55 Movies

 Since I am tracking the songs I figured I best track the movies also for my 55 goals for 55 .

1. Jerry and Marge Go Large- I liked this one quite a lot although I wish I had known about the lottery rolldown when it was going on LOL.  This movie came out last year but I didn't get a chance to watch. If you haven't seen it then I recommend it, its a good family type movie. 

2. Book Club - Had a lot of the older stars that I grew up with. Nice to see them in a movie again. Had some funny moments but I wouldn't watch with kids in the room. 

3. Alex and the List-  Had some funny moments but really wasn't my cup of tea. I would have dumped the girl and moved on. 

4. Christmas Karen- Was pretty funny as a take on A Christmas Carol. Ending seemed a little weak but there were a lot of laughs in it. 

5. Mrs Harris Goes to Paris- absolutely loved this movie. Just a heart warming show all the way around.

6. Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game- a bit more graphic than I expected a movie about old people to be. Seemed more like a geriatic porno than what the tagline made it out to be. Supposed to be some woman looking for her birth father so not sure why these 2 old geezers are running around having sex at random. Not a good movie

7. The Girl Who Believes in Miracles-  A faith based movie. This was a really good movie and so touching, but it will rip your heart right out of you.

8. The Hammer- Reba McEntire movie. I like everything she plays in. This was pretty good but not as funny as I expected it to me. I would have preferred her to be a bit more kick ass in it. I wish they would make it into a series. 

9. Moving On- Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin- had a number of funny parts but was had a serious theme to it. 

10. Mack & Rita- this was an ok movie but just a dumb premise. 

11. Black Adam- I haven't watched many of the marvel movies but did like this one but then again its the Rock, whats not to like.

12.  Wonder Woman 1984- my word this was a long long movie and just wasn't nearly as good as the original wonder woman. I was disappointed after all I had heard. 

13. Monk's Last Case- I love Monk and this was a good but I just wish that even one of his friends had noticed he was planning to kill himself.  I know that is a personal thing but he kept giving clues over and over and no one picked up on it.

My 55 New Songs

 I thought I would do a blog post about my 55 new to me songs that is part of my 55 goals for 55 post. Otherwise, I know at the end I won't remember a single one of the new songs. Obviously this will be an ongoing post

1. Thank God We Broke up -- Julie Cole  funny catchy tune
2. It's Ok- corook  a different song but I did like it
3. Lemon Tree-- Post Malone  it was a good song but not a favorite
4. Blessing Offer-- Brighter Offor  just not a song I liked
5. In Hell I'll be in Good Company- The Dead South- weird song no idea what its about but I liked it
6. Wish I didn't Miss You- Eminem and Miley Cyrus- this has to be one of my least favorite Eminem songs ever. Won't need to hear again
7. Mine- Kelly Clarkson- I liked this song.
8. Make You Mine -MaRynn Taylor- it was ok 
9. Sparkle - Harper Grace- it was ok, reminded me of Tanya Tucker
10. That Girl Don't Live Here Anymore- Courtney Hadwin- I liked her on Americas got Talent and still like her but she sure seems grown up now
11. Its Hard Out Here- Lily Allen it was a bit explicit for sure
12. I Need You-Ronn Moss-  omg I didn't know Ridge Forrester was singing. How did I not know. 
13. Left Behind- Plush- I am not a metal music fan but I did love the song itself. 
14. Blue Jeans and a Rosary- Kid Rock- loved it but then again I like most everything he sings. Don't know how I missed hearing this all these years. 
15. Pretty In The Dark - Ashley Sienna & Ellise - its different but I did like it. 
16. Last Train to Nowhere- Ghost Hounds - liked this one 
17. Whenever You Call- Con Brio- I liked this song, I went to listen because of something I read but I have no idea still what the person was talking about.
18. In Your Love- Tyler Childers- Song was ok 
19. Flowers Wilt- Senora May- I liked her voice but I just didn't understand the song, but that might have been my mind whirling around.
20. Relapse- Chase McDaniel- Accidently came across him thru Facebook reels so went to look him up. Hes so pretty and he sings well too. 
21. She- Jelly Roll-  I like about everything he sings
22. Rich Men North of Richmond- Oliver Anthony-- love this song
23. I wanna Go Home- Oliver Anthony- another good song
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Winning Wednesday Week 2

 

    I am not really sure why, but I seem to have found fewer contest so far this month than I usually do. I did get a number of prizes that I have won in the past this week. I got the pain relief cream I won from Blue-Emu which was perfect timing because one of my legs has been really paining me, I got my personalized mug, a bar of 7th Heaven dairy free chocolate (it was peanut butter and cornflake-odd combo but it did taste pretty good), I got $25 paypal and an audio book I won, Good thing I got all these prizes in the mail because I didn't hardly win anything this week. I know there are lots of people who never win contests but it always makes me feel sad when its been ages since I won something. 

1. I won a year long key to a software program called Driver Booster Pro. Not sure I know how to use this one and so far from what I see its just a lot of bloatware installed on my computer. 

2. I won a $10 amazon gift card from a fellow blogger. 

55 goals for 55

 

Yesterday was my 55th birthday so today I was thinking and thought I would come up with 55 things I want to achieve while I am 55. Apparently these days I am without dreams because this was way harder than any of the other goal lists I have made before. I spent hours coming up with these 55 things. 

1.  As usual I want to lose weight. I want to lose 100 lbs by the time I am 56.(7/100)
2. I want to get both my knees replaced
3. I want to get a vehicle. (currently driving my daughter's)
4. I want to go for a walk in the woods (can't do until I have new knees)
5. Grow a garden and be able to save my own seeds from it
6. make my own soap
7. learn to crochet
8. try 55 new recipes
9. go for 55 hikes
10. start composting
11. replace the light in my bedroom
12. win 55 contests(31/55)
13. go fishing
14. explore 55 new places in West Virginia
15. complete 55 craft ideas
16. start writing a book
17. read 55 new to me books (49/55)
18. complete a 55 photo challenge
19. listen to 55 new to me songs (19/55)
20. watch 55 new to me movies (7/55)
21. take a class at the votech
22. write 55 blog posts ( I tend to forget to blog after a while and sometimes skip a year or 2)(34/55)
23. help raise $555 for the animal shelter
24. identify and photo 55 birds (6/55) so far I have gotten a house finch, cardinal, blue jay, robin, crow and a hummingbird
25. go to a local race track
26. attend a murder mystery event
27. watch a meteor shower
28. have 55 game nights (2/55)
29. take my picture with 55 people (1/55)
30. 55 random acts of kindness(7/55)
31. get my hair streaked
32. lower my A1C to less than 5.4%
33. Create a photo wall for my living room
34. make a quilt
35. Stay at the Greenbrier
36. compliment 55 people (12/55)
37. go to a book signing
38. 5 self care days
39. go on 5 picnics
40. Unplug completely for 5 days
41. Perfect a 5 minute daily face routine
42. go to Renaissance Fair
43. Go to at least one Friday in the park this summer
44. decorate my bedroom
45. actually put up decorations for Christmas
46. make cookie candy platters to give to friends for Christmas
47. Go on a date
48. save $555- basically $21 a pay day
49. make a will
50. set up a desk area
51. watch all the Star Wars movies. I think I have only seen 1 of the newer ones
52. visit an escape room
53. go to a play
54. make a list of 55 things I like about myself
55. can 55 jars of food

Winning Wednesday week 1

 

If you have read my blog for any length of time you know I love to enter contests. I have posted links to enter to enter contests before and I might again but I thought I would start doing a weekly post of what I have won since the last week on Wednesdays.  I think its nice to know that people actually win prizes and they aren't just a scam.

1. I won a $10 Amazon giftcard from #MomentumInfluencerNetwork but I have no idea of the blog because other than the person sending me the gift card I never was notified that I had won anywhere.

2. I won a $25 Paypal and an Audiobook of Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness I can't wait to listen to this book. I use paypal to pay my Hulu bill so this was a nice win

3. Over on Twitter  I won a prize from Blu - Emu. I got to pick what I wanted to try and I choose Blue-Emu Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream for Numbing Relief. I have a lot of body pain so am really looking forward to getting to try this product. 

4. I won $20 Paypal from a Budlight March Hoops Pick game.

Cherish the Dream

 

I have loved every book I have read by Gemma Jackson and this was as good as the others. I was waiting impatiently for this book to come out. This is book 3 in a series so please go read book 1 first if you haven't. I hope and pray there is another one soon. You can't help but become involved with the characters lives. Only one character was a disappointment to me and that was Bridget's mother.  I love how some of the people are from the Ivy Rose series. 

Blizzard Special

I love to go to Dairy Queen . One of my favorite menu items is the DQ Blizzard.  They have a wide variety of flavors. I usually like to get at the flavor of the month to try something new. April's flavor of the month is the very popular S'mores flavor.  In honor of the year the Blizzard debuted, 1985, the ice cream chain announced it is offering its signature frozen treat for 85 cents between April 10-23. Those interested will have to order online as the deal is only available through the DQ mobile app.

His Only Son- Review and Giveaway ends 3-31-2023

Many thanks to Angel Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Angel Studios, who brought you THE CHOSEN, is releasing a new film, HIS ONLY SON, which is a film about Abraham and Isaac!

 • Moms, this is a movie you won’t want to miss! There are few things more powerful than a mother's love for her son. Take your family to see this film, and be inspired by Isaac and Sarah's relationship in His Only Son, coming to theaters March 31.

 • For the first time in a feature film, the controversial account of Abraham and Isaac will be brought to life, one that everyone can draw inspiration from. 

Watch the Trailer

 • Short Synopsis: After being called on by the Lord, Abraham's faith is tested on his three day journey to sacrifice his son. 

 • Long Synopsis: His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

Watch the Easter Trailer

My Thoughts:

I am so excited to share this movie with you. The story of Abraham and Issac is one of my favorites. There is a gospel song about this story line that has been a favorite for many years. This movie puts images to the Bible story so you can envision Abraham and his journey. Sometimes the people around Abraham made me so mad with their responses, of course at times I was left disappointed in Abraham also. But we are all broken people striving to do our best and we often falter. It is easy in hindsight to know the right choices to make and the right things to say and do.  I encourage you to take your family to see this family friendly movie. This would be a great opportunity for a church youth outing to go watch this movie. 

 Buy tickets today to see HIS ONLY SON in theaters March 31st! 

  Movie Website 

  Buy Tickets Link

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What I am watching Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime

 I have been watching more streaming shows lately than I normally do. Usually I watch maybe 2 shows a month.  I never miss an episode of Young Sheldon or Call Me Kat. Jim Parson works on both shows. I have liked him since I saw him on Judging Amy and I loved him on Big Bang Theory. I also really like Mayim Bialik. Watched her in Blossom years ago, and she has a Youtube channel

HULU

Will Trent – It’s a new TV Show.  I love Ramón Rodríguez's accent. I hope this show lasts for years.

Call Me Kat- this is where I watch as opposed to Fox. 

How I met Your Father- I did not like how I met your mother but this is ok. I like Hilary Duff but am not fond of Kim Cattrall. 

Amazon Prime-

The Pretender- I watched this years ago but am enjoying rewatching it. I am currently on episode 20 of Season 1 so have quite a ways to go. 

Chicken and dumplings

 One of my favorite foods is chicken and dumplings. I could eat dumplings every day. I have tried and tried and never successfully made good dumplings until today. Usually my dumplings disintegrate or become one giant clump of dumpling. But this time they worked out.

I boiled a bunch of chicken legs until so tender the meat was falling off bone. I added a couple cans of broth and a scoop of powdered bouillon and a quart jar full of water to the legs.  Once the legs were fully cooked, I put them in a bowl to tear the meat off. I saved the bones in a bag in the freezer to make bone broth with later on. 

I mixed up 3 cups self rising flour, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 c water and dash of salt. Once it was blended together I pinched off quarter size balls and dropped carefully into the broth. I did probably 8-10 at a time. I let the dumplings cook about 8 minutes then would spoon out into a bowl with some broth in it and added more dumplings to broth. Once they were all cooked I added the chicken meat and the dumplings back into broth to be stirred together and served. 

2022 update

Its been ages since I posted. 2022 was a horrible year for me. My mother died, 2 out of 3 of my life long best friends died, 2 of my dogs passed, one cat, I had 2 heart attacks. So many disappointments trying to buy a house, finally found a house though that I love. I can't even remember the rest of the horrible stuff. Years that end with 2 are always awful for me. So glad its gone and praying that 2023 is so much better. 

this is my mom with my daughter years ago.

Update on Goals

1.  Well I have been on the low carb diet for about 6 days now. I can feel a real difference in the pain in my body with the exception of my knees. But since they need replaced I guess there isn't a lot that the diet can do for that pain. Hopefully though the diet will help me lose weight so I can get replacement surgery. 

2. I bought some herb seeds to start indoors so that will be for my garden and more natural lifestyle so 2 goals in one :)

3. We bought a 72 4 people emergency food bucket at Wal-Mart so that went into our preps. Also got a big pack of AA batteries that were on clearance at Lowes so put them up also. 

That's all that I have managed toward my goals so far this year.  I will close out with a picture of Tinkerbell,  one of my dogs being all snazzy in her jean jacket.

Goals for 2021

  

GOALS FOR 2021

1.  Less Pain and better health- I am in constant pain daily. I have tried every herbal recommendation you can think of. Turmeric, kradom, moringa etc Nothing has worked. I need both knees replaced and maybe surgery for carpal tunnel in my wrists. I want to work on my health as a whole for 2021. I need to lose weigh so I can have knee replacement done. 
2. More Natural Lifestyle- I want to start living a lifestyle closer to my dream. I have always wanted to homestead and make my own salves, vinegars etc. This year I am going to start even if its small. I did at least finally start making some vanilla
3. Garden and preserve food- I want to try some container gardening using heirloom seeds and I would like to preserve what I grow somehow. I do have a dehydrator now so I can at least dry food if I am not able to can it. 
4. Have a better home- I want to live in a place that is a better home even if it means fixing up this dump. I would much prefer to live in a different place with a little bit of land if possible but in the mean time I am going to work on making this life not so difficult
5. Get a decent vehicle. Currently I have no vehicle, The transmission went out in my Toyota Rav and we are borrowing my ex's durango. Mandi needs to get the blazer she inherited from Dad legal and on the road. 
6. Start recording Youtube videos for my channel and being part of that community. I love watching other peoples videos and would like to get more involved with followers.
7. Try out more recipes. For years I have collected recipes and yet most of them go untried. I want to start cooking more and experimenting with flavors to be more the person I see as my self. I want to be the homey type who cooks her own foods etc. I have 2 instant cookers and have never tried either of them out. 
8. Be more generous. I want to share more with others. Give gifts to brighten their lives. 
9. Get more prepared. I have always been sort of a preppie person but this year has really showed me that I need to be more prepared for disasters.  

Today was rainy and mid 40s weather-wise.

So long 2020 and some vanilla recipes.

  2020 has been a hard year for the whole world it seems. I didn't even realize I hadn't blogged at all this year. I know I am not the same person I was when 2020 started. I don't think I have entered a 10 contests this year even. I am more tired than ever in my life.  

I did make some vanilla sugar the other day and start some vanilla extract. My daughter is now in love with the sugar and thinks she may not be able to use regular sugar again lol.

Vanilla Sugar

2 Vanilla beans

2 cups sugar

so easy to make. Just slice the beans open and scrape the seeds out. Mix into the 2 cups of sugar. Put in a jar with the bean pods. Shake until mixed. Takes 2 days before the sugar is ready to use. Store in a cool dark spot. Every time you see it you can give it a shake and as you use the sugar you can just add more sugar to the bean pods and keep using them until you no longer get any scent when you open the jar. 

Vanilla Extract

Jar

waxed paper square

Vodka

4 vanilla pods

I cut the pods into half and sort of split them open. Put into the jar. I used about a quart jar.  Add vodka to within 1 inch of top so you have room to shake and mix. put the waxed paper square on top of jar and screw in lid. For the first 2-3 weeks you will shake the jar daily. Then for the next 3 months shake at least a couple of times a week. The longer you let it sit the stronger the vanilla flavoring will be. The best vanilla sits for a year to 2 years. Store in a cool dark place in your pantry. I plan to let mine sit for 1 year so by Christmas 2021 it should be ready. I am going to give it as gifts next Christmas. 

Going Low Carb and a Chauffle.

Its been months and months since I have blogged. Been really depressed and just a lot of health problems. I was trying to get an MRI for my back and my insurance required physical therapy. I went to the place I went before but this time I got a guy named Jamal? and he hurt me really bad. I have knots across my lower back and he decided it would be a good idea to try to press these knots out. I won't lie, I burst into tears and he still wouldn't stop. I cried for about the 5-10 minutes he kept working on my back. It was horrible and hurt me for about 5 weeks. I just can't complete the therapy because its just too painful so no MRI.

Then Sept 13th (Friday the 13th) I had what the dr's called a cardiac event. Spent 3 days in the hospital and had to have a heart catherization. They found nothing wrong so still no clue what happened. I did manage to lose 8 lbs while in hospital and I had lost some before going in. So all told I lost about 21 lbs. I decided that was a great time to get back in gear.

I am trying low carb because the last time I went low carb it really helped with all the body pain and I felt a lot better. Something that is new since the last time I did low carb is everyone is making something called a chauffle.  So I ordered a  Dash Mini Waffle maker on Amazon. They have apparently went up on price lately due to being so popular. I picked a pink one for 14.99 and it was on backorder for a week. 

I like eating sandwiches and this is going to be awesome.  Basically a chauffle is 1 egg and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. I used colby jack for mine.  Stir it all till blended.  Put 1/2 the mix on the waffle maker and close lid.  Takes 3-5 minutes per chauffle..   I made 2 and used them like a bun for hamburger. It didn't taste eggy at all but was so good. You can make them sweet or savory. Tons of recipes out there. So excited. 

Planet Fitness and Current Health

Every since I have moved back to WV, I have wanted a Planet Fitness to be near me. Who doesn't love $10 a month gym membership? Finally they have put one in about 5 minutes from my job. Only now my health is pretty awful. Most days I can hardly walk and I am stooped over little a 90 year old so I was thinking maybe I wouldn't be able to get any use out of a membership.  They are having a new promo that you can join for $1 so I started reading about it. I found out they have a Black Card Membership for $21.99 that I didn't know about. It offers tanning (not interested) hydromassage (now my interest is going up) massage chairs (sounding better and better) then I get to something called Total Body Enhancement. So I had to google to find out about that. Basically its red light therapy and vibration. Tons of links that say yay and tons that say nay. I am going to join just so I can try this out and then I will know yay or nay for myself.

I am super excited hoping it will help with the back pain, and inflammation in my body. I am going for the first time tomorrow so I will up date in a month to let you know how its working for me.

Newly Updated Contest Listing

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)
I love to enter contests and sweepstakes on the Internet. I keep looking for an easier way to do them without having to pay so I think I am just going to set up a webpage so I can sort them by ending date easily.  Pick how many entry options you want to enter, the more you enter the greater the odds of winning.  The majority of my giveaways are book release tours because they usually give Amazon gift certs as the prize and that's my favorite prize.  There are a ton that want you to subscribe to newsletters I usually don't subscribe so don't get credit for that option. Be aware that you will get a lot of email. You have to check your email frequently because normally most contests only give you 24 hours to respond or they pick someone else.  Most are short entry periods but sometimes they are months long.
It can take up to 6 weeks to get your prize, Save the email notification you won and if you haven't gotten your prize in 6 weeks, email the person again to check on the prize. Most prizes won't ship to a PO Box 

NO CHEATING AND BE POLITE

To increase your odds make sure you have the following entry means(I would appreciate any follows)

1. Twitter (follow me for contests that I tweet and may not post here.)  A lot of contests want Twitter follows but Twitter limits how many you can follow so I go through about every 3 months and delete any old ones I don't currently need to follow - like authors from previous giveaways. 
2.  Instagram ( follow me) 
3. Pinterest (follow me)
4. Bloglovin (follow me)
5. Facebook (like my page) usually you just have to visit and sometimes comment. Its against Facebook rules to require a like but some do. 
6. Goodreads (follow me)  there are a ton of books on my want to read list that I really don't want to read and would never read but hey its an entry. Sometimes you also get an entry for following the author on Goodreads. 
7. Bookbub- once again beware because every author you follow, if they publish a new book you will get a notification email)

This is not all the giveaways out there, just the ones I am interested in.

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)

1. Win Uncle Drew on 4K Blu-Ray ends 9/26/18
2. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 9/26/18
3. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 9/28/18
4. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 9/29/18
5. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 9/29/18
6. Win a $25 Gift Card ends 9/30/18
7. Win a $200 Amazon Card ends 10/1/18
8. Win a $25 Visa Card ends 10/5/18
9. Win an Amazon Card + Ebook ends 10/5/18
10. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 10/5/18
11. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 10/5/18
12. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 10/6/18
13. Win a $25 Virtual Visa Card ends 10/8/18
14. Win a $25 Amazon Card Ends 10/14/18

Updated contest list

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)
I love to enter contests and sweepstakes on the Internet. I keep looking for an easier way to do them without having to pay so I think I am just going to set up a webpage so I can sort them by ending date easily.  Pick how many entry options you want to enter, the more you enter the greater the odds of winning.  The majority of my giveaways are book release tours because they usually give Amazon gift certs as the prize and that's my favorite prize.  There are a ton that want you to subscribe to newsletters I usually don't subscribe so don't get credit for that option. Be aware that you will get a lot of email. You have to check your email frequently because normally most contests only give you 24 hours to respond or they pick someone else.  Most are short entry periods but sometimes they are months long.
It can take up to 6 weeks to get your prize, Save the email notification you won and if you haven't gotten your prize in 6 weeks, email the person again to check on the prize. Most prizes won't ship to a PO Box 

NO CHEATING AND BE POLITE

To increase your odds make sure you have the following entry means(I would appreciate any follows)

1. Twitter (follow me for contests that I tweet and may not post here.)  A lot of contests want Twitter follows but Twitter limits how many you can follow so I go through about every 3 months and delete any old ones I don't currently need to follow - like authors from previous giveaways. 
2.  Instagram ( follow me) 
3. Pinterest (follow me)
4. Bloglovin (follow me)
5. Facebook (like my page) usually you just have to visit and sometimes comment. Its against Facebook rules to require a like but some do. 
6. Goodreads (follow me)  there are a ton of books on my want to read list that I really don't want to read and would never read but hey its an entry. Sometimes you also get an entry for following the author on Goodreads. 
7. Bookbub- once again beware because every author you follow, if they publish a new book you will get a notification email)

This is not all the giveaways out there, just the ones I am interested in.

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)

1. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/19/18
2. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/20/18
3. Win a Book + Gift Card ends 8/21/18
4. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 8/22/18
5. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/24/18
6. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/24/18
7. Win 1 of 5 Amazon Cards ends 8/24/18
8. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/24/18
9. Win a Kindle Fire + Ebooks ends 8/26/18 
10. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 8/30/18
11. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 8/30/18
12. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 8/30/18
13. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 8/31/18
14. Frigo Al Fresco Instant Win Game instant wins + a Grand Prize ends 8/31/18
15. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 9/1/18
16. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 9/2/18
17. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 9/4/18
18. Mrs Cubbison's Real Summer Flavor instant wins + 10000 prize ends 9/7/18
19. Win a Hocus Pocus Prize Pack ends 9/9/18

West Virginia Day June 20th 2018

Happy 155th Birthday to my favorite state of West Virginia.   West Virginia is the only state created during the Civil War. The Northwest counties of Virginia voted against secession but were outvoted by the rest of Virginia so we formed our own state.  West Virginia is an outdoor paradise with many lakes, and rivers for fishing, water skiing, and white water rafting. You can go ATV'ing, climb mountains or zipline. So plan your next vacation in my lovely home state of West Virginia.

Here are some pictures I have taken over the years of West Virginia.

Contests and Sweepstakes- updated as needed

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)
I love to enter contests and sweepstakes on the Internet. I keep looking for an easier way to do them without having to pay so I think I am just going to set up a webpage so I can sort them by ending date easily.  Pick how many entry options you want to enter, the more you enter the greater the odds of winning.  The majority of my giveaways are book release tours because they usually give Amazon gift certs as the prize and that's my favorite prize.  There are a ton that want you to subscribe to newsletters I usually don't subscribe so don't get credit for that option. Be aware that you will get a lot of email. You have to check your email frequently because normally most contests only give you 24 hours to respond or they pick someone else.  Most are short entry periods but sometimes they are months long.
It can take up to 6 weeks to get your prize, Save the email notification you won and if you haven't gotten your prize in 6 weeks, email the person again to check on the prize. Most prizes won't ship to a PO Box 

NO CHEATING AND BE POLITE

To increase your odds make sure you have the following entry means(I would appreciate any follows)

1. Twitter (follow me for contests that I tweet and may not post here.)  A lot of contests want Twitter follows but Twitter limits how many you can follow so I go through about every 3 months and delete any old ones I don't currently need to follow - like authors from previous giveaways. 
2.  Instagram ( follow me) 
3. Pinterest (follow me)
4. Bloglovin (follow me)
5. Facebook (like my page) usually you just have to visit and sometimes comment. Its against Facebook rules to require a like but some do. 
6. Goodreads (follow me)  there are a ton of books on my want to read list that I really don't want to read and would never read but hey its an entry. Sometimes you also get an entry for following the author on Goodreads. 
7. Bookbub- once again beware because every author you follow, if they publish a new book you will get a notification email)

This is not all the giveaways out there, just the ones I am interested in.

(Be aware that some of these links I post may be referral links to earn me extra entries)

1. Win a Kindle Fire 7 and a $20 Amazon Card ends 6/15/18
2. Win Peter Pan on DVD ends 6/15/18
3. Win a $15 Amazon Card ends 6/15/18
4. Win Pacific Rim Uprising ends 6/15/18
5. Win Pacific Rim Uprising DVD ends 6/15/18
6. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 6/15/18
7. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 6/15/18
8. Win a $15 Amazon Card ends 6/15/18
9. Win I can Only Imagine DVD end 6/15/18
10. Win $10000 or other prizes ends 6/15/18
11. Win a Therafit Tote Bag ends 6/15/18
12. Win Steam Engines of Oz DVD ends 6/16/18
13. Win The Wife Between Us Prize Pack ends 6/16/18
14. Win Cookware and Bakeware ends 6/16/18
15. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 6/16/18
16. Win 40th Anniversary Edition of Grease ends 6/16/18
17. Win a Wrinkle in Time Gift Set ends 6/16/18
18. John Soule Food Giveaway ends 6/17/18
19. Win an Aquarium for Father's Day ends 6/17/18
20. Win a $25 Starbucks Card ends 6/18/18 ?
21. Win Altered Perception DVD ends 6/18/18
22. Win a $100 Amazon Card ends 6/18/18
23. Win Tombraider on Blu-Ray ends 6/18/18
24. Win Sherlock Gnome on DVD  ends 6/18/18
25. Win a Medibuddy First Aid Kit ends 6/19/18
26. Win Avatar the Complete Series on DVD ends 6/19/18
27. Win a Kindle Fire 7 ends 6/19/18 ?
28. Win I Can Only Imagine on DVD ends 6/20/18
29. Win a Kindle Paperwhite ends 6/20/18
30. Win a Gift Card ends 6/21/18
31. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 6/21/18
32. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 6/22/18
33. Win A Wrinkle in Time on DVD ends 6/22/18
34. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 6/22/18
35. Win a Book + $25 Amazon card ends 6/22/18
36. Win Sherlock Gnome on DVD ends 6/22/18
37. Win Ducktales on DVD ends 6/22/18
38. Win Sherlock Gnomes on DVD ends 6/23/18
39. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 6/23/18
40. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 6/24/18
41. Win a $10 Amazon card ends 6/24/18
42. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 6/24/18
43. Win a $10 Amazon Card ends 6/25/18
44. Win a Prize pack including Kindle and Gift Card ends 6/25/18
45. Win Edward II on DVD  5 winners ends 6/25/18
46. Win 1 of 3 $10 Amazon Card ends 6/26/18
47. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 6/26/18
48. Win Hamlet on DVD 5 winners ends 6/26/18
49. Win $50 Amazon Card + Skincare package ends 6/27/18
50. Win a Variety of Prizes ends 6/27/18
51. Win Ducktales DVD ends 6/28/18
52. Win a $25 Amazon Card ends 6/29/18
53. Win a $20 Amazon Card ends 6/29/18
54. Win an Audible Membership end 6/30/18
55. Win an Instapot ends 6/30/18
56. Win a $10 Amazon Card  ends 7/1/18
57. Win a Cookware Set ends 7/4/18
58. Win a $20 Amazon Cards ends 7/4/18
59. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 7/5/18
60. Win a $25 Amazon Card end 7/5/18
61. Win $15 Amazon Card ends 7/7/18
62. Win Gaming Prizes ends 7/9/18
63. Win a Set of Farberware Nesting Pots ends 7/15/18
64. Win a Kindle Fire + Ebooks ends 7/18/18 ?
65. Win a $50 Amazon Card ends 7/31/18 ?
66. Win a Liberty Trike ends 7/31/18
67. Make it happen planner and $100 Amazon Card 8/4/18
68. Frigo Al Fresco Instant Win Game instant wins + a Grand Prize ends 8/31/18
69. Mrs Cubbison's Real Summer Flavor instant wins + 10000 prize ends 9/7/18