Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Wordless Wednesday!

Happy Wordless Wednesday is a great day to post an awesome picture that “speaks” for itself, no words needed OVER AT JAVA'S! So, I've found a new home for Wednesday, and I blog-hop all day long looking at great pics! How about you?

"Designated Riders"


The Cakeblast with linky
Mom Spotted with linky


For more Wordless Wednesday visit 5 Minutes 4 MomHere and ThereGo Graham Go, and Hobo Mama’s WW Linky List!

eh - eh - eh!  DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL!  Stay tuned for our next show coming up!  Right after this word from our sponsor!   Featuring:

Our "Recipe Swap Meet" tomorrow!  Don't forget to grab our button and play along... and you could share your secrets with us.  We won't tell any body!  ~snicker-snicker~
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Monday, May 30, 2011

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES REVIEW/GIVE-AWAY

YO HO HO & A BOTTLE OF RUM MY MATEEE!  Arrrrrrr' Captain Jack is back!   PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES has sailed into theaters everywhere! 

Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth when a woman from his past (Penélope Cruz) forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane).
My personal opinion I believe this is the most perfect role for "Johnny Depp".  He does such an amazing job capturing his character.  Now, AHOY!  We have FOUND THE PIRATES TREASURE CHEST in the form of our own give-away going on here that I'd like to share with all of you, but first a sneak preview. Watch this:

AND NOW ITEMS FOR GIVEAWAY:

- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES in adult sizes of S, M, L, XL
- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES bandana in black
- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES temporary tattoo (2 per winner)

                          
HOW TO ENTER:

Mandatory:
“Like” PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN on Facebook at: http://www.Facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean





FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
  •  Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count) or tell me if you are already.
  •  Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL   (2 entries).
  •  Blog about this giveaway-with a workable link back here & to http://www.Facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean (10 entries).
  •  Add my BUTTON to your blog, and let me know where to find it.  (3 entries) 
  •  Follow @XmasDolly on Twitter.  
  •  Follow @DisneyPictures on Twitter
  • Also, tweet about this giveaway - (3X  daily - at least an hour in between daily).
  • Copy/Paste: RT @xmasdolly PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES REVIEW/GIVE-AWAY http://bit.ly/mC9Ol4 Ends 6.17
  • Share give-away on Facebook  (2-entries each time you do - unlimited)
  • Like me on Facebook 
  • After you become their fan leave a comment that you entered my give away with a link here & get 3 easy entries!
  • Enter one of my other give-aways & let me know which one (3 entries)
  • Leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts & put the title in your comment.  Comment on one of my Reviews (2 entries)
  •  Head over to Nightowlmama's and enter one of her give-away's, and come back & let me know which one.  ( 3 entries).
-EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY-
You must have your email in your comment or in your profile in order to win.

Contest ends June 17, 2011 at 11:59pm
U.S residents Only. Must be at least 18+ yrs old enter.  Only 1 person per household may enter. Winner chosen using Random.org and emailed. Must respond within 72 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer:  Unfortunately I was not compensated for this Post.  I do this for my Readers because I believe they would really like this promotion, and love Disney's great prize.. The opinions I have given are solely mine, and may differ from others, and it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Monday's Music Moves Me

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WELCOME TO OUR 40th WEEK OF...    
"MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME"
I'm Head Conductor of this LOVE TRAIN.  Let me introduce everyone! XmasDolly  Head Conductor, me!  My Co-Conductors: Lorie of  The Shewbridges of Celebration, Florida,LARRY from Cakeblast, and CALLIE from JAmericanSpice (APPLAUSE). 

ALL ABOARD!  We're eager to greet you at the station, and we're  F-O-L-L-O-W-I-N-G U, as soon as your train arrives & leave your link, leave a comment & check our linky for your next stop!  Rock to the tunes AND FOLLOW!  Don't forget GET THOSE NEW NEIGHBORS!
 
 If for any reason you cannot do a video or don't want too, you can still dance with us and listen to everyone's choices. Only thing we ask is grab our button, follow us, and leave us a luvin' comment & FOLLOW - FOLLOW YOUR NEIGHBORS & drop a line!

*NOTICE! We're family friendly blogs. R rated videos must come with a "warning" Viewer needs to choose to see it in case children are around!  

ALSO:    Some bloggers have been using our linky for a Advertising board for give-aways, and/or just for followers.  I'm asking everyone if this happens ignore them.  Play by the rules or leave.  I'm not going to waste my time any longer.  None of my fellow host/hostesses will follow you or enter your give-away.  You will be ignored.  We reserve the right to delete anyone that is not playing or following the rules.  If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask.  We still love ya!    
      NOW LET'S ROCK THIS PLACE~
Muwahhhhhh!
So, are ya ready to rock & roll?  I SAID ARE YOU READY TO ROCK & ROLL?     CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU WANNA ROCK ME WITH TODAY!             Today's theme:  "SUMMER (Weather) SONGS & OF COURSE ANYTHING FOR TODAY'S HOLIDAY WOULD BE FINE!

So, here's the RULES:

First:  You Tube, and lock & load!   Upcoming themes are to your RIGHT.
Secondly:  Grab our "Monday's Music Moves Me" Button (on the right).
Third:  SIGN THE LINKY - Follow us (see above), grab our buttons & leave us a GOOD comment from your BAD selves!
Finally,Boogie on down to your Fellow Rockin' Bloggers on our Linky or bring some back with you to join us! Drag them back a kickin' and a hollarin' who cares, just bring them back!!! 
THAT'S IT! 
GET A TUNE, GRAB OUR  BUTTON, FOLLOW US, SIGN OUR LINKY, AND FIND FELLOW ROCKERS AND BRING THEM BACK!   Random.org picks two people to showcase in our 4M SPOTLIGHT DANCEWOO HOO!  I will e-mail you, and let you know, so please leave your e-mail address if it's not available at your blog.

RaveRave Girl
AND OUR  "SPOTLIGHT DANCE" COUPLE IS:  (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) 
Drum Roll
INTRODUCING "OUR SPOTLIGHT COUPLE"
    1.  #22 (Katie) Bookin It Up
    2.  #33 Life, Music, Laughter
CONGRATS!  APPLAUSE - APPLAUSE
This week the theme is: "SUMMER (Weather) SONGS & OF COURSE ANYTHING FOR TODAY'S HOLIDAY WOULD BE FINE!
My Dad WWII 1923-1980
My Brother VietNam 1944-1988

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL!  

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 

 Beyonce Knowles
Here's a Summer Song I happened to find, so let's all get up and get down!
And from All of us at Monday's Music Moves Me to ALL of you!
May God Bless each & every one of you!
 FRIENDS DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 
THANKS FOR PLAYING ALONG WITH US 
  PEACE, LOVE AND ROCK & ROLL!
Visit Amanda, Run DMT, and Hairbows & Guitar Picks for more Music Monday fun.




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NEW ENGLAND COFFEE REVIEW & GIVE-AWAY

HI EVERYONE AND HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  Those of you who know me know that I've had recent surgery, and now I'm on the road to recovery!  WOO HOO!  It was bumpy road for a while, but I know I'm getting better now, but boy am I behind!  So please all of you bear with me, and you won't regret it.  I've got a few surprises for you that I know you'll like.  One of my surprises is in a few weeks it's not only going to be my birthday, but on the same day it will be my Two Year Blog Anniversary!  For now though let's get this one out in the open for you!

People who are avid coffee drinkers like me know that the first thing in the morning is put the coffee on or maybe you do it the night before.  My husband loves a good cup of hot jo to get up too, and wants it to be nice, and tasty to give him a pleasant wake up call.  Then he fills up his coffee mug, and off to work sippin' some hot coffee during that long commute!  I awake, and push back the drapes, sniff for my coffee and off to pour me a cup.  Sometimes the phone rings and this is how I feel.   Many times I get those e-mails that ask what is your favorite vacation spot, favorite song, and favorite smell.  Well my favorite smell is opening up a fresh can/bag of coffee.  The aroma alone wakes me up as long as it doesn't have that burnt smell some of the cheaper brands do.

Not that long ago I was introduced to NEW ENGLAND COFFEE, freshly ground.  It's a Family Coffee Roasters since 1916; I didn't think I would care for grounded coffee in a bag, but I'm game let's try something different.  Although I can remember my mom getting the bag coffee for my dad at the grocery store, and putting the beans in the machine, and it would ground it right there in front of everybody.  Mmmm It sure smelled good.  New England Coffees has different types of coffee too, but today I think we'll try the San Francisco Blend.  Sounds like a vacation coffee!  So, far I've tried the New England Breakfast Blend.  Doesn't that sound yummy!  Breakfast Blend, sounds like ham and eggs just a waitin' on me to eat!  Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and it's probably because I like coffee so much.  It's just so invigorating sometimes.  I only use two scoops.  Usually my other coffee I would need three or four scoops so I could get the coffee taste.  The Breakfast Blend also comes in Decaf 97% caffeine-free with all the great taste of regular coffee.  New England Coffee has the finest beans from Central and South America. Coffee 2


Flavored coffees are created by combining our superb New England Breakfast Blend with the finest flavorings. All of their flavors are free of lactose and do not contain fat or cholesterol.  That part is really good if you have high cholesterol like me.  They have just about the same caloric value as non-flavored - the difference is almost nil.  Now they also have Blueberry cobbler that hubby is slurping down.  He's such a ham.  Think he likes it? lol    Coffee

They not only sent me Blueberry cobbler, they also sent the Breakfast Blend (decaf also), Hazelnut
Coffee 2Creme, French Vanilla (Dave's favorite), and San Francisco Blend (my favorite).  There are so many varieties, and strengths to choose from. Perfect for those summer gatherings.  mmmm Coffee


.Let me quote one thing from their website.  "Their methods are not cutting edge. In fact, they’re antiquated by most people’s standards. And New England Coffee wouldn’t change a thing. It’s the only way they know how to make sure that you’ll always enjoy a consistently great cup of coffee".  So, really all that means is you have one dam good cup of coffee.   Female Coffee Drinker

Now, check this out!  My friends over at New England Coffee is giving one of my readers the chance to win   Dark Roast Selects Variety Pack! mmm Doesn't that sound too yummy!:

How to enter:
  • Go to NewEnglandcoffee.com, and then come back and leave a comment about your visit. - Mandatory. 
  •  How to earn additional entries:
  •  Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count) or tell me if you are already.
  •  Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL   (2 entries).
  •  Blog about this giveaway-with a workable link back here & to sponsor www.NewEnglandCoffee.com (10 entries).
  •  Add my BUTTON to your blog, and let me know where to find it.  (3 entries) 
  •  Follow @XmasDolly on Twitter. 
  • Also, tweet about this giveaway - (3X  daily - at least an hour in between daily).
  • Copy/Paste: RT @Xmasdolly ENTER TO WIN New England Coffee Dark Roast Select Variety Pack http://bit.ly/kV1KOl Ends 6.20
  • Share give-away on Facebook  (3-entries each time you do - unlimited)
  • Fan me on Facebook (just click like/3 entries)  
  • Like New England Coffee on Facebook (three entries)
  • After you become their fan leave a comment that you entered my give away with a link here & get 3 easy entries!  Woo Hoo!
  • Enter one of my other give-aways & let me know which one (3 entries)
  • Leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts & put the title in your comment. (2 entries)
  •  Head over to Nightowlmama's and enter one of her give-away's, and come back & let me know which one.  ( 3 entries).
-EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY-
You must have your email in your comment or in your profile in order to win.

Contest ends June 20, 2011 at 11:59pm
U.S residents Only. Must be at least 18+ yrs old enter.  Only 1 person per household may enter. Winner chosen using Random.org and emailed. Must respond within 72 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer:  New England Coffee company sent me their products (coffee bags) for the purpose of this review/give-away. The opinions I have given are solely mine, and may differ from others, and it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.


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Friday, May 27, 2011

Aloha Friday and Friday Follow & Photo Flashback


Alicia at More than Words started "Friday Photo Flashback". I'm having a blast & you can too! Dig out your photo album! Don't forget to sign up so we can all visit and comment on each others pics/blogs! IT'S GREAT FUN! 

I saw Grammy kissin' Santa Claus.  Not sure of the year on this, but it could very well be in the late 1940's before I was born.  The little girl is my Aunt Joann and the man at the door is my Uncle Dom, so it's a family affair. Uncle Kenny is sitting down next to my Uncle Dom standing.


 
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun over at Java's place, and get to know your fellow bloggers at Never Growing Old!!
GRAB JAVA'S BUTTON!  She's such a sweetie!  Thanks Java for hosting a fun meme!
THIS WEEK DUE TO BLOGGER BEING DOWN I'M SURE YOU ALL KNOW JAVA HAS CANCELLED DUE TO SHE DIDN'T HAVE TIME BEING AS IT JUST CAME BACK ON.  I'M SURE WE ALL UNDERSTAND JAVA - HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE & SEE YOU AT JAVA'S NEXT WEEK! HUGS...
 





"In Hawaii, Aloha Friday a day of rest. So we're doin' the same. On Fridays we're taking it easy on posting. Therefore, our hostess is asking a simple question for you to answer; nothing that requires a lengthy response.If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the very friendly place of Islandlife808.com. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends and find new followers!
My question is:  Any plans for the weekend?

We're having two picnics.  Tomorrow & Sunday.
 
Also, thanks again to all of you for all your well wishes and prayers before, during and now after my surgery.  Love you all!  I'm healing slowly, but surely. Haven't been up to par the last couple days so I haven't been around - sorry!


Also, sign up over at FOLLOW FUN FREE FOR ALL AT STACY UNCORKED
for a REALLY GOOD TIME! SHE'S FABULOUS!
Wasn't that fun?  ~hehe~  Have a Great Weekend Everyone, and THANKS for stopping by, and following me.   Oh!  Don't forget about "MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME".    This Monday  there isn't any theme.  It's SUMMER SONGS/ SONGS ABOUT WEATHER!  In other weeks we have FREEBIES NO THEMES.  Hope you  ALL can make it. It's tons of fun & don't forget bring a friend!  Hell, bring lots of friends.  HUGS TO ALL.  Have a great weekend!  ROCK ON!


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