I hope you had a great Thanksgiving this year! Every year, I prepare a huge meal and my family and I eat and watch movies together. I used to split my time between families, which can really add up when I have divorced parents. However, it left me exhausted, emotionally spent, and it seemed that me and my kids spent more time on the road than in any one place. So many years ago, my husband and I decided to cook at home and enjoy our day of thanks with our children. It has been the best new tradition for us and it means eating in your pj’s, relaxing, cooking at my own speed, and spending the day with those that matter most to me. I realized that we already see our family and can see them any other time, why add stress and travel to our day, too…right?! Later that evening, my dad and his family joined us for some dessert and we all got to watch a movie. It really was a great relaxing day for us.
I know you all realize this a blog that I do on my spare time and write about books that I’ve read. I also love sharing books…what better way to recycle?!? So, I’d like to give you some books that I have sitting on my shelf waiting to be opened and enjoyed. I have quite a few genres available and rather than let you know the title of the books, I’ll have you pick a genre and 3 winners will be chosen. I will email you that you won and give you 24 hours to give me your address and a surprise book in your genre will be sent to you by mail! How fun that would be, right?
I have never done this and it’s kinda like a Secret Santa, only I’m not getting anything back in return and it doesn’t cost you anything. It’s just my way to say thanks to you for subscribing to my blog, reading my entries, and joining me on my reading adventure! I hope you have a great weekend and know how thankful I am for you!
In the comments section, please add your email and the genre you would like to enter for.
There are no requirements to enter!
The genres available are:
- Chick-lit
- Non-Fiction
- Contemporary Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- Christian Fiction
- Mystery
Giveaway ends: December 15, 2012. 3 Random Winners using Random.org!
Also, don’t forget to enter the book giveaway for Yellow Crocus!
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Please enter me for either the Chick Lit or the Contemporary Fiction. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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I think that traditions for me have been in a state of flux for many years. They changed with my circumstances; nowadays, I usually have a nice day at home or with one or two of my kids that live in town. On the Saturday after, we get together in a restaurant with all the grandkids.
I love reading during the holidays. My favorite genre is contemporary fiction (or mystery).
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I forgot my link to the Sunday Salon post! MY SUNDAY SALON POST
So true! Traditions do change with your circumstances, as mine did!
I love that you all get together on the weekend and you spend time with all your grandbabies! I am sure as my kids get older and married, with families of their own, that our tradition will change too 
Thanks for entering!
I loved this post, because your decision on how to do your Thanksgiving was heartwarming! That’s what it should be about, being thankful for our lives and blessing our loved ones.
Wonderful giveaway, so generous! I’d choose Historical Fiction:)
Congrats in advance to the winners.
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Thank-you so much for your kind words:D It is easy to get so stressed during the holidays, but I think it’s because we all try to give so much of ourselves and can get easily overstretched with commitments. As with any tradition, it was a tough one for our extended families to accept, but now they have learned to embrace it and understand. Thanks for entering, too
I love both Contemporary Fiction & Chick-lit!Thanks Lisa,it’s sweet of you to do this!
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It can be a tricky thing, can’t it? It’s difficult to consider the feelings of everyone involved and make a decision. But you did that and look how nicely it worked out for you!
Thanks so much, Readerbuzz! Yes, it does seem to have worked. Of course, I know that with anything, traditions will change as my children grow older and begin having families of their own. The important thing is knowing that I can be flexible and will need to in order to continue celebrating with those I treasure most