Julie Measures

Measure your life by yards, cups, and miles

BLACK+DECKER Pivot Vac, the Best Handheld Vacuum {Giveaway}

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This post is sponsored by BLACK+DECKER but opinions are 100% mine.I got a new toy this week! And there might have been some squealing from me when I opened it. While I adore my full size vacuum, sometimes you just need a handheld one for quick spills or tight/awkward spaces. My new BLACK+DECKER Pivot Vac handles those needs perfectly. First of all, it's cordless (awesome). I love that it has … [Read more...]

A sweet weekend

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This weekend was full of sweet moments. Both figuratively and literally. I was able to attend a wedding reception for a good friend. Where they served some amazing cobbler. A bon voyage party for my beautiful sister-in-law who is moving away. Where I drank a chocolate milkshake. A painting party for my youngest sisters new apartment. Where we grabbed lunch at one of our favorite … [Read more...]

bright and sparkly

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I got a little bit out of my comfort zone this weekend.That is me in a very bright pink lipstick. And, if that wasn't enough, I also did a very bold bright pink nail polish with an accent nail. It's clearly not something I usually wear, but I have to admit, it was really fun!And I discovered if you wear bright pink lipstick to Target by yourself on a Saturday night lots of people will stop … [Read more...]

celebrating a birthday

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I sometimes (often) struggle with being social. Left to my natural tendencies I'm pretty much a homebody. But birthdays are a great reason to gather with friends for food and fun. This time it was to celebrate my youngest sisters birthday. Dinner at a favorite Tex-Mex place. Then hanging out way too late playing games and eating cake. My sisters and I love playing the game Heads Up … [Read more...]

Let’s see the world

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I love to travel. I don't get to do it nearly as often as I'd like to, but seeing new places and eating new foods really is one of my favorite things. So I was pretty excited when Personal Creations sent me this world travel map. The map comes with a box of four different kinds of pins. There is a key on the bottom right hand side of the map that explains the different pinsRed … [Read more...]

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