Celtic Woman Review and Giveaway!! Hot!!

     Recently, I was fortunate to receive copies of the amazing cd and dvd  from Celtic Woman, Believe. Since receiving the cd, I popped it into the cd player in the car and Ana and I listen to the amazing songs as we tool around town, running errands and heading to music classes.  Ana seems to love the song Bridge Over Troubled Water as I sing along to one of my favorite classic songs of all time.  I also love their beautiful , ethereal rendition of Ave Maria. Such a gorgeous, haunting song. I could listen to this cd everyday, it is so soothing and lovely. 

 Never heard of Celtic Woman? Want to know more?  Celtic Woman is an all female vocal/instrumental group that first came together back in 2004. The group currently features vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.  They perform a variety of music including classic Irish songs , inspirational songs, and timeless pop anthems. They are widely successful, selling over over seven million albums and DVDs worldwide, and a series of Celtic Woman concert specials on PBS have been a hit as well.  Their newest project, Believe is available in two forms, a LIVE DVD filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans during two sold-out nights at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA this past September, and a CD. Both the Believe Cd, and the Believe DVD are full of enchanting performances both vocally and instrumentally. It truly is amazing, beautiful, and magical. 


Here is a sneak peek video, check them out:

 The Celtic Women are currently on tour.  They may be playing in a city near you!!  If they are coming to an area near you, be sure to go and see them.  You will be impressed with how vivid and beautiful the Celtic Women are, and if you can catch them in person you will be amazed and become an instant fan. I was. 

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Looking to purchase your own copy?

Believe DVD: http://amzn.to/yVl7Ob

Believe CD: http://amzn.to/vZcIIN


Want to win?? Check out the rafflecopter entry form below. First entry is required, all entries after are not mandatory. Winner will be notified via email at the end of the giveaway and will receive an autographed copy of the cd and the dvd (lucky duck).

Listerine Total Care Zero Review #crowdtapper

 I am so excited to finally have a great share from crowdtap, and want to tell you all about the fabulous new product from Listerine. Listerine Total Care Zero. Listerine is a brand I have used for years. That potent “burn” made the countdown for that 60-seconds a day (30 seconds in the morning and 30-seconds at night) seem like a lifetime, but I’m a believer that oral health is a step towards overall health. Besides, brushing twice a day and swishing seems like a small step for a fresh mouth.
So  I have been using Listerine Zero. No alcohol. No burn. Also, i loooove the light mint flavor and oh so fresh feeling when using it!

To be fair, there is a slight sensation upon swishing, but nothing big, just a lovely tingle. 


Now all the important stuff! :

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   Less intense Clean Mint flavor and unique alcohol-free formula
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Contains signature 4 Essential Oils found in LISTERINE® Antiseptic for bad breath protection
From the #1 Dentist recommended OTC Mouthwash Brand

Listerine carries a wide variety of products. Everything from the Zero to Listerine Total Care Plus Whitening. Their website has a lot of valuable information available on it and is worth a visit. Visit for a $1 coupon of savings!


*I received Listerine Zero Total Care through my membership at Crowdtap. No other compensation was received. The opinions, where expressed are my own and were in no way influenced by the sponsor.

Please excuse my absence...we are under the weather...

Or at least we were. Terribly.  First Ana, then Mama, then Dada....we all had it. It was a head cold, then became a stomach flu/virus and now it is just annoying nasal drip and headache. But, we are out of bed, in the playroom and getting ready to enter the human world again. It took me out of commission for a good 2 weeks now.  Ugh. I hope you do not get it.  Anywho, I have great photos from my first Julia Child recipe and am excited about my next! Plus some cute Ana in the snow photos!!

Stay well,

Another Resolution: Bake More! Tackling Julia Child, and other yummies.

Hello fab readers! Today A and I are home with a cold, but we are not going to let it get us down. We had some of daddy's homemade chicken soup and tea, and A is playing nicely in the playroom.  I am getting the baby book out and adding to the list of words that A likes to use. Her new words include:apple, car, train, plane, bus and balloon (which she has been calling ball for a while now). She also says avocado the right way, added the m into Milk, and loves to say Phone and sadly, Ipad...which she is obsessed with on certain days. I am trying not to let her rely on electronics for fun, but to be fair the Ipad and Iphone keep her quiet and occupied in public and have helped her learn words and her A, B. Cs...so I cannot fault it. I started another of my resolutions which is to bake more, and helping me with that is my new Kitchenaid Mixer. The Mixer was a total surprise present from D, and boy is it gorgeous ...I cannot wait to show you how I broke it in. Photos in the next post. In the meantime, we will eat, drink and play ourselves back into good health.  Check out my next post for a yummy Julia Child crust and a  pie recipe complete with photos and back to the photo of the day too!

1/5 and 1/6 Fruit is good!!

Fruit is sticky, ma!

 Ana has made a reversal on some of her fave snacks and now likes a lot of the fruit that she initially rejected. I am really happy that she loves avocados, apples, grapes, strawberries, bananas, melon, blueberries and mango.


 I want her to try papayas and kiwi soon, but I am not sure she is ready for those more unusual fruit tastes and flavors.

More strawberries? 

 

 

Pick up a Copy of the January Woman's World Mag, I am IN IT!! :))

Hello friends and followers:
  Just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know that I am in the weekly Woman's World for January 16th on page 20.  (a cute photo too) I tested a new diet for them, and it worked so well...I am going to try it again until I reach my 20th high school reunion goal.  That is right, it is my 20th high school reunion this year, and I want to look my best. Who doesn't ?? I have been thinking about contacting mags and shows for a makeover in time for it next October, as it is a big one..and I have this stubborn post baby weight that just will not GO AWAY!!  What do you think?? I will have to scan it in for those of you whose supermarkets do not carry it...it is fun to flip through when you are in line too!!!



Have a great weekend...I have more pics to add tonight and tomorrow too...stay well,

wordless wednesday

Mama Z and Ana at Bull and Buddha for a lovely dinner 1/4

A photo a day , day 2 (Jan 2nd )

Photo of the Day:
1/3/12
Afternoon Snack time with Anastasia

 Ana loves Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins! Pjs by Carters

A photo a day! NY Resolution #1

So my first NY Resolution is to attempt to post one photo a day of Ana to show her progress in growth and learning.  Although I am already 2 days behind..yikes, I promise to stay on top of this resolution as much as I can. Originally, I was going to take a photo in the same place every day for a year, but I think that may get boring..so I will just post a sweet, funny or silly photo everyday.


Jan 1 photo:

Happy New Year , love Ana!!!

Happy New Year! (yellow jello courtesy of Susan, our NYE hostess).  Outfit by Nicole Miller

Our holiday in Photos :) Part 1

Hello readers!!
    We had a wonderful holiday season with Anastasia, she really had fun traveling and seeing all of the family, trying new foods, and of course, opening and playing with her new presents. As she grows more and more, she amazes me through her creative play, wonderful vocabulary and cute mannerisms. She really is becoming a mini me, and we are having so much fun teaching her everyday.  I have some funny and fun videos to share, but first, photos!!!

The front photo of our Holiday card
this year!

The back of our Holiday Card

Daddy and Anastasia in Bryant Park in front of the big tree!

 




Third attempt to get a photo of Ana on Santa's Lap at a holiday party. Oh well, maybe next year, poor thing.











I have many more, this is just a sneak peek. And, I am so excited for my photo of the day posting. My New Year's resolution to post one photo a day and watch Ana grow and thrive :) I really need to get my hand's on photo shop and start having fun with editing too.

Until then, stay well and have a great week, Z