppet
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…Sneak a Peak

Downtonians in the US got a belated Christmas present this week from the iTunes store…or at least that’s Apple’s story.If you purchase the season three, season... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Zer
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Book Review: Beer Nation: The Art and Heart Of Kiwi Beer

(Michael Donaldson: Penguin: ISBN: 978-0-143-56800-1)While I normally stick to reviewing the beer and whisky themselves I recently was given this book over... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Alcoholandaphorisms
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Winter Protection Austrian Style

A couple of years ago we had a lovely short break in Vienna in the run up to Christmas. Whilst there we visited the small botanical garden which rather... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Alternativeeden
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A Bushmaster AR-15 Assault Rifle in Every Lunchbox, a Sig Sauer M400 in Every Pot

In the face of scalding criticism for their proposal to install an armed gunman at every school in America, the NRA today finally caved to pressure and announce... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Jennyphresh
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Roadtrippin’ in the Usa

Seems it’s about time we posted on our latest adventures. After Angie returned from Peru and I from Alaska last October, we picked up our car from Angie’s... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Stangie
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Winter Weather and Commuting: Style Tips

Wind, rain, snow, and sleet can wreak havoc on a morning commute… and your commuting style. When it comes to dressing for inclement weather I learn so much... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Wardrobeoxygen
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My Singapore Holiday Trip Part 2

Hi, hi!!It's my Singapore Trip Story part 2, just skip if you bored with the first one ^^Day 3January 9th, 2013Oh yeahhhh, we wake up so late at 11.00am... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Yessy_suwandi
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Your Kid Might Be a Nerd If…

Punkin is amazing. If you haven’t heard me sing her praises, you can here. And here.I’m fairly certain she’s smarter than I, given that she’s read C.S. Lewis an... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Mediocremom
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Guest Blogger: Canned Time – Orange-Pear Cheesecake with Biscoff Drizzle

Here’s a recipe that will knock the eye teeth out of any guest. Prepare yourself for Angela from Canned Time‘s recipe for Orange-Pear Cheesecake with Biscoff... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Veganbloggersunite
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Can Southern California Recover from This "Arctic Blast?"

This post is the first in my new series, "Way-Back Wednesday." On the third Wednesday of each month, I'll revisit one of my favorite posts from the past. Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Molly Thiersch
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Ginger Beauty – With Oily George

Hello OilyAny advice on how to cure an aching jaw? I think I have been spoiling my girl a bit too much over the Christmas holidays. Help!!Otis Elevator, LAOily... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Gingerfightback
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Free Rock’n’Roll London Walk For #HMV Customers With Uncashed Gift Vouchers!

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The 16 january 2013 by Lwblog
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Serbian Orthodox Holidays

Whenever I can, I like to celebrate the Serbian Orthodox Holidays in Serbia. Christmas and New Year are 2 weeks later than in the Western Christian World (Serbi... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Sajkaca
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Post-Traumatic Stupidity Syndrome

It seems that in the wake of the Sandy Hook killings, there's a ton of folks inflicted: On my blog, Free-Range Kids, I asked readers to tell me what their... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Protestors Take to Russian Streets in “March Against the Jerks”

Based on the number from this Sunday’s march, 13 January 2013, those who thought that Russia’s opposition had run out of steam may have misread the mood of the... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Mendeleyeev
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Top SEO Trends for 2013

Last year was a year of much change in the world of SEO, there was much uproar (as always) about search engine updates and much talk about the future of SEO as ... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Andykinsey
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Top Picks for Winter Socials

It seems that we are now into that time of year where we don't always know what clothes are the best to wear.... I struggle (believe it or not) at the best of... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Annamoss84
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Dear Mr Postman

Last year, Australians sent more than 10 billion text messages.This year, I hope to send at least 50 handwritten cards to the people I love.According to... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Blondeambition
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Rogue Cracker

I am speaking about a Ritz on two books in my bedroom, which has nothing at all to do with race relations, so just chill out.…Periods make me do weird things. ... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Shewritesalittle
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A Cure For The Common Cold? #6. Elementary, My Dear

Outside in all weathers, the London Walks guides know a thing or two about battling the common cold. Our brief series continues with Kim… Any suggestions? A... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Lwblog
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Midterm Week, Movie Week

Last week was midterms at my school. With this being high school, midterms mean basically nothing except that our current grades are emailed to our parents, sen... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Tumbleweed4996
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Wednesdays Unplugged - Nanaimo Bars

"Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster." ~ Elias Canetti NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Homesmsp
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Movie Review: The Impossible

Title: The Impossible Directed by: J. A. Bayona Distributed by: Warner Brothers (Spain) and Summit Entertainment (US) Release Date: October 11, 2012 (Spain)... Read more

The 16 january 2013 by Storycarnivores
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Felting

Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing woollen fibres.I came across some beautiful felt cupcakes after taking part at th... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Realityarts
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The Lesbrary Goodreads Project

So after running the Lesbrary and its tumblr for a couple years, I’ve gathered together a couple lists of specific lesbian (etc) books about specific topics, an... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Lesbrary
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How To Create a Vision Board

This past weekend I did something that I have always wanted to do. My friend and I met at Starbucks with a stack of magazines, a glue stick and scissors to put... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Classycareergirl
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Author Excerpt Game! Should I Choose Page 7 Or 77?

For years now, I've called novelist Eileen Rendahl my evil twin, for good reason: her books have a snarky irreverance that remind me of my own. Now I have... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Josiebrown
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New Directions for 2013

The Christmas and rush and New Year lull have passed and I am slowly working out what this year has in store! I have a couple of great commissions to get starte... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Amyorangejuice
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Snowfairy Lush Shower Gel

I read lots of amazing things about this shower gel and had to jump on it when I saw it amongst a lush sale. It smells like candyfloss and nostaligic hard boile... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Georginacallen
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I Wanna Know...{Week 5}

I had a great response to my post a few weeks back.I basically opened the floor and gave you guys a chance to ask me ANYTHING.When I say anything, I mean... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Wifessionals
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Snow Day

Last year it snowed here a lot. As someone raised in North Carolina by a mother who has an unholy fear of cold, I was taught to abhor snow. Fortunately for me,... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Sherwoods
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Perfectly Party-Proof Lips: MAC Cherry

Hello everybody. yet again another lip product.I have to admit lip and cheek products are my ultimate make up vice, can you tell? Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Aspirationsofglam
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Meyer Lemon and Clementine Marmalade

A while back an unexpected cardboard box from San Francisco arrived just before Christmas. Inside was a passel of humongous Dungeness crabs on ice which were... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Skfsullivan
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High Street Changes – Where Are Our Children Going to Shop?

With the announcement today of yet another major high street retailer going into administration it has made me wonder where will it end? Where are my children... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Mummyoftwo
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OTL: Monkey Do Project #monkeydo

During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season many of us reflect on what we have and how we can share the abundance that we have with others. Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Librarygirl
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Eyeshadow Palette #1 - Urban Decay Vice Palette & Make Up Looks

Hey guys! I was meant to post this at some point last week but I've bee super busy with university. Anyways, each week I'm going to get my boyfriend to pick a... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Natalieroseanne
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Like Everybody Else

Ok, so I originally wrote this post in the days between Christmas and New Year... then completely forgot about it. Not one to waste something good, I thought I'... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Blueoctober
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The Turning of a Bad Day in to a Good Night

Two days after Christmas, I had a Bad Day. Just like the song, you know? Only not really. It wasn't bad so much as it was weird. Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Rodeomurrays4
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Alex Ovechkin & Maria Kirilenko Announce Their Engagement

The weekend turned out to be a pleasure for Washington Capitals Superstar, Alex Ovechkin who confirmed his engagement to Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko. Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Macrogers
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Accomplishing Some Things and Failing At Others: Juicing 101

Life has this funny way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it. These last few months for me have been challenging, to say the least. Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Becauseitsgoodforyou
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My Daughters, Sisters, Beloveds.

I waited a long time for my daughters to get along as famously as they do now. It took years and Emma feeling comfortable in her high school for her to finally... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Juliejordanscott
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Thriftily Shopping

muji products from the MoMA store- recycled thread socks; i give my friend deb a set every year. beautifully designed tape dispenser ($2.00) and tape ($1.25;)... Read more

The 15 january 2013 by Evolutionnow
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I Really Appreciate My Wife...........

One of the things I've come to appreciate, and love about my wife, is she accepts me the way I am.......why, I don't know, but I'm glad she does. Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Skip1957
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My Talented Child

OK OK I know I said that the blog was going to revert to me … I’m rubbish it’s only taken one entry and my utter fascination for my girl to want to blurt out a... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Mushbrainedramblings
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Happy New Year!

Bit late to this 'year in review' business but hey, Happy New Year! I've been busy having fun and crafting up a storm, which I want to share on here but right... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Bertyc
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Donate to the Greatest Thing Ever Thought Of....

DONATE HERE What is The World Relay? The World Relay is a record breaking 28,000 mile continuous running relay around the world. It will be completed entirely o... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Jamesrichardadams
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brown & Hair Powder

I had shared the Anastasia Hypercolor Powders I'd received before Christmas on Instagram (for those of you that don't follow me ... come find me! Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Makeupchicliterarygeek
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SHOPAHOLIC: Shopping for Dresses with a Straight Guy

At the beginning of Summer I was asked by a male friend of mine to go shopping. It puzzled me at first because this particular friend of mine is absolutely... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Reeseatomic
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Empties

I mostly focus on fashion on Erratic Glamour but I buy try a fair amount of beauty products so I thought I would keep a few empties each month - not the borin... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Erraticglamour
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ETF Periscope: Wall Street Seeks to Get a Little Higher

“People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order so they’ll have good voice boxes in case there’s ever anything really... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Phil's Stock World
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Recent Haul and Gifts

Just when December came, I started getting weary with shopping. I have too many foundation, blush, lipstick , etc that I just have to tell myself to STOP. Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Ileodarod
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Henna-ing My Hair

Hello lovelies! A few days ago, I used some of my new henna to dye my hair. I am always a little nervous before trying a new hair dye product, obviously... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Jayfletch22
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In Search Of Craft Beer In Thailand and Laos

A glorious sight, I think you’ll agree. “Smooth Great Taste” Along with Chang, this is the usual... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Bibacityphil
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Click on Rethink

TAKEAWAY: If the calls and emails I have received so far this young year of 2013 are an indication, publishers are serious about effective, dramatic change and... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Themarioblog
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NoDa Brewing Pacific Reign

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When out-of-town trips take place, might as well turn it into a mini brewcation.The Missus and I had to travel to... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Bryan Roth
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“Creamy” Roasted Carrot Soup

Good Morning Everyone! Why am I dancing in my seat on a dreary, dark, cold Monday morning at 6am???? Because I’m still riding my high from yesterday and... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Comowater
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Jewel of the Missions

What else is there to do in Orange County besides the beach and Disneyland? Mission San Juan! We grew up going to the mission because it was right in our... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Thehousethatlarsbuilt
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Create // Love // Inspire in 2013

Happy New Year and thank you 2012, for all the lessons you taught me. Towards the end of last year I started living an alkaline lifestyle and got back into... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Boberika
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Perfect Clarity

Another chilled week for me... I went back to work after the Christmas break which was painful to say the least! Luckily it's exam time for the students which... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Blueoctober
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Welcome to Paris! CDG Terminal 1

It's been a long time since I flew into Terminal 1 at Paris/CDG. I had tried to avoid it for years while it was being renovated. It still feels a bit... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Sedulia
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My Worries.....

I sit here at this computer. "Butterflies" are break dancing in my stomach. This whole morning has been spent sporadically praying, looking for a confidence... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Mamawithflavor
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200. Let Them Eat Cake..

11th January 2012. As we seemed to have shaken off the worst of the flu bug we'd had over the Christmas period we decided to go out this afternoon for our... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Piperade
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Better Than Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup #WeekdaySupper

Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheddar SoupThe weather has been odd on in South Walton recently, with days that fall into 30′s, jump to the 70′s and... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by 30aeats.com
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Cauliflower and Crispy Chorizo Soup

I’m going through a bit of a phase at the moment where meals at night are being replaced by thick, nourishing and hearty soups. Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Melikeyuk
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Chilton County Resident Bonnie Wyatt Is Out Of Jail, But Now She Is Being...

Bonnie WyattA central Alabama woman who was unlawfully incarcerated for almost five months now is on the verge of being thrown from her home. Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Rogershuler
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Why? Just Why?

Why use a slim model to flog plus size clothes?{image from here}I think I’m still a little shell shocked from checking in at one of my fave online shopping... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Yourfamilysurvivalcoach
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Review || MAC Dazzleglass

Hellooo Shimmers,This is the review of my MAC Dazzleglass, I got it for Christmas and I adore it.*DazzleGlass Packaging and Lipgloss*The packaging is simple... Read more

The 14 january 2013 by Shimmerofpink
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Sales Haul from Joy and Urban Outfitters

As I mentioned in my New Look Haul post I’m not much of a sale shopper. However my boyfriend bought me a few bits and pieces for Christmas from a new store whic... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Lisagray
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Dancing on Very Thin Ice

I have been watching this series of Dancing on Ice, mainly because there is nothing else on when I come in from work on a Sunday. Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Tvalice
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REVIEW! ChokaBlok Easter Eggs

Those lovely people at Tesco PR have sent me some more ChokaBlok products to try...this time in the form of these 2 quite frankly beautiful Easter Eggs! Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Thereviewaddict
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Pagan Pleats

Hii,I got this top before Christmas from Asos. It's a brand I haven't come across before called 'Freak of Nature'. I love the side detail rips on the sweater... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Jess_kemp
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Start the New Years out with Good Books!

Is your New Years Resolution to read more? As a Self-published author I’m always looking to help promote others who are self-published or indie authors. Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Lauryn April
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DeChristianization of America Will Backfire and Bite Its Liberal Advocates

The German philosopher Karl Marx in not so many words said that "Religion is the Opium of the People" in the early 1820s. Part of his motivation was that his... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Fadi Bejjani
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Frank Malt's 100 UK Graffit Artists Book

Simply opening these covers commits you to being dazzled by 100 of the UK's top "writers" and street artists, immersing yourself in the styles, past and present... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Invisiblemadevisible
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On Location #5 – South Africa

My husband JC and I share a love of travel. Just a couple of months after we met, we Inter-Railed around Western Europe (back when Eastern Europe was off limits! Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Isabel Costello
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Do You Know These Dogs?

January is Christmas card time here in Baku. Since nobody reads (or has access to) the regulations about mail sent around Christmas time, they all missed the... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Sherwoods
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding & Whipped Cream

January 2013 I enjoy watching my mom move about the kitchen. She has dog-eared magazines and books full of recipes, but her intuition is really what guides her... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Withthegrains
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A January Stopover

I always hate January for being a bit flat after Christmas, so having a random night away teamed with being active was just what was needed, but what do you... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Annamoss84
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What I Wore // Pink & Business

I wore this to work the other day and received a lot of compliments. I guess because I was so bright! I hate that all the fun colors go away during the winter,... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Eickyeicky
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Birthday Lovelies - A Few of My Favorite Things

I love that song from The Sound of Music... It makes me think of all my favorite things, too. Here are a few of my favorite things from my birthday - Birthday... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Rodeomurrays4
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Single Girls' Nightmare?

The year is flying by already. Can you believe we're on the 12th of January? What happened to Christmas? Valentine's Day is the next holiday and of course... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Koridonahue
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Spending Ban #8

Firstly this week I want to say a big thank you to everyone who promoted and joined in on the #spendingban twitter chat. We managed to get it trending which I... Read more

The 13 january 2013 by Brightowngirl
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Speech About Egyptian Democratization to the Arkansas Peace and Justice...

Mural of Nasser, Tahrir Square, January 12, 2013 Democratization in Egypt January 12, 2013 Thank you for inviting me here tonight. Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Warigia
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The Muzungu’s Best of 2012!

Uganda has tested me in many ways and 2012 was ‘challenging’ as we say around here – but I’m still here ‘living the dream’ – the lucky muzungu did all this! Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Diaryofamuzungu
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Where Are All The Women?

Post by @dani_beckettA few weeks before Christmas, I found myself on a train sitting across from a lovely family of mum, two kids (a boy and a girl) and grandma. Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Weekwoman
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Check It

As of recent, something has changed in my mind in that I now realise baggy clothes do little to nothing for my figure. I have boobs - not massively huge ones bu... Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Erraticglamour
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Food Meets Art 116: Cupcakes and Smarties Go Artsy

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The 12 january 2013 by Nogarlicnoonions
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A New Year for the Earth First! Journal

By now, all you current and former subscribers to the EF! Journal should have seen our 2013 Winter update letter in the mail. For those who have sent back... Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Earth First! Newswire
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Lyon – Fête Des Lumières 2012 (Festival of Lights) Part 1

I like, I light. Turn me on, baby!Off I went to visit a very special festival Fête des Lumières in Lyon, France during December 2012. Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Spunktitude
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Mount Beckworth, Victoria.

Do you remember my first walking post of 2013, which just happened to be a walk from last year? Well, you'll be pleased to know that this one is the same! Read more

The 12 january 2013 by Hikingfiasco
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