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Friday Frivolity: Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Movies

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Today's host theme is guilty pleasure movies. I need to say upfront that basically my entire taste in movies could fall under the 'guilty pleasure' heading - still, here are five which are guiltier pleasures than most!

#5. The Ugly Dachshund

The Ugly Dachshund Movie Poster

I adored this movie as a little kid, and I fully intend to brainwash Marianna into adoring it too. It's about a Great Dane named Brutus who thinks he's a Dachshund. What's not to love??

#4. Soldier

Soldier Movie Poster

Soldier (1998) is renowned for being one of the biggest box office flops of all times. But I loved it when I watched it for the first time as a ten year old, and I still love it now.

#3. 17 Again

17 Again Movie Poster

My (not so) secret shame - I just dig Zac Efron.

#2. Down to the Sea in Ships

Down to the Sea in Ships Movie Poster

This 1949 picture is here to represent the afternoon TV movie in all its glory. Often so old it's in the public domain, always full of sentimental schlock, I can never resist!

#1. On The Buses

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So very 1970s, but this 1971 big screen version of the popular LWT sitcom, is one of my all time fave films. I must have watched it every school holidays as a kid, and can still quote chunks of it verbatim!

For more on my taste in films, check out my 30 Day Film Challenge.


Now on to the link-up! :D


The Hosts:

Host: Jess from Babi a Fi
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Jessica is an amazingly funny and smart blogger from Wales who writes on a whole range of topics -- from entertaining vintage nostalgia, to technology tutorials, to book reviews, to raising her adorable munchkin, and so much more! This week Jess has been writing about how to Grow Your Blog with StumbleUpon and International Women's Day.

Host: Sarah Eliza from Devastate Boredom
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Sarah Eliza is on a mission to Devastate Boredom by living a life full of all of her favorite things... friendship and connection, laughter, books and music, furbaby love, minimalism, wellness pursuits, Paleo-ish cooking, and on and on! Curious about how to create a capsule wardrobe without losing your mind?? Check out her series here!

Host: Audrey from Munofore
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Audrey is an awesome, eclectic blogger, who not only can cook up a storm over on That Recipe, but also writes at Munofore - "MUsings NOt FOod RElated." Munofore touches on humor, parenting, crafting, holiday ideas, tutorials, and more! This week she's writing about how to take the negativity out of your social media feeds.

Host: Lisa from Syncopated Mama
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Lisa is an awesomely hilarious and wonderfully authentic writer who marches to her own drum on her blog Syncopated Mama, providing an "un-labelly spot" for all the happily off-beat folks out there who have been wishing to find kindred spirits. She shares her adventures building a natural home, teaching her adorbs daughter, establishing and refining positive communication skills, camping, creating, cooking, and so much more! Check out her educational ideas and resources in the latticed learning series!



Calling all bloggers looking for an upbeat and supportive group of pals to join in hosting the weekly #FridayFrivolity par-tay! We are hoping to add to our ranks of dedicated hosts and co-hosts, and would love for you to consider joining the fun! Co-Hosts are welcome on a temporary basis (usually a month), while Hosts make a more ongoing commitment. :) Swing by HERE to express interest and ask any questions!


Featured Post from Last Week: 
In a fun twist, since we now have four hosts we will also have FOUR FEATURES.... but you will have to go check out the other three blogs to see if you were featured there! ;)


by RCH Reviews.

I love Hanson - and love them even more after learning about how great they are with their fans! Plus this post gave me an excuse to make my way over to YouTube and spend an hour (or two) listening to them... :)

Now time for the new stuff! 

This a link-up for all things funny, fun, encouraging, hopeful, and happy. That includes free printables, giveaways, and other fun stuff to make us SMILE and start the weekend off on the right foot.

If you're here in search of fun and uplifting reading materials, skip the rules and just start clickin'! 

Bloggy buddies, thanks for coming to par-tay! You are welcome to link up to three posts, and old posts are always welcome! There are three rules only:

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If you want to let others know about the linky, feel free to grab the badge!

Babi a Fi




Comments

  1. Syncopated Mama15 April 2016 at 14:38

    We just watched The Ugly Dachshund a few weeks ago and loved it! I especially loved the set of their backyard - so set-like, you know?

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    1. Jessica Powell17 April 2016 at 14:44

      Totally - as a kid I was convinced that was what my future garden would look like. Looking out of the window now, not so much... :)

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  2. Hot Pepper Queen15 April 2016 at 18:08

    I like your guilty pleasure list. I give myself the guilty pleasure of reading one trashy book a Summer, and it's usually written by Chelsea Handler. Thanks for hosting the linky party!

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    1. Jessica Powell17 April 2016 at 14:45

      That sounds like a guilty pleasure I can get behind! :)

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  3. Audrey15 April 2016 at 19:40

    Too funny, you and I both had the same thought on Guilty Pleasures. Love your choices.

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