Hump Day Distractions

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What's a week without a hump!? Let's get over it together with these goodies from around the web. Enjoy!

* Get ready to salivate

* For anyone you know that's in the market for a wedding dress (eghm, Sis!)

* I might have to take a trip to London just to see THIS in person!

* Is it better to go fast or go far when you run?

* I want to wear you.

* This kid does not give a damn about meeting the President of the United States. You do you kid. 

* The truth behind a perfectly manicured Instagram life

* The perfect picture is all about the moment you go "click"

Hump Day(ish) Distractions

Life before Instagram...

Since this is only a 4 day week (and yesterday we gots a little sentimental, girl power-ish up in here) I think it's definitely appropriate to be humping the day today. So here for your clicking pleasure is a heaping pile of goodies which will hopefully get us all to tomorrow, which is Friday(!!) I see you buddy... and I'm comin for ya!

* 17 beautiful Maya Angelou quotes which will remind you of her profound greatness.

* Sis and Mom, I think a field trip to this place for custom lipstick is in order.

* You all know I'm a cleanse-er... thinking of trying this one, recommended by Team LC. Thoughts?

* The Onion nails it again.

* Just in case you're planning a trip to London.

* Governor's Island is an awesome summer-in-the-city spot. Here's their 2014 calendar.

* Very cool, INEXPENSIVE art made from your own pictures!

* Think I need to purchase one of these (also maybe an excellent Father's Day Gift?)

* Funky/chic nail art that you can absolutely execute at home.

* And finally, since it's been a while since we had anything aca-awesome around here, THIS.

I have a lochte on my mind right now...

London love. Olympic fever.

I'm having a bit of trouble here folks. You see, I am apparently an Olympics addict. I've been absolutely glued to my tv for hours EVERY night, spewing facts about synchronized diving, analyzing flip turns and rating vaults. Ever since that torch reached London I've been in rare television-viewing form. It's awesome for Team USA (because obviously they can feel my unwavering support) but reeking havoc on everything else (why sleep when I can watch whitewater kayaking highlights on channel 723!?) Thankfully for all of you, I managed to pull myself away just long enough to show you this totally adorable way to make your kiddo / niece and nephew / friend who's young at heart smile:

Don't bug me, it's snack time.

And this AWESOME and easy way to kick your pretzels up a notch:

Spicy Pretzels

And what better way to honor the Olympics' Greek heritage than with this amazing Greek 5-layer dip?

Who says five layer dips are only
for Mexican? Go Greek!

More calories than the entire women's gymnastics team ate today?

Fuel for a Gold Medal in couch sitting.

The reality is, I'm not going to be able to fully focus until they extinguish that flame.

Watching the Olympics can be EXHAUSTING!

Let the Games begin!!

Olympic Fever takes London
(photo credit: AB)

Do you have Olympic fever yet!? Though a healthy dose of Netflix supplied Friday Night Lights has kept Dr. H and I occupied during the summer tv draught (clear eyes!) I am PUMPED to watch swimming, gymnastics, soccer, diving, track and a whole host of other sports I only care about once every four years.  Though a hockey girl at heart, I loooove me some summer games and don’t even GET Dr. H started… he may leave me for Bob Costas and live in an Olympic Village of serenity if I’m not careful. Here to kick off the thirtieth Olympiad (aka, the XXX Olympiad, how sexy!) is some awesome inspiration for the wannabe Olympian in your life. Go USA! 

Love an excuse for a theme party!
Get inspiration HERE (and via Pinterest HERE)

Make your viewing of the Opening Ceremonies tonight a bit more festive. Drinking game suggestions HERE and HERE. Or perhaps a game of Olympics BINGO!?

Sangria with a serious American allegiance (pinterest HERE)

Did you know: London has played host to the Olympics twice before – once in 1908 & again in 1948, making London the 1st city to have hosted the modern Games of 3 Olympiads. 

Summer Olympics in a box.

Melanie over at YouAreMyFave, puts my Olympic enthusiasm to shame. Check out some of her AMAZING Olympic-inspired ideas HERE. 

I must find an excuse to use this
Click HERE for the free printable template!

Looking for the best spots in NYC to get your Olympics on? Check out THESE great options (courtesy of the always awesome Daily Candy). 

Let the games begin!!!
(photo credit: AB)