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Main topics this week:
Groundhog Day Story from National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/02/120201-groundhog-day-2012-punxsutawney-phil-winter-us-nation-weather/
Bucket lists, writing your own obituary, and leaving a legacy. Referenced heavily is an article from Forbes called “Why bucket lists are so last year” from Glass Heel (contributor story). http://www.forbes.com/sites/glassheel/2011/12/01/why-bucket-lists-are-so-last-year/
Mentions include:
Texas A&M’s Carpool program http://carpool.tamu.edu/
The A21 Campaign (Human Trafficking) http://www.thea21campaign.org/home.php
Teenage terminal cancer blogger, Alice Pyne http://alicepyne.blogspot.com/
Bucket list item randomizer http://bucketlist.org
Superbowl commercial round-up:
Brandon’s Favorite:
Tobasco Mosquito – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VICaWgD-76w
Brandi’s Favorite:
Budweiser Fetch commercial from 2009 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ZEGUX4YnI
Record Setting:
Victoria Secret Superbowl commercial 2008 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7ZrPueeHp8
Coolest from contributors:
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl commercial 2012, Birds of Prey (Brandon’s pick to win) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=OLgrcqWRlow
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl commercial 2012, Sling Baby (Brandi’s pick to win) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GIeIpcRv7o
Team Duncan’s Most Anticipated – ETrade
Example of our funniest pick for Etrade: Baby solitary – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmw23Ad9aLM
Lexi’s Favorite:
The Bark Side: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial Teaser – www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ntDYjS0Y3w
Molly’s (Daily Mom Report) Favorite:
Volkswagen Darth Vader 2011 Super Bowl commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
Molly’s Husband’s Favorite:
Pigeon poop Nissan 1996 Super Bowl commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnZhPtpibSk
Brandi’s Pinterest Picks of the Week:
Gift wrap ideas: http://olderandwisor.blogspot.com/search/label/31%20Ways%20To%20Wrap%20Your%20Crap
DIY wedding décor and craft ideas: http://ruffledblog.com/diy-ideas/
14 tips for Organizing: http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/2012/02/omf-january-wrap-up.html
Homemade Peel and Stick wall decals: http://brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/contact-paper-cardstock-wall-decals.html
Tip of the Week:
Use a dryer sheet to clean your iron: http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-cleaning/new-use-dryer-sheets-00000000013069/index.html
Other topics and mentions:
Brandon ruins Brandi and Channing Tatum’s marriage
Brandon takes on Tiger Mom…again…
Pulled Pork Philly Cheese Sandwiches (with special guest traitor, John from Daddy is in Charge! ;D)
Brandon’s “Honey-Do” list begins! (Plans for a DIY craft cabinet coming next week!)
Update on the Lexie laRue Etsy shop (with special free gift offer!)
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