tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76988173619616008322024-03-09T04:15:25.039-06:00An Awesome A DayOne awesome thing/recipe/poster/photo/quote/whathaveyou a day. Works as well as an apple. Plus the sunshiny goodness of a banana.Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.comBlogger892125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-54063385533480682622012-01-05T22:42:00.004-06:002012-01-05T22:51:52.248-06:00So This Is The New Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5f3jImo67vOQJRdH-u6tMhWjzu9M6SG21aeKTYfdhGW1-hck2qPBcFNiVLCdzdUTUsc4s-d-TpAMU5Au-YYUAqrj860PB9nfZ3b3TI8Wpat2UpP60gWVIH6k2OLu0ywcP3xiy_jGxEp9/s1600/13798293.jpeg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5f3jImo67vOQJRdH-u6tMhWjzu9M6SG21aeKTYfdhGW1-hck2qPBcFNiVLCdzdUTUsc4s-d-TpAMU5Au-YYUAqrj860PB9nfZ3b3TI8Wpat2UpP60gWVIH6k2OLu0ywcP3xiy_jGxEp9/s400/13798293.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694377081215780546" /></a><br /><br />Hello, Friends, and Happy 2012! I'm back with a nice little post I am stealing from someone's Tumblr. Sorry I'm not sorry I don't know where it came from. I don't get Tumblr.<br /><br />Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old.<br /><br />“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written.<br />My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:<br /><br />1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good <br />2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.<br />3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Change the way you think.<br />4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch.<br />5. Pay off your credit cards every month.<br />6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.<br />7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone. <br />8. Release your children when they become adults, its their life now.<br />9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. <br />10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.<br />11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.<br />12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.<br />13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.<br />14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.<br />15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye <br />16. Take a deep breath It calms the mind.<br />17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.<br />18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.<br />19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.<br />20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.<br />21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.<br />22 Just because you believe you are right, doesn’t mean you are. Keep an open mind.<br />23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.<br />24. The most important sex organ is the brain.<br />25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.<br />26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’<br />27. Always choose a good life.<br />28. Forgive everyone everything.<br />29. What other people think of you is none of your business.<br />30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.<br />31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.<br />32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.<br />33. Believe in miracles.<br />34. Your job is to love your children, not choose who they should love.<br />35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.<br />36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.<br />37. Your children get only one childhood.<br />38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.<br />39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.<br />40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.<br />41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.<br />42. The best is yet to come…<br />43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.<br />44. Yield…<br />45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift."<br /><br />Cheers to this! <br />Pia The Pig <br /><br />photo <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/13798293">via</a></span>Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-35830926982763835772011-12-30T00:30:00.007-06:002011-12-30T00:35:40.339-06:00These Two Videos Made Me Cry...And therefore finally update the blog. These are both very moving for different reasons, but made me tear up today, during a time of year all about figuring out what's really important and where to go from here.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kMUhlRSem0M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/35O3E3T3GKQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Peace to you, <a href="http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/worldwide-attention-on-ben-breedlove">Ben Breedlove</a>. <br />PIa The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-16772002321698498262011-12-16T09:10:00.003-06:002011-12-16T09:13:05.485-06:00Because People ARE Awesome<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5uDc9UnvCrUkirGQ6eEsjM0eCw8N3aQm37BvCWAtN5wcJ03j4gdlTYoU1kKeUgsURMWe-0V0hCqGNXnNWOyAWBYWyhKx-nnGKFAJZ1vunI-hkAWfiQkOSKXIWPI7Ub3c3cwHAcmQEZKl/s1600/551855-bigthumbnail.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5uDc9UnvCrUkirGQ6eEsjM0eCw8N3aQm37BvCWAtN5wcJ03j4gdlTYoU1kKeUgsURMWe-0V0hCqGNXnNWOyAWBYWyhKx-nnGKFAJZ1vunI-hkAWfiQkOSKXIWPI7Ub3c3cwHAcmQEZKl/s400/551855-bigthumbnail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686744479104651938" /></a><br /><br />Nice little story for your Friday. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-us-layawaysantas,0,1347742.story">Anonymous donors pay strangers' layaway accounts</a><br /><br />angel cat <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://animals.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/551855/">via</a></span>Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-10728608144324992902011-12-15T23:59:00.002-06:002011-12-16T09:02:03.905-06:00Love this.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTr3H0RYYpRLMR8dToNthmB_5G-nlLFID-joH2tlYKoVh_dBvv7PAKE7zZl-5iDd036SCbB9Lr51P12MpWkSNbmx2vGw_0aQnnqMM6oTzu75lbGrQ5rvthNwh3u5_sF1Qk2F7jJHlNgX7/s1600/Pinned+Image.jpeg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTr3H0RYYpRLMR8dToNthmB_5G-nlLFID-joH2tlYKoVh_dBvv7PAKE7zZl-5iDd036SCbB9Lr51P12MpWkSNbmx2vGw_0aQnnqMM6oTzu75lbGrQ5rvthNwh3u5_sF1Qk2F7jJHlNgX7/s400/Pinned+Image.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686741510508033682" /></a><br /><br />Nice and simple. From <a href="http://follow-thestars.tumblr.com/">this</a> addictive eye candy palace.<br /><br />Best of 2011 lists coming soon!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-1548773664945368692011-12-14T15:24:00.003-06:002011-12-14T15:25:30.102-06:00Awesome Christmas VideoThis cracked me up. I promise to blog every day for the rest of the year. For realz.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q4a9CKgLprQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />XOXO,<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-68701692986537046642011-12-05T09:38:00.003-06:002011-12-05T09:44:52.202-06:00I'm Liking The JuiceYes, today I am writing about juice. (Obligatory link of one of my top ten SNL sketches.)<br /><iframe src="http://www.funnyordie.com/embed/d1053830d7" width="640" height="533" frameborder="0"></iframe><div style="text-align:left;font-size:x-small;margin-top:0;width:640px;"><a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d1053830d7/you-like-the-juice-juice-is-good" title="'from thehammer">You Like The Juice? Juice is Good?</a> - watch more <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/" title="on Funny or Die">funny videos</a> <iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=138711277798&href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funnyordie.com%2Fvideos%2Fd1053830d7%2Fyou-like-the-juice-juice-is-good&send=false&layout=button_count&width=150&show_faces=false&action=like&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:90px; height:21px; vertical-align:middle;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />I love a good aquas frescas, but they are hard to find and pretty pricey. So, when I found this Dole Sensations Watermelon Juice, I was hoping it might be an easy access alternative.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgws6tmgNvLu_vCHT-k_4BaKCH5GudTyoMJrUurz8IM0dfgcUDA0_5x3DQrSSKFhQtzexWcVvWcrNh043dzGrCJuNy6ydPR3ZgatIBsmWxh4dZL7RXGjKtedwCtWKgcBM3B88byu5h4wJ5r/s1600/7f332d76498346daa1bcad2cefb42f6d.jpeg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgws6tmgNvLu_vCHT-k_4BaKCH5GudTyoMJrUurz8IM0dfgcUDA0_5x3DQrSSKFhQtzexWcVvWcrNh043dzGrCJuNy6ydPR3ZgatIBsmWxh4dZL7RXGjKtedwCtWKgcBM3B88byu5h4wJ5r/s400/7f332d76498346daa1bcad2cefb42f6d.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682670683631222738" /></a><br />Well, friends, I LOVE THIS JUICE. So good. Not too watery. Watermelon year round, without the seeds or the awkward, "I'm holding a watermelon, OMG, is this what it will feel like to be preggo" march from the grocery store to the car to the heave of watermelon onto the kitchen counter. Trust me, this shiz is great.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-80067145979632488072011-12-02T07:29:00.006-06:002011-12-02T07:37:52.159-06:00Hello December!Peekabo!<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4shm71XUfHM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />I have emerged, even though I am still in my Muppet coma. (Obviously that movie was AWESOME and thanks to Mr. Awesome for suggesting a midnight showing as a fantastic date.) I have missed blogging and decided to update this and my <a href="http://stampedpapercoblog.com/">other</a> blog each morning along with my coffee and Good Morning America. <br /><br />Okay! I have been dying to tell you about my favorite shoes. Possibly one of my top five pairs of shoes ever. These are SO comfortable. Seriously, like slippers. Supportive, versatile, lightweight, and inexpensive. Say hello to the<a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10276&skuId=088585120&productId=70092&lotId=088585&category=&catdisplayName=Womens"> Women's Claire Scrunch Flat</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG0GOp8MvuIouyYqfcqvYfHqrMwJVugdQfjR1Gca3iPSplKwZ_JcvNS62FH0W20OTYJZ8srTXTsOW4Wx5MegffGJoE30WSg1Jo7YrEOoPZzsO9mx4u-XxHN7L3wSOTFRUbzTHa5f3rvZA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-02+at+7.34.23+AM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG0GOp8MvuIouyYqfcqvYfHqrMwJVugdQfjR1Gca3iPSplKwZ_JcvNS62FH0W20OTYJZ8srTXTsOW4Wx5MegffGJoE30WSg1Jo7YrEOoPZzsO9mx4u-XxHN7L3wSOTFRUbzTHa5f3rvZA/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-02+at+7.34.23+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681524092887867058" /></a><br />Go get these. For you, for your mom, for your sister. Say "Happy Holidays" and "thank me later." Trust me. (Or read the glowing reviews.)<br /><br />XOXO,<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-13543457891105196812011-11-04T11:00:00.003-05:002011-11-04T11:04:18.196-05:00The Heat Is OnI turned on the heat in my house for the first time this season. That means it's officially cold enough to make <a href="http://creativeholidaygiftideas.blogspot.com/2007/11/snowmen-donuts.html">these</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVKCf19eD0v4fBVY151If7REqSDe1WiyUZaOFoF2xYtN3CSQzTbHS8wl70iGU-xrmyDFR_L3ap3F9iNgDacn64attQ_wC9YX0flAXufFfkg19Sc7OTikpN-ImtZ3JIyKskXYmIiDOzUoz/s1600/105422392_ULetyRdT_c.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVKCf19eD0v4fBVY151If7REqSDe1WiyUZaOFoF2xYtN3CSQzTbHS8wl70iGU-xrmyDFR_L3ap3F9iNgDacn64attQ_wC9YX0flAXufFfkg19Sc7OTikpN-ImtZ3JIyKskXYmIiDOzUoz/s400/105422392_ULetyRdT_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671171851362735538" /></a><br /><br />AS IF these donuts could not possibly get any better. Boom. They just did.<br /><br />Happy Friday!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-53098281509745014652011-11-03T16:36:00.003-05:002011-11-03T16:38:14.934-05:00Made Me SmileIn case you missed it on Facebook, I HAVE A NIECE! Putting together a tribute to Little Miss Awesome for the blog, but in the meantime, enjoy <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpOhlGiRTM&feature=player_embedded">this</a> video. I can't wait for moments like this and so much more girly goodness to come.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OOpOhlGiRTM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-55828663348198945132011-11-02T22:33:00.001-05:002011-11-03T16:36:42.388-05:00Well These Are Fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dNw4fX3lVvGTcaCz-wFTmd6-or8HsLc_u-T8xGyAg4S23sRSPlnW3T3108dGA4Ncb6SnLYKQUnjQ31wozUpKIIeZWOI9Gm6HmvjCHpnWMQXMjtuX-P0LJ9onzxY2m9QEjjwhzuEVJySm/s1600/Scrabble+Jr+image.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dNw4fX3lVvGTcaCz-wFTmd6-or8HsLc_u-T8xGyAg4S23sRSPlnW3T3108dGA4Ncb6SnLYKQUnjQ31wozUpKIIeZWOI9Gm6HmvjCHpnWMQXMjtuX-P0LJ9onzxY2m9QEjjwhzuEVJySm/s400/Scrabble+Jr+image.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670886591483544850" /></a><br /><br />I polished off this box faster than you can spell G-L-U-T-T-O-N-Y.<br /><br />Fun!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-79112952014355470692011-11-01T15:32:00.004-05:002011-11-01T15:42:58.022-05:00Happy November!Hey friends! Today is November first, and my new niece is ready to make her debut any moment now. So excited!<br /><br />Last night was a lovely fall night. I made this <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/beef-pot-roast-recipe/index.html">GREAT Beef Pot Roast slow cooker recipe</a> (you should totes make this) and the pumpkin chocolate chip cake I blogged about yesterday was easy and delicious, too. Mr. Awesome and I made the cake together and while it was cooking, enjoyed a photo shoot with Bert and his Halloween costumes. Yes that is plural. They are on Facebook in case you missed them.<br /><br />Here's Bert. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VUCJzJl219q4O7hYnI8QD4OkMBF2njydnac7xF2lrmBEhNE1dM8qlDfTP9lgcYZb88ZLB_rC0GrRAuAsOITsaYsSnenimt0U7fkU0y19BReYT7lo6u64CQiSl1_SEIGS5fEam-ag4A30/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+8.59.49+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VUCJzJl219q4O7hYnI8QD4OkMBF2njydnac7xF2lrmBEhNE1dM8qlDfTP9lgcYZb88ZLB_rC0GrRAuAsOITsaYsSnenimt0U7fkU0y19BReYT7lo6u64CQiSl1_SEIGS5fEam-ag4A30/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+8.59.49+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670130487322065650" /></a><br /><br />And then Murphy The Cat, who is my new favorite "person" on Twitter. Follow him! @mrmurphycat<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHNQEAI2A3aoNxvmNpFjxRWDqfOmYHQ3lI89h-aoP0C3990QNXNRNIMN-h4zosXWpNQcLtiugTZXlRx3CGKtuuwdg645P0NEkCmiXVlmjOLjZablnWwxCxX5k-Hm5rIYXGRWjNFgzuM4c/s1600/Screen-shot-2010-11-25-at-1.07.29-PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHNQEAI2A3aoNxvmNpFjxRWDqfOmYHQ3lI89h-aoP0C3990QNXNRNIMN-h4zosXWpNQcLtiugTZXlRx3CGKtuuwdg645P0NEkCmiXVlmjOLjZablnWwxCxX5k-Hm5rIYXGRWjNFgzuM4c/s400/Screen-shot-2010-11-25-at-1.07.29-PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670130344530012258" /></a><br /><br />So excited for this month and all it brings. Should be awesome!<br /><br />In case you aren't reading <a href="http://stampedpapercoblog.com/">my other blog</a>, check it out. Finally on a roll with lots of great posts in store.<br /><br />Happy 11/1/11.<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-74965563322518274402011-10-31T08:15:00.004-05:002011-10-31T08:20:17.976-05:00Happy Halloween!Hey Ghouls and Boys, it's Halloween! Hope you have a day of candy, costumes, and fun. Here's a pic of Mr. Awesome and I over the weekend in our successful outfit. We even made three dollars from fans! My favorite part is the Peanut M&M nipple. <--- A sentence I never plan to use again.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8s9KM4oXqLUrqkklQ7BZStvLCe9x7gS8Z0f9p5u69ObD3G3LH-EgL1V2zhXNT54Dptk1oMw_3_1yo8N09slFEGcIDGnhvgPWb3p-SUerqNVC6UiqcMYXj3QMQmXTR0SqZ-NQmNfpEW3m/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+8.15.32+AM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8s9KM4oXqLUrqkklQ7BZStvLCe9x7gS8Z0f9p5u69ObD3G3LH-EgL1V2zhXNT54Dptk1oMw_3_1yo8N09slFEGcIDGnhvgPWb3p-SUerqNVC6UiqcMYXj3QMQmXTR0SqZ-NQmNfpEW3m/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+8.15.32+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669645392199110562" /></a><br /><br />Stay tuned for photos of Bert in costume or the attempt to get there.<br /><br />Making this delicious looking <a href="http://www.graciousrain.com/2009/10/17/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cake/">Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake</a> for dessert tonight. You should, too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vQJ3LBZD7bCjYQAgEKHyZIrsGYJ53qos9wQUrIn4doE4VO_lNLQf_gmiwEvt8eLSkTEhR_Z3TWgOFEPCUQeYbTn-L5SYqWFax252CSsWCyP2i5v1hbTmA_z3XVyyESc5Ii-3bZk5n6gA/s1600/a-pumpkin-cake-041-1024x768.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vQJ3LBZD7bCjYQAgEKHyZIrsGYJ53qos9wQUrIn4doE4VO_lNLQf_gmiwEvt8eLSkTEhR_Z3TWgOFEPCUQeYbTn-L5SYqWFax252CSsWCyP2i5v1hbTmA_z3XVyyESc5Ii-3bZk5n6gA/s400/a-pumpkin-cake-041-1024x768.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669645293354209394" /></a><br /><br />Have a spooky awesome day.<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-73966561631482328622011-10-17T23:57:00.003-05:002011-10-17T23:58:37.782-05:00Truth.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctmZC3J-DQYVI-nqI7EsWU3K-wrHyhKhDKfN-41hSrL4Ytwz0JQwUME3aIkvSLLngSF_sB6S5XaPsP0sJzAWu1komEafqJy7Oktx3SDOrcVqJuydO6AGnKZ69GNtBKyTq08D3qxjJ07mK/s1600/342984829_zoD4AF5A_c.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctmZC3J-DQYVI-nqI7EsWU3K-wrHyhKhDKfN-41hSrL4Ytwz0JQwUME3aIkvSLLngSF_sB6S5XaPsP0sJzAWu1komEafqJy7Oktx3SDOrcVqJuydO6AGnKZ69GNtBKyTq08D3qxjJ07mK/s400/342984829_zoD4AF5A_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664692066283493202" /></a><br /><br />I miss you all. I'm working a lot. <br /><br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-1802814203774531462011-10-03T12:45:00.003-05:002011-10-03T12:49:13.538-05:00Pantone Christmas BallsOkay I love Christmas. I don't technically celebrate it, but I love all things Christmas and especially, of course, the decorations. Even though I don't have a tree, I've never been closer thanks to these amazing <a href="http://www.designcrushblog.com/2011/10/03/pantone-xmas-balls/">Pantone Christmas ornaments</a> via <a href="http://www.designcrushblog.com/">Design Crush</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaN6HJPDOh0nhhjRjOkqk3CnyvO4D74bZZWaKsp_lT8Z8B0nHdXCD2VSx5tnqoTY5QKfuzyOtwRmR3UeSw1YuYrlRA9Ah0Rb-Ix2gZcFNiZf5PkpQBzBZVLWlD1JVs7lNsprFKXr7u0ptN/s1600/Pantone-Xmas-Balls-Design-Crush.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaN6HJPDOh0nhhjRjOkqk3CnyvO4D74bZZWaKsp_lT8Z8B0nHdXCD2VSx5tnqoTY5QKfuzyOtwRmR3UeSw1YuYrlRA9Ah0Rb-Ix2gZcFNiZf5PkpQBzBZVLWlD1JVs7lNsprFKXr7u0ptN/s400/Pantone-Xmas-Balls-Design-Crush.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659324201122929218" /></a><br /><br />I NEED THESE! I suppose I can always GIVE instead of receive these, right? Isn't that kinda the point?<br /><br />These would be so adorable just in a row on the mantle. It's very...Live Colorfully. <br /><br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-50219521773028599952011-10-03T12:37:00.007-05:002011-10-03T12:45:45.017-05:00Finally Fall<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpXP9GDX53SZhdBRNYT0xpB8JmlJKSokY7dGwme6w43M7whajoKRGIQDkm35ICf4WcYOD06nOjSYJ7ZDXS8O_35asNihj2Gf1DhJSCY5TXEvqEUgr_qeRkb9vWAo0uiqizMCmFKBtbfxi/s1600/pumpkin+cat.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpXP9GDX53SZhdBRNYT0xpB8JmlJKSokY7dGwme6w43M7whajoKRGIQDkm35ICf4WcYOD06nOjSYJ7ZDXS8O_35asNihj2Gf1DhJSCY5TXEvqEUgr_qeRkb9vWAo0uiqizMCmFKBtbfxi/s400/pumpkin+cat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659322716997123506" /></a><br /><br />Thank GOD I am not sweating any more and Fall is officially here! I know this not even from the weather report, but from the pumpkin coffee, bagels, muffins and scones invading my life and stomach area. Bring it.<br /><br />My <a href="http://www.coffee-mate.com/Products/Pumpkin-Spice.aspx#668cb2a3-696b-40e7-9f17-88e3c13bd5f5">pumpkin spice creamer</a> filled my mug this morning and I could not have kicked off the work week any happier. I love all the holiday flavors!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYGjJjLahYuOeMpke0QD6GMzp44kWX1JtdXn0HozL_ep3O6eWRzEgSr2r1iTt3slxKMtnaYrCd3b2EtNQXNkKkzPZr1zZEAJif7Sb-yRcso_ZmhRJvdBeTQ0m5qpjvAcGVk7YEMP9uX9B/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-03+at+12.40.11+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYGjJjLahYuOeMpke0QD6GMzp44kWX1JtdXn0HozL_ep3O6eWRzEgSr2r1iTt3slxKMtnaYrCd3b2EtNQXNkKkzPZr1zZEAJif7Sb-yRcso_ZmhRJvdBeTQ0m5qpjvAcGVk7YEMP9uX9B/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-03+at+12.40.11+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659322518366236546" /></a><br /><br />This weekend I made <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/pumpkin-dip/detail.aspx">my favorite pumpkin dip</a> <br />after picking up a tin of THE best ginger snaps only at World Market. This is an amazing fall treat and easy to bring to a party. Definitely make this! It's even better after it's been in the fridge for an hour. You will love it!<br /><br />YAY FALL!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-73151963101608373332011-09-22T13:46:00.003-05:002011-09-22T13:48:52.105-05:00Sesame Street is AwesomeI love the pop culture skits they create. The Mad Men and 40 Rock ones are great. But the new Glee parody, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCtEbKRTRgI&feature=player_embedded">Welcome to the G Club</a>" is great. I don't even watch Glee but I know the characters these muppets are portraying. It's Great! Gorgeous! Glittery! Grand.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hCtEbKRTRgI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-81648106013893777052011-09-21T15:30:00.004-05:002011-09-21T15:44:39.537-05:00I'm Back!Hello! Miss me? I've been on a blog break but here we are again.<br /><br />I'm kicking off my return with a great recipe that would go just perfectly with fall TV. This <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-pasta-with-roasted-shrimp-recipe2/index.html">Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp</a> is so easy and the flavors were amazing. I added grape tomatoes and roasted asparagus for more flavor and color. Here's my bad phone pic. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8N8YUNM66Hq8wGGP9jzUB-oPRJZ2zSRMyymfa0pf7iIGQOI1_qIOyhbtmGHVpWIS5VNhoOcuY8VOxsLJRYIliRJrDmrdb3CXSLs3pyr0ff-HEc9khzuy34VtExC4tLwNnMbmWqPtXXlGT/s1600/091311202201.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8N8YUNM66Hq8wGGP9jzUB-oPRJZ2zSRMyymfa0pf7iIGQOI1_qIOyhbtmGHVpWIS5VNhoOcuY8VOxsLJRYIliRJrDmrdb3CXSLs3pyr0ff-HEc9khzuy34VtExC4tLwNnMbmWqPtXXlGT/s400/091311202201.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654915260118456114" /></a><br /><br />I am so ridiculously excited for <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model">ANTM All Stars</a> tonight that not much sounds better than eating this on the couch and watching these fan favorites get makeovers.<br /><br />I'm truly enjoying the Hot Mess that is Lisa D'Amato. Remember her? Here is one of my favorite scenes from her, "eat a cookie!"<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UK-r1oSFzmI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I've missed you all!<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-68517396507740214222011-08-31T07:17:00.008-05:002011-08-31T08:04:56.238-05:00The Most Gorgeous Menswear EverLattidadada. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SnoopCattyCatt?ref=seller_info">SnoopCattyCatt on Etsy</a> is in the houssssssse. These ties and bowties for cats = awesome. Mr. Awesome wears a lot of bow ties. And now my Mr. Furry will wear some, too. *success rate TBD
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<br />Bow ties. Ties. Customizing. Cats. Yes. Awesome.
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<br />Pia The Pig Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-79039955758698958152011-08-30T09:08:00.006-05:002011-08-30T09:18:08.991-05:00New FlatsI am very loyal to my shoes. Meaning I wear them until they are worn to the sole and falling apart. When I looked online yesterday to replace my beloved Urban patent red leather flats, I was disappointed to see they were no longer available. Looking for an inexpensive replacement (I seem to be quite hard on such beloved shoes), I was thrilled to find <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Mossimo-Supply-Co-Ona-Ballet-Flats-Red-Patent/-/A-13381449">these</a> perfectly suitable replacements for just $14.99 at Target. They fit just fine and come in the red I wanted, plus <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Mossi-Ona-Flat-Pink/-/A-13520860?reco=Rec_pdp_13520860_ClickCP_Adjacency">pink</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Mossimo-Supply-Co-Ona-Ballet-Flats-Purple-Patent/-/A-13381448">purple</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Mossimo-Supply-Co-Ona-Ballet-Flats-Black-Patent/-/A-13381447">black</a>, and <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Mossimo-Supply-Co-Ona-Ballet-Flats-Taupe-Patent/-/A-13381450">taupe</a> (purchased).
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<br />This <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Mossimo-Supply-Co-Odelina-Bow-Flats-Yellow-Patent/-/A-13129477">bow flat</a> is super cute, too, and even though summer is winding down (please wind down quicker), a yellow flat will help you keep a summer swing to your step.
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<br />YAY TARGET!
<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-35375369523431617422011-08-29T14:43:00.005-05:002011-08-29T14:55:25.353-05:00Big DB's in The Big DIf you haven't watched/hated/yet loved Bravo's <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.bravotv.com/most-eligible-dallas">Most Eligible Dallas</a></span>, I suggest you tune in tonight. It's not like you actually need to have seen the first two episodes because I'll sum them up for you right now. It might be editing, but these fools are fake, vile, and the worst stereotype Dallas has to offer. There are a million more eligible and normal and down to earth people in Dallas, but alas, perhaps not as vomit-inducing as Bravo likes to cast. That being said, as I told Mr. Awesome, I'm not actually rooting for any of these people (except the pets that Tara saves), but I will definitely watch every episode. Hahahaha as if I watch TV to be smarter (see: Toddlers and Tiaras and new fave: Dance Moms.)
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<br />Anyway, I thought <a href="http://frontrow.dmagazine.com/2011/08/most-eligible-dallas-episode-two-recap/">this recap</a> of the last episode was worth enough to be today's awesome. My friends Rachel and Greg sent me this gem. My favorite part: "Also, the spelling of Brittnye’s name is stupid." <-- Truth.
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<br />I'll be tuning in tonight with some of my friends who are actually quite eligible in Dallas.
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<br />Cheers!
<br />Pia The Pig Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-69811270549013062642011-08-26T21:07:00.007-05:002011-08-29T09:21:07.494-05:00Awesomely Easy IdeaI am super into <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. I have found so many awesome things on there. You must get on it if you're not! This <a href="http://www.ohcrafts.net/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland.php">easy tutorial</a> for colorful garland is nothing super new but the idea of using paint swatches (free!!) is brilliantly colorful and creative. I am a big fan of the <a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting/Punches">Fiskars brand punches</a> and think a little leaf garland might just help me kickstart the house into fall mode.
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<br />This was found on pinterest but from a great new blog find, <a href="http://www.ohcrafts.net/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland.php">ohcrafts.net</a>. Lots of fun stuff here!
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<br />Happy Friday!
<br />Pia The Pig Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-66483896441857037862011-08-25T08:51:00.006-05:002011-08-29T09:07:44.035-05:00900th Post!Wow, I can't believe this is the 900th post on AAAD! Thanks to you all for reading and occasionally commenting (wink) and sending me awesomes to feature on the blog. My BFF Katie has sent in a great submission for #900: <a href="http://www.fredflare.com/WHAT-S-NEW/Scented-Gummy-Bear-Earbuds/?xid=d30690e78008f3265763672bf353cbe4">Scented Gummi Bear Earbuds</a>.
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<br />Did I mention they are scented? So awesome.
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<br />Thanks for reading! Here's to 900 more...
<br />Pia The Pig Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-63996174653359876112011-08-24T08:48:00.004-05:002011-08-24T09:09:07.440-05:00A Whale of FunHow great is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65581968/whale-tissue-holder-pink-ships-september?ref=pr_shop">whale tissue holder</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gnomesweeeetgnome?ref=seller_info">gnomesweeeetgnome</a> on etsy?
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<br />Spotted over on my fave, <a href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/">swissmiss</a>.
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<br />I think this would be perfect for a modern nursery. Comes in lots of colors, too. Love it.
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<br />Pia The Pig
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<br />***FUN FACT! Tomorrow's post will be #900!!!!! Best idea for a post will receive an awesome gift.***Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-86866695329637023992011-08-24T08:29:00.003-05:002011-08-24T08:39:47.806-05:00It's Time To Play The AwesomeI can barely contain myself with excitement for the new Muppet movie premiering in November. To whet our appetites, the new <a href="<iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oiMZa8flyYY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>">Muppet Green Album</a> is the Muppet classics performed by indie bands. The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiMZa8flyYY&feature=player_embedded#!">video</a> for OK Go'd redo of The Muppet Show Theme debuted yesterday and it's awesome. Love the Statler and Waldolf interruption...I think you'll see why.
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<br />In a Muppet throwback, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/gustavoa/muppets-and-the-old-ultra-violence-4bf">here</a> are some violent yet effective ads featuring some of the original Muppets from the late 1950's. I think some of the voices will sound familiar. Awesome.
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<br />Pia The PigPia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698817361961600832.post-41724911584391408612011-08-23T11:30:00.000-05:002011-08-23T11:30:44.546-05:00The J in J.CrewEnjoyed this article!
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<br /><a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/11/fall/jenna-lyons/">The J in J.Crew</a>Pia The Pighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513615674873499167noreply@blogger.com0