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Virtual Girls Night Out - Spring! & A Giveaway

Almost...

It's almost here... officially.

Spring!!!

The first day of Spring officially begins on March 20th. I can't wait to break out of this winter funk. It hit me hard this year. Let's spread the joy and get going with our Virtual Girls Night Out!

*The VGNO is for those of us who couldn't get a baby-sitter but still need to break away from the cries and demands of our family, if only for a little bit. This is a blog-hopping party that's been happening since 2008. So check out this post, add your blog title and link to Simply Linked below and visit those that have done the same. Go blog-hopping! Happy VGNO! *


Time For A Cocktail!

Cilantro Martini
~Heaping handful fresh cilantro
~1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
~Juice from 1 lime
~1/2 oz simple syrup
~2 oz citrus vodka
~1/2 oz gin
Fill shaker with crushed ice, cilantro, lime juice, and simple syrup, and muddle well. Add vodka and gin. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Whaddya' think? Sound 'Springy'? :->


Time For Some Tunes!

David Gray "Fugitive"


Oh man, I've been a fan since "White Ladder". So good.

Time For A Party Game!

With Spring approaching let's play "Feeling of Spring In One Word"

If your first name begins with the letter A - E describe Spring in one word beginning with the letter S. Since I'm Ann I will say "Sunny". (Please, oh please let it be sunny). Follow the chart to see which letter you will use.

A - D = S
E - H = P
I - L = R
M - P = I
Q - T = N
U - Z = G

Get out your Thesauruses! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Time For A Giveaway!

I am so excited to share with you a giveaway from a fun company CafePress. Due to advertizing obligations this giveaway is being held on my review site, Ann Again... and again Reviews. Please click here and enter for your change to win a T-shirt for you and one for your child!


*Now go add your blog link to Simply Linked below and join the Virtual Girls Night Out! Visit those that have signed in. The list will grow through out the weekend so come back and see who has joined our party. I hope you meet some wonderful bloggers! Have fun!



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