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Sunday, July 31, 2011

MFB Question of the Week


4. What had been the most horrifying place that you found hair (even just one) growing out of your own flesh? Did you show it to another member of the human race or shamefully and silently remove it?


Oh boy... well. I have unfortunately gone through this, but to my bestie Melissa's delight, 
I was NOT alone. I actually wasn't even the one to discover the random abomination. nope. That was HER pleasure.
I had JUST confirmed that indeed my frequent mood swings & tummy sourness was in fact pregnancy, & we were out at WINCO with our husbands. It was very busy, & we were trying to hurry through the produce section. I was in deep conversation with Mel when her face got all screwy. She reached up to grab what she THOUGHT was a dog hair off my chest... when in fact it yanked from my skin in a very uncomfortable manner. I yelped quite loud, which caused both our husbands (& a few random others in the store) to turn to see what had happened. The exchange of horrified looks traveling between Mel & I at that moment were priceless as what had JUST happened sunk in. Especially when I finally realized what it was.. & in fact WHERE it had came from.. & that she was still HOLDING it with her hand suspended between us..
AND IT WAS HUGE!!

"OOOOH MY GAAAWD!! HOw in the HELL was that growing from the middle of my CHEST!!"

Melissa in this moment, like any other best friend would, burst out in uncontrollable laughter. I instantly covered the space below my collar bones in fear that there where more while tears welled up in my eyes.
The husbands came to the rescue, swooping us to an empty aisle where I could collect myself & promptly beat my still cackling best friend. 
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE. 
-_-






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Friday, July 29, 2011

I need to go shopping...


We ALL like to shop, right?

Yea, me too.

But with the way things are right now, I just have the time, or patience...
let alone any free $$$ to spend.

Well!
Once again my friends over at
have ANOTHER jaw dropping deal for us!

Today, they have a deal for $50 worth of clothes from Daisy Boutique for only 
$25 DOLLARS!!!!

Holey Moley!
I don;t know about YOU... but half price is PERFECT for me!! :)

Daisy has awesome clothes & in-style accessories to make an outfit pop in seconds.
It's a perfect one-stop shopping experience!

Value: $50      Price: $25    Savings: 50%
Fine Print:


Excludes jewelry. Entire value must be used in one transaction. Excludes tax. 




Expires:12 months after deal appears on web site





Head on over to Juice In The City 
to see more!!


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~Disclosure ~ 
*Though all thoughts & opinions expressed here are all my own, and are in NO WAY influenced by anyone else, I am compensated by Juice in the City for taking the time to share them with all of you! 
*Any discounts or giveaways are provided by Juice In The City.

*Affiliate links included in this post.




Thursday, July 28, 2011

Juice, R2D2, Postcards, & Ice Cream...


It's been awhile, 
We felt we needed to show thanks.



Jaimie
1. Juice in the City  - new adventures in my blogging world.

2. Baby Gibblet - more of a blessing than I think I even knew...

3. Postcards - helping keep cabin fever at bay...

4. My Planner book -would never be able to keep my head on with out it. :)



Ryan

1. COMAST - been laggy so long, I'm kinda ballin at it....

2. New job - been awhile, nice to feel secure again.

3. Star wars R2D2 xbox - those noises are AWESOME! (Even though she still has to say yes...)

4. Ice Cream - it's ice cream... DUH.


What Are YOU thankful for??





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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

I scream, you scream...


What wants some Ice Cream???

Everyone loves Ice Cream! 
(Anyone who doesn't is LYING... or maybe just craaazaaay!)

...But nowadays there are sooooo many reasons NOT to indulge... 

Diet, not healthy, lactose intolerant, too expensive, no self control...
(Maybe that last one is more just me!)
BUT I HAVE A SOLUTION!

Juice In The City's newest deal will kill your craving flat WITHOUT killing your wallet!


Sweet Feet's ice-cream flavored pedicure is the newest way to indulge on a hot (OR cold) day! Think of all the things that are made better with icecream;
*Bad day at work
*Break-up
*grumpy teenagers
*rowdy little ones
*That "time-of-the-month"
*headache, upset tummy, sore throat
All that can be SOLVED... or atleast made a little easier to handle... with Ice Cream!
Relax in this boutique nail salon in the heart of Redmond while dipping your toes into the warm soaking tubs before being exfoliated & prepared for the wonderful paint topping. A wonderful guilt-free calorie free indulgence for only $22! 
You can almost hear that familiar
Ice Cream truck tune in the distance...
 
The details:
Value $45       Price $22     Savings 50%
Max quantity: 100    Expires: 12months after deal is posted on site


Fine Appointment is recommended.





When scheduling appointment, please mention JITC Deal Code. 





Excludes gratuity.





Voucher Instructions: Please remember to tip on the full amount of the pre-discounted bill





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~Disclosure ~ 
*Though all thoughts & opinions expressed here are all my own, and are in NO WAY influenced by anyone else, I am compensated by Juice in the City for taking the time to share them with all of you! 
*Any discounts or giveaways are provided by Juice In The City.

*Affiliate links included in this post.




Tuesday, July 26, 2011

EasyPeasy Baklava



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Okay now I've posted up this recipe before for a photo-swap, but I thought I would go a little more in depth for you all today! This is one of my most requested recipes!

Warm, melty, gooey, yummy,
BAKLAVA
 Prep: 30 mins     Bake: 40 mins     Yield: 4 dozen


& It's SO super simple!!

 Is your mouth watering yet???

 Mine is, so lets get started!

 What you need:


1-1/2 pounds finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pound butter, melted, divided
2 packages (16 ounces each, 18-inch x 14inch sheet size) phyllo dough
Syrup: 2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange peel



1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, & cloves; set aside. Brush a 15 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll each package of phyllo sheets; trim each stack to fit the pan. cover dough with plastic wrap & a damp cloth while assembling. Place 1 sheet of phyllo in pan; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times.


2. Spread with 2 cups walnut mixture. Layer with 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter between each. Spread remaining walnut mixture. Top with 1 sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times.
(I saved a tiny bit of the walnut mixture, & sprinkled over the top layer when finished.)

3. Cut into 2-1/2 inch squares; Cut each square in half diagonally. Brush remaining butter over top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.


4. In a large saucepan, bring syrup ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Strain & discard peel; cool to lukewarm. Pour over warm Baklava.


 Enjoy!!




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Monday, July 25, 2011

We LAUNCH with Purple Cafe!!


It's official!!

Today is the day!!


Seattle Market has Launched!!!

Here is a deal we have today:
Want a laid back dinner with your spouse? How bout a lunch party with the girls that will have them talking for weeks? Maybe you want to sit back & enjoy a peaceful moment to yourself? well look no further than 
Purple Cafe & Wine Bar

...Beautiful Atmosphere, delicious food, endless wine selections...
Can it get any better?

How about $30 worth for only $15??

Uhm... I think it just got better!
Changing up the new American Cuisine & doing their best to try to stick to only Northwest ingredients, offering up daily chef specials & a menu with choices ranging from Artisan cheeses, soups, & salads, to pizza, pasta, & seafood, being called "The people's wine bar" by Seattle's Met magazine fits pretty well! Add to that an extensive 600 bottle wine selection you'll agree with it recieving various awards like
"Award of Ultimate Distinction" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine &
"Best Wine Bar" Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington Viewer's Poll.
For me, this is the perfect place for the girls & I to get away & have a "grown-up" girls night. Dress up, hair did, make-up on, fancy shoes... (NO KIDS)..& Wine??? 
... UHm.. CHEA?!?!?!

If you haven't experienced the delectable tastes of The Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, 
than this deal is perfect to get your taste buds a waterin'!!

I know, I can hear you now:
"Jaimie! I'm Soooooo There! Take me to Juice in the city Now so I can get MY deal!"
I know... it's calling your name, huh? Go on ahead. 
YOU DESERVE IT.
(At least, that's what I tell MY husband!)


 The Details:

Value = $30   Price = $15  Savings = %50
Max Quantity = 200
Expires = 6 MONTHS after deal appears on site
Limit 1 per person 
Redeemable at:
1. 430 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA; (425) 502-6292 
2. 323 Park Place Center Kirkland, WA 98033; (425) 828-3772 
 3. 14459 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072; (425) 483-7129





Fine Print



Valid at the following three locations: 430 106th Ave. NE (Bellevue), 323 Park Place Center (Kirkland), and 14459 Woodinville Redmond Road NE (Woodinville). Entire value must be used in one transaction. Excludes tax and gratuity. Must present JITC Deal Code printout to redeem. Limit one per person.



 



Voucher Instructions



Please remember to tip on the full amount of the pre-discounted bill. 



Must present JITC Deal Code printout to redeem.



Interested? For more information:
-or-
Click this box below to see more deals in YOUR area!!


 

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~Disclosure ~ 
*Though all thoughts & opinions expressed here are all my own, and are in NO WAY influenced by anyone else, I am compensated by Juice in the City for taking the time to share them with all of you! 
*Any discounts or giveaways are provided by Juice In The City.

*Affiliate links included in this post.


Drumroll Pleeeaaassse!!!


The winners have been chosen!!













Allie, Dani, & Melissa .... You have ALL won $25 to Juice in the city!! :D
Email me at Legosinmypocket(at)hotmail(dot)com with your full name & email address 
so I can send it ahead to my JITC contact!

Congratulations Ladies!!


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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Last day of GIVEAWAY!



....Alright everyone...



Tomorrow is opening day for Juice In the City
SEATTLE

 10 hours till the end of the giveaway!
I haven't had many entries.. come on Ladies! (& Gents..)
All week I will be posting different deals we have going,
& it only takes about 2 mins to enter!
All you need to do is CLICK HERE to enter in to win 
a $25 credit!

(I Have up to THREE to give away!)

Jump on in,
its soooooo worth it! 
:)



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*Though all thoughts & opinions expressed here are all my own, and are in NO WAY influenced by anyone else, I am compensated by Juice in the City for taking the time to share them with all of you! 
*Any discounts or giveaways are provided by Juice In The City.
*Affiliate links included in this post.



MFB Question of the Week


3. Do you take pleasure in embarrassing other people? And why are you like this?

I'm only like that with close friends... we all do it to each other. But we make sure not to take it to far, that & none of us have ever been shy to say when we have had ENOUGH of a certain joke. It works for us, we always have fun, & we do our best to keep it DRAMA FREE.





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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Pomegranate-Champagne Punch




Pomegranate-Champagne Punch




Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup pear nectar
  • 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne

Directions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add Champagne. Serve over ice.

Cook's Note

We used Champagne in this punch, but other sparkling white wines, such as Prosecco, are equally festive and just as good.







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Monday, July 18, 2011

$25 credit GIVEAWAY!!!!


Okay everyone!!!

Big, big, BIG things today!
Today is my FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY!!!

Yup! That's right! 
I'm what I'm giving away is sooooo awesome I'm jealous I can't have it myself! 
But I CAN  share it with YOU!!! 

(!!Yay you!!)

My wonderful friends over at 

have agreed to give 1-3 of my luuuucky readers a 
$25 credit to the site! 

Seeeeeriously?!?!?!

now $25 on that site is a BIG deal.. since I know that the first few deals they are launching for Seattle are $15 and under! & the other cities are just as cheap!

Now if you have NO IDEA what I'm talking about... it is definitely time to educate yourself to the miraculous wonders of Juice In The City.

Click HERE to read what I wrote about them.



Go ahead. No, really.. it's okay... I'll wait.
It's THAT good.

 
Seeeee what I Meeeeeaaaan???

Yup.
& The BEST PART:

even if Juice In The City hasn't launched in YOUR town yet, make sure to check out the deals happening in other towns... because if they are have a daily deal that is a website deal... YOU can buy it too! It's definitely not limited to JUST that city!  

Here are some examples of PAST deals, just to get your mouth watering...
(click each image to see bigger)


And there is soooo much more! food, cafes, bookstores...

Have I tickled your fancy enough??

...Now for the Nitty Gritty...

The amount of winners chosen 
will depend on the amount of entries. 
The more people who enter... the more people who can win!

Winner will be chosen with Random.org

Here's how to enter:
Please make sure to leave an email in your comment!!

Mandatory for entry
 * SUBSCRIBE to the Juice In The city email deals list.
*Leave a comment here telling me where your from 
& what YOUR favorite "Self Splurge" activity is!


Extra entries:
Leave a separate comment for each!!

* Follow Legos In My Pocket via GFC  
*Like Legos in my Pocket on Facebook  (One entry)
*Like Juice in the City on Facebook (One entry)
* Follow me @MrsJLRussell on Twitter (One entry)
*Follow @juiceinthecity on Twitter (One entry)
* Tweet this: "@MrsJLRussell is offering a $25 @juiceinthecity credit for a giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/3rhe79c"
(can be done once daily for 2 entries)

Thats 7 EXTRA chances to win!!

This giveaway will close on 7/24/11 @ Midnight PST!
Gooooooooood LUCK everyone!


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~Disclosure ~ 
*Though all thoughts & opinions expressed here are all my own, and are in NO WAY influenced by anyone else, I am compensated by Juice in the City for taking the time to share them with all of you! 
*Any discounts or giveaways are provided by Juice In The City.
*Affiliate links included in this post.








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