I’ve seen Soda Stream around for about a year now and heard people talk about it, but it wasn’t until recently I realized this would help me drink more water!  I just don’t like the taste (or lack thereof) of water.  Any kind of water.  We are fortunate to have excellent quality tap water but whether . . . → Read More: Giveaway: Soda Stream – Turn Tap Water Into Soda In Seconds! (US, Ends 5/6)

The novel, THE MINEFIELDS, begins with the death of Harry, founder of the advertising agency, Spiegel & Associates.  Harry’s son, Sam, is determined to turn the firm into a prestigious, profitable, and admirable agency.  He and his wife, Amy, create a management team of high power executives.

Inspired in part by the successful tv show, Mad Men, THE MINEFIELDS, gives an insider’s view of the world of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s.

About the Author

“Harry leaned up from his angled bed that I had notched to about forty degrees to try to make him more comfortable. Was the bed in an incline, recline, or decline position? Wherever it was, it didn’t bring his head close enough to mine for what he was about to say.”

Q & A with the author, Steven Eisner

Q:  Describe your latest book in 15 words or fewer. 

Steven Eisner:  I think when all is said and done, it’s one powerful slug of the Boomer generation. And it doesn’t go down predictably or easily. That’s what makes it such a ride

Q:  What inspired you to write THEMINEFIELDS? 

Steven Eisner:  It’s loosely based on my life. And when I realized, and who would have ‘thunk’ that my life could have possibly taken a turn to be considered , tragically  Shakespearean, I knew I had something here and I went to work.

Q:  Are any characters in the book based on people you know or have met in your personal life?

Steven Eisner:  I’ll never tell. By the time I’m finished with them, they all get turned around some and super-charged.

Q:  If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in the book? 

Steven Eisner:  Not really. The happy accident is that the end of the book sets up a sequel for which I’m really happy about because there is definitely a Godfather II brewing in my head. I look forward to staying with many of these characters and introducing new ones that will nicely compliment the ensemble.

Enter to win my gently read copy in the Rafflecopter form below!
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Welcome to the

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop

April 6th to 12th
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Yara @ Once Upon A Twilight

If you are new to Kelly’s Lucky You, welcome!  I write about my family, friends, and life – things that make me feel lucky.  And when I find a product, service, or deal that makes me feel lucky, I share it with my you!  I love writing product reviews and even more, I love giving away great products to make your life easier or better.  Most product reviews you find here include giveaways, so I can say, “Lucky You!  You won a prize!”  I hope you’ll subscribe/follow and stay in touch.

If you are one of my regular readers, thank you for stopping by and good luck!

The prize here at KLY is:

Chicken Soup for the Soul – Food and Love

101 Stories Celebrating Special Times with Family and Friends

…and Recipes Too!

Our best memories often revolve around food.  And so do our best stories!  The great folks at Chicken Soup for the Soul have put together a heartwarming and mouthwatering collection of stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, and inspire you inside and outside the kitchen.

and

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Find Your Happiness

101 Inspirational Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and Joy

Read inspirational stories about real people who use positive thinking, thankfulness, and good old-fashioned common sense to find their own paths to happiness.

Enter in the Rafflecopter form below, then use the linky to find other blogs participating with book, or book-related giveaways.

Continue reading Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop – Win 2 Books from Chicken Soup for the Soul, “Find Your Happiness” and “Food and Love” (US, Ends 4/12)

It’s time for the Wholly Guacamole Giveaway Hop hosted by Tammilee Tips, Money Saving Michele and Klippin’ Krazy !

If you are new to Kelly’s Lucky You, welcome!  I write about my family, friends, and life – things that make me feel lucky.  And when I find a product, service, or deal that makes me feel lucky, I share it with my you!  I love writing product reviews and even more, I love giving away great products to make your life easier or better.  Most product reviews you find here include giveaways, so I can say, “Lucky You!  You won a prize!”  I hope you’ll subscribe/follow and stay in touch.

If you are one of my regular readers, thank you for stopping by and good luck!

The prize here at KLY is a Jabra Extreme for PC Skype Headset!  

With the Skype Certified, Jabra EXTREME, you can now enjoy all the benefits of wireless communication when you make and take internet-based calls. No installation is needed, it’s just plug’n’play. Simply insert the USB adapter into your PC or laptop and it will automatically make a connection with the EXTREME Bluetooth® headset. This stylish headset has Noise Blackout™and dual-mic technology that reduce background noise, and DSP for crystal clear sound. Your Skype conversations will sound great wherever you have them.

Even when you are connected to your computer, the Jabra EXTREME can maintain a connection with your mobile phone. So when you need to, you can switch seamlessly between the two. And whichever medium you talk through, you will feel comfortable doing so. Light and compact, the Jabra EXTREME is always a pleasure to wear. Now you’re free to talk to the world without being tied to your computer.
Features:

• Skype™ Certification guarantees compatibility and high quality sound
• Eliminates noise with dual microphone technology
• Plug ’n play USB adapter ensures that no installation is needed
• Multiuse™ – connects to Skype and your mobile phone simultaneously
• Crystal clear sound and voice (DSP technology)
• All day comfort with Ultimate-fit Eargels™ and ear hook
• Up to 5.5 hrs talk time and 10.5 days standby time

The event begins April 1 at 12:01 AM EST and ends April 10 at Midnight EST.

Continue reading Wholly Guacamole Giveaway Hop: Win a Jabra Extreme for PC Skype Headset! (Ends 4/10, US)

We had a family movie night and even included Grandma and Grandpa for this one!  The three of us had seen The Mighty Macs when it was first released, but now we had the DVD so we watched it again and added Grandma and Grandpa to the group.

It’s so fun to have a movie night when you can cheer on the underdog together and talk about the value of teamwork.  In a family setting, I love being able to tell my daughter how we are a team and the whole family works together to make the whole more valuable than the individuals combined.  There are some great messages in the movie The Mighty Macs about teamwork.  From a simple illustration of telling a teammate when her lipstick looks bad (you won’t find that in movies like Hoosiers and Rudy!), to helping a teammate feel like she belongs in a group picture.  Even though it is about a women’s sports team, my husband and father were routing along with us girls and enjoyed this movie just as much!

Sorry, I’m jumping ahead, let me tell you what it’s about.  The Mighty Macs tells the story of the first women’s basketball team to win a national tournament in 1972.  Immaculata College was a small, all-women’s Catholic school just outside of Philadelphia.  When the season started, the team didn’t even have a gymnasium to practice in!  They had a coach and that’s about it.  But it turned out having that coach and that team was all it took to be champions.

Check out the uniforms, the coach's outfit and the "booster club" - this movie will make you smile and cheer!

Click here to read my full review of the film, The Mighty Macs- this film is a winner!!

One of the fun facts I learned watching the DVD that I didn’t realize watching the film is that the original team and coach have cameo roles in the movie.  You have to watch for the scene when the coach passes a note down a row of nuns sitting in church.  The “nuns” are actually the real life players from that first championship team!  Coach Cathy Rush, the real Cathy, appears in a bank scene as a teller.

I highly recommend The Mighty Macs for a family movie night – I hope you love it as much as we did!

One lucky reader is going to win a copy of the DVD, Mighty Macs.  Enter in the Rafflecopter form below.
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I was lucky enough to win one of these mixers a few years ago and absolutely love it!  We use ours at least two or three times a week and it’s one of the favorite things in our kitchen.  I’m so excited that I can offer this giveaway.

These are some of the recipes in the book that came with the KitchenAid.  Which would you love to make with your new KitchenAid?

• Mushroom-Onion Tartlets
• Nutty Cheeseball
• Whole Grain Wheat Bread
• Popovers
• Ghiarardelli Chocolate Lava Cake
• Almond Dacquoise

This is a joint giveaway with several other bloggers (the list is in the Rafflecopter form).

 The giveaway starts at 12:01 AM (EST) on Feb. 16, 2012 and will run until midnight (EST) on Feb. 29, 2012.

To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter Form below. If the Widget isn’t showing, please refresh your browser or click “Continue Reading” to enter. If you have any problems or questions with this giveaway, please email Coupon Spice here and/or read the  Complete Giveaway Terms and Conditions.

Good luck!
Continue reading Giveaway: KitchenAid Mixer! Seriously, a KitchenAid Mixer! *Swoon* (Ends 2/29, US)