From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Who was the last person you emailed?

My Answer:

Booking With Bingo with my mailing address because I won a Bingle Bells Bundle!!!!!!   Three more books to read!!!!

From Java’s blog:
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!

From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Who was the last person you emailed?

My Answer:

Booking With Bingo with my mailing address because I won a Bingle Bells Bundle!!!!!!   Three more books to read!!!!

From Java’s blog:
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!

The Recessionistas by Alexandra Lebenthal (ARC)
Published by Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 978-0-446-56367-3
At the request of The Hachette Book Group, a TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.
  Synopsis (back of book): It’s the day after Labor Day, 2008, and the elite universe of New York’s Upper East Side is bout to unravel along with the economy. Socialite Grigsby Somerset is barely aware of her changing world and has no idea her investment banker husband, Blake, is about to enter into a devil’s bargain with hedge fund owner John Cutter. As autumn unfolds, Grigsby’s fairytale life starts to unwind. Street-smart Renee Parker has been hired as John’s executive assistant and is convinced that something is amiss with her new boss. Renee enlists her friend that something is amiss with her new boss. Renee enlists her friends Sasha Silver, CEO of Silver Partners, to help her decipher what is happening. They soon discover that John is nearly ruined, except for the assets he is hiding in the Cayman Islands from his wife, Mimi, and has concocted with Blake a scheme to redeem himself, This tale of expulsion from a modern-day Garden of Eden captures what happens when economic decline spells ruin for Manhattan’s pampered elite.
  My Thoughts and Opinion: When I accepted this book, I thought it would be a classic chick lit read. However, it falls under more categories including: socialites, rich people, recessions, etc., and more, including attempted murder. The cast of characters varied widely from socialites to CEOs on Wall Street. Some likeable, some that left me shaking my head. The plot flowed but there was a lot of reference to the recent financial problems with hedge funds, which at times, I felt slowed down the story line. It was neither a fast paced nor profound read, which leaves it right in the middle as far as rating.

The Recessionistas by Alexandra Lebenthal (ARC)
Published by Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 978-0-446-56367-3
At the request of The Hachette Book Group, a TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.
  Synopsis (back of book): It’s the day after Labor Day, 2008, and the elite universe of New York’s Upper East Side is bout to unravel along with the economy. Socialite Grigsby Somerset is barely aware of her changing world and has no idea her investment banker husband, Blake, is about to enter into a devil’s bargain with hedge fund owner John Cutter. As autumn unfolds, Grigsby’s fairytale life starts to unwind. Street-smart Renee Parker has been hired as John’s executive assistant and is convinced that something is amiss with her new boss. Renee enlists her friend that something is amiss with her new boss. Renee enlists her friends Sasha Silver, CEO of Silver Partners, to help her decipher what is happening. They soon discover that John is nearly ruined, except for the assets he is hiding in the Cayman Islands from his wife, Mimi, and has concocted with Blake a scheme to redeem himself, This tale of expulsion from a modern-day Garden of Eden captures what happens when economic decline spells ruin for Manhattan’s pampered elite.
  My Thoughts and Opinion: When I accepted this book, I thought it would be a classic chick lit read. However, it falls under more categories including: socialites, rich people, recessions, etc., and more, including attempted murder. The cast of characters varied widely from socialites to CEOs on Wall Street. Some likeable, some that left me shaking my head. The plot flowed but there was a lot of reference to the recent financial problems with hedge funds, which at times, I felt slowed down the story line. It was neither a fast paced nor profound read, which leaves it right in the middle as far as rating.

From Lori’s site:
  It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
  We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
  So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
WEEK 16 QUESTIONS

1. What is the present you want Santa to bring the most?
     I know this will sound corny but health.  If not….anything and everything to do with books!!!
2. Do you have a big meal on Christmas or just snack all day?
     Both.  Another Italian tradition…eat all day lol
3. Do you read Christmas books this time of year, is there a special one you reread year after year?
     No, I am not a seasonal reader. 

From Lori’s site:
  It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
  We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
  So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.
WEEK 16 QUESTIONS

1. What is the present you want Santa to bring the most?
     I know this will sound corny but health.  If not….anything and everything to do with books!!!
2. Do you have a big meal on Christmas or just snack all day?
     Both.  Another Italian tradition…eat all day lol
3. Do you read Christmas books this time of year, is there a special one you reread year after year?
     No, I am not a seasonal reader. 

Bingo said… 18  I try and cut costs by not bringing in food or going out as much anymore. I am doing more of my own cooking and it helps cut costs. Thanks for a chance at this one!

kalea_kane said… 3  One way that I try to cut costs is by making roasts in my crock pot. The crock pot is actually cheaper than the oven, but I also make a point of making at least two more meals from that roast. Many times I can get three meals. Thank you for the chance. This is a book that is right up my alley!

thatlittlehouse said… 17  I cut costs right now by cooking from my pantry and refrigerator, without buying any new groceries other than milk and bread

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address or another winner will be chosen.

Bingo said… 18  I try and cut costs by not bringing in food or going out as much anymore. I am doing more of my own cooking and it helps cut costs. Thanks for a chance at this one!

kalea_kane said… 3  One way that I try to cut costs is by making roasts in my crock pot. The crock pot is actually cheaper than the oven, but I also make a point of making at least two more meals from that roast. Many times I can get three meals. Thank you for the chance. This is a book that is right up my alley!

thatlittlehouse said… 17  I cut costs right now by cooking from my pantry and refrigerator, without buying any new groceries other than milk and bread

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address or another winner will be chosen.