And The Winner Is . . .

I would like to say, Thank you to everyone who entered my book giveaway!

I am about to announce the lucky entry!

I am confident that you (the winner) will enjoy this book!

Are you ready?

I just returned from Random.org.

I entered the numbers 1 through 29 (the number of comments I received on the giveaway blog). I hit "Generate."

A number popped up.

Was it your number?

Maybe.

Maybe not.

I trust that if you're already a fan of Destination Truth and your number popped up you will love this book.

What's the number? I'll tell you.

I also believe that if you're not already a fan of Destination Truth (WHY NOT??) this book could make you a "believer" so to speak.

Why won't I tell you the number?

I will. Don't worry.

I just hope that whoever the winner is . . . (yes, I already know) . . . you will enjoy this book.

Alright. I get it. Enough already.

You want to know?

You Really want to know?

OK!

And the winner is . . .

 . . .

 . . .

Congratulations, Critics in my Kitchen!!!

I hope you enjoy the book!

Six Word Saturday!

It's Saturday! Do you have six words? I do! Don't know what I'm talking about? Click the box and Cate from Show My Face will explain it all to you!

I'm having a Giveaway! Look HERE!

I would love for you to enter my giveaway. There's only one week left and the entries are low. 

But, PLEASE, please follow the directions properly or I can't count your entries. They're really VERY easy!

Happy Saturday! 

Random Tuesday Thoughts.

Happy Random Tuesday! Link-up at Stacy's for some more Random fun!

1. Latest RTT ever. Fail. (Hey, at least it's here.)

2. I'm having a giveaway! All the details are here: GIVEAWAY! (Please follow the directions, thanks!)

3. Psych has been renewed for another season! This makes me happy. I have Lassiter love.

4. Does anyone watch Leverage? You really should. It's like Robin Hood meets the A-Team. So fun. The cast is amazing and the writers and awesome. Check out the pilot. It's free on iTunes this week. :)

5. Currently reading: A Clash of Kings Author: George R. R. Martin.

Review and Giveaway: Destination Truth Memoirs of a Monster Hunter

I received this book for Christmas (as it was a high priority on my Amazon Wish List). I finished it today.

I Loved it!

If you are not familiar with Destination Truth . . . Why not? It airs on the Syfy network and it's a great show.

The premise is this: A team of investigators/adventure seekers travel around the world searching for the stuff of myth and legend. Bigfoot? They looked for him (a few times). Lake Monsters? Yup, searched for those. Ghosts? Sure, they've investigated a few huntings. Chernobyl? Uh huh, they went there. Elves? Yes, elves. They have wandered through Iceland searching for elves.

While the investigations are interesting and sometimes turn up some very odd evidence, my favorite thing about this show is easily the cast. More specifically, the host, Josh Gates.

Josh is very witty and entertaining and the entire cast seem to work very well together. They make the hard stuff look easy.

Watch Destination Truth.

The book.

I loved this book. Well written with a lot of behind the scenes takes on the Destination Truth episodes that I love.

It was VERY hard while reading the book not to stop and read every other paragraph out loud to whomever was in the room. It was that fun and interesting. As a matter of fact, I often gave in and read large portions aloud. Once I even got out of bed to read a page to J. He was as equally shocked as I was by the information I was reading to him. (Chernobyl, anyone?)

At different times while reading I was entertained, amused, laughing out loud, cringing and down right terrified. (Not kidding. Chernobyl, anyone?)

This book will definitely make you want to get off your sofa and travel. Maybe not to Malaysia or Chernobyl but you will absolutely want to travel more. I was in awe as I read the descriptions of the places Josh has been and the things he has seen and experienced. In awe and a little jealous. (But, not of Chernobyl.)

I would definitely recommend this book. It helps if you're a fan of Destination Truth but I wouldn't say necessary. The tales recounted will keep you entertained either way.

How do I get a copy of this awesome book? you may be asking yourself. I have an answer for you! It's available on Amazon here Destination Truth Memoirs of a Monster Hunter in either hard copy or Kindle editions.

OR

You can enter my giveaway here. You see, I received two copies of this book for Christmas and I would like to give one to one lucky reader.

Entries are simple and there are Many ways to enter! Eight way to enter, to be exact!

YOU MUST LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY TO COUNT.


1. This one is Mandatory (Come on, I need at least ONE mandatory entry): Leave a comment here telling me if you watch or have ever watched Destination Truth and why or why not.


Non-mandatory Extra entries.


2. Follow my blog. (Leave a comment letting me know you have been following or are a new follower.)
3. Leave a comment with your favorite Destination Truth episode.
4. Leave a comment with a favorite quote from Destination Truth.
5. Follow me on Twitter: @Justaddjava (Leave a comment, with your twitter name.)
6. Follow Josh Gates on Twitter: @JoshuaGates (Leave a comment with your Twitter name.)
7. Tweet about the giveaway. Include the tag #DTBookGiveaway in your tweet. (Leave a comment, with your twitter name, letting me know you tweeted.)
8. If you have a blog and you want to share this giveaway there, be my guest! (Leave a comment with the link to your blog here.)

The giveaway will close on January 20th. That gives you Two weeks to get your entries in and spread the word! I'll announce the Winner on January 23rd. 

There you go! Eight ways to enter. Tell your friends!

Good luck!

P.S. My apologies but currently my giveaways are for US residents only. So sorry to anyone else. :(

(Fine print: I was not, in any way, compensated for this review. I simply Loved the book and since I received two copies I decided to share.)

We Have A Winner!!!

Once upon a time there was a Giveaway.

The prize was a cute little collection of Bath and Body Works Pocket Sized Hand Sanitizer.

People came from all over the land to enter this little giveaway. Although, the turn out was still pretty low. This is what they were all trying to win:

They followed a blog, they followed a twitter, they tweeted about the little Giveaway and they blogged about the little giveaway. All in an effort to be chosen to receive the prize.

Then, one day someone came along and compiled a list of all those who entered. It looked like this:

After the list was compiled a trip was made. A trip to a Kingdom called Random.org.

At Random.org there is a magic box that predicts winners! The numbers 1 and 39 were entered into the magic box.  

With one more keystroke the magic box of Random.org would reveal the winner of the giveaway.

A hush fell over the crowd as she reached out and touched the key . . .

 . . . . . . .

 . . . . . . .

 . . . . . . .

The magic number was TWENTY-ONE! The messenger ran back to the kingdom of Coffee and Chocolate to announce the winner!

MrsScorziello

Congratulations, MrsScorziello! I hope you enjoy your prize!

And Thank You to Everyone who entered! I had a lot of fun doing this and I hope to do another one again in the future! (Maybe at 100 followers?) Good luck to you all in your future giveaway entries!!

p.s. I was not compensated in anyway to review or giveaway these products. I just did it for fun!

Six Word Saturday!

Hello everyone! It's Saturday and that means I have six words for you! If you want to know what this whole Six Word Saturday thing is all about then you should check out Show My Face a great blog with directions on how to participate. Click the box below!!

My First Giveaway Ends Monday! Enter!

P.S. Follow the instructions on my blog for your entry/entries to count! Good luck!

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

Time for some rebellious random. While we picket outside Keely's house wait patiently for the return of Random Tuesday Thoughts a few of use are linking-up anyway! Join us, where we gather, at Stacy's place for some Random Tuesday rebellion!

1. Due to a low number of entries I've extended the time to enter my giveaway until May 16th! Check it out HERE (Giveaway)!!

2. I felt guilty for making people follow me in order to enter. *Sigh* I'm pathetic. Anyway, following me is no longer mandatory to enter the Giveaway but that doesn't mean you can't! I'm always accepting new followers!

3. If you read my post the other day about the surprise I found when I returned from my vacation I just want to mention that I've been apologized too and they were really only trying to help.

4. Our living room has been rearranged a bit. Not much though basically we just moved a chair and a book case. Everything else is the same as it was before. I sort of like the book case in it's new spot. Still getting used to the chair though.

5. Wish List: New Area Rug for the living room. New bathroom decor. I love the bathroom stuff I have now but I've had it for a While and I think it's time for a change.

6. Men, shield your eyes. Ladies, I found a great app! Period Tracker! I don't usually get quite this personal on here but this thing is great! I love it! Check it out! You can buy the deluxe version which I think is $1.99 or the Lite version which is free. I find it very useful! I shall now end this very personal commercial.

7. I love Danny Kaye. That's basically all. (Hey, you said Random.)

8. I have The. Greatest. Sheets. Ever. on my bed. I wish I could find them again to buy another set. I've found some that are very close. I just need to get back to the store and buy them!

9. I just pounded out a whole lot of random and I could probably dig up some more. Maybe I should stop here and save the rest for next week?

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

I'm a Random Tuesday Thoughts Addict and Rebel. If you have some Random you would like to share than you can link up at Stacy's place. While we patiently wait for Keely to get her random back on. To link up at Stacy's grab the box! :)

1. I'm having a giveaway! It's not big but it's cute and you should check it out Here --> My First Giveaway!

2. We have a plan to go horseback riding today! I'm excited. I haven't been riding in YEARS!

3. The weather was cold and rainy for a long time but yesterday it finally got nice! Gorgeous, I mean. T-shirt and shorts kind of weather. Today is the same. I'm loving it!

4. There is so much Junk Food here!! Chocolate bunnies and eggs and cupcakes and donuts! Help!

5. I guess before we do any riding we're probably going to take the Kiddo outside to play. Probably to the park. It's just so nice out!

6. I found out yesterday that I may possibly might maybe could have the chance to go to Florida for the Shuttle launch. This is something I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember and there are only two more chances. I'll be on the edge of my seat until I find out!

7. Rupert has Too Many Games! Flood-It! Angry Birds! Fruit Ninja! Words with Friends! (I'm Justaddjava, add me!) I'm addicted!

8. I think I'll stop now and get a shower. The Kiddo is getting restless. He wants to go play! Have a great day! Check out my giveaway!

My First Giveaway!

I walked into Bath and Body Works a couple weeks ago to have a look around and I spied these Pocket Size Anti-Bacterial hand sanitizers.

I fell in love! I spent quite a while sniffing them all trying to decide which one(s) I should buy!

They're the perfect size for your pocket. Or, you can get this awesome PocketBac Holder that you can attach to your purse or key chain and take it anywhere. Very user-friendly.

(This is my key chain. See? I use the prize myself!)

I was looking at my awesome little PocketBac's and thought that they might make a fun little giveaway. So, here it is. My very First Giveaway!

Should you win, this is what you will receive:

The scents are Rock Candy (One of my Favorites! LOVE IT!), Sweet Pea, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Stylish Strawberry and Berry Crush. Also comes with one of those nifty holders to attach it to whatever you would like. :)

Entries are simple.

1. Follow my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are. (This is good for current followers and brand new followers.)

2. Follow me on Twitter: Justaddjava (This is good for TWO entries! Leave two separate comments. The reason this is good for TWO entries is because I KNOW I tweet  lot and for some it may be a nuisance to follow me.) :)

3. Tweet about my little giveaway with a link back to my blog. Leave me a comment with a link to your tweet.

4. If you want another two entries  you can leave a little post on your own blog about my little giveaway. (Leave two separate comments with links to your post.)

The last day I'll be accepting entries is May 16, 2011.

I apologize to my followers across the pond and beyond the border but this contest is open only to US Residents.  :(  (Mostly because I'm not sure how to ship over there!)

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

It's Tuesday! I'm hooking up with the Random Rebels over at Stacy's place while we wait for Keely to get all her relaxing in! :) Click the box and link-up!!

1. The Kiddo is sick again! What the heck?! He had a fever but we killed it with Tylenol. Now, he's coughing. Maybe because of the change in location? (air, water, etc.) I have no idea.

2. J's flying home today. It doesn't seem like we've already been here a week! The Kiddo and I are staying for a couple more weeks.

3. J's flight was delayed about fifty times due to weather! He's going to miss his connecting flight in Chicago! I hope they get him another flight home that's not too much later.

4. Destination Truth mid season finale is on tonight. I Love This Show! I really wish they had a few more episodes per season!

5. I haven't had Diet Coke in days! I'm going into withdrawal. I'm drinking Wild Cherry Pepsi right now. NOT the same!!!

6. I have the option of going back to Philly on Saturday Just to hang out for a couple hours while my Dad goes to check out a car for sale. I'm considering it. If the weather will cooperate that is. I didn't get to go to Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell while we were there Thursday. I've seen them both before but it's been years.

7. My cousin (Who's like my sister) told me to download Flood-It on Rupert. Now I'm addicted. Then she said "You need more games. Get Angry Birds." Then I downloaded Angry Birds. *Sigh*  She's a bad influence.

8. I'm having a Tiny Little Giveaway. I'll introduce it tomorrow. It's my first so it really is only little but it's something that I like. I wouldn't give away something I wouldn't want myself. So, check in tomorrow for a little giveaway! (Open to US residents only because I'm not sure of all the details regarding overseas/across the border shipping.)

I think that's enough. I'm not sure anyone will even read this since it's soooo late!

Random Tuesday Thoughts!

Are you feeling Random today? If you are then you need to grab he box below, head over to Keely' blog and link-up! If you're not feeling Random yourself but you're in the mood to read others' Random . . . Well, same rules apply! Grab the box an head to Keely's!

1. Do you wear a watch? I do. My actual question is: Do you wear it with the face on the back of your wrist or underneath? I always wear mine with the face underneath. Not sure why. I think I got it from my Mom.

2. I feel stupid just asking but can Anyone tell me what the hashtag #fb is for?!?!?!

3. We had a missionary come through our church last week. It was very amusing. He had just recently returned from Mexico and when he began to speak faster he caught himself, more than once, sliding from English (his first language) into Spanish.

4. I'm SO excited about our trip to Pennsylvania! I'm NOT excited about the airports but I can't wait to see my family!

5. Black Widow Spider on my door step! Cue the Freaking Out! I'm not generally afraid of spiders but I am afraid of Poisonous Spiders (Duh!) I called the apartments and they no longer spray for spiders (they did last year) because it's too expensive. GRRRR! I'm going to go grab something at Walmart and Do It Myself!

6. I went to see Limitless last night. I approve. I also approve of Bradley Cooper. Bradley Cooper is pretty. I totally see Bradley Cooper showing up in this weeks Hot Guy of the Week post.

7. A Giveaway? Here? I'm thinking . . . Yes! It will be my first giveaway. It won't be anything HUGE or AMAZING but it will be cute and it will be something that I wouldn't mind winning. (Why would I giveaway something I wouldn't want to win myself?) Stay tuned!!

I think that should do it! Have a great Random Tuesday and a great week!!