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Virtual GNO - 3-Day Weekend and A Giveaway!



Am I the only one still in town for the 3-Day weekend? I feel like it.

Yesterday I was a chaperone for my youngest's field trip to a working farm. It was a beautiful day and the opportunity to spend the day in the sun was fantastic. (I live in Oregon... 'nuff said) 2nd graders have crazy energy and incredible minds which lead many of the parents to ask "Is there a bar in the barn by chance?"

You know what I'm in the mood for? A Virtual Girls Night Out!

New to the party? Welcome! The original Virtual Girls Night Out is a blog-hopping party that began in the summer of 2008. I couldn't get a sitter and I was in desperate need for time away from my children. So, I did the next best thing and turned to my blog friends.

To join the blog-hopping fun, check out my VGNO post then sign the Mr. Linky guestbook below. Visit fellow bloggers that have signed in as well. Go blog-hopping!

Time For Some Tunes!

Carolina Liar "Show Me What I'm Looking For"

My latest daily listen. Love it!!! But where is the rest of the band? Chad Wolf is adorable but hey, have you seen these guys?!? (Not that their level of hotness decides weather I like their music or not but it doesn't hurt ;-> )

Time For A Cocktail!

Carolina Iced Tea
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz Southern Comfort®
1 oz Captain Morgan® Original spiced rum
1 oz peach schnapps
1/2 oz vodka
5 oz sweet iced tea

Directions
Add alcohol and stir lightly. Pour in iced tea. Stir a few more times and serve.
Note: Add a splash of lemon and garnish with a twist for a classy drink or serve in a mason jar for a real down-home feel.

Goodness gracious! No wonder things seem to move slower in the South. They've got some kick-ass Iced Tea ;->


Time To Share!

While checking in with friends about their weekend plans I was finding that we seem to be the only family staying in town for the 3-Day weekend. So, what are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? Anything special?

Time For A Giveaway!


Kernel Seasons is sponsoring the giveaway this week! For those that love popcorn this is a great package. One lucky winner will receive:

- One bag of stovetop popping corn

- Three bags of microwave popcorn

- Popcorn spritzer - Butter Flavor (*No Trans Fats. A blend of soybean, sunflower, canola oils)

- Six different seasoning flavors.

To win the Kernel Season's Popcorn Package here's what you do;

1) Visit the Kernel Seasons website and find some popcorn seasonings that sound good. Return here and leave a comment telling me which flavors you like. = 1 Entry.
2) Announce the VGNO Kernel Seasons giveaway in the Twitter world! = 1 Entry.

The winner will be chosen using Random.org on Thursday, May 28th. Good Luck! (US Only.)


OK now, go have fun! Sign Mr. Linky's guestbook below to join the Virtual GNO. Visit those that sign-in. Go blog-hopping! That's what it's all about. Share this party with your blog friends, post A LINK to the Virtual GNO on your blog and have them join us. Send our party into Twitter world. (#VGNO) The more the merrier! That's what it's all about.

**Seeing how the lovely Mr. Linky isn't always cooperating this weekend (Grrr!) if you find it difficult to add your link just leave your blogs URL in the comments. We'll find you!!! Check out the comments section to find other guests. Party On! :->




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