Traditions
While everyone is getting ready for the big count down at a New Year's Eve Party, so am I. While most ladies are putting on something special bought just for the occasion that is sexy with sparkles, topped off with those come and get me five inch hot heels, I am putting on my favorite sweatpants and worn-out sweatshirt with my fuzzy-wuzzy pink socks. While everyone is listening to music and pouring some wine, so am I. Only my music is turned down low to the point that you can actually hear the wine splashing into the wine glass as it is being poured. Preparing a nice little finger food tray with some cheeses, crackers and fruit for my husband and me on the side, replaces the smorgasbord of food you find at festive parties. With a fire in the fireplace my evening is about to begin. Getting snuggled on the love seat with a pillow and throw, there is a tiny click. That is the sound of my kindle being turned on. Now the adventure begins! I never know where I will go, who I will meet or what wild and exciting things will happen in the next few hours. No party I've ever been to can top that. Happy Reading and Happy New Year to everyone!!
It's another year over! Can you
believe it? Well we authors, readers, and bloggers can't. To celebrate
the New Year with bang, we're going crazy and sending out so many prizes, fun
parties, experiences, and other goodies. Each author or blogger has
a favorite New Year memory, book, idea, or way to party and we're going to show
you! This Blog Hop will run from January 1st - 6th!
While we do
this, EACH of us are doing a giveaway. Yep, there will be giveaways with each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.
But that's not all....
We have THREE grand prizes. You, as a reader, can go to EACH
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Now what are
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1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $300 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize:
A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats,
magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
(1st & 2nd Grand Prizes are open Internationally, 3rd Grand Prize is US Residents only.)
Now to OUR giveaway
1st Prize is a $25 B&N Gift Card (open Internationally)
2nd Prize 5 paperback books & swag pictured below (open US residents only)
I stayed in with a great book! I'm rereading Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
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ehaney578 at aol dot com
I stayed in with my family.
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ReplyDeleteredz041@yahoo.com
I stayed in reading Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn.
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n2trouble@mchsi.com
I stayed in and watched the ball drop on tv while reading Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy New Year. sandracarol123@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletewe stayed in and hung out with the kids. I finished Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star. Have a fab new year everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
body_drop_xtreme at yahoo dot com
We stayed in too.
ReplyDeleteLaura
kitana529@gmail.com
I went to bed early last night. I did read a bit before going to bed.
ReplyDeleteamysmith98@gmail.com
I read before I went to bed.
ReplyDeletej.lspelbring@yahoo.com
We stayed home with the kids :) I tried to read but the kids where excited...
ReplyDeleteJamie Miller
JamieToddMiller@aol.com
News Years Eve was last night?
ReplyDeleteWe went to a friends house with family. Hope you have a great new year!!
ReplyDeleteluranker@hotmail.com
I stayed home and watched all the fun on tv.
ReplyDeletemiztik_rose@yahoo.com
Stay home and party, Happy New Year! Snfrog7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for having a contest and for having a site that gives such good information on these great books...good luck to all!!
ReplyDeleteI stayed in and finished Diana Rowland's Touch of the Demon - it was outstanding!
ReplyDeleterwschwarz11ATgmailDOTcom
We stay in New Year's Eve these days, got all the partying out of our system when we were younger. We're mostly teetotal so don't enjoy being around people drinking anyway, although we did have a bottle of champagne last night, lol! nikki.hayes@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteWe stay home, cook dinner and try to watch a movie. I say try because I usually fall asleep during it and then he wakes me up to wish me a "Happy New Year".
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I stay in with a good book and let off fireworks with my kids and then RUN BACK INSIDEbecauseof the idiots who shoot of guns in the air!
ReplyDeleteCarriefort29@yahoo.com
Hope everyone's New Year is fabulous!
I stayed home with my girls. Two of us sat back and finished up our last 2012 books while my younger two played Wii lol
ReplyDeletefantasy_angel381(at)yahoo(dot)com
Happy New Year. I spend day with family.
ReplyDeletesusanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com
Yours is the best sort of New Year's Eve. What we did here too--only also watched Dick's Clark's Rockin' New year's Eve and the husband didn't drink wine by sparkling grape juice as he is on call for his job New Year's weekend. We never go out, unless he is not on call, then to see a movie and dinner, then home for drinks and rest of night. Last year, I participated in a paranormal investigation at a local historical B&B till 1 a.m. while husband stayed home as was on call then, too. I drank my champagne after got home at 1:30 a.m.
ReplyDeletepamelakkinney (at) yahoo (dot) com
I usually go to a family members house for a party.
ReplyDeletemythic021@gmail.com
We stayed in with the kids. We very rarely go out for NYE.
ReplyDeleteshana7426@aol.com
I tend to stay in. I actually can not remember the last time I went out for the holiday >.<
ReplyDeleteKassandra
sionedkla@gmail.com
Well since I have four kids. I usually sta in and read a book. This year I went to some giveaways that were going on, on Facebook. I had a lot of fun and hope to be able to do it again.
ReplyDeletecrystalnewman51@gmail.com
I stayed home and read for New Year's Eve :)
ReplyDeleteaircdrewood(at)gmail(dot)com
I stayed home, read Shadow Woman by Linda Howard and had a few glasses of the bubbly!
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diane dot sadler at gmail dot com
I stayed in and read a book.
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t.abule (a) yahoo (dot) com
I'm more of a stay home and read gal.
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anasmithblue@gmail.com
I go out, but to a friends house in comfy clothes and while the guys were watching football I was reading on my kindle. I never go anywhere without it!
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theresa.esterline@gmail.com
Yes, I stay in with a good book, no partying for me on New Year's Eve. I stay snug and safe in my house and watch the celebrations on television. :D
ReplyDeleteBarbed1951 at aol dot com
we stay in and play games!
ReplyDeletemrsbrinius@comcast.net
We haven't gone out for New Years since having kids, but now that my daughter is almost 11, we stay up on 12/31 watching mivies together.
ReplyDeletejochibi AT yahoo DOT com
we stay in have pizza and watch movies
ReplyDeleteparisfan_ca@yahoo.com
I always stay in and read. Thanks for the great hop.
ReplyDeletemagic5905 at embarqmail dot com
I stay home with a good book and I cup of Hot Chocolate and Cookies.
ReplyDeletecrystaley73 at yahoo dot com
We stayed at home and had a talent show with the kids. GREAT TIME!
ReplyDeletebooks4me67 at ymail dot com
We go to my mother in-laws for a bbq then have poppers and sparklers for the kids to enjoy then come home to relax and read while randomly hearing illgel fireworks going off most of the night in Australia
ReplyDeletejessicaoz@hotmail.com
I am definitly a curl up by the fire with a good book kind of partier. Not as exciting as going out, but no need to nurse a hangover afterward. LOL
ReplyDeleteMichel_Lee_King(at)yahoo(dot)com
I always have to work New Years Day so I stay home and toast the New Year with a glass or two of Champagne or Sparkling Wine and a little time on the computer, watching Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve and a little reading from a good book! I read every chance I get, usually at night watching TV!
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ReplyDeleteUsually stay in for New Years. Usually just exhasted from Christmas festivities. This year everyone was sick... ugg. Actually excited for life to get back to normal. Thanks for the fun!
zenfoxflowerATyahooDOTcom
I stay home and enjoy it with my kids!
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Ruth
ruthmarie94(at)yahoo(dot)com
I went out with friends for the night and came home and finished reading a book on my kindle. Hope you have a great 2013.
ReplyDeleteEmily
emilyb0924@gmail.com
Went out to ring in the new year, but stayed in today and read. :)
ReplyDeletechellesy.clay at gmail dot com
I actually read. Thanks so much for a great beginning to a New Year.
ReplyDeletekp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com
I stayed in enjoying snack foods and movies with my family, but we switched over to watch the ball drop and toasted in the New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway opportunity.
sophiarose1816 at gmail dot com
super kewl giveaway, thanks for participating! We stayed at home with the boys, ringing in the UK new year, watched a movie, and put the boys to bed by 9 :)
ReplyDeletejennirv4967 at gmail dot com
We are very low key around our house. We have friends over, the kids play, the adults play board games and try new drinks. Lots of food, laughter, and fun. Not to mention, the doggy gets lots of attention from everyone.
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Mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
The neighbors came over we had a few drinks and watched tv. Very low key.
ReplyDeletefcammer2@comcast.net
Hubby and I spent a quiet evening at home and stayed up to watch the ball drop. It's the one holiday we always spend together, just the two of us.
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maeclair (at) maeclair (dot) com
I stayed in, since people shoot guns at midnight here...
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ReplyDeleteI had a few friends over for dinner; afterwards, we watched movies and played games.
ReplyDeletejmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu
Stayed at home, watched wrestling, then movies with my DH.
ReplyDeleteDawna N.
vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Stayed at home and read and celebrated with my hubby! Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteelewkf1 at yahoo dot com
I would definately rather stay in with a good book. Happy New Year and thank you for sharing a piece of your heart and soul in each of your books in 2013!
ReplyDeleteangelheart618@gmail.com
Stay in with a good book. Thanks for participating in this awesome hop
ReplyDeleteand happy New Year to all!!
kaladata2(at)gmail(dot)com
I did stay in a good book. It was perfect. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
ReplyDeleteJudy
strawberryrose@earthlink.net
Thanks so much for the chance to win. It's a great way to start the year. No major resolutions beyond reading a lot (let's go 50 books!) and staying active (jog, jog!), but I hope you have a great year :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely like to stay home with a book instead of go out.
Thanks again!
hisboywonder(at)gmail(dot)com
It is nice to get dressed up and go out, but for me I'm with you. Bring on a pair of sweats, fuzzy socks and a book and it's pretty much a a great night! Add in an array of mini foods and then it tops great!
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rae.gwendy(at)gmail(dot)com
Stayed in....read Lover Reborn (finally) and was in bed before midnight. I know, lame, but it was fab for me!!?! Happy new year to all!!!!
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Stay at home for me! Thanks for the giveaway (too bad the books are US-only).
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bedsidelight
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I stay in with a good book and all the neighborhood children.
ReplyDeleteplanterofhope at aol dot com
I almost always stay in. I'm not a big party person, and if I want to drink, I find I can only have one glass of moscato due to medicine anyhow.
ReplyDeletechelseawoodring at hotmail dot com
Hubby and I go to a party if we are invited... however this year we all were sick so we stayed home... i did read a book lol and we moved around the livingrooms and cleaned.
ReplyDeletej.m.platt83@gmail.com
Hubby had to work. Son was in his man-cave and I stayed home with a good book. Haven't gone to a party in years.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone one had a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve and Day!
Deb T
mammy4423(at)yahoo.com
I stay in on New Years. I'm not really a party person. I'm the one that if I'm at a party I'm wishing I'm home reading in the bath or cuddling up in a warm blanket to read. People say I'm a nerd, but hey what I can I do? However, I do have fun on New Years playing board games with family members, eating seafood and laughing loud.
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Hope you had a great New Years!
Ash
ashwayvpa@aim.com
I always stay in and party with my little ones.
ReplyDeleteericar87@yahoo.com
i was on call new years eve and new years day(im a veterinary nurse). i dont tend to go out partying anyway.
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rachaelconstant@ntlworld.com (uk resident)
I actually popped fireworks with my kiddos and then we watched movies till they fell asleep. After that I curled up with a book untill 2 minutes till midnight and then I watched the moonpie drop lol
ReplyDeletekathoho03@yahoo.com
I don't much like battling traffic or tipsy driver's on New Years Eve, so staying inside is not a hardship :)
ReplyDeleteMy family will snack, watch a movie, play music or board games, then go to bed. It's a nice, fun, quiet night for us.
readsalot81(at)hotmail(dot)com
LOL, you described my New Years Eve evening, well it was like that until hubby wanted to watch Batman Rises on Paperview at 8:30 - LOL The movie ended right before midnight and then I pulled out my kindle and read until midnight when it was time for my New Years kiss - LOL Of course the 3 dogs had to get in on the loving as they jumped up on the couch all of the sudden or maybe it wasn't for the loving, I think they were scared from all the loud noises from the fireworks going off outside - LOL Anyway, it was a nice and peaceful New years and I totally enjoyed it.
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mrsqueentutt@gmail.com
I usually stay in. The family is together and we have chips and dip with shrimp, kiddie cocktails, watch the countdowns on the TV and have other snacks.
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Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat Giveaway. I live in the US!
~*Drea*~
dreabecraft(@)aol.com
I happily stay in with a good book!! I have a ginormous TBR list and need to whittle it down!! Plus I can be in a nice comfy chair with a glass of wine instead of a noisy club with sore feet from my cute heels!
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We go out and celebrate, then I spend New years day with a book.
ReplyDeletenatestsum at yahoo dot com
I celebrate like you, comfy cozy at home relaxing with good food, good drinks, good music (till time for the ball to drop when the tv goes on) & a good book :) happy new year
ReplyDeletegamistress66 (at) aol (dot) com
I stay in with the love of my life. We run our butts off with the kids through Thanksgiving & Christmas. My girls are at their dads, his girls are with their mom. New Years is OURS....ALONE. We actually veg out in front of the tv & watch movies til that stroke of midnight sounds. Then we kiss each other, telling each other how much we love the other. Then we go back to watching movies til we are tired & go to sleep. Exciting...NO Fulfilling the heart...yes :D
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Missie Jones
missie25524 (at) netzero (dot) com
I stayed home with my family and my books. ;) Yep, cuddling up with a great book is an adventure in itself. I hope everyone had a great New Years!
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wanted to let you know that for some reason I cant get the 1st entry to work. It does NOT show the facebook link.
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I stayed home with my kids! After they went to bed I read! :)
ReplyDeletenikki.t.23@gmail.com
I stay home and watch TV. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Stay home with a good book of course :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
Reading is my New Year's activity of choice...and watching fireworks on TV. Reclusive, but fun:)
ReplyDeletejessigage at gmail dot com
Yes, I do stay home with my husband and a book. Neither of us are party animals...LOL
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
I stay home and watch the New Year Celebrations on TV.
ReplyDeletepenumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com
just watch the ball drop not much margie subia rophill63@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI stay in with a good book or movie on New Year's Eve. Wishing you good things and much success this year. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win. <^_^>
ReplyDeletereneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com
Oh i did go out and party with my family, but when you mentioned the click of your kindle... hmnmmm I was a bit envious :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013!
morebooksthanlivros@gmail.com
I stay in with a good book and my husband, but I do watch the ball drop at midnight. Not my husband though. He was asleep by Ten, I think. lol
ReplyDeletegatormaryd(at)yahoo(dot)com
I take care of an elderly parent so I stay home. Of course, I read a good book and have some nice hot chocolate with me. Usually go to bed early too - I'm into oldies and country music.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year,
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
I stay home with boyfriend and family :)
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movie1997 at live dot it
Happy New Year,thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletedragonkeep62(at)gmail(dot)com
I stay in and watch the ball drop.
ReplyDeletebituin76 at hotmail dot com
It depends on the year, really. This year I went out and "partied" with the family. The good book came on New Year's Day. :)
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Happy New Year from What-Are-They.com ! I hope you have a great one. Thanks for taking part in the hop.
stayed home
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bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Happy New Year! My New Years traditions are easy, I spend time with my family and friends. I can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year. My resolutions this year is as always to loose a few pounds and spend a little more time with my family.
ReplyDeleteIfightforlove36@gmail.com
Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteFor many years my husband and I used to make sure to bring New Years in with a bang. Somehow timing everything perfect for when that ball dropped.
mzliz.woods@gmail.com
Usually I'd be in reading a book, but this year I was outside with my friend on her trampoline. We were singing horribly at the top of our lungs. LOL So we missed the ball drop as well. :D Her neighbors probably hate us now.
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Sorry, forgot my email ^_^
Deletetiffany.webb29@yahoo.com
I stay in with a good book.
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wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
I usually stay in with a good book :)
ReplyDeletelaceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com
Depends on the year. This year we went out to The Melting Pot for dinner. Yum. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSue
sue_holston@hotmail.com
I'm definitely the stay in and read kind of girl. Throw in some food and chocolate and it's pretty much an awesome night for me!
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rae.gwendy(at)gmail(dot)com
I stay home with my husband. We will watch the ball drop, share a glass of wine together to ring in the New Year and then go to bed reading a great book.
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Thank you for participating in the New Year Blog Hop!
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uilani25 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I stayed in with a good book on my Nook! :)
ReplyDeleteMaw3690@Gmail.com
I stayed home on New years eve and watched tv. Thank you very much for the great giveaway and fun blog hop!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very Happy New Year!
Latisha D
tishajean@ charter.net
Stay in. Married 2 kids...not much fun out anymore!
ReplyDeleterealityfun2@gmail.com
Prefer to stay in with a good book, or better yet a good man ;)
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staceyprice(at)gmail(dot)com
I prefer to stay in with a book. :)
ReplyDeleterachaelrivera94@gmail.com
I stayed at home and celebrated with family. Happy New Year!
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I stay in
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bacchus76 at myself dot com
My mom and I traditionally have our "midnight meal" consisting of appetizers and snack foods, while we wait for the ball to drop. We sip on sparkling pear juice instead of wine.
ReplyDeletetp DOT quixotic AT gmail DOT com
I stayed in.
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spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
i stay in with family till midnight watching rock and roll concerts on dvd. Then i go to bed and read.
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millen.margareta@gmail.com
I'm definitely the stay in with a book and a beer kind of gal. lol
ReplyDeleteHappy new year and thanks for the giveaway!
always.and.never AT gmail DOT com
I stay in with a good book :)
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verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
I stay in thanks for the hop
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just stayed in with a book - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteI stay in. Thanks for participating. katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteEvery New Years eve we have snacks and watch the Twilight Zone marathon with the kids.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance and Happy New Year!
sqwalker2@hotmail.com
We stay home and watch the ball drop on tv
ReplyDeleteannettekz2@yahoo.com
I stayed in with a good book and my little guys.
ReplyDeletebookconnisseur@gmail.com
Hi! Happy New Years! I stay in and read. Im not one for drinking and crowds. But give me a good romance book... *Sigh* Im happy! lol Thanks for the awesome hop and all the giveaways! This is so fun! I love these hops! I always meet new authors, reconnect with old ones and my TBR list grows by leaps and bounds! Thank you!! Have a great day! Best wishes and many blessings to you!
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I stay in with a good book!
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Happy New Year!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
as much as i love a good book, we went to a friend's home and played board games instead!
ReplyDeletebashashhazbaz(at)yahoo(dot)com
Happy New Year to all and thanks for the hop.
ReplyDeletejkgf27@verizon.net
I stay in definitely. I enjoy a good book more than watching others get stupid drunk. It's much safer too.
ReplyDeleteocanana@gmail.com
Enjoy a good book over the crowds etc. Thanks for being part of the Hop!
ReplyDeletestrive4bst(At) yahoo(Dot) com
i stay in, drink and dont have to worry about driving at all. have a great new year!
ReplyDeletemiriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
We stay in and have a nice dinner.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
mce1011 AT aol DOT com
We stay in and watch the ball drop.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for participating in the blog hop. Hope you have an awesome 2013!
michelletucker at baconnation dot net
Happy and Healthy 2013 everyone - we stay inside and watch our local fireworks on TV on NYE - my son's birthday is NYE (1983!) - out with the old and in with the new, so we celebrate that - also to continue the festivities, we go downtown on New Year's Day to see the Mummers!
ReplyDeleteFelicia
mrschopchop(at)verizon(dot)net
I stayed in with a good book, hubby and the kids. I re-read Tor, actually, and then re-read Shadow. Both great stories, both MM and MF.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contests!
Cia
anordwell@live.com
I like to stay in with a good book personally. Great contest! scotttianna@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI like to stay in with a good book. I'm a bit of a recluse, though.
ReplyDeletei stay at home and read much better and meet much better people in book than out at a party
ReplyDeletekaholgate at ymail dot com
at home with my family drinking pina coladas and dancing , Happy new years. Thank you angel0319@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. I stay in for a quiet New years.
ReplyDeleteamnell(dot)khalan(at)gmail(dot)com
Stay inside ,it's below zero some nights. We watch the ball drop and next day watch the rose parade.
ReplyDeleter.d1@myfairpoint.net
stay and watch the ball drop.
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