Hey, you came back!! :-) I wanted to do something to kick off this holiday weekend!! I plan on doing some crafting but we had planned to be away for the weekend which did not work out. No worries, I have plenty to do here, but since I am going to be home I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to put Double Play up again. That and a whole afternoon of watching Hoarders last Sunday have catapulted me into some purging action in the studio and hopefully a small course correction in my habits. As I’ve been reorganizing it’s amazing how many of the same things I tend to buy. Your gain!! Well everything in the blog candy is new, I just had too many. I just added the Spellbinders and the bonus EK Success punch to make it a nice prize.
So if this is your first time playing double play, here’s how it works. The above blog candy is up for grabs. You can leave a comment on my blog, on this post, once a day until the end of the candy on Monday night at 11:00pm (CST), May 31st. In your comment tell me, if someone’s treating you to your favorite dinner out, where do you want to go? Once the candy ends, I’ll have random.org pick a number that I’ll match to a comment number and that’s the winner. (By the way, please don’t put a web address in the text of your comment, not even the spelled out ones – it gets dumped into the spam bin and I get so many that I rarely pick through them.) The winner has 48 hours to reach out to me through my contact page which can be accessed on the top menu portion of my blog. All I need is for the winner to tell me they want the prize and give me a mailing address to send it to.
Bonus winning ;-)
Punch is Large – roughly size of hand
Punched out area is 2.25" wide and 1.5" tall
Keep reading to see how to win this too.
Here’s where the "double" part comes in. I’ll have a "Word of the Day" that will be posted in the box below two times per day for the duration of the blog candy. The morning word will go up right after 12 o’clock midnight (CST), then it will be erased and a new word put in its place right after 12 o’clock noon (CST). Pop in quick to visit this main blog candy post and write the word down. (Don’t put the words in your comment!!) Collect the words this week, there will be a total of 8 and if your name is picked for the blog candy and you can give me the 8 words when you claim your candy – you get the punch too. If the blog candy winner doesn’t have all the words to win the bonus punch, the next name I draw will have a chance. I’ll keep drawing until we have a winner. Better grab the words and keep them to yourself just in case!! The last time I did this the main blog candy winner did not win the punch. Yay, there were two winners.
WORD OF THE DAY
here
This is the last word.
Have a great holiday weekend with friends and family. Please be sure to take a moment to say a prayer in remembrance of those who have died in our nation’s service. Above all if you are traveling, be safe my friends!!
Hi, Becca! Happy Memorial Day weekend. I’ll be staying home with hubby this weekend too, but may get to have a friend whose plans cancelled come by one day to craft with me! ;~)
If I were going out to be treated to dinner, I’d LOVE to go to Outback Steakhouse and I’d really enjoy a frozen Margarita with my filet and veggies! Hope you get to have a nice dinner out this weekend!ReplyCancel
NancyMay 28, 2010 - 12:13 am
Thanks, Becca, for the chance to win these goodies.You are sooooo generous.
I have multiple food allergies so I prefer to eat at home-It is safer that way!ReplyCancel
Susan GMay 28, 2010 - 12:19 am
Staying home is always better on holiday weekends as far as I’m concerned. Much safer! We rarely go out to eat so anywhere is a treat. For my birthday this month we went to a local place called the Fish City Grill. The food was good and we’ll go back. We have so many new restaurants in our area that we are trying them one at a time.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca! I recently became a Follower after seeing your amazing projects! How generous of you to offer the blog candy!
If I were being treated out to dinner, I would be happy to go wherever that person desired. If I were asked to pick a place, I would choose either Outback Steakhouse or The Olive Garden (and that unlimited salad!!!).
Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! God bless!ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 28, 2010 - 12:20 am
Sorry your plans did not work out. Maybe another weekend soon, it will.
I would want to go to Texas Road house if someone were taking me out to eat. The food there is always yummy. Thanks for sharing your stash.ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 28, 2010 - 12:21 am
Hello Becca Happy Memorial Day to you and your family hope the husband is doing good, my daughter is full of surprises and loves to take me out for dinner when she can to Red Lobster one of my favorite place love there salad, steak and biscuit so this weekend look out. Would love to win your cool blog candy.ReplyCancel
Jacki T.May 28, 2010 - 12:22 am
Hi Becca! When I get to go out for dinner, I love to go to a local Indian buffet – (and eat too much of all my favourites!)
Thanks for the fab blog candy – again!
Have a safe week-end!ReplyCancel
Becca…I look forward to your blog each day just to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! I look forward to ‘family’ gatherings. We have a variety of places we choose, I love the ‘Olive Garden’. But, I love trying new places also. Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!ReplyCancel
LuAnn in AZ.May 28, 2010 - 12:25 am
I go out to a wonderful local restaurant called Crackers with my girlfriends every few months. All of our birthdays come on a quarterly basis and it’s a great excuse to get together with old friends.Crackers serves many homemade soups and desserts. We hardly ever get dessert ’cause we fill up on the great food. Have a really great weekend Becca and thanks for your generosity. We are so blessed to be Americans and so glad for those whose sacrifice has brought us our continued freedom. God bless America… and those who serve in our military!ReplyCancel
LorettaMay 28, 2010 - 12:26 am
Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to go to Olive Garden sometime. I live in a remote area.ReplyCancel
Becca…If someone is taking me out to eat, I want to go somewhere I can get a good filet and a glass or two of chardonnay. Hopefully, the restaurant isn’t too loud so we can enjoy the conversation.ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 28, 2010 - 12:28 am
Hi Becca! Our favorite restaurant is up in Denver and it’s called Claim Jumper. (They are a chain out of California) They have such great food, but what really made them my husband’s and my favorite restaurant is because they have the absolute best chocolate cake we’ve ever found in a restaurant. We are chocoholics and they have a gigantic 6 layer cake that is out of this world. We always get a piece to bring home and it is so big and rich and wonderful that the one slice makes 6 servings… so it lasts us for 3 days!ReplyCancel
CindyMay 28, 2010 - 12:31 am
Hi Becca – I’m so easy when it comes to eating out; for me it more about the company than the food. But if I had to choose, I guess I’d say Turtle Bay (it’s Fresh Mex). I always get the same thing – one salmon and one steak taco. No sides. Just the taco – real tacos, fresh salsa, cabbage, corn tortillas. YUMMY. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Being an Army Brat, this is a very special holiday weekend, and I’m always happy when people acknowledge it for what it is. Thanks!ReplyCancel
LindaMay 28, 2010 - 12:34 am
Becca — May you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
I love to go to the Melting Pot restaurant — it is so yummy. I love all the courses, but dessert is just fantastic — dipping pieces of cheesecake, fruit, and other goodies into chocolate. It’s heaven!!
I associate going to the Melting Pot with my daughter, as she and her husband have taken us there on several occasions. They took us there to announce their engagement. Daughter now lives in Taiwan (her hubby transferred there for work), so lots of nice memories associated with this restaurant.ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 28, 2010 - 12:34 am
Hi Becca
Thank you for another fabulous blog candy. I am sure someone will be extremely happy to win!
We have a German restaurant here in United Arab Emirates and they serve PORK! Being a Muslim country, pork is not that freely available. I love going there and that is my favourite restaurant it is called The Brauhaus, it is located in a hotel. It was soooo funny when they dicovered “swine flue”, all pork products were stopped in the UAE and this restaurant was forced to close for a while. Thank goodness it is open again.
Hugs LizetteReplyCancel
KaiaMay 28, 2010 - 12:36 am
One of my favorite places to eat when I’m visiting in the US is Mongolian barbeque. It’s really nice to be able to set up your own meal, and even their desserts are awesome. So I’d love to go there for dinner :)ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, I missed the last candy you had – boo-hoo! Thanks for a second chance.
When we are in the city we go to Ocean Basket for the yummiest seafood you can imagine.
Have a wonderful long weekend. Can’t wait to see all that you are going to be creating.
God Bless!ReplyCancel
Denise TrottierMay 28, 2010 - 12:41 am
Hi Becca,
When it comes to eating out, I love to go to Edouardo’s in Montreal…I just love the italian food there…yummy…you are so generous, thank you for the chance to win…have a happy holiday weekend…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
LizziMay 28, 2010 - 12:45 am
Hi from Brisbane, Australia
Becca your site is just FANTASTIC, AWSOME and GORGEOUS and your cards are truely beautiful – as are you…. If I were to go out for a meal – I would be going to a wonderful local seafood restaurant – the prawns, Balmain bugs and crayfish are to die for – simply delicious. Keep up the fantastic work Becca – your designs are really inspiring.
Becca, I just want to say thank you for being so kind and giving. Now for the restaurant, well this may sound funny, but its a local cafeteria. They serve the best Veal Parmesan. I craved it when I was pregnant, lol. Its not fancy, but mighty tasty, hehehe.ReplyCancel
FreidaMay 28, 2010 - 12:47 am
Oh Becca, your generosity is never-ending! Thanks so much for another fabulous giveaway! When I go out to dinner, I always love the food and atmosphere at our Park Heights! In fact, we celebrated my son’s high school graduation there tonight! How wonderful it was to be with family and friends for such a special occasion.ReplyCancel
Debi MillerMay 28, 2010 - 12:48 am
I plan on visiting my mother’s, both sets of grandparents and my girlfriends mother’s graves on Monday. Before that I am doing my own housekeeping and getting ready for surgery on Thursday to have a new titanium disc put in my neck. This is a new procedure and I sure hope it goes well. It’s my second neck surgery and I’m looking forward to having a great reduction in pain. I hope my husband will make some great BBQ, but we’ve had such rainy cold weather lately it may not be a good idea. Although, it may also make us feel a little more like spring. We can only hope! I’m glad I have another chance for such awesome blog candy. Thanks Becca…have a terrific weekend with your hubby.ReplyCancel
miluMay 28, 2010 - 12:49 am
thai food restaurants
or my mom’s food!
hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaReplyCancel
I wish I could collect the words, but my daughter is getting married this weekend, and I plan to collapse when the festivities are done! But, if someone were taking me out for dinner, I would choose either Red Robin or Basil (a local, I believe, Italian restaurant). But as long as the company is good, I would go practically anywhere.ReplyCancel
liz chavezMay 28, 2010 - 12:50 am
Hi thanks for the chance to play I like going to sizzlers with my family.
I was supposed to go to vegas but fall through but thats okay I enjoy staying home that means I can get creative. Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel
Michelle A. in NYMay 28, 2010 - 12:54 am
Hi Becca….thanks for offering another fun blog candy game….so nice of you. I would definitely pick a fabulous italian restaurant to go to dinner…. It is my favorite :) Have a great weekend!ReplyCancel
I would love to be taken to the Olive Garden! Yummy! Hope to get there sometime this long weekend. Enjoy your Holiday!ReplyCancel
MaryannMay 28, 2010 - 12:55 am
Hi Becca, Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. We don´t celebrate this here in Denmark, where I live, but then we had a holiday last week-end instead, where we celebrated whitsun, which I know many in the US don´t know about.
I hope, you´ll all have a nice holiday and thanks soo much for the chance to win this wonderful blogcandy.
Biiig hugs MaryannReplyCancel
teresaMay 28, 2010 - 12:57 am
Wow Becca! What great candy. You are so generous! I love to go out to Red Lobster if someone is taking me out. My whole family enjoys it and there isn’t one close to us, so when we get to go its a real treat.ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 28, 2010 - 12:57 am
Hi, Becca – one of my favorite places to eat is Treebeard’s in downtown Houston – I just love their red beans and rice, with yummy grated cheese and chopped onions on top. Mmmmm, good!
Thanks for this chance to win the great blog candy!ReplyCancel
This is a wonderful prize!!! One of my favorite places to eat out is the Mexican Restaurant, i love mexican food.
Hugs en greetings from Holland
Linda DekkerReplyCancel
Julia MMay 28, 2010 - 1:12 am
Hi Becca!….Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!…Olive Garden is my favorite restaurant because I love pasta and seafood.
Thanks for a chance to win some goodies.ReplyCancel
Now isn’t that a fun way to play for blog candy! How fun! I think I need to watch that TV show myself LOL!ReplyCancel
Donna GMay 28, 2010 - 1:18 am
Hi Becca, and thanks again for sharing your talent and these great gifts with us.
As for a dinner out, right now, I’d love to go anywhere my sweet daughter wanted to go. She just had 4 wisdom teeth cut out, so, bless her heart, she can’t eat much right now. She loves Chicken and Dumplings from Cracker Barrel, so her dad and I will take her there as soon as she feels up to being “seen in public” with her swelled cheeks! Once she’s fully recovered, we’ll take her out for her favorite steak!
I hope you and your family have a great holiday weekend!
Hi Becca, I prefer to cook at home. However, we have a restaurant/bakery here called “Bakers Square” and they make the best pies I have ever tasted. I would love it if my dinner companion brought a ” Chocolate French Silk ” pie from “Bakers Square” for dessert . I can almost taste it as I type this LOLReplyCancel
thanks for the chance to win!
if someone was taking me out to dinner (hubby for our anniversary on Sat =D) i’d love go to anywhere that has seafood! yummm…. we are big seafood eaters,, then maybe dessert like cheesecake =)
Hi Becca, I can’t believe you are giving away more blog candy! I love a nice Italian restaurant. However any restaurant will do because we live in country South Australia where there are only hotels (pubs) nearby and they all do the same meals – schnitzel, steak etc.ReplyCancel
Thank you so much for another opportunity at some great blog candy!! What an awesome prize!! I love to go to Carrabas Italian in Tulsa, OK. I love the Marsala Steak and most of their chicken dishes. The creme brûlée is one of the best my husband and I have ever had. We love the service there and the owners have always been fabulous. I don’t live in Tulsa anymore, but when we go there to visit family we usually eat there at least once before heading home.ReplyCancel
Hello! I am not going to tell you about eating out, but how people in Norway and the rest of Europe is “eating in” this weekend. Tomorrow, Saturday 29th is the big music happening in Europe! We arrange Melody Grand Prix/Eurvision Song Contest.
Last year we won!!! and we are of course the hosts of this event tomorrow. (Oslo, Norway)
Almost all young people are planning parties, and have bought champagne and planned good food, and gold dresses etc. is a big deal these days.
And it is fun that people come together and celebrate this music contest, eat and drink, sing karaoke, and have a good time together with the European artists on the TV screen.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, one of my fave places to go out to dinner with DH is a lovely restaurant near us called Reflections. Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
claireMay 28, 2010 - 1:50 am
my favorite would be either ceasars an amazing steak house or ho wons and amazing chinese food place
Hello Becca and thanks for being so giving again to let us have another chance at some gorgeous candy! As last time, I am behind with catching the words I think, I am in the UK and never know what time the blog updates really are, but wish all your other followers best of luck in catching them! Maybe I can be lucky for the rest of the candy ;-)
Many thanks,
AlexReplyCancel
RebekkaMay 28, 2010 - 2:02 am
My favorite place is Country Inn, home cooking at its best.ReplyCancel
PhyllisMay 28, 2010 - 2:03 am
Hope your Memorial weekend is wonderful! I love the Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebee’s! I don’t get it very often so it is wonderful when I do. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyCancel
This sounds like fun and I haven’t done this yet. I can only hope that my hubby will let me break away from his big list of projects for the week end and who doesn’t like blog candy.ReplyCancel
Last year my friend took me to her favorite sushi place to have a dinner together to celebrate my birthday. I don’t know what was the best part – the place, the food or her company. It was really a great day.ReplyCancel
Yahoo another chance at that awesome punch and SPELLBINDERS!!
Thanks, SusanReplyCancel
Debbie NelsonMay 28, 2010 - 2:30 am
Hello Becca,
Thank you so much for the chance to win this wonderful blog candy…you are so generous and so very inspiring! My favorite place to go eat would be Bone Fish Grill….the Bang Bang Shrimp is awesome!
Oh, My Becca, you come up with the most wonderful blog candy. Thank you once again for the opportunity and hope I win this time.
Gosh, if I had my choice of dinning out and didn’t have to pay; guess I would have to choose the Texas Outback Steakhouse. Food is fantastic and service is awesome.
May y’all have a fantastic and safe holiday.
ColleenB.ReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 28, 2010 - 2:43 am
Hi Becca, We should all give thanks and pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I hate to follow that with thoughts of my dinner but I would really like to go to Boston Lobster Feast in Orlando for all-you-can-eat lobster. Gluttony sure tastes good.ReplyCancel
Linda S. in NEMay 28, 2010 - 2:45 am
My favorite restaurant is a local one here in Omaha called Farm House Cafe. They have a dish with grilled Roma tomatoes, served with a delicious sauce, and then arranged in a bowl of handmade, fried, yes, I did say fried, tortillias. The food is yummy, but what is so unique is that the restaurant is actually connected to one of the best and biggest craft stores in the area. Nothing better than having a full tummy and then shopping in the scrapbook section. Life is Good!! And, Thanks to all the Military personnel who keep it that way!! Linda S. in NEReplyCancel
DJMay 28, 2010 - 3:04 am
My favorite restaurant is “O Charly” I’m a very picking eater but I have found I enjoy their food.ReplyCancel
Sue RMay 28, 2010 - 3:05 am
Hey Becca
We just had our long weekend last weekend and I was busy in a craft fair and it was nasty weather!!
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy. My favorite kind of food to eat is anything Greek. I love Greek food especially the greek salad.
Hope your weekend weather is nicer than ours was:) I will busy in my craft room this weekend too sewing baby clothes – another passion.
ThanksReplyCancel
Yummy candy Becca. Thanks for chance to win! Dinner with hubby is always a big treat and as long as we are together the restaurant can be anywhere.
“Hugs” CarolReplyCancel
Thanks for getting the organizing bug! Here in San Antonio, my favorite place to eat is a restaurant called Little Italy. You’ll have to try it the next time you’re down this way for medical treatment with your husband!
dmcReplyCancel
emilyMay 28, 2010 - 4:46 am
Enjoy your nice long weekend with all the comforts of home! :o) It’s actually not always a bad thing to be out of the crazy traffic and know where you are when you wake up!
Which brings me to the answer to your question…I like having dinner at home. I know it’s not fancy and yes I have to cook it myself, but I have food allergies and knowing first, that what I eat isn’t going to make me have a reaction is a good thing, and second, who else is going to prepare food for me and my family with as much care and love as I would. I love cooking and seeing peoples faces when I set a plate of food down in front of them!
So if they want to treat me to a dinner out, come into my kitchen and pull up a stool! BTW, if you ever travel to my hometown, you’re welcome to come join us too! :D
Good Morning! If someone was taking me out to dinner it would have to be my favorite place. Red Lobster. I could eat there every day. Hope every one has a wonderful Memorial Weekend and remembers all those who are in our Military protecting our freedoms and honors the heros that gave the ultimate sacrifice. . . their lives for our freedoms.ReplyCancel
Robyn MooreMay 28, 2010 - 4:59 am
My favorite place to eat out is anywhere my husband feels up to it. He has been through so much this past year, shattered tibia, gallbladder surgery, 2 cancer surgeries with chemo and radiation. He is also a 25 year heart transplant survivor. So, whatever he wants to do is ok with me. Thanks for the opportunity of winning the candy.ReplyCancel
Cheryl GehmanMay 28, 2010 - 5:00 am
Make it the Olive Garden (just ate there tonight…first time in a very long time).ReplyCancel
SCWMay 28, 2010 - 5:01 am
Sorry about your plans, but these days my idea of a vacation is getting to stay home!
I would love dinner in Paris…any restaurant:).ReplyCancel
lois skiathitisMay 28, 2010 - 5:02 am
If we were going out and we are not, we would go to a greek restaurant on south street. The food is delicious and they play greek music which makes my honey happy, since his was born and raised there, I guess it brings back memories for him. I just love the atmosphere. Happy Memorial day weekend to everyone. We are cooking out this weekend, weather permitting with family joining us. As always Becca TFS!!! you have some great things that you are giving away. Thanks for the opportunity. Good luck everyone. :-DReplyCancel
sUSAnMay 28, 2010 - 5:10 am
I would go to the local ice cream favorite…Bridgeman’s for their Bridgeman’s burger with fries…and even have a few sips of hubby’s malt that he always orders! sUSAnReplyCancel
Beth GrecoMay 28, 2010 - 5:15 am
Wow what a delightful bundle you have there. We are leaving for 2 weeks of camping holidays to travel to the East Coast, PEI and New Brunswick. So we’ll probably have the chance to eat out. At home my favourites are Mongolian Grill and Ben Than. Ben Than makes the most fabulous Cashew Eggplant Chicken!! Thanks for the generous offer of blog candy.ReplyCancel
Lynne GrantMay 28, 2010 - 5:18 am
Hi Becca,
I am in awe every time I look at your work. You are truly one of the most talented people I know of.
If I were being treated to dinner out, I would like to go to a small family owned hamburger shop- Melvin’s. They have a very limited menu – burgers or hot dogs. And they are wonderful!!!!! The prices are great and everyone that works there is friendly. What more could you ask for?
We will be celebrating at home with our 4 teenagers … perhaps some of their friends (one never knows!0 and possibly my Mom. Got some patriotic decorations which the kids can help with, simple foods to enjoy and grill up, some yummy desserts we make and a few jumps in our pool — all set and ready to go! We have a 40th anniversary ceremony and reception we are participating in and helping out with, too! Thank you for the try at this YUMMY blog candy — somebody will love this!!!!
~Amy S.~ReplyCancel
Martha HepburnMay 28, 2010 - 5:31 am
Thanks for another chance to win. I have a few favorite places to eat. I like Olive Garden and Outback. Have a great day.ReplyCancel
TrudyMay 28, 2010 - 5:31 am
I look forward to your blog each day just to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! My husband and I enjoy eating at the Bluewater Grill. Excellent food !
Let us all remember what this special week end is all about. God Bless American and those who have fought for our freedom and those who are serving in our military now.
Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!ReplyCancel
Debbi ClouserMay 28, 2010 - 5:45 am
Thai food is my favorite when eating out! It’s spicy and on the light side – just my style! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with those you love!ReplyCancel
One of my fav is OUTBACK, if someone is treating! Just every once in a while a crave a good steak. Hugs~ReplyCancel
Margaret HightonMay 28, 2010 - 5:46 am
hi becca,
for me it has to be the Tappas bar at the Trafford Centre on the way to
Manchester, absolutely love it so does the hubby.
keep up the brilliant work.
Becca, Every friday night My husband and I go to Cracker Barrel for the Friday night fish fry but this weekend we are staying home and having family in. We just want to enjoy the down time with the grandchildren.ReplyCancel
CYNTHIA BEYNONMay 28, 2010 - 5:49 am
BECCA BECCA THANK YOU FOR THE OPORTUNITY FOR A CHANGE TO WIN
ALL THE CANDY AND WHAT CANDY IT IS. SURE WOULD LOVE TO BE A
WINNER THIS TIME.
I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO RED LOBSTER, ANY RIB PLACE OR ANY PLACE
FOR THAT MATTER. JUST TO GET OUT. JUST HAD MY LEFT KNEE REPLACED SO IT WOULD REALLY BE FUN TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.
CYNTHIA BEYNONReplyCancel
Jenny LavenderMay 28, 2010 - 5:49 am
I love visiting to see your wonderful creations! Great blog candy and bonus! For special occasions, I like to go to Texas Roadhouse. There is always a wait so we don’t go often. Thanks for a chance!
hi becca…
youve got me thinking..
a fave place to eat out is usually a place that has wonderful fresh seafood/shellfish…mainly because i dont make this at home..(my daughter is allergic..and my fiance isnt a huge fan of seafood.)…I’m always happy having scallops…clams..shrimp.. lobster… calamari etc…
living on an island surrounded by an ocean and bay makes it easy to find great seafood places!ReplyCancel
Vicki SopcakMay 28, 2010 - 5:57 am
My favorite restaurant would be The Cheescake Factory because they have a good variety of foods on their menu. If you can’t find something you like there, then you are just way too picky!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.ReplyCancel
Lisa MillerMay 28, 2010 - 5:58 am
I love a place called the Food Shack. The food is fantastic, mostly fish, seafood & stuff. It is expensive enough though that we can only go on special occasions like birthdays & anniversaries.
This weekend is my wedding anniversary, so we always go to dinner for that. Our favorite place called Felix’s just closed down (we are bummed), so I think we’ll go to a place called Stumpknockers.ReplyCancel
HeatherMay 28, 2010 - 6:03 am
I totally enjoy a dinner out to Red Lobster. Maine lobster tail is my ultimate treat! Happy Memorial Day weekend … my DH is active Army so we will be celebrating him as well as all the military fallen, retired and still serving :)ReplyCancel
JudieMay 28, 2010 - 6:03 am
If I would get to eat out , I would like to go to Logans Steak House. The steak is wonderful but the rolls are out of this world.
I love your work…Thank you for the inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyCancel
LauraMay 28, 2010 - 6:05 am
Thanks for offering more blog candy. Great seafood is a delight.ReplyCancel
I LOVE that show Hoarders. It inspires me to purge my unneeded stuff because I tend to not like to throw anything away. I’m at just the ‘packrat’ stage as they say.
The first restaurant on my list that I’d eat out at would probably be Red Lobster. I do love seafood.
I have been away for the last couple of days and think I’ve missed the first word but I’ll play anyway. thanks for the chance to win some great candy-again – you are so generous- one of my fave place to eat would have to be the Pancake ParlourReplyCancel
StephanieMay 28, 2010 - 6:13 am
If I could go anywhere, I think I would like to do something outside the box. My choice would be the French Laundry on the West Coast. Apparently, their food is fantastic and is somewhere we would never go on our own. Have a great holiday and thanks for the chance to win goodies.ReplyCancel
LoriMay 28, 2010 - 6:14 am
Thanks for the chance to wim some goodies. Your card creations are so amazing!
We don’t eat out much, but when we do it is usually Red Lobster. I love the Cheddar Bay Biscuits and of course the seafood.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca!
Thanks for the chance at the great Blog Candy! I am headed out camping with my dog…so no word capturing for me. Oh well! I would want to go to dinner at Maggiano’s…they have THE BEST chicken and spinach mannicotti…and I don’t even like spinach!!!! YUMMY!
Happy Memorial Day America…Land of the Free, Thanks to the Brave!
-BonnieReplyCancel
Kyle E.May 28, 2010 - 6:18 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win some candy! Yum!! If someone else was picking up the tab, I’d want to go to Tassaro’s, a locally owned restaurant where the meats are cooked over a hardwood grill!! They have the best steaks and burgers! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!ReplyCancel
NolaMay 28, 2010 - 6:26 am
Well, our weekend is starting out with a bang. We aren’t going anywhere special for the weekend, but we have something going on everyday (and then some). My husband and I just enjoy eating. (I guess you could say we are on the seefood diet – We see food and we eat it! – but we do diet in between weekends it seems.)
Friday night is starting out with friends coming over for hamburgers and polish lobster (marinated chicken) on the grill. Should be a nice evening out on the patio as the weather seems to be cooperating.
Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the blog candy opportunity.ReplyCancel
LindaMay 28, 2010 - 6:27 am
We go out so seldom, it is always a treat. The last time we went out we went to Mimi’s. They have just the right size- not too much. And the deserts are to die for. The food and atmosphere is always great. Plus we went with friends that we don’t get to see often.ReplyCancel
PollyMay 28, 2010 - 6:29 am
I just treated my sister to dinner at one of MY favorite places..Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Minneapolis. It’s such a fun time having them cook in front of you and the food is fabulous! I would go there anytime.ReplyCancel
:) one favorite,…a local family run moderately formal Italian restaurant…Allegria.ReplyCancel
Elaine HartleyMay 28, 2010 - 6:32 am
Oh to pick a favorite!!! I love to go to Olive Garden – all the salad & breadsticks!!! ummmmmm good!!! We don’t get to go very often – hubby has stomach troubles!! boo hoo
Have a great weekend! – ElaineReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 28, 2010 - 6:32 am
Thanks again for a fun “search” – I really look forward to seeing the new words and how you will use them in a quote afterwards!
My absolute favorite place to eat is Scooter’s Dawg House in Mentor! They have such a wide assortment of toppings to choose from, the chili, cheese, bacon fries are out of this world, and the owners are the nicest people on the planet!ReplyCancel
Beverly AMay 28, 2010 - 6:34 am
If I am being treated to dinner I would love to go to Bristol’s seafood or any great seafood restaurant wherever I am.
Thanks again for the opportunity to win some blog candy and thanks too for sharing your talent with all of us.ReplyCancel
Wow, awesome candy!!! OK… so if I wanted to be taken out to dinner, I think I’d want to go to…. the Fireside Grille, here in Middleboro, MA!ReplyCancel
janeyMay 28, 2010 - 6:38 am
Good morning, Becca! Thank you for another try at winning one of your famous blog candy treats!
I would love to be treated to a meal at The Jolly Pumpkin on Peninsula Dr., in Traverse City, MI. They have wonderful Artisan Pizza and incredible homemade chips. We found a new wine there – Late Harvest Riesling – delightful Michigan wine. Eating there would mean that we are visiting Traverse City – one of our favorite cities to experience.ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 28, 2010 - 6:39 am
Dinner, free, that would be either Oliver Garden or Longhorns.
Free candy even better. Free craft items even better.ReplyCancel
MairlynMay 28, 2010 - 6:41 am
Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy! My favorite place to eat would be Saltgrass steak house . . . .YUM!ReplyCancel
SheriMay 28, 2010 - 6:45 am
Hi Becca. We are not traveling this weekend either but there is a local steakhouse that we love in Omaha called Anthony’s. It is the ONLY place I ever order steak. Usually I am a chicken or shrimp person. My mouth is watering now and it is not even 7:00 AM!ReplyCancel
JenMay 28, 2010 - 6:45 am
Wow what a great giveaway as usual keeping my fingers crossed been wanting that spellbinder since u made the gorgeous basket with it and cards…ReplyCancel
Carol ParksMay 28, 2010 - 6:49 am
Sorry your weekend plans didn’t work out. If someone was paying for my lunch, I would love to go to the Olive Garden. I just love their food, especially the salad and bread they serve you before the meal. I’ve never
gotten a bad meal there.ReplyCancel
Becky EMay 28, 2010 - 6:49 am
Thanks, Becca, for adding spice to our lives every day. I so look forward to visiting with you each morning and getting my daily inspirational “fix.” The spices I like in my foods would be Italian and one of my favorite places to find these particular spices would be Ragazzi’s.ReplyCancel
Candy MeyersMay 28, 2010 - 6:51 am
Hi Becca,
Happy Memorial Day Friday. My favorite place to go eat around here is Fatz Cafe. We are in a rural area, and there are not many choices. But Fatz has a wide menu and is always a treat. Thanks for doing these give aways.
CandyReplyCancel
Julie StrenkeMay 28, 2010 - 6:54 am
Wow amazing candy again. You are the best!! My birthday is in July and I always choose to go to Red Lobster. For some odd reason I cannot get enough of their cheddar biscuits.ReplyCancel
CheriMay 28, 2010 - 6:55 am
Good morning Becca~~no one is cooking for me this weekend, I am having company (my children) so I am cooking for them! I will save favorite restaurants for the next few posts!!!
CheriReplyCancel
mamajulieMay 28, 2010 - 6:55 am
Great blog candy. Great contest format.ReplyCancel
BarbaranneMay 28, 2010 - 6:56 am
I just found your website this past weekend while looking for ribbon storage ideas. Last night I finished putting my ribbons on the cards and tonight I will be organizing the drawers. Thanks so much for the great ideas.
Your work is beautiful and you have a very nice website!
Hmm, dinner. Well, last night my daughter was having dinner at a friend’s house so my husband & I went to an Australian-themed grill (really a diner) and had gyros. Nothing fancy but I didn’t have to worry about what to make, so I was happy!ReplyCancel
Trudy OliverMay 28, 2010 - 6:56 am
Any place I can get good food and not have to cook is fine with me. And if someone else is paying that is even better. I have several places I like to eat depending on what type of food I want to eat. Longhorn Steakhouse is the place for a good steak and we just got a gift card for our Anniversary. Love the Olive Garden Soup and Salad lunches and got a gift card for there too. Life is good.ReplyCancel
Awesome blog candy I just your cards! Happy Memorial Day. My favorite place to eat is a place called the Big Stop in Truro NS, I live in a little village on the outskirt of that town and every two weeks we eat out at that restaurant.ReplyCancel
Helen BisesiMay 28, 2010 - 6:58 am
Amazing candy!! Thanks for the chance to win! We haven’t been able to go out much in the last year, so I think just about anywhere would be great! But I am in the mood for steak this weekend :-)ReplyCancel
Pat JacksonMay 28, 2010 - 6:58 am
I prefer locally owned restaurants – and in New Jersey there are plenty! And, my favorite dinner companions would of course be my son, daughter in law & 2 grandsons.ReplyCancel
Judie RymanMay 28, 2010 - 7:04 am
I’ll be spending the weekend with two of my sweet grand-angels….what a treat! If someone were to take me out to dinner, I would be ecstatic to go to Biaggi’s for the best gourmet Italian food around!
Have a wonderful Memorial weekend, and may the Lord bless all of those serving in the armed services.ReplyCancel
Joyce MMay 28, 2010 - 7:05 am
When my husband, son and I go out for a special dinner, we go to a local steakhouse/supper club kind of place. It’s like a hidden treasure. Most times, if a restaurant is good, it is packed with people. For some reason this place is generally pretty empty. The food is awesome, the service is excellant, makes us feel special to have the place to ourselves, without feeling rushed.ReplyCancel
DaliMay 28, 2010 - 7:07 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win! My favorite place to eat would Outback Steakhouse, love their steak and loaded potatoe!
Have a great weekend!
God BlessReplyCancel
This is my first time to “play”. I only found your wonderful blog earlier this week. I LOVE your ideas.
Blessings,
CindieReplyCancel
sallieMay 28, 2010 - 7:09 am
Montazuma – it is a mexican restaurant in PA. The best!ReplyCancel
Tanya PMay 28, 2010 - 7:10 am
Thank you so much for the chance Becca! We don’t eat out often, but when we do, I love Carrabba’s. :)ReplyCancel
TeresaLCMay 28, 2010 - 7:11 am
Oh! I love CindyM’s comment of the Big Stop in Truro, NS. I grew up in Greenwood, NS and we love to eat at Big Stop when we go home. Now that we live in Delaware, my favorite place to eat if it is just my husband and I is Olive Garden. Thanks for another chance to win some great blog candy. Have a great holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 28, 2010 - 7:14 am
I like a good salad bar…and the best I have had here is at a “Ruby Tuesdays”. Becca, thanks for such a wonderful website. I enjoy going to your site every day.ReplyCancel
Hey Becca. We’re staying home this weekend, too. I had some surgery Wednesday, and am supposed to lay low till at least Tuesday. My daughter and hubby and granddaughter will come in Sunday or Monday for a picnic, but that’s about it. Most of my friends have taken off on trips, so it’s just hubby and me. My favorite place to do to dinner would be anything with good Italian food. Here, Mama Rosa’s, and DaVinci’s is good.ReplyCancel
DonnaMay 28, 2010 - 7:18 am
My favorite place is Texas Road House – mmmmmm!! I can taste that cinnamon butter and hot rolls right now. Have a great weekend everybody!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
I would love to win your blog candy. The place my husband would and has taken me out to dinner is a small resturant in the middle of nowhere 12 km out of our small country town called Magpies. The building used to be a primary school, closed due to lack of numbers.ReplyCancel
Well, I’m going to try really hard to get all of the words this time! :-)
Anyway, if I had someone take me to dinner it would probably be Longhorn where I live. If I could travel to the town that has better choices, I couldn’t pick right away…
Your blog candy looks great!
Thanks for another chance to wins some goodies!ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 28, 2010 - 7:20 am
I live in southern Indiana and there’s a family-owned restaurant in a small town nearby that has the best steaks around….so tender you can cut it with your fork!! I love to go there!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, there’s a local restaurant, Ernesto’s, that has delicious food. It is expensive, but so worth it! Enjoy the long weekend.ReplyCancel
Darlene LMay 28, 2010 - 7:24 am
Leaving in a very rural area where it is so far to most things–even McDonalds can be a treat. However, if price were not an issue, I would love to return to Morton’s Steakhouse in Chicago. Yum-yum and the service is fantastic!ReplyCancel
Great blog candy. If someone were treating me to dinner I’d like to go to a Japanese steakhouse. I love watching them cook right in front of you. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a great holiday weekend!ReplyCancel
christiMay 28, 2010 - 7:32 am
as our family grew and matured we would let each person pick where they wanted to go for birthday dinner. we were once a quarter so it wasn’t too long before we went to somewhere. of cource when the kids were young it was chucky cheese and places like that. my personal favorite is the melting pot. it is a fondue restaurant. my father-in-law use to joke that they got out easy ’cause you do all the coooking yourself. they have some delicious food there. even if you have to cook it yourself.ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 28, 2010 - 7:36 am
Hey Becca, not doing anything for the weekend. However it’s Friday night which means date night and dining out. Not sure where yet, but probably to a local place called the Red Hot. I can’t watch Hoarders, it makes me want to do a complete purge of my house.ReplyCancel
DallaMay 28, 2010 - 7:37 am
One of my fav. places to eat is when I visit my brother in OKC. My nephew works at Prime Red. The best in the state. Can be one of the most expensive or the most reasonable, depending on the menu you use and the wine you order.ReplyCancel
JoycekkMay 28, 2010 - 7:38 am
Thanks so much for doing this. If I could go ANYWHERE I would choose to go to Alan Wong’s in Hawaii. This is no small feat because I live in Kansas!!! My son and daughter-in-law gave us a gift certificate to eat there when we went there in 2007 and it’s been my favorite ever since!ReplyCancel
Mary HaverlandMay 28, 2010 - 7:41 am
Beeka, My 1st time to try something like your game!
We’ll be staying home, trying to keep in mind what the day is REALLY celebrating…our veterans & soldiers keeping our country’s freedom so that we CAN do what we choose to on this day because of THEIR sacrifices. We hope to have a cookout, with family & friends, and while enjoying being together, having good food, take time to remember our ‘boys’. Thanks.
Mary HaverlandReplyCancel
crystalMay 28, 2010 - 7:42 am
Becca,
Thanks for offering another great prize. My favourite place to eat out lately is Milestones. Have a great weekend!!ReplyCancel
I love to try new places when we go out to eat. The place I want to go next is called The Scenic View near Lake Monroe in Indiana. I’ve been told it’s very good. We won;t be home over the holiday so I don;t think we’ll go this weekend. Have a lovely holiday weekend!ReplyCancel
April S.May 28, 2010 - 7:45 am
I love your work!! If i was going out I would love to go to Old Chicago. Their pepperoni rolls are wonderful!ReplyCancel
Susan SlaterMay 28, 2010 - 7:48 am
My favorite place in Wausau is Back When Cafe although there are many other wonderful places. Hope you and all your readers have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
My favorite dinner is when my husband and I go get a sub sandwich and take our lawn chairs over to the beach (five minutes away) and sit and watch the sunset! It’s so simple, inexpensive and beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win this “candy.”ReplyCancel
EireneMay 28, 2010 - 7:49 am
For a special dinner out, I tend to look up the top 10 restaurants in the city and pick one that suits my mood at the time. I love to try something new. :)ReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
I’m always fond of your beautiful cards. Maybe this time I can try my luck to win the candies :-)
My favorite place would be a Thai Rest that was just under our apartment when we used to live there. Gosh, the name even skipped from my brain since it has been almost 3 years we left (we have lived in different places (and countries) since then). But I wish we can go there again.ReplyCancel
Hope you have a relaxing weekend. I would love to go to P F Chang.
It is getting hot here in Texas. We hope to get some yard work done over the weekend. Have a great day.ReplyCancel
Sharon (stampscout)May 28, 2010 - 7:51 am
To follow our family tradition, we will go to the Veterans Cemetery to watch the somber festivities and hear the marvelous bands that play patriotic music. After which we come home and do our favorite meal of grilled steaks, chicken and burgers with homemade bar-b-que sauce, potato salad and grandma’s baked beans. What a wonderful day to thank our veterans for their sacrifices.ReplyCancel
NancyMay 28, 2010 - 7:52 am
Happy Memorial Day! I would love to go dinner at Cafe 36 in the Fine Arts Building of the college downtown Co. Springs. I’ve been there for lunch; food just delicious!ReplyCancel
CherieMay 28, 2010 - 7:55 am
Hi, Becca. I love your work and you are such an inspiration! Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy. We don’t eat out much because I prefer to cook at home, but when we do go out I love going to Applebee’s. Love their WW entrees. Hope you have a great weekend.
CherieReplyCancel
MelindaMay 28, 2010 - 7:56 am
Good morning to you! My favorite place to eat at is Hard Rock. I just love their hamburgers! Thanks for the opportunity to win. Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel
Carol E.May 28, 2010 - 7:56 am
Hi Becca,
I always enjoy looking at your new creations. The give-away looks wonderful. Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Probably my favorite restaurant in our area is Don Pablo. A close second is Italian food…so Macaroni Grill is right up there, too.ReplyCancel
Lisa PMay 28, 2010 - 8:00 am
Thanks again! You have the best blog candy!
I love outback!!! My favorite is the chocolate thunder from down under!! There are times that I order the dessert as my meal.
I love all of the projects you make!ReplyCancel
SandraMay 28, 2010 - 8:02 am
wow! thanks for the fun!
hmm, I have a few loves. There is a fantastic restaurant just down the road – Italian (but then again it has a sushi bar!) I can not afford it, so if I am being treated, I would choose there!
Wow what a fabulous blog candy. Who wouldn’t love to be the winner of that!! One of my favorite places to go to dinner is Olive Garden. Love their salads and got to go there recently and their Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara was to die for!!!!ReplyCancel
Alice LukasikMay 28, 2010 - 8:06 am
If I could go anywhere I think it would be Lawry’s in Chicago. They have the best prime rib anywhere. My husband used to take me there before we were married – 28 years ago. I think it’s time to go back. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful blog candy. Have a super weekend.ReplyCancel
Su C.May 28, 2010 - 8:09 am
We rarely eat out but if we did, the Old Spaghetti Factory is reasonably priced, and serves good pastas, ribs, and more. Love visiting your blog to see your latest creation. Thanks so much for another fabulous giveaway!ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 28, 2010 - 8:10 am
We’re staying in this weekend too – valuable crafting time for me since I work full time! – Woo Hoo. If we were going out – we really enjoy Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – a bit pricey but boy do they know their beef!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
TeriReplyCancel
KarenMay 28, 2010 - 8:10 am
I am “grateful” for the chance to win your blog candy. My husband is a wonderful cook and usually when we go out it is not as good as most of what he makes at home but the no clean-up is great for me. When we go out I like to go to the Saki House. I love their shrimp tempura.ReplyCancel
KimMay 28, 2010 - 8:14 am
Hi Becca,
I’ve never done this before, but the blog candy looks great, so…..
I love to eat at Outback! Their Alice Springs Chicken is my all-time favorite…so much so that I have tried to duplicate it at home! Thanks for sharing your stamping creativity! KimReplyCancel
Linda FeldenkraisMay 28, 2010 - 8:16 am
I would love to go to any restaurant with a mountain view in my beautiful Puerto Rico. Thanks for the opportunity.ReplyCancel
Linda SimpsonMay 28, 2010 - 8:18 am
Great candy, thanks for the chance to win. My favorite place is a local restaurant, Cypress Inn. It has great food and is located on the river so the scenry is gorgeous. Thanks!!ReplyCancel
linda hutchisonMay 28, 2010 - 8:24 am
Hi Becca,
love your blog!!
As first time visitors to LA two years ago I would love to have my husband take me to Lucilles bbq the garlic mash was to die for.
such good memories.
keep up the good work .ReplyCancel
Betty GoodsonMay 28, 2010 - 8:35 am
Since this is a fantasy dinner, I can pick the most expensive in town, right?
One I’d love to go to is 1620. It’s out of my budget, but I’ve heard great things about it. Wonderful food and atmosphere, quiet and elegant. My hubby and I have had some really great times out with just the two of us and also with our friends who make good times great!ReplyCancel
Sheila BMay 28, 2010 - 8:36 am
Wow Becca you are so Generous with this blog candi & it sure isn’t hard to stop by your blog, I just love your talent & creativeness. You are Top in my books & I thank you for sharing so willingly.
Always nice to stay off the roads on a long weekend I think it is safer that way. And I am starting to enjoy eating at home, I find restaurant food so spicey lately & it seems my digestive system doesn’t agree with that.
Thanks again for the chance at entering!ReplyCancel
mary stuartMay 28, 2010 - 8:38 am
Hi Becca – sometimes its such a relief to me when plans fall through because i have more time to organize/clean/create! i think i would be a good candidate for the Hoarders program!!
You are so generous. The prizes are fantastic! you do add fun too!
i don’t have a favorite special place right now, because my favorite place closed down! Boo-hoo – that’s the life of a restaurant though!
I did see Phyllis mentioned the oriental salad at Applebee’s and it reminded me of how much i love that too! So today i will say Applebees!
Thank you Becca!ReplyCancel
We’re home too. Our family has a lot of military people for just an average family. We will be remembering Mom this weekend too because she passed on 8 years ago.
Perfect time to change up and get crafting on my long weekend. you have inspire me again.ReplyCancel
Pat BMay 28, 2010 - 8:51 am
My favorite place to go is O’Charleys! Love their food! Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy……….I would be so “grateful” to win it!
Becca, this sounds like fun…so I want to play. My favorite place to eat out is a wonderful seafood place! We live in Maine so seafood and fish is my very favorite!! Very generous blog candy. I would love to be the recipient of your overbuying! Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel
TeresaMay 28, 2010 - 8:55 am
This candy looks pretty yummy!!! I think my favorite place to eat is a local mexican restaurant “Mi Casita”. Since I eat there at least twice a week it had best be a fav. If I go all out it would be “Sho Guns”. Have a great holiday.ReplyCancel
RubyMay 28, 2010 - 8:57 am
My favorite place (one) is PF Chang (chinese). I just hope that we can go, the one we usually go to is always so busy. Tks for the chance to win the blog candy. Love your blog, I look forward to seeing you latest creations.ReplyCancel
Peggy LeeMay 28, 2010 - 8:57 am
Happy Memorial Day Weekend Becca,
I always look forward to your blog candy, more so beacuse you get us thinking about interesting things. I always like to read some of the responses as I scroll down to enter mine.
My all time favorite resaurant that I love to be taken to is Bartalotta’s Lake Park Bistro. This resaurant overlooks Lake Michigan and I alway ask for a table by the windows. Not only is the food really good it comes with a wonderful view of the lake. I go there every year on my birthday.ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 28, 2010 - 8:58 am
Becca,
Thanks for another try at blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat out is Mc Gregor’s Tea Room in Pictou—- a45 minute drive away. The food is so great.
MaryReplyCancel
Ann i.May 28, 2010 - 8:59 am
If someone asked me out for dinner and it was anywhere, I’d say any restaurant as long as it was in my favorite town up in Central California. I’d even be happy McD’s as long as it was there.. Our hope is to retire there one day.. Thanks for the chance to win such great candy!ReplyCancel
Yummy! That is a die that I’ve been wanting to get for sooo long! Thank you for the great give-away! I love a bunch of different places to eat, but right now I would love to go to Outback and have their spicy shrimp salad. :o) Enjoy your weekend!ReplyCancel
Kelly SasMay 28, 2010 - 9:09 am
Enjoy your weekend with time to do what you would like. I know you want to know about my favorite place to be taken out to dinner, but I have to tell you about my plans for the weekend because I am so excited! Our oldest daughter lives on the other side of the country. Her husband was unemployed for over a year due to his company closing up this office. He got a job 5 weeks ago but had to move back to our state. So, our daughter is flying here and then her and her husband are coming to our lake house for the weekend!!! I am so happy and excited that they will be together and that they wanted to be with us! If you were taking me out I enjoy going to a little place in our home town for frog legs. They make the best frog legs – very little breading – and just the right seasoning so that you can enjoy the meat. Thanks for letting me share my excitement for the weekend!ReplyCancel
sheriMay 28, 2010 - 9:12 am
Hey Becca! Thank you for purging your craft room, cause someone gets the benefits!
I have a saying-any meal is good, if I do not have to cook it!! So, eating out is one oof my favorite things to do. I like to go to a local place called Canton Wok. They make the best lemon chicken and white sticky rice. They give you so much, that I eat the leftovers for 2 other meals. Have a good day :& weekend!ReplyCancel
SallyMay 28, 2010 - 9:19 am
I love your website and enjoy looking at your beautiful creations! I like eating at Logan’s—their sweet potatoes are great. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
KayMay 28, 2010 - 9:19 am
Becca,
Thank you for your generosity and beautiful work. I found your blog thru Beate’s Fresh & Fun. Now I’m slowly browsing through your archives and admiring all of your creations. I love to eat anywhere outside of my own kitchen. But I don’t do so frequently because I do like to cook. So a special dinner for me and my husband would be OUTSIDE the kitchen and OUT in the dining room with him doing the cooking!ReplyCancel
Shirley BMay 28, 2010 - 9:20 am
For dinner I’d like to go to Morgans for some Moreton Bay Bugs but my husband doesn’t like seafood!ReplyCancel
You are so generous! My fave place to eat is at a local sushi place called Mastaro Sushi. Yum! Have a great weekend! :)ReplyCancel
Pam SpradlinMay 28, 2010 - 9:24 am
I am one very lucky girl…I have a husband, who after 31 years of marriage, decided that he wanted to learn to cook. Shortly after that, he completely took over the kitchen. I am happy to say that I have not stepped foot in a grocery store in 3 years. The best part…He even does the dishes and cleans up the kitchen. So when we go out, it is usually to a place that he picks so he can have the change of pace one needs when they do all the cooking and usually that is someplace that serves a steak.
Love your blog candy…sure do appreciate that you are doing this for your readers.ReplyCancel
Arlene SMay 28, 2010 - 9:25 am
Hi Becca. Happy Holiday. Hope you enjoy.
My favorite dinner out would be ANY dinner out with my late husband.
Oh Becca, just LOVE this spellbinder border, i always borrow my friends template to cut a lot. Your soldiers are very special so my thoughts are with you and your country. I would say a good steak is always my favourite and a seafood platter. We have a place here called Boston BBQ who serves over a 100 dishes, divine,,,thanks for this double blog opportunity again.ReplyCancel
SallyMay 28, 2010 - 9:27 am
HI
Love all your blogs Becca, and the chance to win makes them even BETTER!
When I get the chance to go out for dinner…my favorite is to go for some authentic Chinese cuisine, and if its a lunch then its dim sum!
Yummy!ReplyCancel
Kathy LaubenthalMay 28, 2010 - 9:31 am
Hi Becca, for part of this holiday weekend I will be going to Disney in Orlando and crafting part of the time. What more could you ask for? As far as a place to eat it would be Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa.ReplyCancel
Jackie A.May 28, 2010 - 9:32 am
My favorite cuisine is Thai and my favorite restaurant would be “7” Seven. The atmosphere is great and the presentation of the food is awesome.ReplyCancel
PattiMay 28, 2010 - 9:32 am
Thanks so much! A favorite dinner place is a local small town bar where they have the best homemade fries….hot, salty, & greasy! I know all the things that aren’t good for you! Have a great weekend!ReplyCancel
PatMay 28, 2010 - 9:34 am
Hi Becca! When we are celebrating, sometimes we go to the Melting Pot which is a fondue restaurant! Thanks for spoiling us again :-).ReplyCancel
Tammy SnappMay 28, 2010 - 9:37 am
Oh….where to start? I just love to eat. Some of my favorites include PF Changs, Logans, Red Lobster, Cheddars, and the Melting Pot (when I can afford it, which is very rarely). I am hungry already. :)ReplyCancel
ShawnaMay 28, 2010 - 9:41 am
Wooooo hoooo! More blog candy —- Becca you are SO generous! My favorite place to eat would have to be Round Table Pizza. LOVE their garden veggie and Love their pepperoni/olive. SOOOOOOOOOOOO, I would have a BIG pie half garden veggie and half pepperoni & olive. I know —- not very ritzy, but I am not a ritzy girl. Getting hungry just thinking about it. Have a fabulous weekend!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, LOVE your work and generousity. Unfortunately I eat through a feeding tube so EATING out is a waste on me. But the food I miss the most is……….PIZZA. Yes, I’m a big fan of Pizza. Have a great weekend and continue to wow us with your beautiful cards.ReplyCancel
SandiMay 28, 2010 - 9:48 am
Great prizes & I don’t need an excuse to check out your blog a couple of times a day! We live ¾ an hour away from any good restarant, I’d usually rather just stay home & have Hubby cook something on the grill! Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel
WillowMay 28, 2010 - 9:48 am
I love being taken out to dinner just about anywhere but for Memorial Day my absolute fav is for someone to bar-b-que!! It seems perfect for the holiday!! Thanks for once again doing the blog candy give away!! Good luck everyone!!ReplyCancel
Peggy AllenMay 28, 2010 - 9:49 am
My favorite place for dinner is my Mom’s house. She lives about 1 hour away but it is well worth the trip. She is the best cook around.
God bless!ReplyCancel
If someone wanted to really treat me to a dinner out, tell me a week in advance so I can go on a water diet then take me to the Cheesecake Factory. Yummy tummy!!ReplyCancel
Julie WalkerMay 28, 2010 - 9:57 am
Hi Becca,
This is my first time ever posting to a blog. I just couldn’t resist. I LOVE all your work and your tutorials are so easy to follow.
If I were to be treated to dinner,well during these financial difficult times, I’d want to go to this great hamburger place in town. I can’t think of the name of it right now, but I just love a great hamburger. Of course steak & lobster is always great, but just not practical for me today.ReplyCancel
Gay FerlandMay 28, 2010 - 10:01 am
Love your website!!! Woo Hoo, want it all!ReplyCancel
BarbMay 28, 2010 - 10:02 am
Hello Becca, this memorial weekend we are just staying home its going to be a beautiful weekend that we will grill out all weekend.ReplyCancel
Mary L.May 28, 2010 - 10:10 am
My favorite place for a lovely meal would be the White Lake Inn.
My nephew is the chief there. Good food!!! Lovely atmosphere. Friendly people.ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 28, 2010 - 10:22 am
Have a great weekend Becca. If someone was going to treat me to a dinner I would choose The Italian Spaghetti House. The have great pizza and Italian food but my favorite meal there is their Steak. It is breaded with Italian bread crumbs and is the best.ReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 28, 2010 - 10:26 am
my favortie place to go for a treat to dinner is a past place the next time over. they make the finest northern Italian dishes with healthy home made pastas and the finest olive oil. Its the best!ReplyCancel
Margaret B.May 28, 2010 - 10:27 am
Hi Becca….thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize. We are staying home this weekend and will be cooking out. I hope to get in some card making also. If we go out it will probably be to Kabuto’s for Japanese…love it!ReplyCancel
Becky BowmanMay 28, 2010 - 10:30 am
PF Changs has my number today, especially the one in Hawaii, the open air atmosphere, is awesome. However, I’m on the mainlamd and happen to have PF Changs close by. I would start with the “crispy green beans” – oh yumm. Then would have “wok-charred beef” and “orange peel chicken”, with a side of brown rice. Oh my mouth is watering. or if it is a late afternoon, we would stick to the starter menu.
Becca,
Have a long time friend staying with us through the holidays and have been eating out off and on all week. This is a bad weekend to be out and about here in San Diego, CA, so we will be grilling steaks for the holiday right here in our backyard. We will have the entire family along with several extended family members over. It will be a real relaxing weekend with the family close at home. Sorry your plans were a bust. Hope you have a great weekend anyway. I will definitely be checking in to gather my words and see what else you have in store for us. Love these things. Just fun to play along.
MarcieReplyCancel
SylviaMay 28, 2010 - 10:35 am
You are always so generous, Becca. Thank you. Food???? I’m always up for Mexican food. We used to have so many wonderful restaurants around here but, sadly, they have all closed. My most favorite was The Fish Market – wonderful!ReplyCancel
Pattie G.May 28, 2010 - 10:37 am
Hi Grace. I’ll be off all weekend too, but then I have to work on Memorial Day! Have a great weekend! If I could go anywhere for dinner it would be G & M restaurant in Maryland. I live just over the PA border and I work in MD, but G & M makes the best crab cakes (my favorite)!ReplyCancel
Patsy BehrendtMay 28, 2010 - 10:41 am
Sorry your Memorial Day plans are not working out! Here at Myrtle Beach we have Biker Rallies during this weekend so I try to stay close to home (great excuse to hide in my stamp room!!)
I am not big on eating out and much prefer having a get together with friends and oysters roasting on the grill!! If I do go out, take me anywhere that has wonderful sushi with lots of Wasabi sauce!! I can eat Wasabi straight out of the bottle!! I put it on everything at home!
Have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing what kind of fabulous goodies you put together while you are home! Thanks so much for offering goodies!ReplyCancel
Donna G.May 28, 2010 - 10:44 am
Kugos steakhouse! It is an Asian restaurant where you can watch the chef prepare your meal right in front of you. It is quite the treat!
Thanks for offering blog candy again! You are so generous! I just love your work.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, my sister-in-law is coming to visit. We plan to cook out, golf, and just chill – hoping the pool is warm enough (I live in Michigan and we just opened the pool this past Monday). So, if I were going out to eat, I would love to go to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. But, this weekend, we are grilling – which means hubby will be doing the cooking – yahoo!
Have a wonderful Memorial Holiday to you and yours!ReplyCancel
If I was being treated to dinner out, I would love to go to a posh resturant where you get serenaded..It would feel like a romantic night out with hubby, we have never had the money to go out to a resturant. Our idea of a treat we can afford is Macdonalds lol.
Have a great weekend Becca and thank you for the chance to win your lovely candy :0)
*hugs* Heather xReplyCancel
Thanks for another great prize, Becca. My DH and I will be heading to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse this weekend to celebrate our 22nd anniversary. We went to Ruth’s Chris on vacation years ago and have never had the opportunity to go back. Can’t wait. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
Margaret PeltierMay 28, 2010 - 10:50 am
This is so much fun – love playing along – the prizes look wonderful! You are so nice to do this again! Love looking at your blog and your wonderful projects! Hoping to get some stamping in this long weekend between cookouts and parties!!!ReplyCancel
Michelle H.May 28, 2010 - 10:53 am
Wow, Becca, I would love to win any of your goodies! You’re tops when it comes to blog candy! As for eating out, I love going to a great steak house, and around here, “THE KEG” is my favourite. We don’t go often, because it’s pricey, but worth it when we can afford it.ReplyCancel
ScrapycandyMay 28, 2010 - 10:55 am
Thanks for thinking of us! For me it would be seafood, at Salty’s in Seattle. Have a great weekend!ReplyCancel
Hi, Becca!
I am feeling the reorganization bug as well this weekend. I teach at a high school in IL and I reminded my students today that Memorial Day is to remember those who served America. For that I am truly grateful!
Favorite place to eat…Fiesta Cancun! Authentic Mexican..our favorite is Fajitas Rancheras with beef, chicken, shrimp and bacon. Yummo!
Have an awesome weekend! Thanks for your daily inspiration!ReplyCancel
I am ready to play and win the blog candy. My favorite place is Michael’s Kitchen in Taos, NM. Food is good and the servings are huge.ReplyCancel
Rachel NelsonMay 28, 2010 - 11:01 am
I know that you are probably a lot more organized than you say you are.
I believe the style of a person’s cards reflects their personality and a lot about them. So… I am betting that you are very neat. At any rate I just had to say that. Now, if you saw my spot I craft in…
Well, there are a lot of things I enjoy, and one of them being, after a day of chores and/or crafting I love going out for a nice dinner. One of my favorite restaurants is Garden Fresh–not a chain as my family and I are vegetarians. The food from this restaurant is not only vegetarian but vegan too. It is unbelievable what they can do with mushrooms!
My other favorite would be a good Mexican restaurant or Indian or Japanese or Chinese or Thai or Vietnamese. I do tend to ramble.
Sorry about your plans being nixed;sounds like you take things in stride though. We aren’t traveling either and (I just gotta say this) my baby is graduating from middle school today,so no travel plans.
Hope your weekend is memorable.
Rachel Nelson, CaliforniaReplyCancel
Jane TMay 28, 2010 - 11:05 am
We are cooking out in the yard this weekend with our family. I am collecting my words this time. Have a great holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
Debmom4caMay 28, 2010 - 11:08 am
There is a great Italian resturaunt in town that we just went to for our anniversery. It was a great evening.ReplyCancel
SuziMay 28, 2010 - 11:08 am
Because of health issues, I don’t leave home much, but good food can always come to me! My son is an amazing cook. For Easter he made us all grilled lamb, baby greens/strawberry/feta cheese salad with a lime dressing and lots of other trimmings included homemade lemon sherbet with lemons off our tree. Unfortunately, he leaves for Alaska Monday to get ready for salmon season.ReplyCancel
Cold, Cloudy and Windy here in the “High Desert” of Southern Ca.
Not much like Spring at all!!
Your Blog Candy, could sure light up my life since the weather isn’t.
I love Spellbinders and the frames are on my list!! :-)
I love food, all kinds, so today I’d pick Mexican. Probably a small family resturant up here called, “Amy’s.” Not a very Spanish sounding name, but Oh, the food is glorious!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. God Bless our Verterans, those alive and fallen.
All that blog candy looks so good. Hope I win!ReplyCancel
Nancy HitchcockMay 28, 2010 - 11:16 am
Thanks, Becca, for the wishes. Happy Memorial Day weekend to you and your family! When we go out to dinner, my new favorite place is our local “Riviera.” they make specialty salads and fresh Roasted Pepper & Squash soup. M-m-m-m.ReplyCancel
Vicky SchmidtMay 28, 2010 - 11:17 am
Becca I just love your cards. As far a favorite dinner, tonight we are bring a nice dinner to an 88 year old relative. She loves roast beef so that is what we are buying to bring her.
Thanks
VickyReplyCancel
What a fabulous fun giveaway!
I’ve already started a list for the secret words! LOL
If I was taken out to dinner I’d go to The Cheesecake Factory and have my absolute favorite dish, Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp, so yummy I can almost taste it now!
Thanks for the chance to winReplyCancel
Barbie D.May 28, 2010 - 11:31 am
HI Becca,
Thank you for a chance at your generous blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat (even though we don’t eat out very often) is Applebee’s, love their rib platter. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 28, 2010 - 11:33 am
Thanks for the chance to win again. Boy, tough one, I prefer dinner at home, if we are going to go out to eat, would rather it be for lunch. Does it have to be a restaurant? I would love to go to dinner to my Mom’s(but she lives a full day drive away) so that would make for a long night!ReplyCancel
Deb in KansasMay 28, 2010 - 11:41 am
Dinner out –Longhorn steak
Have a great Memorial day!!ReplyCancel
Sounds like fun! My favorite restaurant is IHOP. Almost every time I go, I order the breakfast meal that comes with the stuffed French toast with strawberries on top. (It’s a good thing we don’t eat out a lot!) :)ReplyCancel
ReneeMay 28, 2010 - 11:44 am
I proposed to my hubby because he’s such a great cook but western NC is one of the best in the country for BBQ. So, if HE wants a meal out, we go to 12 Bones which is the first place President Obama went when he arrived here for a short weekend vacation. I go to the location that used to be a gas station and the line always goes out the front door…it’s worth it!ReplyCancel
Wow, this is one where I could go on and on! Zaps! in the Portland, OR area. The Thai food is great!ReplyCancel
Eileen VelezMay 28, 2010 - 11:48 am
Thanks for the chance to win! My favorite restaurant is Chestnut Chateau in Union, NJ – that’s where my husband & I go to celebrate the big stuff!ReplyCancel
My hubby and I are homebodies. When there is a special occasion pops up I love to go to Fieros. It is an Italian restaurant and boy does this chef know how to cook!
Sharon LReplyCancel
MarisaMay 28, 2010 - 11:55 am
Thanks for another chance to win :D Confirms to me why I don’t buy lottery tickets. I haven’t won with 1:1000 odds on your blog (at least not yet!), never mind 1:Millions odds in a lottery LOL!
Okay, favorite meal out is a very hard one because my hubby is such ana amazing cook that we rarely eat out. However, he refuses to learn how to make Sushi so it is a meal we CAN eat out. Yup, Sushi every time I get a choice :D Even better is we have lots of fabulous sushi places around Vancouver. When our Japanese clients come over for business they wanted to go eat Sushi here because it is better and cheaper than theirs in Japan. Okay, now I want some California Rolls!!!ReplyCancel
Oh! I would be so “grateful” (word of the day!) if I won this! I think it’s just perfect candy as I don’t have any Spellbinder dies and soooo want one! Thanks so much for offering this and for sharing your lovely creations with us daily! Hubby called a little while ago and invited me to one of my very favorite restaurants “Copelands”! So that is my answer!ReplyCancel
Kay McBrideMay 28, 2010 - 12:08 pm
thanks for the chance to win, i plan on staying home and hopefully crafting a little.ReplyCancel
I can’t believe that you are giving away more Blog Candy….Thanks Becca.
We won’t be going out to eat during the Memorial Day Weekend. We love eating home cooked better then resturant food.ReplyCancel
Lynda MMay 28, 2010 - 12:19 pm
Favorite meal out would be brunch at Laural Point Inn in Victoria, BC.
Yes, I know it’s not dinner .
Regarding your organizing…a quote….”The most beautiful butterflies come out of some of the messiest cocoons”. Cheers.ReplyCancel
marianneMay 28, 2010 - 12:23 pm
Great blog candy! I love going to Mama Lombardi’s. My family(husband & 2 teens) order Zuppa di Pesce. It’s supposed to be for one but they give you so much that you could not finish it in one sitting. Just love their food!ReplyCancel
CindyMay 28, 2010 - 12:28 pm
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win, my favorite place to eat in the Toronto area is “The Musket” they make the best schnitzelReplyCancel
Ellie WernerMay 28, 2010 - 12:33 pm
Hi Becca!
You are amazing!
We have a big NASCAR race in town ths weekend and the traffic is awful so we will be staying home. If we were going out, I would like to go to Kabuto…a Japanese hibache grill. The food there is wonderful and we love to watch the chef dazzle us with all the tricks.
Hubby did surprise me and took me out to IHOP this morning. I love the Swedish Crepes with lingenberry butter. The best treat of all was that my son and dil came along with us and spent the morning with us. I so enjoy spending time with my kiddos!
Thank you for doing this,
EllieReplyCancel
Thanks so much for the blog candy, darn it I missed the first word by 25 minutes, exactly what happened last time, oh well :)
Oh my, favorite place to go for a treat is Red Robin. I don’t eat hamburgers and french fries any more since changing my diet 3 almost 4 years ago. So my treat is once every 4-5 months to go to Red Robin and have a juice burger and their awesome fries !!!!!
Here is a special quote on this eve of Memorial Day weekend I found on the internet from Lee Greenwood,
“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.”
Hope everyone has a safe memorial day weekend !ReplyCancel
MaryMay 28, 2010 - 1:10 pm
My hubby is cooking our favorite, smoked brisket! We will be spending the hot summer day here in Texas at home under the air conditioning, doing what I do best, surfing the web and looking at all you wonderful creations!ReplyCancel
MissGMay 28, 2010 - 1:13 pm
Hi Becca
I would go to Pappa’s I am seafood lover mainly shrimp.ReplyCancel
Dear Becca, how sweet you are to give us all this great help and goodies too! Hope your hubby continues to do well in recovering from his surgery. My 89-year-old Mom had both her eyes done last year and she did great! So have full faith that your experience will turn out well. And thank you for the heads up on the Just Right catalog. I’ve ordered two! As to my favorite place to eat, when we are down at the beach (Newport, OR) I like to go to a small place called Local Ocean for seafood. Probably should not have told as it is a just a tiny place with only about a dozen tables or so. But all the seafood come froms local fishermen and you can buy fresh there to take home and cook too. My heart goes out to those fishermen in Louisiana and all who value the wildlife there!ReplyCancel
CanadianScrapper43May 28, 2010 - 1:21 pm
What a great give away! I would love to win. I just had surgery a couple days ago, and thought I would lool at the blogs I follow while I lay here. Worst thing about recovery is being bored. Lol! If my dh were to come home and bring food to me, I would want something from Swiss Chatlet! I love there chicken and there barbaque sauce is the best. Yes, that would be good right now! Thanks for the give away. Have a great time with your family this long weekend.ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 28, 2010 - 1:21 pm
great blog candy. Anna Mae’s is the place to eat.ReplyCancel
Angela KiddMay 28, 2010 - 1:27 pm
Hi Becca,
Thanks for putting more blog candy up for grabs :)
We love to go to our local chinese restaurant Mann’s Bejing hmmm yummy.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend, we too have a holiday in the UK – Whit Sunday, enjoy.ReplyCancel
minervaMay 28, 2010 - 1:30 pm
Hi Becca,
I think i’d like to go to the french restaurant i found whilst on holiday in hamburg – the food that night was superb – wish i could remember the name of the restaurant.
Just got home from the doctor so I have missed the first word. My favorite restaurant is Thai Orchid in the Columbus, Ohio area. Your giveaway is great and some lucky person will win, good luck to all.
Hope your dh is feeling better. Enjoy your weekend. God bless.ReplyCancel
Chris BakerMay 28, 2010 - 1:39 pm
My favourite fancy meal is Chicken Parmesan so any restaurant the serves that is good enough for me.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 28, 2010 - 1:44 pm
There are a few Chinese restaurants I like to go to for dinner. I don’t really have a favorite restaurant : )
Thanks for the chance to win! Have a great weekend!ReplyCancel
Darlene CastorMay 28, 2010 - 1:58 pm
My first choice would be Red Loster…..mmmmm!ReplyCancel
DarsiMay 28, 2010 - 2:09 pm
Thanks for your beautiful and inspiring blog and the generous giveaway! I have a lot of favorite restaurants, but one of my very favorites would have to be Macaroni Grill! Ha ha, I used to drive by this place all the time and wonder who would EVER want to eat there, something about their name just didn’t appeal to me! Well, jokes on me I LOVE that place and their bread is out of this world good!ReplyCancel
When we go out locally, I like to go to Red Robin. Usually busy but they have athe best burgers! You can get a petite size for $1 less. It is not about the money, but the amount of food… I can’t eat that much. I usually take the bun off anyway. And that allows more room for their endless plank fries! Our kids give us gift certificates for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Santa always has one in our stockings! Yum… that and movie tickets… great gifts for old folks. :-)ReplyCancel
Janice C. in NYMay 28, 2010 - 2:17 pm
Happy Memorial Day Becca! You are so very talented, thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with us.
My favorite place to eat is Delmonico’s Steakhouse, an Italian reataurant. The Delcmonico steaks are great, and I love the veal Parm too.
Thanks for the blog candy opportunity. Have a greeat weekend!!!ReplyCancel
Love your blog; your cards are sooo beautiful.
Don’t like eating out on holiday weekends but favorite place is Longhorns–they have a strawberry salad with citrus dressing, other great salads, steak and fried chicken; and sometimes top it off with chocolate stampede dessert.ReplyCancel
MarilynYMay 28, 2010 - 3:11 pm
I admit it…..I love to eat!!! I’ve been told that I’m a darn good cook and could almost rival the best but I love having my meals prepped for me too. So I instinctively crave Italian food….so maybe I can persuade my gang to take me out for some this weekend. What a fun game.ReplyCancel
linda pattiMay 28, 2010 - 3:14 pm
my favorite place to eat out is one of our local wineries. They have great food to accompany their wine.ReplyCancel
Carol FroehlichMay 28, 2010 - 3:17 pm
My very favorite restaurant is the “Waterfront” which overlooks the Mississippi River in La Crosse, WI. Very pricy but the food is very exquisite and delicious!! My special man takes me there about once a year. We won’t be going over the Memorial Day weekend. I would much rather celebrate with a filet mignon, baked potato and veggies done on the grill. :)
Thanks for the great opportunity to win more goodies!!ReplyCancel
Next choice would be LaLa Grill. We go there before or after movies, or just whenever. Another “fresh” food type place. Bright, airy, and wonderful food. Their Thai Chicken Lollipops are wonderful!ReplyCancel
Martha NicholsonMay 28, 2010 - 3:37 pm
Happy Memorial Day. I think it is so wonderful to live in a country that we have the right to say and be anything that we want. I love that we can honor the ones that keep us free and celebrate that we are the freeiest country in this world. And that God has given us the means to make ourselves great. I know it is not poltically correct to so call put God in anthing anymore. But it is might right as a free citizen in this country (USA) to worship God and thank him for everything I have. I never take for granted what he has done for me. Some may not want him as a part of our lives. But that is one freedom that anyone can take from us. God lets us beleive what we wish. No one can control what is in my mind or my heart. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend. I look forward to more of your designs. I’ll be back for more.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 28, 2010 - 3:37 pm
My hubby hates to eat out, so I rarely get to enjoy any restaurant! So, I don’t have a favorite. My favorite foods are cooked over a campfire! He does take me camping quite often.ReplyCancel
Martha NicholsonMay 28, 2010 - 3:40 pm
I forgot to put what we are doing for the holidays. My husband is a pro-wrestler and he is doing benifit shows to make money for 2 charities. The Children Miracle Network and The Shriners Hospital in our local city. He loves doing for the kids. We usually make great money, but it seems to never be enough. So were spending it making money for charity.ReplyCancel
Jil LMay 28, 2010 - 3:40 pm
I know what you’re going through. I watched Clean House & ended up remodeling my living room, dining room, kitchen & bathrooms. My house is so organized & everything is new. My hubby wasn’t thrilled, but he did all the work. I’m just glad I’m not a hoarder. If I don’t use it, I’ll sell it, even stamping stuff. It keeps me organized. Thanks for the chance at such great blog candy. JILReplyCancel
Happy Memorial Day weekend, Becca! Hope you have a great weekend.
My goodness another wonderful assortment of goodies offered up already! You’re so generous! :) My favourite place to go it called, It’s All Greek to Me. It’s a fabulous Greek restaurant with the best food! I’m drooling just thinking of it! lol :)ReplyCancel
Val WMay 28, 2010 - 4:09 pm
Hi Becca,
We’ll be staying home for the holiday weekend. My husband has to work, so we have to be home. There’s plenty to do around here, so that’s ok. If I were going out for dinner, Panera Bread is always a favorite place. I love their you pick two deal, and usually pick a soup and a salad. I will try to collect the words, but I’m afraid I’ve already missed the first one. I am not able to get on the internet early in the day because of my job, so I only get on once a day after work. That usually cuts me out of the chance for these double play candies, because I don’t get the AM word.ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 28, 2010 - 4:16 pm
WOW – another chance at some wonderful blog candy –my favorite place to eat is Boston Fish House – they have fabulous fresh fish imported here to New Smyrna Beach Fl every day – YUM YUMReplyCancel
janeyMay 28, 2010 - 4:27 pm
Another wonderful restaurant that I love to be taken to is “Il Forno’s” in Goshen, IN. Mario prepares his pizza’s in his Brick Oven – and it’s perfect. We order pepperoni and pineapple and drizzle Balsamic vinegar over it and we think we are in heaven! Yes – I love quality pizza!ReplyCancel
Thanks again for another chance at winning more great prizes but more importantly how is hubby coming along after his op and how are you keeping?
I don’t dine out too often and living in Australia I don’t suppose you would be familiar with our restaurants but when the occassion arises I do like to go to a fish restaurant called Cicerello’s, it has a casual atmosphere with ocean views and you have the choice of eating your fish and chips from a plate or the paper they wrap them in,
What tasty treats you have this time around for blog candy.
As for my favorite place to eat out… Antonios Cucina , a local place with awesome bread and food which we visit for special occasions. We will be at home this weekend barbequing and then after church , I will be participating in the Memorial Day parade with my school on Sunday to honor those who fought and are fighting to maintain our freedom.Thanks to them all.ReplyCancel
Sylvia from MinnesotaMay 28, 2010 - 4:45 pm
Becca, I’m at the lake right now and the temp. is in the 80s and sunny, love it. My husband is an expert griller and he will grill steak, sweet potatoes and an assortment of fresh veggies. I’m addicted to the show Hoarders , it does make you think about your stuff and decide what’s more important people or things. thanks for the opportunity to win.ReplyCancel
Jean CoteMay 28, 2010 - 4:52 pm
I’d go to any good steakhouse if someone were to offer! Thanks for the chance to win great blog candy. Love your blog. JeanReplyCancel
Wendy AMay 28, 2010 - 5:10 pm
Hi Becca, thanks for another wonderful blog prize. My favorite place to eat is The Keg Steakhouse. They have a wonderful salad bar and the best steak around. I don’t know if you have them in the states but here in BC Canada it is my #1 place to go.ReplyCancel
Susan GMay 28, 2010 - 5:14 pm
My neighbor took me to Cheddar’s for my birthday, and I had a terrific hamburger. That was my first time there, and I’d like to go back and try some of their other menu items.ReplyCancel
marypatMay 28, 2010 - 5:25 pm
Hi Becca, thanks for a chance to win some great goodies. Your designs are so inspiring! We are staying close to home this holiday weekend, and I love attending a cookout with family and friends! Nothing beats a great burger on a grill!ReplyCancel
Denise SMay 28, 2010 - 5:35 pm
Oooh, i would have to say The Keg Steakhouse. Um, um, good! And my b-day is in just over 2 weeks. I think i may just have to have my hubby take me there. Thanks for reminding me:) And thanks for the chance to win your cool candy!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 28, 2010 - 5:46 pm
Hi Becca!
While in the Dallas /Fort Worth, Texas visiting
recently, we went to an absolutely wonderful
restaurant ..La Madeline. The food was marvelous
and the prices were very reasonable. Have a great
Holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
PeggyMay 28, 2010 - 5:50 pm
My favorite place to eat is any where my husband is. I am not picky when it comes to going out. If I am going out, that means I am not cooking or doing dishes. So if it is with hubby, it is great!! Thank you for the oppertunity to when this lovely candy. How generous you are.
Thank youReplyCancel
JudyIMay 28, 2010 - 5:52 pm
Hi Becca,
I love your work and your offering more blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat is the Texas Roadhouse. I love their bread and their loaded sweet potatoReplyCancel
RebekahMay 28, 2010 - 5:56 pm
Hi! when I got engaged my fiancee took me to a beautiful little restaurant on Whidbey Island called Gordon’s. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and all very reasonably priced. I have great memories from there so I would probably say I would like to go back there for a special date.
This time around I think I’ll go with El Pollo Loco for their flame grilled chicken. Not that I’d really like to there………..but bringing it home and having dinner and a movie with my DH is a really nice treat.
One of our favorite places is within 2 miles of our house in our little town, the Silver Spur at The Duke (yep, named for John Wayne) Golf Resort. John Wayne’s former ranch is just a few miles south of us here in AZ. We just love the ambience and food there. Normally a quiet place, unless they’re having a men’s golf tournament — LOL!!! They serve my fav salad, the Silver Spur w/chicken, goat cheese, and home made Balsamic Vinagrette dressing — yummm, wish I were there right now!!!
Thanks for a chance at your fabulous blog candy, Becca, and God Bless our military personnel for keeping us safe and free!!!ReplyCancel
Kelly GMay 28, 2010 - 6:19 pm
Bummer…I missed 2 words already and I always check daily. I was too early checking last night and too late checking tonight. Oh well! I love to go to a good Japanese restaurant where they do hibachiReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 28, 2010 - 6:27 pm
Hi Becca, I don’t understand why my posts don’t show up. It happens so often, I usually go back and check later in the day. I almost forgot today. I would go to all-you-can-eat lobster at Boston Lobster Feast in Orlando. Bless those who fought for our freedoms!ReplyCancel
Well, if my sweetie took me out for dinner, we’d go for sushi at The Japanese Steak House :) Our new favorite food!
Thank you for the chance to play – love the cards you make :)ReplyCancel
Cool game! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Michelle GenbergMay 28, 2010 - 6:52 pm
I would want to go somewhere that has great seafood. I’m the only one in my family that likes seafood so I never get it. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Becca, the blog candy is amazing, but seriously your creative ideas are a treat in themselves. My favorite place to eat…just ONE? Oh ok….We have a place called the Cypress Inn. It sits right on the river. They serve these yummy little muffins along with yeast rolls. Their specialty is Fried Catfish and for lunch they serve this awsome chicken salad along with a plate of fresh fruit. But what I like most is the desert….Peanut Butter pie YUMMMMMMY! Not only do they have fabulous food but you also get an amazing view to enjoy. My son and his sweet wife took me there for mothers day. Amy my DIL and I couldn’t wait to get to dessert!LOLOL!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend Becca.
Hugs.
Pam L.ReplyCancel
Jo4HimMay 28, 2010 - 7:14 pm
Great blog candy! Ruth’s Christ steakhouse is a favorite of mine. Ummmm.ReplyCancel
AnneMay 28, 2010 - 7:14 pm
Sorry your weekend didn’t work out, but hope you have a great time at home!
Thanks for another chance to win amazing blog candy. You are so kind.
I’m in the UK and I love Asia de Cuba in London. They have amazing desserts which are huge. Just love the coconut cake tower.
Awww, I’ve missed the first word. But I check in daily so will still make my entries in the hope of my number being chosen for the wonderful blog candy. You are so very generous, a trait appreciated by everyone, I’m sure. I’d probably select The Crow’s Nest if I knew my host wanted a special place. It’s on the water just inside the jetty going to the Gulf of Mexico and the dining room is upstairs so everyone gets a good view; oh, and the food is excellent. If the invitation was an obligation that I didn’t think they owed, I’d probably suggest Taco Bell, which my DH and I visit fairly regularly.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca. I just love “Gators Dockside”. They have the best buffalo wings and Taco Salad. Love their food.
Hugs CherylReplyCancel
SusanMay 28, 2010 - 7:36 pm
One of my favorite places to eat is a small Greek/Italian Restaurant called Apollo Flame in Asheville, NC. The eggplant parmesan there is to die for.ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 28, 2010 - 7:44 pm
Oh my goodness another of my favorite place to eat is Olive Garden love the pasta there. would love to win this oneReplyCancel
AmypMay 28, 2010 - 7:51 pm
yummmmm, if I had my choice of dinner, it would probably be a good steak here in Colorado Springs at MacKenzies Chop House. Fun to read all the other’s favorites – good to know when traveling!!!ReplyCancel
Jean McGeeMay 28, 2010 - 8:01 pm
I enjoy Outback Restaurant. Yummy steak and the sweet potatoe is a double WOW! ! !
Jean McGeeReplyCancel
For fresh seafood I love the Clam Bake or Cap’n Newick’s. And wouldn’t I love to win this blog candy!ReplyCancel
laura jMay 28, 2010 - 8:11 pm
Hi Becca! Reading all of the above comments has made me soooo hungry!!! All-you-can-eat Japanese restaurants are my favorite!! Happy Memorial Day weekend!!ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 28, 2010 - 8:14 pm
It was my understanding that we would get a second word after 12 noon today….did anybody get that email….I didn’t get it. If you got it, would you mind sharing the word? Thanks……….ReplyCancel
Sally GasparriMay 28, 2010 - 8:17 pm
My favorite restaurant is Maneros in Palm City, Florida. They used to be located in West Palm Beach where I lived for 32 years so I was able to eat there a few times a year. They have the best gorgonzola salad in the world along with wonderful steaks, ribs and seafood. Just writing about it makes me hungry. I live in Georgia now so I don’t get to go there very often; but when we go home to Florida you can be sure that is one place we visit even though it is 50 miles from where we visit family. Thank you for the beautiful work you do on such a consistent basis and the opportunity to enter this contest for such fabulous prizes.
Hands down…our favorite is El Meson in Dayton, Ohio. They serve incredible Hispanic dishes from Spanish countries around the world. The whole tilapia is to die for!ReplyCancel
AnnMarie PszybylskiMay 28, 2010 - 8:30 pm
ooohhhh, how fun is this? love, love, love your work as usual. you seriously inspire sooooo many of us. enjoy the weekend!
stay well,
annmarieReplyCancel
PamMay 28, 2010 - 8:46 pm
Thanks for the chance to win such awesome candy. “You are so generous! Love your blog and the beautiful things you create. Totally awesome!ReplyCancel
If someone is treating me to dinner out, I think I’d pick Outback. I love the little lobsters they have there and the drawn butter. Their salads are great, and potatoes cooked just right. We have 3 Outbacks in the area and no matter what time of year it is, they always have a wait to get seated. Thanks again for the candy op, Becca…!ReplyCancel
Great Candy!! No one is taking me out that I know of but if the did I would like to go to Casa Serano! Its a local resturant.ReplyCancel
CorrieMay 28, 2010 - 9:02 pm
Thanks for the opportunity to win, if someone is treating me I have a few places but Del Dantes is one of my favorites to go to.ReplyCancel
Patty W.May 28, 2010 - 9:03 pm
Hi Becca, I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday! This weekend, our church has a “BIG” picnic and bar-b-que. Thousands of pounds of pork, mutton, chicken and burgoo, (a delicious, thick soup) will be served. So that’s where I’ll eat out. I also work the “country store”. It’s a huge booth with all kinds of hand crafted items. Everything from quilts to handbags, and tons of other cool stuff can be won for a quarter. It’s different every year depending on what’s donated. There are many many more booths with fun things to do, to entertain both the young and old. There are pony and carriage rides and live music, and a talent show for the finale. It’s so much fun to come together, to work and play and make it a success. I’ll see friends there, I haven’t seen in years. It’s a family affair, our home-coming picnic. It’s a big deal for our small town. Doesn’t it sound like fun! Thank you for the chance to win the terrific candy. You’re the BEST! Blessings!ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 28, 2010 - 9:15 pm
If money was no object then it would be Alfredo’s in Rome Italy. Happy Memorial Day.ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 28, 2010 - 9:19 pm
Hi Becca,
Hope you have a wonderful holiday. If someone were to treat me to a meal out, I think that I would like to go to any place that makes and serves Chinese food.
Blessings,
KimReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 28, 2010 - 9:37 pm
There is a wonderful, small Italian restaurant in Mayfield, Ohio called Arrabiatas! The food is traditional, delicious and beautifully plated! We love to go there between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the Early Bird special pricing!ReplyCancel
Maxine NaumannMay 28, 2010 - 9:38 pm
I have become a great fan of First Watch. Thank you most of all for sharing your talent. God Bless.ReplyCancel
SherylHMay 28, 2010 - 9:39 pm
Great blog candy again — wish I had checked yesterday though LOL! My favorite dinner out is just about anywhere, as long as I am not having to cook dinner, it is all good! But today my pick would be the Outback Steakhouse and their blooming onion.ReplyCancel
RufusMay 28, 2010 - 9:49 pm
Hey, Becca ~ I’m sure you’ll have a marvelous holiday weekend staying home with the family. If I get to pick dinner it’s seafood! Love it, hubby hates it! I don’t even care where it is as long as it’s good. Thanks for another chance at some candy
R/ReplyCancel
Pat FaulhaberMay 28, 2010 - 9:56 pm
Thanks, Becca, for the chance to win this fabulous blog candy. We prefer to stay home on a holiday weekend–and we don’t have a lot of choices for eating out as we live in a small town. But if we do we like a local fish restaurant called Fisherman,s corner. Enjoy your holiday at home.ReplyCancel
Cheryl in CincyMay 28, 2010 - 9:58 pm
HI Becca,
The blog candy looks great! Glad to help you with your hoarding problem although it will make mine worse!!
One of my favorite restaurants in Grand Finale in Glendale, Ohio.ReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 28, 2010 - 10:31 pm
Another great dinner place is “Gus and George’s” for great Italian food.
Thanks again for your blog candy offer!!ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 28, 2010 - 10:40 pm
I love the “Button Factory” in Muscatine, Iowa. It is in an old building where they used to make pearl buttons from the clam shells they collected right there in the Mississippi River. they were well known for their buttons. It has awesome food, awesome service. I love the maytag bleu salad.ReplyCancel
Shirley BMay 28, 2010 - 10:59 pm
I could be in the mood for some Thai food so how bout The Thai Hut. Love your blog.ReplyCancel
Claudia VMay 28, 2010 - 11:36 pm
Mexican, specfically Fajitas and refried beans, but Olive Garden is a good second choice.
Thank you for the chance for the great blog candy. I would be here anyway though. I love your creativity!ReplyCancel
Tracy SmithMay 28, 2010 - 11:43 pm
for a special dinner I like going to Outback – love that bloomin’ onion!! thanks for a chance to win the blog candy! Tracy SReplyCancel
Staying home for Memorial weekend is a great idea, its crazy out there and lovely WA State is living up to its rain reputation.
My place to eat I think would be the Red Lobster. We went there few months back and gee they have been around forever but we had never gone before and loved it. Of course with the great pacific northwest seafood is the way to go.
This is a wonderful prize!!! One of my favorite places to eat out is the Mexican Restaurant, i love mexican food.
Hugs en greetings from Holland
Linda DekkerReplyCancel
i’d love for someone to take me out for deep fried bananas sprinkled with caramel, sugared cinnamon and 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream!! yummmmmm…. so i guess we would go to Moxie’s =D
Hi Becca .. you didn’t tell us what or where YOUR favorite restaurant is! I think that needs to be part of your next post!
I love chinese and there’s a great local place here that we often visit. The food is always great and there’s that comfortable familiarity you get when you’ve been going to a restaurant for a long time.
Have a great weekend and hope you enjoy yours. We’ll be celebrating my mom and dad’s 60th anniversary!ReplyCancel
Happy Saturday to you, Becca! I’ve given your question regarding a restaurant I’d like to go to for dinner and another choice would be a local Thai restaurant called The Lemon Grass. FABULOUS food!!!! And it’s right next to an “artsy” movie theatre–specializing in foreign and non-mainstream movies–so dinner AND a show!!ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 29, 2010 - 12:49 am
Hello, Becca. I love Tex-Mex food, especially the salsa and chips, – and Pappasitos, Ninfa’s, Los Cucos… are three of my favorite local Tex-Mex restaurant chains….love their fajitas, quesadillas….there’s also Cyclone Anaya’s which has the best spicy salsa and chips.. Yummmm!ReplyCancel
EllieMay 29, 2010 - 12:50 am
Good morning!
I hope your day is wonderful–you are so kind to do this.
Another place I love to go is Olive Garden. I always get the chicken parm when I go–it is so yummy. I also really like their salad dressing.ReplyCancel
Another favorite local place for us is Applebees. We can get good food, good service at a reasonable price. And the kids keep sending those gift cretificates to we “elders” can go to the movies and dinner, have a good time, eat good food, and not have to worry about the bill. My favorite here is the Oriental Chicken Salad, yum!ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 29, 2010 - 1:32 am
I love eating out anywhere with good company, it’s a chance to unwind and not have to keep getting up to serve etc. I also like a nice dessert but don’t usually have room after the main course.ReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 29, 2010 - 1:47 am
I’ve heard so much about Ruth Chris Steak House – I would love to go there.ReplyCancel
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AnneMay 29, 2010 - 3:50 am
Thanks again for this giveaway. You are so generous!
I love eating at the Inventions Restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland, Paris. I don’t know if you have the equivalent in Florida. The spread is fabulous, and though pricey, it’s an ‘eat all you can’ buffet. The little French rolls are so moreish!
I took flowers to the cemetery and there were flags lining all the drives. They also put smaller flags on all veterans’ graves. It was an awesome sight.
One of my favorite local restaurants is Lomeli’s Italian restaurant — they have very good food. It is not a large restaurant and most times there is a wait, but it is worth it.ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 29, 2010 - 4:16 am
The best pizzas in Ringwood are found at a place called Balsamic. They are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize.ReplyCancel
the perfect re-inker palette sounds wonderful…now to see if there is anything similar here in Western Australia,
I’ve been reading some of the responses to the favourite restaurants and all the talk of food is not helping my diet any, they all sound delicious and tempting,
Favorite Restaurant for breakfast and / or lunch, I would have to say ‘Our Place’. They do close at 3 in the afternoon but they have the best home cooked meals and the service is Fantastic. You have to get there early cause usually after 9AM you will have about a 20 – 30 minute wait to be seated.
Oh, and they have the best desserts, of which are all homemade as well.
Thank you again Becca for such a wonderful giveaway on this holiday weekend.
ColleenB.ReplyCancel
Morning Becca. I work for Michaels so I appreciate all the Michaels tips.
My second favorite place to eat is the Breakfast Buffet at the Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney. Mary Poppins and the Mad Hatter come and dine with us. It’s loads of fun!!
Hugs Cheryl
Thanks for the chance for blog candy!ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 29, 2010 - 4:55 am
I used to like Olive Garden for an Italian restaurant, but when they took my favorite dish off their menu and then on top of that stopped serving their chocolate lasagna for dessert, I was finished with them. But, we found an even better Italian restaurant… even though it’s a chain restaurant, it just has a feel to me of a little independent, privately owned restaurant and the food is so much better than any other Italian restaurant I’ve tried. I love their lasagna or a dish they call “skilletini” (sp?) which, as it’s name suggests is served in a big iron skillet. But, of course, they have to have a great dessert to be a favorite of mine and they do… an Italian Chocloate Cake that is unlike any other restaurant chocolate cake I’ve ever had. So, that’s one place I might choose if someone is taking me to dinner.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 29, 2010 - 4:59 am
well, today it’s off to downtown Chicago for the Soldier Field 10 mile run to cheer on our daughter. So food for the day will probably be hot dogs or hamburgers at the concession stands there.
My favourite place to eat is the Ritz Hotel London.ReplyCancel
Vicki SopcakMay 29, 2010 - 5:14 am
Flattop Grill would be another favorite restaurant. You pick your veggies, meat, sauce and they stir fry it for you….yum!!!ReplyCancel
Joanne LoweMay 29, 2010 - 5:16 am
Thanks, Becca for this opportunity to win some wonderful blog candy–very generous to be sure.
I enjoy going to a chinese buffet that’s here in southern Ontario called the Mandarin. It’s a favorite of my 7 year old nephew too, and I love to take him out for lunch. :) I do love “real” chinese food, it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to get to a place that serves it.ReplyCancel
LoriMay 29, 2010 - 5:31 am
Thanks again for the chance to win some blog candy! I love Italian food so anyplace with that is great.ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 29, 2010 - 5:38 am
Morning Becca, it was the Red Hot last night and we’ll be dining at home the rest of the weekend.ReplyCancel
SallyMay 29, 2010 - 5:42 am
Hi Becca:
Thanks for the chance to win. I like the food at Logan’s and O’Charley’s.ReplyCancel
Jenny LavenderMay 29, 2010 - 5:42 am
Happy Saturday! For a really special occasion, we go to Shoguns, a hibachi style restaurant. Thanks for a chance to win!
Happy Saturday…A place I would love eat out is Cracker Barrel where not only is the food great, I can shop too! Thank You for another chance to win blog candy.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 29, 2010 - 5:52 am
I like Cracker Barrel….good food and very reasonable prices. Love your site. I visit every day!ReplyCancel
LynneMay 29, 2010 - 5:55 am
You have wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
Charlotte RussoMay 29, 2010 - 5:59 am
Having been a missionary in Kenya for the last 10 years, I’m new to blogging, and can’t tell you how blessed I was when I stumbled across your website — w/ all the absolutely beautiful cards you create!
My husband & I rarely eat out — but, if we were to go out this weekend, I think I’d like to go to The Mayflower, a local seafood restaurant, for some fish.
Have a blessed holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
Pat BMay 29, 2010 - 6:07 am
One of my favorite places to go is Applebees! They have a new lower calorie menu that is sooooooooooooo good! Thanks for the chance to win the goodies, Becca.
A favorite of mine and many famous MN sports figures (like Twins Joe Mauer) is right in my neighborhood…it’s called The Nook and it’s just a hole in the wall bar but has the best burgers and fries…people stand outside the place for a chance to get a little “Nookie”. What a fun place!ReplyCancel
mbmitchellMay 29, 2010 - 6:15 am
Good morning Becca
My daughter in NH takes us to a place called “Browns” on the coastline. It is very casual – a huge room of picnic tables, but they have the most amazing seafood – fresh! My stomach growls just thinking of it. And of course the company is great also!ReplyCancel
mary stuartMay 29, 2010 - 6:31 am
Hi Becca – I really enjoy Olive Garden, too. The endless salad and Chicken Marsala is what i enjoy most there!
You are so much fun, Becca! Love your work!ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 29, 2010 - 6:34 am
Becca,
Thanks for the chance to win that yummy blog candy! I love eating out. It is a nice break. One of my favorite places is Mc Gregor’s tea room about 45 minutes away.
MaryReplyCancel
StephanieMay 29, 2010 - 6:36 am
For a local restaurant, I would pick The Basil Leaf, an Asian-Fusion place in Newtown. They have fresh, wonderfully cooked selections with great eye appeal. Becca, thank you for sharing your ideas and projects. I love them.ReplyCancel
Lisa MillerMay 29, 2010 - 6:40 am
Happy Saturday Becca,
My next favorite place to eat is called Cactus Mexican restaurant. We would have to drive about an hour and a half to go to it though. So, I will still pick the food shack first.
Thanks for a wonderful blog. I check in every day I can.
Afav of mine is Meers in Lawton, Ok. From the outside it looks like a dump, just corrugated tin. Inside isn’t any better. All the tables have something under a leg to level them, and nothing matches. But the food! Hamburgers as large as a pie tin, fries that fill another tin. An order of ribs is the whole rack. For desert, a large bowl of homemade icecream. I’m on my way now.ReplyCancel
Amy SabolMay 29, 2010 - 6:50 am
Enjoy your holiday, Becca! I am enjoying a chance at the double play for that blog candy — YUMMO!! We are just grilling here at home with the kiddos for our holiday meal. Thank you for sharing on your blog – love it! ~Amy S.~ReplyCancel
CheriMay 29, 2010 - 6:51 am
I am originally from Boston, which has some of the best restaurants so I am going to say ANY Italian in the “North End.” Thanx for a 2nd chance to win some candy, have a nice weekend!!ReplyCancel
I loved your idea with the water color paint wells and the Adorondic reinkers. This weekend will begin most people’s summer activities, so eating outside or eating grilleddinners will be a favorite. I’m off to Farmer’s Market today to see what fresh veggies I can find.ReplyCancel
AnneMay 29, 2010 - 6:56 am
Hi Becca,
Thank you for this opportunity to win awesome blog candy. I really like to be taken out to the Lone Star Restaurant.
Enjoy your weekend.
Anne :)ReplyCancel
BarbaranneMay 29, 2010 - 6:57 am
Red Lobster is a great place to go.
I really like all of your organizing tips and am grateful to have found your wonderful blog.ReplyCancel
Yesterday I forgot to talk about the restaurant I want to go to. My first choice is an Italian one here locally called Napoli’s Pizza & Pasta. They have a Lobster Ravioli that is beyond description!
Thanks for the wonderful ideas you share.
Blessings,
CindieReplyCancel
Cathy ChapdelaineMay 29, 2010 - 7:24 am
Hi Becca,
What awesome blog candy! Thanks for the chance at winning! One of my current favorites is Bonefish Grill. I love the bang-bang shrimp. Others have tried to imitate it, but theirs is IMO the BEST!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
CathyReplyCancel
Donna G.May 29, 2010 - 7:26 am
Another favorite of mine is Olive Garden. I love pasta! Also enjoy the salad and breadsticks! One of my favorite dishes there is the eggplant parmesan. Yum!ReplyCancel
Jean CoteMay 29, 2010 - 7:27 am
Happy Saturday! How about fried clams in just about any clam shack along the coast of Maine? Used to love that once in a while in the summer.ReplyCancel
mamajulieMay 29, 2010 - 7:31 am
Thanks for the chance to win great blog candy. Good long weekend distraction.
If you’re going to take me to dinner, I choose a local small chain called Hyde park Steakhouse-great prime steaks cooked the way I can never get them at home.ReplyCancel
Linda FeldenkraisMay 29, 2010 - 7:32 am
I love this restaurant Barton G’s Miami Beach, the outdoor scenery is to die for…..a little pricey but for a special occasion is worth it…the desserts are amazing.ReplyCancel
Last night we traveled to Cincinnati, OH to spend some time with my hubby’s parents. Our favorite place in Cincy is Skyline Chili. That’s what we grew up on. I’m sure it isn’t very good for you but we don’t get here too often, so it was a treat! Happy Memorial Day to you and yours.ReplyCancel
Another wonderful candy- how generous! I won’t get all the words though, sigh. If someone could take me out to my favorite dinner they would have to make it a bit of a drive because my fav dinner, no matter what it is, is in a restaurant that over looks a body of water- so peaceful!ReplyCancel
NancyMay 29, 2010 - 7:36 am
My favorite place to eat out for years and years has been The Turtle Club in Fox, Alaska (near Fairbanks). They serve the best prime rib I have ever had and have a nice salad bar, also. Since I no longer live in Alaska we only feast on memories now. However, we always go back there whenever we go back “home.”ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 29, 2010 - 7:38 am
although I love to eat out -one of my favorite things to do on the weekend it to be with my family. Each Sunday -we have a family dinner- it rotates between our homes and there are usually 8 – 12 of us — the food is wonderful – made with love – and the family is just the BESTReplyCancel
Here is my comment for today! Thanks to all the military for everything they do and give up for our country!
P.S. We ate at Longhorn–I guess it was the power of suggestion! :-)ReplyCancel
SandraMay 29, 2010 - 7:41 am
I love Chinese food so if I were to be treated I would like to go to a real high quality Chinese restaurant.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks for the fun!
SandraReplyCancel
Well it’s Day Two of eating out so……today I think I’d like to go to PF Chang’s please! LOL Don’t know about the entree but i know I’ll start with the lettuce wraps, mmm.
Thanks again for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Helen BisesiMay 29, 2010 - 7:46 am
This is so much fun! I never named a place yesterday, but today I really want to go to Longhorn today. I am really in the mood for a good steak!
Good Morning Becca! I can’t believe I am here two days in a row. LOL. Last night I got my other favorite dinner, chinese!!!Do we cook at home anymore?Tonight we will eat at Pam’s spaghetti place.
Want to come along?
Hugs,
PamReplyCancel
Alice LukasikMay 29, 2010 - 7:50 am
Another great place to eat is a small quaint place in my home called my kitchen. My family gets great home cooked meals with plenty of delicious desserts. Baking is my specialty. No one ever goes hungry around here. Hope everyone is having beautiful weather this weekend like what we have here in Chicago. Enjoy.ReplyCancel
Linda SimpsonMay 29, 2010 - 7:50 am
Day two of my “favorite restaurant” post is Applebee’s. It is one of my favorite places to eat but I do not get to go there often. Have a great Saturday. It is hot and muggy in Alabama!
LindaReplyCancel
HeatherMay 29, 2010 - 7:51 am
Another place we love to eat is Hog Heaven … they have the most wonderful ribs, chicken, pulled pork … YUM-O! Yep, and you feel like a stuffed pig when you leave LOLReplyCancel
Elaine HartleyMay 29, 2010 - 7:55 am
Love your blogs! I’d love the goodies!! lol We’re going to Evansville tonight to O’Charley’s – haven’t been there in a quite awhile. I know they have wonderful potato soup & delicious hot rolls!! I’ll let you know tomorrow how it went.
Have a blessed day!
Elaine HartleyReplyCancel
SallyMay 29, 2010 - 7:55 am
Hi Becca,
love your idea today for the reinker palette…super idea and so glad that I’m not the only one who would be doing things the hard way and have the mess to clean up. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Today its a bit cool here…and I think I would have to say that I’m in the mood for some good Fish and Chips for my dinner tonight, along with a nice dish of coleslaw.ReplyCancel
The Spaghetti Factory is a great place for Italian dishes.
It has the ambiance of the “old world” and the food is delicious and they give you lots………….makes for a great second meal the next day!!
Enjoy your weekend…………….I’m heading to Big Lots…………..They are having a $2.00 sale on Cuttlebug folders and dies………….Whoopeee!!
BeckyReplyCancel
Margaret PeltierMay 29, 2010 - 8:07 am
a great idea to store your distress inks! Any where for a free meal is a deal!!! :)ReplyCancel
Denise TrottierMay 29, 2010 - 8:08 am
Hi Becca,
A favorite place is La Trattoria del Mare…I love the seafood there…all you can eat with delicious garlic butter…I’m in heaven…especially when my daughter is home and we can share this together with my husband…it’s so relaxing…good food, good wine and good company…I love it…
May the Good Lord Bless you and your family…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
Love your blog Becca… thanks for the chance to win! If someone special were taking me out to dinner it would be to the Butcher Shop downtown Memphis for a nice thick steak… or Corky’s for BBQ.ReplyCancel
Well Becca thanks for another opportunity to enter for the eye candi.
You sure got a steel at Michaels with the watercolour pkg. I think stampers are always analyzing the full purpose of pkging. LOL
Have a Great Creative Weekend!
Hugs, SheilaReplyCancel
Susan SlaterMay 29, 2010 - 8:27 am
My favorite places are local currently they include Back when cafe, the right place, and wish. Thanks for the chance to win and like your ranger ink idea, thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
CherieMay 29, 2010 - 8:29 am
Hi Becca, Thank you again for the chance to win your wonderful blog candy. I hope you are having a fun, safe start to the holiday weekend. Again, my fave place to eat out is Applebee’s, but I’m seriously considering giving Outback Steakhouse a try.
CherieReplyCancel
christiMay 29, 2010 - 8:30 am
when i was a young adult i went to mt first nice steak place, i think it was called indian wells. it was possibly the best food i have ever eaten. it isno longer there but it was awsome. for a place that’s still open, dinasaur bbq in syracuse, ny.ReplyCancel
KayMay 29, 2010 - 8:30 am
After reading about your reinker palette project Becca, I add patience to your many virtues! Tonight I won’t be eating in my kitchen or dining room. It’s the state soccer tournament in Billings,MT where we’ll join my daughter’s U-18 team at Johnny Carino’s. (Go Bozeman Blitzz.) It’s snowing in Bozeman so we’re happy to be driving 140 miles downhill to the east where it should be mere drizzle.ReplyCancel
CharletteMay 29, 2010 - 8:37 am
Becca, Love your idea. I might just do that for my small seed beads I use on cards. This way I can see all my colors at one time. TFS. Woo Hoo off to Michaels today. Well one of my other favorite things to do going out to dinner. If someone was going to take me out I love cajun food and we have a place near our house call the Big Easy they make a meal called Bourbon Crawfish Tails with dirty rice it is really spicy but once you try it you will never eat crawfish another way. TFS Have a great holiday.ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 29, 2010 - 8:52 am
It’s a new day and a new comment. Another place I like to eat is in Missouri at Lambert’s cafe, the home of the throwed rolls. Yes, the throw the rolls to you instead of serving them in a basket. They have wonderful sorghum molasses to go with it. While you wait for your food, they pass around fried okra, beans and rolls. Your almost full by the time you get your meal.
I love your idea for the inks-a little dab will do ya’ with the reinkers! Now I’m going to have to try it! Another favorite restaurant is The Lighthouse-it’s a local one that has melt in your mouth BBQ ribs. We only go there for very special occasions-like when we told parents we were expecting our baby! We took them out to eat and told them on Mother’s Day. Happy stamping!ReplyCancel
Awesome reinker idea!! Love it!! Another place I like to eat is Salt Grass Steakhouse. Their steaks are sooooo tender and juicy and they have a cheesy seafood fondue that’s fabulous!! My husband and I usually get the fondue and then split a steak meal…..yummy & delicious!!ReplyCancel
Cheryl in CincyMay 29, 2010 - 9:10 am
Becca is amazing! I love to eat at Red Lobster too. Their biscuits rock. Now I’m off to scrapbook my Maui pic’s at Artfully Simple–a great scrapbooking studio in the Cincinnati area! Have a great day.ReplyCancel
RufusMay 29, 2010 - 9:11 am
Back when I lived in New England there was a little neighborhood tratoria that had the most incredible Seafood Risotto. Mumm, I can almost taste it now!
R/ReplyCancel
HeatherMay 29, 2010 - 9:16 am
Happy Mem Day! In Canada, our biggie was last w/e, but for this one a friend is coming up to visit from NY. I’m looking forward to seeing her knowing we can talk in person instead of the 4 hr Gabfest telephone marathon we’re known for-hee! We’ve got a few things planned including the new Cirque de Soleil tomorrow (yay!) and a super yummy french bistro dinner tonight. My bag is packed (I’ll be staying in the hotel with her) and I’m all set to boogie.
Let’s all wish ourselves a fine Memorial Day w/e!
Thanks for the generous chance to win once again, Becca!ReplyCancel
BarbMay 29, 2010 - 9:17 am
Good Morning, Tonight going out for steak at the outback. Cant wait.ReplyCancel
RubyMay 29, 2010 - 9:18 am
I always enjoy going to Outback Steakhouse, I love their bloomin’ onion and ‘shrooms! Tks for a chance at the blog candy!ReplyCancel
Michel EMay 29, 2010 - 9:21 am
Would love to win. Favorite place to go out to eat-Outback or Red Lobster.ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 29, 2010 - 9:21 am
Favorite dinner out, to go to a “place” would be a hard one. I am not big on going out to dinner, so more than a place, it would have to be with family. Wherever family is, would be the place I would like to be. How about Antelope Point since it is right on the water and a beautiful sunset setting? Thanks again for a wonderful blog, and sharing so much of your talents with all of us.ReplyCancel
PatMay 29, 2010 - 9:24 am
When we want to go to a place with great food and good prices my husband and I go to a little Italian restaurant close to our house called ‘Sweet Basil’. The acoustics are great there so we can talk quietly with each other :-).ReplyCancel
Fonda TottenMay 29, 2010 - 9:26 am
Becca! The Blog Candy looks so fun. I’m looking forward to playing, especially for the double play. Love love love punches.
If I were to go to dinner, it would be P.F. Chang’s right now. Definitely in the mood for it. But that could all change by tomorrow!! :O)
Have a relaxing & safe holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
Tanya PMay 29, 2010 - 9:34 am
Thank you so much for the chance at your blog candy! I would so love to go to Outback Steakhouse, we have not been there in so long. :)ReplyCancel
JeanneMay 29, 2010 - 9:37 am
Hi Becca,
YES! I would love to win this blog candy. Thanks for the chance to win! My husband and I love the Outback Steakhouse. The steak is to die for! I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. My thanks goes out to all the soldiers who have given their life or who are keeping us safe, I really appreciate YOU! JeanneReplyCancel
Yes Yes would love to win some candy and that awesome punch! Well I live in a rural area that doesnt not have any big name eateries but I love seafood so probably Red Lobster would be my choice.ReplyCancel
marianneMay 29, 2010 - 9:57 am
Another restaurant we love is Tara’s it falls under Diners,Drive ins, & dives category(dive) but the food is great & cheap! My son & I ate lunch there last week he got lobster,fries,soup, & salad,soda & I got the Tara burger & chips & a bottled water 18.00 w/tip!!! & that’s a 20% tip. Amazing!ReplyCancel
Teresa CMay 29, 2010 - 9:57 am
If we are going out as a family we like to do to a place in Dover that is called Old Towne Buffet. It is an all you can eat Chinese buffet. Hope you have a great memorial day weekend and thanks for a chance at some awesome blog candy.ReplyCancel
Great idea for the reinkers. I agree out of site out of mind.
I hope your DH is back to great health and healed.
I think if someone were to take me out to eat I think it would be great to be with all my family (we are so spread out – different states) but to get together for a great BBQ, play games, visit, laugh and just enjoy the get together. That would be the perfect place for someone to take me.ReplyCancel
Pattie G.May 29, 2010 - 10:18 am
another favorite of mine is Chili’s…I love their chips and salsa and I can be happy with most of the items on the menu! Thanks for another chance to win!ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 29, 2010 - 10:26 am
I have just discovered your blog. Beautiful cards. An inspiration. A nice place to eat is the Elora Gorge Restaurant.ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 29, 2010 - 10:27 am
Another favorite place to eat is Red Lobster….love their grilled tilapia. And how about those cheddar biscuits!!!!! Thanks Becca for all the inspiration you provide to us.ReplyCancel
I was smiling as I was reading some of the comments last night. Seems Olive Garden is a very popular place to eat. Given a choice, I”d say my husband would pick Olive Garden at least 8 out of 10 times. We both battle the “bulge”, so always get their unlimited soup, salad & breadsticks, but rarely a second helping of anything. It’s consistently good no matter which Olive Garden we go to. Always neat, clean, great service and reasonable price!ReplyCancel
another fav is OLIVE GARDEN….YUMMY…love the breadsticks and never ending soup and salad! Happy & Safe Memorial Day weekend, Becca!ReplyCancel
CathyMay 29, 2010 - 10:49 am
Since I am a widow, I would prefer to be asked over for dinner instead of going out. I eat out often since it is just easier than cooking for one. If they prefer to eat out I am very flexible and would agree to go where ever the group would like to go. We have several local restaurants the would be fine also. They are good food, located within a short distance and very reasonably priced. I am easy to get along with no matter what you have heard. ; )ReplyCancel
CorrieMay 29, 2010 - 10:50 am
Thanks Becca,
Another favorite place to go is closed now but when it was open Carnevalle’s was the best.ReplyCancel
Val WMay 29, 2010 - 10:53 am
We like to go to Olive Garden too, but rarely get there because the closest one is an hour away. We usually order their soup and salad. It’s not so filling, and it’s always so good.ReplyCancel
Patty WMay 29, 2010 - 10:54 am
Darn, miss a couple of days and all kinds of things happen around here ! I’m too late for collecting the words..how interesting !
For me, some place Italian. I love lasagna, manicotti..all those nice cheesy things with some salad and bread! Dh doesn’t eat any cheese, so that’s always a treat for me.
Since this is a holiday weekend, “The Hole in Wall BBQ” is a wonderful for it’s bbq meats, the ribs – oh – well lets say I don’t share, they have a rub that is to die for. The ribs are not a goey mess, however they do have an assortment of sauces to add your own goey experience… oh the cornbread is always moist and ready for that honeybutter… the coleslaw is just right, not too much dressing.. Oh my is 9:00am and I’m ready for some ribs….ReplyCancel
crystalMay 29, 2010 - 11:01 am
Thanks for another chance to win! There is a new restaurant just opened in town that I want to try:)ReplyCancel
Mary L.May 29, 2010 - 11:05 am
The Double JJ Ranch is another place I like. Again very good food & beautiful scenery overlooking a golf course.
Hope everyone has a happy & safe Memorial Day week end.
Thanks to all our Military, past, present and future for our freedom.ReplyCancel
I would love to go to Outback. We haven’t been there in ages. Being retired if we go out to eat we go for lunch because it is more reasonable. Outback doesn’t open here until 4 p.m. We’re really not doing anything for Memorial Day. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!!
I love steak, so one of my favorite places to eat is “Big Horn Steak House”. I’m not sure if the chain exist in the US, but if it does, it’s definately a nice place to stop by. The last time me and my boyfriend were there I even got a big dessert for free because it was my birthday.. :)ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 29, 2010 - 11:15 am
Hi Becca
Thank you for another fabulous blog candy. I am sure someone will be extremely happy to win!
We have a German restaurant here in United Arab Emirates and they serve PORK! Being a Muslim country, pork is not that freely available. I love going there and that is my favourite restaurant it is called The Brauhaus, it is located in a hotel. It was soooo funny when they dicovered “swine flue”, all pork products were stopped in the UAE and this restaurant was forced to close for a while. Thank goodness it is open again.
Hugs LizetteReplyCancel
Maxine NaumannMay 29, 2010 - 11:16 am
If I want a wonderful pepper steak, we go to Tony’s in Alton, IL. Totally good food.ReplyCancel
Connie HuxMay 29, 2010 - 11:16 am
Hi Becca
This is my first time playing. It is a wonderful blog candy to win. I play on staying home with my granddaughter and having fun in the craft room. Hubby is working and we don’t like to travel on holiday’s. We will be cooking out on the grill and having fun. Thanks for the chance to play for the blog candy. I love your site.ReplyCancel
SuziMay 29, 2010 - 11:17 am
As I mentioned earlier, my son leaves for Alaska Monday. When the salmon season ends and he’s home again, he’ll bring lots of salmon with him! Oh, boy! I love ocean grown salmon! I’d like to have it right now, but I’ll wait 6-8 weeks till son brings it home!ReplyCancel
Barbie D.May 29, 2010 - 11:23 am
Thank you for another chance to possibly win your awesome blog candy. Another place I really like is Olive Garden. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
Becky EMay 29, 2010 - 11:31 am
When I’m in the mood for Chinese I head for the Red Dragon Restaurant. Wonderful!ReplyCancel
Darlene CastorMay 29, 2010 - 11:51 am
I love The Great Wall for Chinese…they have cashew chicken to die for!!
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O.K., I know I’m on a Thai and Japanese food kick lately so I’ll have to let you in on another Thai establishment in the Portland area called “Typhoon”, LOVE IT!!!!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 29, 2010 - 12:05 pm
Thanks Becca for the Re-inker Idea, I will have to
give it a try.
A favorite place to eat for me is…Timber Lodge,
the food is fantasic.
Thank You, I love your blog and try to visit
everyday.ReplyCancel
I love anything italian but I sure am dying to try Max Brenner’s Chocolate store…. they have regular food but also have chocolate items for any meal including a chocolate pizza :)ReplyCancel
Sylvia from MinnesotaMay 29, 2010 - 12:08 pm
Becca, what a great idea for the alcohol inks. Yesterday I gave you a favorite meal so how about dessert today. I love moist chococolate with chocolate frosting. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
PhylissMay 29, 2010 - 12:18 pm
Becca – love all the beautiful things you create! We have several places we like to eat — one of our family favorites is Cheescake Factory. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyCancel
I love going to Red Lobster, especially for the cheese biscuits!ReplyCancel
janeyMay 29, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Hello – computer down this morning – no word!! Blah!!
A meal that I would enjoy being treated to would be one from a little restaurant in Emma, IN. It’s a typical Amish settlement – probably has about 75 – 100 residents. There is an OLD general store that someone has refurbished – old style – and has created a eating place. Specials every night (except Sunday) and Wednesday is Swiss Steak special with homemade bread and, of course, real mashed potatoes and corn…..just the typical Amish food – and so yummy!ReplyCancel
Carol FroehlichMay 29, 2010 - 1:00 pm
I do have more than one restaurant that I like to dine at. There is a small Greek family restaurant that serves plenty of food at a very reasonable price. And the food is VERY GOOD.
Thank you for the opportunity to win some prizes and for sharing your tips.ReplyCancel
For today’s one comment, hmmmm….the 2nd restaurant that I love has to be Hoss’s Steakhouse. Normal order consists of the salad bar, and a ribeye medium well and a baked potato. mmmm!ReplyCancel
Diane McJannetMay 29, 2010 - 1:09 pm
hi becca…
you always treat us to such awesome candy – thanks so much for the opp to win! i love to go for good italian :DReplyCancel
DebraMay 29, 2010 - 1:14 pm
Wow, what great candy .. a second favorite place to go – has to be Red Lobster. No matter what you get it’s always good.ReplyCancel
BettySue NetterstromMay 29, 2010 - 1:18 pm
If I were going out, I would pick Olive Garden or my all-time favorite Red Lobster. However, I’ll be having a home-made pizza and enjoying it thoroughly! Love your blog and all those spectacular cards you make. You are my “Wizard of Fabulous.”ReplyCancel
Another favorite restaurant of mine is the Water Club in NYC. It’s actually a floating restaurant that overlooks the East River. The views are of the East River bridges are spectacular as is the food!ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 29, 2010 - 1:38 pm
My husband and I like to go to a place called Shien of Osaka for Sushi!!!
Sweet & Spicy Crunchy roll is the best….
Thanks again for the opportunity to win blog candy!ReplyCancel
Pat JandacekMay 29, 2010 - 1:42 pm
I love the chicken oriental salad served at – Applebee’s or Chili’s – I’m sorry, I cannot keep the two separated as to which serves what. In our location they are side-by-side and my memory is not as it should be. Actually, I think both serve this salad but I prefer one over the other; just don’t go often enough to know which is which. In my mind their menus and restaurant layout do not differentiate them from each other…maybe I should send their CEOs a letter. lol My entry today is a blatant attempt for another chance to win the blog candy…the icing on top of all the goodies you present on a daily basis. TFSReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 29, 2010 - 1:47 pm
For lunch, I love Subway….good sandwiches, good price and some are even healthy.ReplyCancel
Carolyn McElroyMay 29, 2010 - 1:59 pm
Oh, Becca! You have the Spellbinders Frameability Scalloped Edge die again in the candy box!!!! I just can’t tell you how badly I want this die!!! I loved the box you made w/it and I want to make one so badly!!!!!
There is a resturant in town that I’ve never been to (I’ve heard it’s REALLY pricey!!!) and I’d love to go to and the name is Ruth Chris Steak House! My daughter and her husband and their very best friends went there one year at Christmas time and it was each couple’s Christmas present to the other. They had a wonderful time!!! The food was wonderful! The atomshpere was wonderful! I really got the idea that it was a wonderful place to go!!! lol!!
Thanks, Becca for this chance to win candy; however, I am sorry that the way we get this chance was by you losing your chance to go away! I hope you really enjoy your crafting time this weekend! Hugs, C:o)ReplyCancel
Pam SpradlinMay 29, 2010 - 2:02 pm
One of my favorite restaurants is Teds in Oklahoma City. It is a mexican restaurant and I have never eaten anything bad there. The quesadillas melt in your mouth and the chips are so light that they could probably float.
What a great idea. I seem to be always organizing – probably more than crafting!! I like so many of your ideas. Thanks for this one.ReplyCancel
Linda DuensingMay 29, 2010 - 2:10 pm
We probably will not go out for dinner, but if we did I would like to go to Pearl’s Saltwater Grill. It is a wonderful seafood restaurant. This a wonderful idea for your inkers. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Becca for the great ideas and the fun blog candy!
One of my favorite restaurants closed this past year. It was the Alpine Garden Grill, setup at a greenhouse, with a beautiful garden and fountain. They had very good food, Halibut or Salmon, steak or poultry dishes served with fresh veggies and herb sauces. It was always a spendy meal for the 2 of us so usually only for special splurge occasions like our anniversary or a birthday.ReplyCancel
Bonnie RabonMay 29, 2010 - 2:37 pm
One place I used to like eating at was Steak n Ale. Its no longer open here. Oh well!ReplyCancel
I love to go to Sticky Fingers Rib House. They have the best dry rub ribs!
Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies and I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.ReplyCancel
KrisMay 29, 2010 - 2:44 pm
After a movie…a little warehouse district place called Little Sheba’s!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca-
I just love visiting your blog! Thanks for the chance to win the fabulous blog candy. I live in Hawaii so we don’t have an Olive Garden here :( But if I want great garlicky Italian food then I love going to Bravo’s- they have the best garlic olive oil rolls and it comes in heaping baskets. But I do wish we had an olive garden here. Thanks again!ReplyCancel
Susan GMay 29, 2010 - 2:57 pm
Seafood is my favorite so Red Lobster or any place that I can get good shrimp or fish always pleases me.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
Thanks Becca for having another chance to win the blog candy. My favorite restaurant is a place called the Mandarin, it is a buffet place in London, Ontario.
Thanks again for a chance to win the blog candy.
Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Hugs
Donna BReplyCancel
Arlene SMay 29, 2010 - 3:06 pm
The best restraunt is the one you go to with good company. To me it is a social experience.
hi rebecca this candy is fantastic! i love to go for good italian, i’m italian!ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 29, 2010 - 3:54 pm
Hello Beeca another resturant I love is Outback hope you pull my name for this blog candy I really appreciate you for takeing the time out to show people like me how you make your card and they are a sight to see I tell people about you and your sight. Thanks again.ReplyCancel
EireneMay 29, 2010 - 4:03 pm
sushi has been my favorite. wouldn’t mind going to a fancy sushi restaurant either. :)ReplyCancel
Joyce MMay 29, 2010 - 4:05 pm
Our town doesn’t have any nice bike trails so my husband and I took a short road trip this morning to a town about 30 miles away where there are some nice trails. We rode (just guessing since we don’t have a pedometer) probably about 15-20 miles. That’s a lot for me since I haven’t ridden in probably 3 years. Anyway, we did one of my favorite things for lunch. We packed a few sandwiches and had a picnic on the edge of the river. We were very hungry after our ride, so anything would have tasted good and the company couldn’t have been any better. ;) It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be wonderful!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, hope you and hubby are enjoying your holiday! It is still raining hard here in Portland, OR. Course, our really dry season (yes, we have one) doesn’t start until the middle of July so rain this weekend is no surprise. When we want to go out to a really special place, with friends or family, we go to McGrath’s Fish House. They have other things than seafood so this is a good compromise and the prices are reasonable. It is usually very crowded and they, of course, serve fresh, caught in ocean off the Pacific Northwest, seafood. We also use the Seafood guide put out by many zoos and aquariums around the country for good and bad choices of seafood. Sadly, some are being over harvested or grown in “farms ” where the condicions are not palatable to the American tummy. If anyone is interested in such a guide, they should check with a zoo or aquarium website. I know Monterey Bay as a downloadable list; the Oregon Zoo too I think. There, I got in my pitch for conservation. I feel so upset about what is happening down in Louisana! Pray that Obama will keep his promise to help those folks and all those animals!ReplyCancel
MissGMay 29, 2010 - 4:19 pm
Hello Becca
Just checking in for the new word and to see what’s new. Have a great holiday week-endReplyCancel
emilyMay 29, 2010 - 4:32 pm
In our small town there is an amazing restaurant called Ty’s and Tails. It is very small and they only open certain nights and you usually need a reservation. The food is prepared when you order and is not like anything you would get at a regular restaurant. The maple glazed salmon is one of the best fish dinners ever and although they are well known for their sticky date pudding, nothing on the dessert menu will ever disappoint!ReplyCancel
Catherine KraftMay 29, 2010 - 4:36 pm
Thank you for a chance to win your wonderful eye candy. I’d love to win some new toys to play with. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I was hoping for a cookout with our kids but it’s suppose to be rainy and cold so we will wait until this rain stops!!!! My absolute favorite place that we go to for our anniversary is in Portland, Or at Saylor’s Steak house. They have the best prime rib and lots of extra goodies to go with it – hot bread, a wonderful relish tray, along with your salad, potato and mild horseradish sauce to go on your meat. Makes me hungry and our anniversary isn’t until November.ReplyCancel
Marilyn ClarkMay 29, 2010 - 4:50 pm
Just checking in for the new word. Enjoy your weekend.ReplyCancel
Wendy AMay 29, 2010 - 5:02 pm
Taking 3 kids out for dinner is a real challenge so we often get take-out. We will get chinese from Quality Foods here on Vancouver Island, BC. We get enough for dinner and there is usually lots left over for lunch the next day. There is no MSG and all made fresh on site. It costs a lot less than all of us going out and I don’t have to cook at all.
Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 29, 2010 - 5:07 pm
Hi Becca,
Hope you are having a great day! I forget the name of the restaurant but it was such fun and the food was good. It is in Florida and you must walk out this long pier to get there. It is in the gulf of Mexico. The pelicans come and roost on the roof. There is a pier around it and the pelicans are friendly enough to touch. That would be a great place to have a meal.
Blessings.ReplyCancel
sallieMay 29, 2010 - 5:21 pm
just ate at outback steakhouse in Lumberton N.C. good eating, great service.ReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 29, 2010 - 5:22 pm
Hi Becca
Back for another day. Another favorite restaurant is a spanash restaurant about a half hour away… they make the best tapas!.
YUMReplyCancel
DarsiMay 29, 2010 - 5:50 pm
Another place that I love to go out to eat at is Olive Garden, you just flat can’t beat their soup, salad and breadsticks deal!ReplyCancel
It’s a new day here in Aus and being early I thought I might read what some other’s have to say on their food preferences, the garlic prawns sound very nice and my favourite meal to be honest but as it’s still early here I think I will settle for coffee and toast,
I discovered Cheddars Restaurant not to long ago. I like going there because they have such a variety! The prices are great! Huge Margaritas for $3.50! Yummy
Thanks again for the chance to win wonderful blog candy!ReplyCancel
lindsayMay 29, 2010 - 6:27 pm
another place i love to go is called the buell street bistro; they serve the most marvelous vegetarian dish with curry, chickpeas and basmati rice….LOVE IT!!!ReplyCancel
Linda GMay 29, 2010 - 6:37 pm
Restaurant…Carlos O’Kellys, a great Mexican place here!ReplyCancel
CindyMay 29, 2010 - 6:47 pm
Next stop to eat for me would be Liberty Fish – a little tiny place on the wharf that also sells fresh seasfood . They’ve got great clam chowder in a bowl. Most places on the wharf have it, but their’s is really tasty. We became friends with the owners after going there several times, and our connection grew because both of our mother’s had alzheimer’s so we began sharing information on that front as well. You never know where you’ll run into people who will become good friends.ReplyCancel
TerryMay 29, 2010 - 7:14 pm
If I were being treated out to my fav, it would absolutely be to any crab house. I am a total crab freak! I can eat it cold, hot in a sandwich, salad or just by itself! Have a wonderful holiday weekend and thanks for the chance to win such great stuff!
TerryReplyCancel
Beth AnnMay 29, 2010 - 7:19 pm
I would love to go with my husband to Mainstreet Grill in Deland, FL. Just love the small town feel with my favorite guy. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.ReplyCancel
If would LOVE to go with my husband to Chapters Viewpoint in Kamloops BC, or Ric’s Grill. Both places have a great reputation for great food, even though it’s more expensive than our budget allows (currently).ReplyCancel
Hope you’re having a great weekend at home! All my kids are home this weekend which is quite a feat since 2 of them are married now.
My hubby and I love to go to the Black Angus. The other place that I would choose (if I’m ever asked) is to the East West Cafe in Tacoma. Yum yum.ReplyCancel
Just tried a new resturant in our area. It’s called the “TACO CHAN.”
We had a bowl of shrimp, octapus, scallops, squid, onions, cactus, jalapeno peppers, and cucumbers in the most wonderful broth. It came with rice and flour tortillas and you ate it like fijitas. This was the best. I can’t wait to go back and try it again!!
Thanks Becca for such a great blog. I always love your cards and “tips”. Thanks also for offering the blog candy. Another favorite restaurant is local to the Richmond, Va area called “Halfway House”; it’s a civil war era house made over into a restaurant. Great food. Have a gr8 weekend!ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 29, 2010 - 8:03 pm
My hubby and I ate at a lovely winery Friday night called “Tarsitano” in Conneaut, Ohio. Very small new “barn” with quaint table settings, and the most delicious homemade pasta, hands down! Owned by a married couple, he is the chef and she serves and makes the dessert of the night. Word of caution – if it sounds yummy, make reservations! We watched several people leaving . . .ReplyCancel
Linda E.May 29, 2010 - 8:07 pm
Your work is amazing! And so are you for offering the blog candy!
My favorite out to dinner is where ever I can get a fresh lobster tail!ReplyCancel
JudyMay 29, 2010 - 8:13 pm
Oh my goodness ther are alot of post’s. Good luck to everyone . Becca thank you for the chance to win these great prizes.
I would love to eat at the Olive Garden. I ate there about five years ago and it was yummy. I am such a push over when it comes to pasta.
Hugs, JudyReplyCancel
CathyMay 29, 2010 - 8:15 pm
Tonight my hubby and I went to a Japanese Steakhouse for our anniv. I love the show.ReplyCancel
LuAnn in AZMay 29, 2010 - 8:58 pm
Does going out 2 hours away to our cabin count? My favorite place to have dinner out is there! Steaks always taste better in the beautiful pines!!!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
I guess if we were to go out to eat it would be to Ryan’s. Hubby’s and DD love the buffet there.
I waiting to see your next creation, I love looking at your beautiful Artful Creations.
BettyReplyCancel
SusanMay 29, 2010 - 9:24 pm
For great authentic Mexican food, the Jalapeno Fresh Grill- Marion, NC. The food is wonderful and each dish a true masterpiece.ReplyCancel
Patty W.May 29, 2010 - 9:57 pm
Hi Becca, Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying your holiday weekend. I like to stay home on big holidays like this one. I’d rather not fight the crowds. Eating out is good though, so I don’t have to cook. We have a nice restaurant not far away called The Briarpatch. It serves a great steak. And I won’t have to clean up either. Thanks for the chance to win your neat gifts. Stay well and safe. Blessings!ReplyCancel
Patsy BehrendtMay 29, 2010 - 10:04 pm
When you think about it, if someone else is treating, isn’t anything a great dinner??? Spending time with someone who cares enough about you to take you to dinner is a treat in itself!ReplyCancel
VickiMay 29, 2010 - 10:11 pm
Mexican food would be another favorite for our family!!!ReplyCancel
Jean McGeeMay 29, 2010 - 10:16 pm
Another favorite restaurant of mine is here in town and its called Hart’s Tea Room The food is good and the atmosphere is very nice. Our Red Hat group enjoys going there for lunch and I enjoy taking my out-of-town guests there also.
Jean McGeeReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 29, 2010 - 10:24 pm
There is a lovely cafe that we can go to lunch here in South Australia called Mallyons. It is on the cliff tops over looking the Murray River. The food is great and is not expensive either.ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 29, 2010 - 11:13 pm
After watching FOOD TV I would love to go to E.A.T. in New York to try their a grilled cheese sandwich.ReplyCancel
Margaret ThompsonMay 29, 2010 - 11:18 pm
I never get to go out to dinner, no one to go with therefore if any one wants to take me it has to be good down home Mexican food the real from Mexico type!ReplyCancel
ShawnaMay 29, 2010 - 11:33 pm
If I am fortunate enough to get taken out to dinner I would want to go to The Lighthouse. They have the BEST fish and chips. Just love ’em.ReplyCancel
JohnaMay 30, 2010 - 12:06 am
The seafood lover in me would pick Red Lobster.ReplyCancel
Sheila BMay 30, 2010 - 12:16 am
Hi Becca back again this is soooo much fun.
One place that I love when we get to Myrtle Beach is the Texan it has the BEST ribs. Thanks for another opportunity at the Wonderful Blog Candi that you have up for grabs.
I hope you are enjoying your crafting weekend, I am sure you will have some Fabulous Creations for us as usual, just love your “Art”
Thanks again, SheilaReplyCancel
Michelle A. in NYMay 30, 2010 - 12:16 am
Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Any good italian restraurant is my favorite place to go out to eat…LOVE it!ReplyCancel
Shirley in BrissieMay 30, 2010 - 12:20 am
I am soon to visit the USA to celebrate my Mom’s 92 birthday. We will go to Cracker Barrel sometime during the visit because it is one of her favourites.ReplyCancel
RebekkaMay 30, 2010 - 12:27 am
When I am in the south I love Cracker Barrel.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 30, 2010 - 12:32 am
Olive Garden is another place I like to go to. Thanks again Becca!ReplyCancel
Su C.May 30, 2010 - 12:42 am
We were treated to dinner out Friday as a thank you. We went to a local Chinese restaurant called oriental Village.ReplyCancel
I love Mexcican food mjammie………but ice cream i love also
hugs Linda DekkerReplyCancel
EllieMay 30, 2010 - 1:04 am
Hello again Becca!
I have written about 2 of my favorite local restaurants but then thought–“if I could go anywhere-why not pick a couple of my hometown favorites?” So here goes: Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven Ct is the first. It has been serving “tomato pies” since the 1930’s. The only item on the menu is pizza and you can have it just about any way you like. The oven is coal fired and big enough to fit more than 30 lg pies at a time. The family brought them here from Italy when they imigrated and they are a tourist attraction all on their own. The doors open at 4 every day and a line starts forming outside around 3. The line is constant for several hours. If you are ever in CT you won’t want to miss it.ReplyCancel
PatMay 30, 2010 - 1:10 am
For steaks, we usually go to either Hoffbrau or the Outback Steakhouse.ReplyCancel
LindaMay 30, 2010 - 1:30 am
Hi Becca — A fun place I get to go to about once a year for brunch is The Reef in Long Beach — located very close to the Queen Mary. My daughter has taken me there several times for my birthday. Since my birthday is right before Christmas, the restaurant is always beautifully decorated. My daughter gets reservations with the same waiter each time — Augie. He only works on Sundays and sitting in his section is like getting a show along with your meal. We always have a wonderful time.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, we went to another of our favorite places today… inexpensive, willing to split a meal, customize, etc. Ours is in a mall, it is Noodles&Co. Our favorite is the buttered noodles (oh, those callories!) with a grilled chicken breast. We split the noodles, got 2 different breast (Hubby’s was with parmazon cheese, mine was plain) and refillable drinks. Hope everyone is having a safe and sane holiday. Don’t forget the reason for this special day…. to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.ReplyCancel
Went out for a drive this afternoon and couldn’t resist the temptaion of traditional fish and chips eaten straight from the paper…must confess they taste much nicer than the ones served on a platter,
Enjoy family and friends today. We never know what tomorrow holds.ReplyCancel
BarbaranneMay 30, 2010 - 5:46 am
Well, I’ve finally finished looking at your entire website. It’s so great! It’s now in my top sites.
My dear sister-in-law has invited us over today for dinner, so I don’t have to cook tonight. Yesterday my wonderful husband played with my daughter and cooked dinner so I could take a nap and organize my craft room. Lucky me!
You have such a wonderful blog, and the blog candy is yummy!
If I were to be taken out for my favorite dinner, I would be taken out to “The Chop House” for their Seafood fettuccine AlfredoReplyCancel
mary stuartMay 30, 2010 - 6:19 am
Hi Becca – our tradition for Father’s Day is to go for brunch at the Pier W – a local restaurant in Lakewood Oh (near Cleveland). The building juts out over Lake Erie offering a lovely view of downtown Cleveland and the Sunday regattas. The food is delicious – roast beef, salmon, Belgium waffles, and more – yummy! Lovely view, delicious food, my darling family – I’m looking forward to it!
Turning out to be a beautiful sunny perfect weekend here! Sure hope your weather is lovely, too!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca. Today we will eat at one of our favorite places – Mazzios Pizza. It has been our family place for years, and now that the children are gone from home, we still love their wonderful salad and pizza buffet.ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 30, 2010 - 6:28 am
I now have another favorite place to eat – PF CHANGS yummy and the BEST desert – bananas fried in a wonton wrapper – served with ice cream and covered in carmel and vanilla sauce !! how great is that??
5 words down – so much funReplyCancel
TrudyMay 30, 2010 - 6:39 am
I look forward to your blog to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! My husband and I enjoy eating at the Bluewater Grill. Excellent food ! And of course at home.
Let us all remember what this special week end is all about. God Bless American and those who have fought for our freedom and those who are serving in our military now.
Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!ReplyCancel
BarbMay 30, 2010 - 6:42 am
Celabrating Memorial weekend with family and friendsReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 30, 2010 - 6:44 am
I also like Macroni Grill. The food is good plus I usually go with my friends and then the conversations are GREAT!
Thanks again for your wonderful site!!!ReplyCancel
SallyMay 30, 2010 - 6:46 am
I like eating at both Logan’s and O’Charley’s. However my favorite place is right here at home being treated to a fabulous meal by my husband who has been through cooking school and is a terrific chef!ReplyCancel
PollyMay 30, 2010 - 6:48 am
My favorite restaurant in the Mall of America, which has tons of places to eat, is the Twin Cities Grill. They have a flat bread pizza that is out of this world. And I love their salads as well…always a treat to go there anytime or when I bring out of town guests to the Mall.ReplyCancel
Another favorite is FARGO’S Pizza Palace in Colo. Springs. It’s just a really neat place and it’s a tradition w/our family, when we go to C.S. to eat there w/all the family.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 30, 2010 - 6:57 am
Well, it really is an eating weekend. Today I am going to Panera Bread with my son and daughter-in-law to celebrate my birthday which is tomorrow! One of my favorite fresh fast food places. Yummy and healthy!ReplyCancel
Jenny LavenderMay 30, 2010 - 6:57 am
Happy Sunday!! If we have a hankering for pizza, we go to Gattiland, an all-you-can eat pizza buffet!! Something for everyone! Thanks for a chance to win!
Becca,
How I would love to win that generous blog candy! One of my favorite places to eat out is West Side Bistro in New, Glasgow.
MaryReplyCancel
SallyMay 30, 2010 - 7:09 am
Its another WET miserable weather day here so I guess as much as I would have LOVED to make Beer Can Chicken on the BBQ, I guess maybe I will make either a stirfry with prawns or maybe Pizza tonight.
THanks again Becca for your inspiration.ReplyCancel
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lindsayMay 30, 2010 - 7:32 am
another of my favourites is the santa fe in brockville; great mexican food and a wonderful atmosphere…ReplyCancel
So we went to one of our fav places to eat yesterday, sushi town, as mentioned on my previous comment :-)
Next, I wish to go to Swiss Chalet. They have the best apple pie! And cool tap beer….and let’s not forget the chicken right? Delicious!ReplyCancel
Pam SpradlinMay 30, 2010 - 7:44 am
A great braekfast place in San Antonio is Magnolias. They also have a great cup of coffee.ReplyCancel
DallaMay 30, 2010 - 7:46 am
Thank you for a chance to win the candy. Another of my favs in OKC is ”Ted’s”. Wow talk about great mexican.ReplyCancel
Helen BisesiMay 30, 2010 - 7:52 am
Just checking in for the word of the day before church! Have a Blessed Sunday :-)ReplyCancel
NancyMay 30, 2010 - 7:55 am
Good morning, Becca. Another beautiful sunshiny day where I live. Makes me want to go outside and play. However, if dinner out is on the agenda a good place to go would be Pike’s Landing in Fairbanks, AK.ReplyCancel
Wow, I’m running out of places to eat…………………..I think the Olive Garden is a good choice. The salad, soup and bread special is always a good choice. It’s all you can eat and there are lots of soups to choose from. Also, they are always introducing new items so it’s fun to try those too.
Thanks Becca for your great hints and tips. The new “Girl” card is adorable. Perfect for a new baby as well. Ejoy the day……………..
God Bless
BeckyReplyCancel
I am back to check for the word of the day (half day LOL!) but another favorite restaurant would be Macri’s. It’s a huge deli style restaurant where you can get sandwiches and soups in Bloomington, IN. Love their food and in each area of the restaurant they have tvs but one area is sports, one area is kids, etc. Fun place to eat! Have a wonderful Sunday!ReplyCancel
There’s a really good Mexican place here in town (well, just down the road in town), that I love call El Meskal. Cheap, but authentic Mexican food. Sometimes, that is where I want to to when someone else is paying.
Hi Becca,
A favorite place is at my son’s around the pool with my grandkids and my daughter at home visiting all of us from out of the province, barbecueing on a hot summer day…a real relaxed family gathering with all those I love close to me…what a treat…
Praying and remembering the fallen on this weekend, I thank God for still having all those I love healthy and around me…God Bless You and yours, Becca…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
Jean CoteMay 30, 2010 - 8:35 am
Happy Sunday! Best bbq ever at a friends house yesteday…..yum!ReplyCancel
CharletteMay 30, 2010 - 8:38 am
Becca, Thanks so much for the chance at some wonderful candy. You are such a thoughtful person to do this for all of us. I visit your blog daily and just cannot wait to see your cards and other projects to show. You are such a talented person. TFS! So on to the favorite place to dine. We have a place near us call the Big Easy it is all about cajun food which I love. They have a dish call Bourbon Crawfish Tails with dirty rice which is spicy and to die for! Here’s hoping hubby will take me there this weekend! Have a great holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
RufusMay 30, 2010 - 8:43 am
Also love good Italian food! We’re lucky to have a couple of local places that are good and there’s always Olive Garden. Where do YOU like to eat??
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DELISH Blog candy!!! I have not been on the past week due to Graduation activities with my Daughter, we are so proud of her. I am also honoring my Son this weekend as he is serving in the AF. He may not be overseas, but is guarding “items” that are very important. I am so proud of him as well. I am blessed with 3 wonderful children, although they are all adults now, my oldest very happy in a relationship, and working.
I think my favorite meal would have to be here at home, when my Hubby breaks out the BBQ pulled pork. He has perfected his rub and has a smoker, but to be honest, I love watching him “take” care of his boston butts, sometimes through out the night. I make the coleslaw, and we usually invite friends of ours, our Daughter, or family. It is always a great time, and everyone who has eaten his pulled pork always ask for more!
I will give you a favorite restaurant, it is a local one here in Augusta called Fujiyamas, but we go for lunch and I get the Bento Box, Hubby gets the steak and shrimp hibachi, while my Daughter is the Sushi Chick! Sometimes we will order or favorite sushi roll which is called a “spyder roll” which is filled with a yummy fried soft shelled crab and some sort of sauce. The also have a ginger house dressing that is completely addictive.
Have a very happy Memorial day weekend!!!! No surprise Husband is grilling, except Turkey burgers, and corn on the cob. I’m on Potato salad duty, which in the South, most people mash the potatoes!
My favorite (one of) restaurants is Ruby Tuesday… not because of it has my first name… but their burgers. tks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!ReplyCancel
CathyMay 30, 2010 - 9:07 am
Today I am in the wood for ribs from Smokey Bones. I would prefer that my hosts pick them up and bring them home so we can really work on enjoying them. Ribs make such a mess.ReplyCancel
Jean McGeeMay 30, 2010 - 9:08 am
Another favorite local restaurant is the Rubiyat (spelling is probably wrong). Very good food.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some “candy”.
Jean McGeeReplyCancel
Loved your card Becca.
Place to dine.
The Ritz Hotel LondonReplyCancel
ShawnaMay 30, 2010 - 9:11 am
After fish and chips, my favorite place to go has to be Outback. I love their blooming onion and could make a whole meal out of it. Nothing but blooming onion, oh yeah!!!ReplyCancel
Linda E.May 30, 2010 - 9:13 am
Love seeing America flying their flags and being proud of our men and women in the military!ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 30, 2010 - 9:13 am
Of the chain restaurants I like Outback Steak house. Love the bloomin onion. :)
Thank you for the chance to win some new craft goodies!!!ReplyCancel
KayMay 30, 2010 - 9:16 am
Thank you for doing this Becca. I very much admire your talent and work!ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 30, 2010 - 9:18 am
This is so much fun! I get a lot of new ideas reading other people’s favorite places to eat! We ate at “NOCE” in Chardon, Ohio yesterday! They make the BEST unusual pizzas, from homemade dough, and hand tossed! However, we chose their delicious salads last night, since they are so refreshing on a hot day! Yummy!ReplyCancel
Su C.May 30, 2010 - 9:22 am
I’d love to go out for ribs at the Spaghetti Factory, yum. Thanks for the chance to win some new craft supplies!ReplyCancel
Becky EMay 30, 2010 - 9:25 am
My family really enjoys Outback offerings. Their pork loin is tender and yummy.ReplyCancel
Linda FeldenkraisMay 30, 2010 - 9:26 am
Another Restaurant I like is The Melting Pot (fondue), but lately we have been doing it at home outdoors and I enjoy it much better…thanks again.ReplyCancel
Pat BMay 30, 2010 - 9:42 am
Another restaurant that I love is a local place called the Chop House…………..oh, their prime rib is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for the chance to win all the goodies!
Another wonderful card posted! We have a wonderful restaurant nearby called River Falls – they have a special all you can eat shrimp dinners on Thursday nights for $12.99 pp – it has become a favorite place to go – they also serve many other wonderful dishes! Hope all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!ReplyCancel
christiMay 30, 2010 - 9:49 am
for the best late night breakfast/dinner it’s the hollywood restaurant in rome ny. they have steak eggs and greens to die for. don’t order a poached egg ’cause the only one that knows how to cook it is the waitress and she has to wait on everyone else first. mmm …
thanks for the opportunity to win. hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day.ReplyCancel
crystalMay 30, 2010 - 9:56 am
Just coming back to find the word this morning, glad I woke up in time lol :)
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful goodies you share.ReplyCancel
JudieMay 30, 2010 - 9:59 am
Hi Becca,
Another great place to eat is Pizza Hut. I love to come to your blog and look at the beautiful Cards, it really inspires me. Thanks for another chance to win.ReplyCancel
StephanieMay 30, 2010 - 10:07 am
I like the fantasy of a lovely, quiet, candle-lit room overlooking a body of water (lake, river, ocean, don’t care) with my husband. Just quiet and romantic and great food and service. A lot to ask for, I know. Thanks for everything.ReplyCancel
Val WMay 30, 2010 - 10:19 am
Such a sweet little Tilda card today, just darling! It would seem I have a lot of “favorite” places to eat, because I keep thinking of more places. When we get to Milwaukee, WI we often go to a little restaurant near the university campus. It’s called Oakland Gyros, and as you can tell by the name, it’s specialty is gyros. They serve lots of other tasty Greek foods, but the gyros are sooo good. There is so much meat on them, that I always have to order an extra pita bread and take half the meat home for another meal. It’s great food, not outrageously priced, so it is a hit with the college kids too. They also serve a raspberry lemonade that really quenches your thirst. Makes me wish we were headed to Milwaukee this weekend!ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 30, 2010 - 10:22 am
One of my very favorite restaurants is in Memphis, TN… so if someone wanted to take me out for one of my favorite meals it would be to Corky’s in Memphis for the most wonderful ribs that I’ve ever had.ReplyCancel
SuziMay 30, 2010 - 10:30 am
Right now. . . I’d like to go to the little restaurant at the Monterey, CA airport for sand dabs! They just melt in your mouth! Mmmmm. . . . .ReplyCancel
mamajulieMay 30, 2010 - 10:30 am
My husband and I, on our first trip to Cape Cod, ate at an inn on a hill looking over the bay. I think it’s gone now, but I want to go back.ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 30, 2010 - 10:35 am
Hi Becca
Thank you for giving us a chance to win blog candy! I am not sure that I can participate, because I don’t live in the States, but just in case here goes:
My favourite restaurant would be: “Something Fishy”, they have the most devine fish at this restaurant, just love it!
Hugs
LizetteReplyCancel
Ann i.May 30, 2010 - 10:37 am
I love the Tilda card..so cute!!
So clever the way you created the distress ink palettes..
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
annReplyCancel
judy baileyMay 30, 2010 - 10:40 am
I love to go to olive garden , i love the frozzen drink ” teramassiu” i think thats how to spell it ! anyway, my husband and i just celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary , so we went there. as to this weekend going out ? well, i think we are gonna enjoy a relaxing day to ourselves at home. as far as olive garden goes; my favorite food is the appetizer, shrimp scampi and my favorite person to spend it with is my husband who means the world to me, i would be lost without him , as i am disabled . I look at all the stuff that you make every day and get inspired to come up with something of my own, as i don’t like to copy since it will either disapoint me that it wasnt like yours and since i want to be unique in my card making as well. so , keep up the great work !ReplyCancel
MaryMay 30, 2010 - 10:50 am
Cheesecake Factory! They have the best food and portions are big enough to share (if you can both decide on the same item). Love all the cards you make, you have a special gift and a way of making things come together in a beautiful and meaningful manner. Keep up all the good work and especially giving us great ideas for our own creations!ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 30, 2010 - 10:52 am
When I was in Colorado visiting a friend, the best place I ate there was
The Egg and I. Yummy food.
This has been fun reading others comments and seeing where their favorite places are.ReplyCancel
If it’s Japanese food, I vote for one of the oldest restaurants in Portland, OR., The Japanese Gardens in downtown Portland. Always good!ReplyCancel
Mary L.May 30, 2010 - 10:55 am
Another day, another meal (3 to be exact) Sometimes I just like staying at home. I’m no gourmet cook, but a homemade BLT can’t be beat.
Got another friend “hooked” on your site yesterday.ReplyCancel
Cheryl in CincyMay 30, 2010 - 11:02 am
Hi Becca. Need to do some real work in a bit but didn’t want to miss leaving another comment. Olive Garden is a nice treat every once in a while!ReplyCancel
Good morning, Becca (still AM here)! Love your little Tilda creation today with all those Spellbinders’ dies you’ve used. I wanted to say that it appears in that huge treasure trove of a giveaway, I can see another Spellbinders peeking out just a little beneath that stamp set & the yellow/orange embellishments, can’t I?! You are ever so sneaky and clever! Actually keeping up with the words of the day this time!
Another fav place for us to eat is Elephant Bar — love their Spicy Thai High Chicken Salad — yummy!!! Was treated to one for my recent birthday luncheon by our dear friends. Great food & good friends = perfect day!!!ReplyCancel
Wendy AMay 30, 2010 - 11:15 am
Here’s wishing all serving the military in whatever country they live a safe return to their home and families.
Thanks for your inspiration Becca.ReplyCancel
Becky BowmanMay 30, 2010 - 11:17 am
Our neighbors we trade back forth over the year having each other for dinner, the summer time is the favorite, you get to eat outside without wearing tons of clothing. But my favorite meal is the BBQ Salmon that is freshly caught. We soak a cedar board the day before and the filet the salmon and then apply a rub of lemon pepper seasoning and brown sugar, the corn on the cob wrapped in foil with buterr, lime juice and clintro, the rest of the vegies will be cut into large pieces and then grilled in a basket. Dessert will be an almond pound cake with fresh friut of the season. The backyard is the bestest place to eat… with friends – bring your own drink, maybe a shanty or diet coke with a twist of lemon.ReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 30, 2010 - 11:19 am
The next place I love to eat at is a little shack by the water called the lobster shack. The owner is an old world Italian man and he looks like the quintessential fisherman with his red bandanna. beard and shorts.
They have the best lobster rolls thereReplyCancel
Michelle H.May 30, 2010 - 11:23 am
That is just the cutest Tilda, Becca! What gorgeous work you do! Speaking of gorgeous, DH and I went to Hawaii for our 35th anniversary in 2008. We went for breakfast at a golf course on Maui, and we ate on the terrace overlooking the golf course, and the bay where the whales come to play in the warm waters. The whole thing was incredibly unforgettable, and I’ve been wanting to go back there ever since. Besides the scenery and the surroundings, the Eggs Benedict with fresh mushrooms and brie were outstanding!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 30, 2010 - 11:36 am
Good Sunday Morning,
The Cheesecake Factory!!! But eat dessert first
after their wonderful entrees, you will be too full
to have their fabulous Cheesecake.ReplyCancel
Lisa MillerMay 30, 2010 - 11:36 am
My next place I would like to eat at is Lady Ann’s Tea shop. It is a beautiful tea shop that serves lunch. I had a sweet potato crusted sea bass last time. With lunch comes a soup, salad, scone and dessert. it is all very delicious!ReplyCancel
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We’ll be grilling out to celebrate two family birthdays, but if I were going out, I’d love to go to Outback Steak!! Yum!ReplyCancel
Elaine HartleyMay 30, 2010 - 11:57 am
Our supper at O’Charley’s was great last night. The food was great – most of all the fellowship with a former music pastor & his family were in town & we all went to supper together. How wonderful. Enjoy company of Christian friends & the fun we can have!!! The bad thing was I missed the second word yesterday!!! boohoo That’s what I get for being gone!! What can I say.ReplyCancel
DottyMay 30, 2010 - 12:01 pm
Hi Becca!
We found a new place by us call BJ Fins… it has all kinds of seafood and we just love it there. Have the Steel Drums going its great! and the Food is Good too!!
DottyReplyCancel
KaiaMay 30, 2010 - 12:06 pm
I’d really like to go eat at the River Cafe in Brooklyn the next time I visit New York. It must have the most wonderful view and romantic setting in the city.ReplyCancel
Wow, I made it back to find another word and lots more comments! Another favorite place – well, we have a local pizza place that serves great meals as well. Everything is good there and it’s always a toss up as to what to order. Hope you have a great day! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Wow! A lot of people are playing Blog Candy! Good luck everyone. We are having a family gathering today and cook out, not necessarily for Memorial Day but for my son’s birthday. The grandchildren will play in the blow-up pools. It is hot in Texas!ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 30, 2010 - 12:24 pm
Hello, Becca. Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.
One of my other (I have many) favorite places to eat is India’s which has a a great Indian buffet daily at lunchtime. Yummy!ReplyCancel
Lisa PMay 30, 2010 - 12:44 pm
I enjoy eating at Benihana’s because they cut my food into small pieces for me! ha ha
It is true if I am eating chicken I like to cut it into pieces before i start eating. Nothing like someone doing it for you!
I love the card you added today! ThanksReplyCancel
For me it’s seafood!! I LOVE fresh seafood… especially lobster! Moving from MA to VA 5 years ago has made me miss it so much!! Locally, the best place to go for seafood is Red Lobster! DH and I only get to go a couple of times a year, but we definately enjoy it!ReplyCancel
im back to post a litle note again…(already told you about my fave restaurant)..bt wanted to say that i am a follower of your blog…(have been for ages)..and get my email updates to your blog posts daily…and check in at your blog all the time…..but am enjoying checking in twice a day now while checking back for the 2 words each day.. That punch is fantastic..so im making sure not to miss a word….just in case my name is pulled!
hope youre having a nice holiday weekend…ReplyCancel
PatiMay 30, 2010 - 1:17 pm
Another fun day in blog-land! : ) Another one of my favorite restaurants is Red Robin. I like their salads, their different chicken burgers, their wraps, their strawberry lemonade, their milk shakes, …well, most of their stuff, everything I’ve tried I’ve liked. I usually have a hard time choosing the rare times we go there!
Happy Weekend! Hope it’s beautiful there as here : )ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 30, 2010 - 1:37 pm
This is a tough assignment, I am not big on going out to dinner. If I could go again, I would love to go to Apizza Scholl’s in Portland. Their pizza is fabulous, and it is the best I have ever had! Thanks again for a chance to win.ReplyCancel
Hope your weekend is going great.
I think another great place for dinner would be Outback steak house the bloomin onion is ohhhh so good I love that and a nice chicken salad. Umm really nice.ReplyCancel
PamMay 30, 2010 - 1:57 pm
Becca, I absolutely love the idea about the ink holder. It is so awesome. Seems to me, I am not totally sure but don’t reinkers act alot like watercolors in that if you just add water to them they rehydrate. So if they do dry out, just add water? Anyway, love the Girl Thing. Daugher is expecting our first grandchild in July and I can’t wait. Can imagine using this for a bunch of different girly things. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed holiday.ReplyCancel
Fonda TottenMay 30, 2010 - 2:04 pm
What a cute card today! Tilda is adorable. I just noticed someone else’s post about Red Robin. Love the garlic fries!!!ReplyCancel
Darlene CastorMay 30, 2010 - 2:05 pm
Oooo…yeah, someone mentioned The Outback….great place! Great steak!
darReplyCancel
NancyMay 30, 2010 - 2:06 pm
Beautiful card and the bow is so perfect. As for a restaurant, Claim Jumpers has been my favorite for years!ReplyCancel
Kay G.May 30, 2010 - 2:07 pm
I love to eat at the Outback Steak House and have the bloomin onion. Becca, I love the card. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyCancel
CharlotteMay 30, 2010 - 2:22 pm
The card is very cute. As far as a restaurant I would have to say Ricardo’s. That is where myself and some of the girls would go to eat after work. It is also where my husband preposed to me.ReplyCancel
Tanya PMay 30, 2010 - 2:35 pm
My husband has been gone for a couple of months with a new job, and I know when I see him again we will be going to Olive Garden, one of our favorite places, love the bread sticks and salad. Thank you so much for the chance at your wonderful candy. Have a great weekend. :)ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 30, 2010 - 2:39 pm
Another place I like to go is a India Resturant the food is good it is Hot in taste as well and the Ice Cream is wonderful also. Love your workReplyCancel
Susan GMay 30, 2010 - 2:46 pm
Let’s see…..pick a favorite. I love all kinds of food so anything would please me. My favorite type food is probably Mexican so anywhere with good enchiladas would suit me.ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 30, 2010 - 2:52 pm
Hi Becca,
What great creativity that God has blessed you with. Thank you for sharing that with us. A place that I enjoy eating at would be Panera Bread. And I think it is the atmosphere as much as the food. But time with friends makes any place enjoyable.
BlessingsReplyCancel
Thank you so much for the opportunity to see your beautiful work and to learn from you.
God Bless you,
CindieReplyCancel
Peggy E.May 30, 2010 - 3:35 pm
Where would I choose for dinner? I wouldn’t care if I was treated to McDonalds~~just so I didn’t have to cook! lol But if it was really a special occasion I would say to a restaurant we have here in Prescott, Arizona (up in the mountains) that’s an old converted Victorian home that’s calledl The Rose. Beyond expensive but oh, so good.
Peggy E.ReplyCancel
Today I could really go for some BBQ ribs. But haven’t found a good rib restaurant nearby so my vote would be for ribs bbq’d by DH.ReplyCancel
Pat JandacekMay 30, 2010 - 4:02 pm
I love the fish sandwich served at Rib City Grill and George enjoys their ribs so we treat ourselves every so often. Hmmm – it’s been a while since we’ve been there and this is a holiday weekend…thanks for bringing it up. Am always inspired by your edgings and layerings of diecuts, etc. We certainly benefit from your enjoyment of ‘playing around.’ TFSReplyCancel
AK Donna MMay 30, 2010 - 4:25 pm
Hope you are having a great weekend at home. And home is my favorite place for dinner. We can relax and have fun together. We had grilled salmon last night.
Thank you for your generous prizes! And sharing your work with us.ReplyCancel
When we feel like down home BBQ we head over to “Johnnie D’s.”
You walk in and feel like you have been transported to the Louisianna Bayou. The BBQ is fantastic and the cornbread, greens, and fried pickles are mouth watering. The prices are good, the amount of food is generous and the staff are welcoming and friendly.
The free peaunts while you wait are adictive as well.
O.K. Now I’m hungry……………….where’s the fridge!! :-)
Super giveaway!!! If I got to choose wherever I wanted to eat, I’d choose the Melting Pot. I love fondue, but unfortunately my hubby does not so I’ve never actually eaten there. I’ve heard great things about it though. If hubby’s taking me out then we’d probably go to Carrabba’s.ReplyCancel
Miss GMay 30, 2010 - 5:21 pm
Today, was the best eat out….We enjoyed each other company OUT in the yard. B-BQ, sides and family. Have a SAFE holiday!ReplyCancel
For a great burger I like Five Guys. There are some days, you just have to eat cow… :)ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 30, 2010 - 5:26 pm
Hi there, Thank you for the prizes. Very kind of you. We rarely eat out. My family likes Brenda’s kitchen the best, but it is always nice to have a break from cooking once in awhile. Cassey’s is a nice place to eat.ReplyCancel
KimMay 30, 2010 - 5:31 pm
One of my favorite local restaurants is called the Irish Democrat and they have really unique salads and sandwhich combos. Lots of good food at a decent price!ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 30, 2010 - 5:38 pm
We eat out way more than we should – another favorite take out place for us is Romano’s Macaroni Grill – we just adore the warm spinach salad and prosciutto and arugula pizza. It’s our go to dinner on busy weeknights when cooking is difficult.
I love it when you have blog candy – I just know eventually my number will be picked…
Hope you are enjoying the holiday. Just checking in for the word then must get back to Nascar, I’m a gearhead!ReplyCancel
Linda SimpsonMay 30, 2010 - 6:04 pm
Today my favorite restaurant is Longhorn’s. I love their food and am always ready to go there! I think my favorite menu item is grilled salmon. I wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. I am so grateful that I live in the United States of American and I want to thank all members of the armed forces, past and present. Thank you for protecting our freedom!!
LindaReplyCancel
Susan SlaterMay 30, 2010 - 6:13 pm
Found a new favorite with the best egg rolls called Basil. Thanks for the chance to win, may you have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel
Another great place to eat in Tacoma is the Lobster Shop. I might have to have my dh take me there for our 30th wedding anniversary! Thank you for the chance to win!ReplyCancel
JohnaMay 30, 2010 - 6:21 pm
On Friday, I usually run errands. Look forward to that drive-thru chik-fil-a. I love the sweet tea.ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 30, 2010 - 6:40 pm
Thanks for the chance to win Becca! I wish I could tell you about a favorite place to go, but I’m new to my neighborhood, so I haven’t exactly figured that out yet. It would have to be someplace where they serve breakfast all day. Love breakfast!ReplyCancel
Connie GMay 30, 2010 - 6:47 pm
Thanks for another chance to win Becca. I hope you are having a good holiday weekend.ReplyCancel
My 1 comment for day 3 is…the 3rd restaurant of choice that I haven’t had in a while is Olive Garden. I’ve ordered their take out chicken parmesan. I’ve never ate their though and I think that would be nice. :)ReplyCancel
Bonnie RabonMay 30, 2010 - 7:13 pm
I would love to go on one of the harbor dinner cruises they have here. There’s dinner, dancing and cruising the harbor under the stars. Sounds so romantic.ReplyCancel
Cathie LemonMay 30, 2010 - 7:13 pm
Hi Becca,
First, I must say that I have been following you for the last while after stumbled upon your website. I have to tell you that you personally got me hooked on spellbinders! I have a Cricut expression, cuttlebug and all the other goodies and thought I had everything that I could ever want…until I saw your beautiful cards and projects! You are very gifted and I inspire to achieve your level of creativity.
Now, this blog candy is all new to me. I have never left comments or replies on any website before, until now.
If someone wanted to treat me to dinner (I hope it would be my husband) I would love to go to The Keg. We always enjoy their food!
Thanks for sharing your ideas, tips and techniques!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
I had a wonderful night with my family. We went to church for family night and awards day for the grandkids. They both received awards and I was proud of them. Afterwards, we had all sorts of goodies and fellowship. Hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day week-end also.
I eat at Macaroni Grill quite often. They have great grilled pork chops with reduced balsamic vinegar, red potatoes with rosemary and steamed brocolli. Yummy!
love your work. I am staying home this weekend also. Friends got married yesterday. My favorite to be treated is Panera Bread. Nothing fancy but great food. Have a nice weekendReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 30, 2010 - 9:36 pm
Hi Becca – it is so nice to just go out for dinner with my hubby, without kids! I have just go into Atlantic Salmon and love it with a crispy skin, sitting on a bed of Potato Mash and a tomota and olive salsa. Yum! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!ReplyCancel
SandiMay 30, 2010 - 9:38 pm
Hope you are having a super great holiday–& I still don’t want to go out to eat!!ReplyCancel
JudyMay 30, 2010 - 9:46 pm
One of my favorite places is Cracker Barrel. Besides the food, I also enjoy having time to shop in the store there!ReplyCancel
mbmitchellMay 30, 2010 - 9:50 pm
A couple of weeks ago, we ate a great French restaurant in Buffalo, NY. It was named Rue …..something. The wait staff was the best I have encountered, and the food was incredible. We sat at a table overlooking a small, tiered garden that was beautiful. I felt as if I was in Provence. Pricy, but nice for special occasions…ReplyCancel
Kelly SasMay 30, 2010 - 9:51 pm
I always just love to have a cookout with friends or family! One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is a big turkey. Nothing like a whole grilled turkey.ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 30, 2010 - 10:17 pm
I love to eat at Wendy’s. They have a blue cheese bacon burger I just love!ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 30, 2010 - 10:57 pm
I would love to go to a fancy French (or other European ) restuarant one day. I watch a lot of fancy cooking shows and would love to try that sort of food.ReplyCancel
Susan IkinMay 30, 2010 - 11:25 pm
You are so generous, both with goodies and ideas. Thank you.
When I go out for dinner, I don’t care where, so long as I don’t have to think of what to cook, do the cooking or wash up the dishes. I do enjoy a good pizza, and especially enjoy food that is time consuming to cook or requires special ingredients – in other words, something I won’t be bothered to cook at home.ReplyCancel
DebiMay 30, 2010 - 11:28 pm
Happy Memorial Day, Becca!
I just got back from vacation, so I have missed the “words” for Double Play…. but I can tell you about an awesome restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina called “Angelo’s”!! Althogh it’s an Italian restaurant, they are famous for their steaks and boy were they good. My favorite… the 4 oz. filets with Marsala sauce served over garlic smashed potatoes. Boy, were they good. Thanks for the opportunity to win goodies. Love your style of decorating!ReplyCancel
BernieMay 30, 2010 - 11:30 pm
Happy Memorial Day weekend. Tomorrow we will have all five of our children together for the first time in 28 years!!! Since nearly all of us have been in the military there will be a lot of Army vs Marine talk. Yahooooooo.
My DH is ill so we rarely go out to dinner but when we do we go to the Golden Moon. LOTS of Yummy food at a great low price.
Thanks of the chance to win your yummy candy.
Hugs
BernieReplyCancel
Hi Becc, Happy Memorial Day everyone! Today we spent almost 10 hours going from cemetary to cemetary cleaning and putting flowers on 15 graves. Missed 6 which we will maybe do tomorrow or maybe when the weather is better because it is supposed to rain here in Portland, OR tomorrow. None of them are vetarans, which this holiday is really about. Anyway, for a late lunch we stopped at a favorite little hamburger joint that I have been eating at since I was in jr. high…. well, lets just say about around 55 years! The burgers are still just as good as they were when I was 15!ReplyCancel
LuAnn in AZMay 31, 2010 - 12:14 am
Another place I love to eat is at Someburros, a place my whole family loves and somewhere two of my kids worked in high school. It has the best mexican food around! Have a great weekend…ReplyCancel
Mary L.May 31, 2010 - 12:15 am
Here it is Monday May 31st. 1:13 AM.
I’m hungry right now so I guess I’ll have a glass of milk, some cookies & go to bed. Have a great day everyone.
God Bless our military, where ever they are.ReplyCancel
Sheila BMay 31, 2010 - 12:17 am
Happy Memorial Day Becca
Amazing tribute on the TV last night, really great show for all the soldiers & those we have lost in all the wars.
I hope you are accomplishing all the crafty things you wanted to over this long weekend.
Thanks again for the opportunity to win your Great Blog candi!f
Enjoy your day today
Hugs, Sheila BReplyCancel
BettyMay 31, 2010 - 12:23 am
Went on holiday to Phoenix, AZ and ate at a great little BBQ place called
‘Scotsdale BBQ Company’. If you like BBQ, you must check it out if you go to Phoenix.
Hi Becca
My most favorite food for goining out to dinner is Mexican, but I also love Greek food, and we have a fantastic Greek restaurant in town hihi. Thanks for chance to win your great candy
hugs Linda DekkerReplyCancel
DebraMay 31, 2010 - 12:26 am
Just reading some of the other comments and it’s really interesting. Maybe another question could be ‘what did you do yesterday?’ or ‘what did you do on memorial day?’ I live in Canada so we don’t have memorial day, just remembrance day in Nov. but found it really interesting reading the other comments. Anyway, another great restaurant .. I love Swiss Chalet – but we don’t have one in our city!! I’ve heard rumors and I hope there will be one soon! Have a wonderful and safe memorial day.ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 31, 2010 - 12:53 am
Hello, Becca. Hope you had a great weekend. In addition to the Cajun, Tex-Mex and Indian food / restaurants I mentioned previously, I also enjoy Thai food. One of my favorite local restaurants here is Thai Cottage (wonderful red curry); another is Patu (the most yummy cream cheese rolls).
Thanks again for this chance to win your lovely blog candy.ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 31, 2010 - 1:16 am
My favorite burger place in Milwaukee is Kopps. The hamburgers are about 6 inches round and very tasty.
Happy Memorial Day Becca and may God bless our wonderful service men, past and present, who unselfishly put their lives in danger protecting our country.
Even though it’s been rainy here in Oregon and too cold for a BBQ this year, after church today we went to one of our favorite places to eat – The Super King Buffet – it’s a wonderful, large Asian buffet and the food was so good!!!! I’m so thankful that we live in a free country. Happy Memorial Day everyone…….may we continue to live free and God richly bless our land.
Gee, Becca, I’m running out of favorites. So I guess I’ll have to give you a non-favorite. Olive Garden. The only thing I can eat there is the salad and bread sticks (yummy!). Everything else makes me sick, really. For some reason their food just doesn’t sit well on my tummy. However, it is one of my son’s family’s favorites so sometimes I have to go and just order the salad and breadsticks. The staff get really obnoxious about it sometimes and don’t want to bring me a plate for the big salad bowl course. But if I am paying for it separaetely, I don’t understand why I should not be able to eat with the rest of the family! Guess that makes it a double unfavorite. :-)ReplyCancel
LindaMay 31, 2010 - 2:14 am
Happy Memorial Day!
Another fun restaurant is Back Home in Lahaina. They even have live entertainment on certain nights — a band playing Hawaiian music, with diners joining in and doing the hula. Obviously the dancers are not beginners — they know how to hula.
I usually get their teriyaki chicken sandwich and hubby likes the char sui chicken fried rice. We both get the Hawaiian ice tea and share a piece of haupia cheesecake for dessert. Yummers!!ReplyCancel
RebeccaMay 31, 2010 - 2:52 am
A great local restaurant I love is the Steam Plant Grill. No one even has to ask where I want to go!ReplyCancel
we have a great little sport club in a small seaside town nearby at Tooradin- the food is great and the prices ok. the other local place is the RSL- Returned Soldiers League club and your supporting our armed forcesReplyCancel
Welcome to the start of a new week and a new month starting from midnight tonight…can’t believe we are almost halfway through the year, here in Australia will be the first day of winter tomorrow and boy is it cold already and seeing food is the main topic here I have decided to cook a curry tonight, another of my favourite dishes,
It’s funny when my Mother was alive she would always ask what was for dinner and when I told her she would always say that was her favourite, I seem to recollect everything edible was my Mothers favourite…you don’r get any prizes for guessing who I take after,
Hi Becca,
Have had a wonderful weekend so far. Lot’s of family around. Usually stay real close to home throught the holiday, but we did venture out this year because we had a very dear friend who is visiting from Arizona this year. He has terminal cancer but is quite the trooper. We took him to San Juan Capistrano and had dinner with my 85 yr old Mother-in-law at a local cafe there. Great visit and very good food. We will BBQ tonight with the entire family, and then we are meeting up with more friends the following morning for breakfast at a place called the Bread Basket in Alpine. Hope you and hubby have had a safe & wonderful weekend.
MarcieReplyCancel
Hi Becca. I don’t eat out very often. I would have to say the Outback Steakhouse has the best steak I have ever eaten. I used to live near Concord, Massachusetts. There were many small homey places to eat. I like the places that are run by families. The family bakeries are wonderful there too. The area I live in now, Central Florida, has only large restaurant chains. I really miss the family type atmosphere of the northern pubs and inns. I watch Guy Fieri and envy the way he travels all around and goes to all kinds of different places on the road. I have never been to New York, but it looks like they have wonderful bakeries and places to eat.
Hugs. CherylReplyCancel
VickiMay 31, 2010 - 5:28 am
One of my favorite restaurants that we only ate at once (on our Honeymoon) was in Maui….the Tommy Bahama Restaurant was AWESOME. I think they also have one in Naples Florida.ReplyCancel
For “amazing” :-) BBQ, we love RENDEVOUS in Memphis.ReplyCancel
christiMay 31, 2010 - 5:50 am
mastori’s restaurant in/near bordentowne nj. is an awsome place to eat. the best part of the meal are their homemade breads. my two favorites are the cinnamon swirl and the cheese bread. i am a carb lover from way back. they sell the bread to go too, so when i know someone is going to be in that area i ask them to pick up a loaf for me. i haven’t lived there in 20+ years but just thinking about it makes me hungry. thanks for the chance to win blog candy.ReplyCancel
SallyMay 31, 2010 - 6:23 am
Hi Becca, thanks for your Amazing website and great ideas! I try to check it out every day. I like eating at both Logan’s and O’Charley’s, but most of all at home. My husband is a really terrific chef.ReplyCancel
TeresaMay 31, 2010 - 6:33 am
You are one amazing woman. I fell in love with your cards the first time I saw them. Having a quiet weekend home just catching p on things and eating with the kids and grand kids. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 31, 2010 - 6:40 am
Good morning, Becca! Beautiful card posted yesterday! Had to check in before we leave for the parade this morning! Another favorite spot to dine out (especially when I am on track with healthy choices) is Outback. They will work with me on grilling my steak without extras, as well as my mushrooms and onions!ReplyCancel
NancyMay 31, 2010 - 6:44 am
Good morning. Did you see the concert on TV last night honoring our veterans? It was wonderful. (I cried through much of it; that’s a good barometer of excellence, right?) Anyway, remembering so many that sacrificed so much this day.
Dinner out? Pappadeaux’s is a choice I would make. Our son took me there for a Mother’s Day brunch. Yum.ReplyCancel
RufusMay 31, 2010 - 6:44 am
A good steak dinner is always nice. I like the Outback and I have to admit that I’m also fond of their WallbyDarned drink! Hope that you’ve had a good weekend. God Bless the USA and her Armed Forces, past, present and future.
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Teresa CMay 31, 2010 - 6:48 am
One of our favorite restaurants just closed up after being in Smyrna DE for over 70 years. It was called Wayside Inn and the food and atmosphere was so nice! It was a favorite for a romantic dinner for an anniversary or birthday. But the days for the small business entrepreneur seems to be quickly disappearing. Thanks again for some wonderful blog candy and I really enjoy your cards!ReplyCancel
BarbaranneMay 31, 2010 - 6:49 am
What a pretty pink card you posted yesterday! I love that flower border and the pretty bows.
Chinese is always a great option for going out. Or sushi. We just saw a new sushi place in our town and my 8-year old daughter is excited to try that out.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 31, 2010 - 6:50 am
And today is birthday breakfast with my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and a cousin-in-law. I have wonderful in-laws.
Then the church picnic.ReplyCancel
PollyMay 31, 2010 - 6:57 am
My favorite place to go for pizza is Grampa Tony’s in St. Paul..love their pizza..could have it every day!ReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 31, 2010 - 6:58 am
Good morning,
I think another great place to eat is Applebees…just love their Oriental Salad.
Thanks again for your Blog Candy offer…and just love your site.ReplyCancel
BarbMay 31, 2010 - 7:00 am
Grilling out today with family. Suppose to be a beautiful day.ReplyCancel
JudieMay 31, 2010 - 7:05 am
Good morning,
Happy Memorial Day!
Another Great place to eat is Texas Road House. Wonderful food!
Thanks for another chance to win what look like wonderful blog candy.ReplyCancel
DallaMay 31, 2010 - 7:05 am
Seems like all my favorites are in OKC and I don’t even live there. Maybe it’s just the time we spend with family that makes a best place.
One more I like is Buck’s, in Moab, Ut.
Thank you for a chance to win.ReplyCancel
mary stuartMay 31, 2010 - 7:12 am
Happy Holiday Becca and all you Becca fans!
You are amazing Becca – i love your work!
Today’s special place to go is White Oaks in Westlake Ohio
its another local place that has been around for a long time
overlooking a rushing stream, they have a lovely setting
during the winter they have six fireplaces to warm you
the food is outstanding and the staff very friendly
yum!ReplyCancel
mamajulieMay 31, 2010 - 7:16 am
Great blog candy! If someone is taking me out I choose an old-fashioned fish fry at a VFW or fire house, where they cook the fish in an old drum barrel converted cooker and their families donate the sides and desserts. A real community feast!ReplyCancel
marypatMay 31, 2010 - 7:17 am
Happy Memorial Day! And many thanks to all servicemen and service women!
Looking forward to a beautiful day and a cookout later in the afternoon.
Thank-you Becca for a chance to win some candy, and for all you wonderful inspiration!ReplyCancel
Shirley in BrissieMay 31, 2010 - 7:18 am
Hi Becca,
Enjoying this very much. Let’s see…where do I dream of eating tonight? I’ll go for The Rustic Olive for some Italian.ReplyCancel
Happy Memorial Day! If I was going out to eat today – I would want a picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad! Since it is going to be HOT here in the Dallas, Tx area this afternoon, I think I’ll go for something air conditioned!
Blessings,
CindieReplyCancel
For my 1 comment for the final day 4…I love chinese food. My favorite has to be beef lo mein. I normally order take out but wouldn’t mind going out to eat at a local restaurant.
Thanks Becca for the great blog candy giveaways and your excellent blog! I’m still going back through your blog day by day from the very beginning, so far i’m in sept of 2008. :)
Hi Becca, this is the final day, and I can hardly wait to see who wins. My favorite place to eat is at home. It is always better to have a home-cooked meal than to eat out. That’s my vote! But it is nice to go out and not have to cook occasionally. We like Cracker Barrel when we travel – love to shop and see all their goodies!ReplyCancel
Lou AnnMay 31, 2010 - 7:32 am
As always thanks for all the candy blog. Please put mh name into the pot. I just had knee surgery and am a little confined to house, computer, craft room.
Can’t get enough of the spellbinders and new punches. By the way whose punch is this anyway. Would love to add to my colledtion.
Great candy, one of my favorite places to be eat out is East Sides they have the best salad.ReplyCancel
Connie GMay 31, 2010 - 7:37 am
Love your Tilda today! Just beautiful. Have a happy memorial day. Can’t wait to check in to see who wins this awesome candy! Thanks.ReplyCancel
crystalMay 31, 2010 - 7:38 am
Hope you are having a great weekend. My son just went to Mongolian Grill and really enjoyed it. I’ve never been so might have to put that one on my list to check out.ReplyCancel
Just popping in! Hope all is well in your life!ReplyCancel
StephanieMay 31, 2010 - 7:53 am
Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. There is a little restaurant overlooking the Delaware called Francisco’s that we really enjoy–yummy food. That would be a lovely night out.ReplyCancel
Jackie A.May 31, 2010 - 7:55 am
I am giving up meat, poultry and seafood for 30 days. After the 30 days I would love to go to Maine for a LOBSTER with lots of butter. Any restaurant that serves good lobster. I have time to investigate :}.ReplyCancel
Fonda TottenMay 31, 2010 - 7:59 am
Thanks again for offering up more blog candy. You are so very generous! Happy Memorial Day.ReplyCancel
Pattie G.May 31, 2010 - 8:06 am
Have a great holiday…I think after this weekend I just want to cook at home tonight after I get off work…thanks for another chance at some great blog candy!ReplyCancel
Tammy SnappMay 31, 2010 - 8:13 am
Besides all of the restaurants I mentioned in my first reponse, I love to eat Japanese food.ReplyCancel
SandraMay 31, 2010 - 8:23 am
seafood – I love good seafood too …. any one have the best seafood place in the world? That is where I would like to go!
Thanks for the fun Becca.
SandraReplyCancel
linda hutchisonMay 31, 2010 - 8:25 am
Hi Becca,
Just to let you know I have had a lot of fun this weekend collecting the words and playing along.
This is the first time I have ever done something like this but it sure has been fun.
Anyway we are going out tonight for dinner (yeah) we will be going for fish and chips at an amazing resturant at the beach.
Hope your weekend turned out good.
Thanks for keeping me entertained all weekend.ReplyCancel
MaryMay 31, 2010 - 8:43 am
Becca, your cards really are amazing and your grace shows through each one you make. You are a shining example to all of us. Have a great Memorial Day!ReplyCancel
Ellie WernerMay 31, 2010 - 8:45 am
Hello Again!
Happy Memorial Day! May God be with all the families who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and may He keep His hand of protection on our troops.
Today, we are doing one of my favorite things of all. We are getting together with a small group of friends for a cookout. Mostly, we will just sit around togeter and chat. We will probably eat too much but when you re with close friends the calories don’t count right? Have a happy day! Ellie WernerReplyCancel
DarsiMay 31, 2010 - 8:48 am
Becca, your blog is truly amazing and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of your beautiful creations and tips! Have a wonderful Memorial Day!ReplyCancel
Happy Memorial Day. Let us never forget those who gave their lives so we may enjoy the freedom we have today. We take so much for granted and fail to remember we didn’t come by this easily.
This time instead of a resturant I think a picnic in a park would be a favorite place to go. Surrounded by family, singing birds, a babbling brook and children’s laughter, a PBJ would be a feast!!
Thanks for all you do Becca, to enrich our crafting experience..
We have an excellent restaurant called The Library in our area. It’s a terrific place for fine dining. featuring French and American gourmet fare. We really enjoy our “infrequent” visits there.ReplyCancel
Val WMay 31, 2010 - 9:00 am
Happy Memorial Day! I’m sitting here thinking about what this day is all about, and feeling so thankful to all who’ve served our country.
I didn’t want to forget to stop and tell of another favorite place to eat. When we want Italian food, we like to go to a place called Ala Roma. The serve so many delicious Italian dishes: pastas, paninis, calzones, in addition to the best thin crust pizza we’ve come across. Their salads are so big that my husband and I now order just one and split it. As more and more people discover this place, I can see that it won’t be long before they’ll need to expand.
Have a wonderful day!ReplyCancel
Charlotte RussoMay 31, 2010 - 9:01 am
Hello Again!
Happy Memorial Day. We had such a wonderful service yesterday to honor the men and women who have given their lives so that we can enjoy our freedom — and, prayed for our troops and their families.
Actually enjoyed lunch out on Saturday w/ some dear friends from church. We ate at Cracker Barrell, and I so liked browsing through their store while waiting for our table. What a fun place!ReplyCancel
I think for this holiday it’s most fitting to eat bbq in our own back yard with the red, white & blue American flag flowing in the breeze to remind us how special our freedom truly is and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep it so. Thanks Becca for helping make our Memorial Day weekend more fun and thanks to all those unsung heros and their families around the world who give up so much so that we can be free to live in this great country! God Bless America and keep us safe!!!ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 31, 2010 - 9:08 am
HI Becca
Happy Memorail Day!! -Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends -We are all getting together today to have a cook out – hope it doesn’t rain. but if we weren’t cooking here – we would love going to the Outback – great food – good prices and the BEST chocolate sauce on the brownie sundae –yup – I am a sweet lover for siure
Becca,
One of my favorite places to eat out is Justamere Cafe in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Thanks for try at the blog candy.
MaryReplyCancel
Sara PMay 31, 2010 - 9:14 am
Great blog candy! My favorite place for a treat is the melting pot. I think it’s a fun dinner that encourages conversation.ReplyCancel
Linda E.May 31, 2010 - 9:16 am
Hurray for the Red, White and Blue!
Before I get to more card making, wanted to stop and add my visit with you. Reading about all the favorite restaurants kinda makes me hungry! :)ReplyCancel
I think I’d like my husband to take me out to Papouli’s, a little Greek restaurant here in San Antonio. I love the garden pita with grilled chicken, black olives, lettuce, tomato & feta. It also has an olive-oil based sauce one can pour over the whole thing. Yum!ReplyCancel
Just stopping by before I take myself off to bed, I’m enjoying reading what everyones favourite dish is and how everyones likes and dislike can vary or in some cases be the same,
hope you’ve all had a safe and super weekend and keeping well.
There’s always that special place from your childhood that sticks in your mind and mine is from my freshman year in highschool. I remember Roake’s Hot Dogs. A place out of the 50’s along the side of the road where you parked and walked up to the window and ordered. They were slow (this was not a fast food joint) but of, they were good! Homemade chili for the dogs was the best!ReplyCancel
SuziMay 31, 2010 - 9:36 am
Today I will enjoy a tri-tip barbeque with family at home (after a trip to Michael’s to catch their big sale!). It will be a fun, relaxing time. The only place I’d rather be would be in London having scones with clotted cream and jam with dear friends there.ReplyCancel
ColleenB.May 31, 2010 - 9:38 am
Just popped in to say Hello and of course to collect the word for this morning.
Right now Anyplace sounds good as long as I don’t have to cook here at home; even a fast-food place would set with me just fine; something that is quick and easy.
Hope Everyone is enjoying this holiday.
Many thanks once again Becca for offering such wonderful blog candy.
ColleenB.ReplyCancel
KayMay 31, 2010 - 9:42 am
It’s lean cuisine alone tonight as hubby heads out on the road. Time for crafting!ReplyCancel
Hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day holiday, Becca! One of my favorite meals is the Mesa Chicken Salad at the Red Robin’s Restaurant.ReplyCancel
NeenieMay 31, 2010 - 10:14 am
We enjoy eating at a local Greek/Italian restaurant, Georgio’s. The atmosphere is good, noise level is manageable so that we can talk and dh can hear! My fav dish is Eggplant Parmesan – they get the eggplant so crispy yet done on the inside. Along with the angel hair pasta and their signature Marinara sauce, they serve a bottomless salad bowl and garlic breadsticks. Add a glass of vino and – – – – I’m out the door!!!!!ReplyCancel
PatMay 31, 2010 - 10:15 am
When my husband and I are visiting our family back ‘home’ we always try to go to Deisings for breakfast or lunch. They have the best Black Forest cake that we’ve ever tasted!ReplyCancel
ShirleyMay 31, 2010 - 10:17 am
Tonight Dh is going to grill steaks for us. We’re remembering the reason for the holiday by ourselves.ReplyCancel
Elaine HartleyMay 31, 2010 - 10:18 am
Well, our favorite restaurant today will be “The Hartley’s” – which is at home!! A great cookout – hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, salad, dessert & lots of fun!!! What a great way to celebrate a holiday. We are so thankful for the men & women who serve our country & have even given their lives for our freedom. Thank you
ElaineReplyCancel
Becky BowmanMay 31, 2010 - 10:26 am
Thinking of the past years, when the weather has been dry (Pacific Northwest) and we’ve had a first real big BBQ of season, we usually have grilled pizza, it is an all day event. (I sent my husband and a friend to cooking class to learn how to make it for the friends birthday present – they were the only two males in the class) My husband is dough boy and he makes the dough up early in the day to raise and then they chopped the veggies, and grilled the assorted meats. Usually we have people bring their favorite topping to grill and then I supply the fresh mozzeralla and or goat cheese, then you get to design your own pizza once the dough has been turned, we end up making way too many pizza’s and they are yummy, with sides of Greek Salad (this was included in the class), fresh fruit salad and we have wonderful time.
Thanks Becca letting us share our favorite food haunts and bring back memories of sharing time with friends and family while eating….. blog candy looks yummie!ReplyCancel
Michelle H.May 31, 2010 - 10:27 am
Whenever we travel, I like to find a ‘non-chain’ pizza joint. I find these are usually quaint little places with wonderful pizzas that have been able to compete and stay in business against the giants in the industry. Also, we like to find some of the places which have been featured on the program “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” when we can find them. Such good places to eat!ReplyCancel
Cheryl in CincyMay 31, 2010 - 10:31 am
Happy Memorial Day everyone! Outback is always a nice treatReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 31, 2010 - 10:42 am
Happy Memorial day Becca! next favorite place to go – lenny and Joes for seafood and icrecream. You eat outside on pinic benches and then there is a carousel for the kids to ride. Great fun!ReplyCancel
Happy Memorial Day!!!
Today I prefer to eat at home and share memories with the family. I enjoy our quiet family time more then anythingReplyCancel
Susan GMay 31, 2010 - 11:04 am
Since today is Memorial Day, we’ll be grilling sausages and burgers to go along with some potato salad and beans. Can’t wait for dinner! Hope your day is relaxing and fun.ReplyCancel
Betty GoodsonMay 31, 2010 - 11:06 am
Thanks for another chance to win. Even I’ve missed one of of the words it’s still fun to play. Of course the best part is seeing more of your unique designs and reading other peoples comments. I like to eat out and love every kind of food, as long as I don’t have to cook. I especailly love good seafood and always order when I can. We ate at some terrific seafood places in Baltimore, in fact about 5 nights in a row. Yum!ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 31, 2010 - 11:13 am
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I love your website – so much inspiration!!ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 31, 2010 - 11:23 am
Wow, thinking of eating dinner out has been a challenge. For the last answer, I will say Olive Garden. LOVE their salad(the dressing just makes it) and they offer something for everyone. Plus, they have an awesome “birthday song” they sing when it is someone’s birthday – very fun! Thank you again for your wonderful site and all the work you put into maintaining it, teaching tutorials and absolutely amazing work! Appreciate too the chance to win your blog candy, thanks!ReplyCancel
Arlene SMay 31, 2010 - 11:24 am
I have to say the best for me would be really good Chinese Buffet
One of my favoirtes is Ruby Tuesday’s! The have the most outstanding salad bar. Another is Olive Garden, great luncheon of salad and breadsticks (do we see a pattern here, LOL!) Most of all, I like my own cooking though!ReplyCancel
KimMay 31, 2010 - 11:28 am
This blog candy looks scrumptious! Another one of my favorite restaurants is Texas Roadhouse. I know it may sound odd, and most people would choose steak at a restaurant like that, but I happen to love their grilled chicken salad! All those crisp greens, and there is always more chicken than any other restaurant I’ve been to! Have a great day!ReplyCancel
JudyMay 31, 2010 - 11:39 am
My favorite local restaurant is Kelsey’s. We have celebrated many birthdays and other family times there!ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 31, 2010 - 11:50 am
The local diner is a good place to go, Marj’s Country Kitchen. I must say that my family like to eat at home best though.ReplyCancel
Hmmm… last day for a favorite restaurant… I can’t believe I’m having trouble coming up with a 4th one. I’d really love to say that I’d enjoy a wonderful meal in a dark, romantic restaurant… but since I have a degenerative retinal disease and at this point besides being legally blind in the daylight, I’m pretty much totally night blind, so in dimly lit places I just don’t see much of anything… so unfortunately I can’t do the dark restaurant thing and enjoy it. So, I guess for my last pick I’ll just pick something simple like Chili’s. They’ve really re-done their menu in the past year, I think. I was never really impressed with them until trying their ribs a few months back. We’ve gone back a few times since then and every dish I’ve tried has really been great food. So, for a nice reasonably priced meal these days, one place I’d choose would be Chili’s.ReplyCancel
Going to stay home and make some fresh veggies from the nearby farmer’s market. I found a recipe for Zucchini Pancakes, like potato pancakes, but heathier. Fresh corn on the cob and okra too.ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 31, 2010 - 12:24 pm
We have a locally owned and operated pizza place that has wonderful super stromboli’s!! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for all the inspiration!!ReplyCancel
Whoo-hee!! Now have all the words! Now it is just holding all thumbs in the wait for the draw. Becca, thanks so much again for your generosity!
My favorite restaurant here in South-Africa is still Ocean Basket.
Have a great week!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 31, 2010 - 12:32 pm
On this beautiful, sunny Memorial Day, doesn’t
an A&W Root Beer Float in a frosty glass
mug just sound so wonder?
Where would I go to dinner? Anywhere!!!! As long as I don’t have to cook I don’t care if it’s a dinner at Taco Bell (which I happen to like by the way. ;)
Peggy E.ReplyCancel
Marilyn ClarkMay 31, 2010 - 12:38 pm
One of my dh favorite restaurants would be the local Der Dutchman.
Even though I missed the first word, it has been fun to play along for the blog candy. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.ReplyCancel
Jessica S.May 31, 2010 - 12:55 pm
Becca, thanks for the chance to win some goodies. My favorite place to eat out is Outback. I love their Alice Springs Chicken, and of course the bloomin onion.ReplyCancel
judy baileyMay 31, 2010 - 12:56 pm
I love olive garden; cant pass up italian food ! and i love to spend my time there with my husband, we just had our 14th anniversary there. my favorite food i think is the shrimp scampi appetizer, although it tends to change ! hope i winn the blog candy , i have all eight words , so call me, this is my first time trying , hope i am doing this right !ReplyCancel
Happy Memorial Day! Love your site, so much inspiration, thank you for the chance to win. :) I love going to a local restaurant, Lee Roy Selmon’s, (the football player) wonderful southern style food!ReplyCancel
I am sticking with an italian restaurant, Lattanzi in NYC…. I would eat italian every day if I could….sure wish I was italian instead of german… I am not much of a meat & potatoes kind of girl….pass me the pasta! :) Thanks for the fun!ReplyCancel
Pam SpradlinMay 31, 2010 - 1:08 pm
Ron’s hamburgers…it is the one place in OKC that needs to serve cholestrol medicine with the meal that you order. Everything on the menu is absolutely fabulous…the grease and salt make it all taste so good even if it is bad for you. If we feel lucky, we only eat there twice a year!ReplyCancel
Susan NelMay 31, 2010 - 1:15 pm
Eating out,, even if its at your best friends house is a Blessing, you dont have to do the dishes, and you can visit your friend at the same time and then hope she’s got a dishwasher, heheheReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 31, 2010 - 1:30 pm
Sunday afternoon lunches at Panera are the standard at my house – 1/2 sandwich and a small bowl of soup hits the spot….
Hi Becca! I’ve been checking in to get my words each day but almost forgot that I could leave a comment everyday too. So, i hope this is the lucky entry. Another favorite restaurant of mine is Nicholas James in Merrick, NY. It is a neighborhood spot with a chef that could rival some of the best in NYC. Hope you had a great weekend.ReplyCancel
PatiMay 31, 2010 - 1:31 pm
Another of my favorites for places to eat is almost any little Italian restaurant, I can think of 2 particularly, Little Italy and Piccolino’s. I love pasta, and cheese, and some meat, and need some veggies to be more healthy…mmmmmmmmm.
Speaking of food, what a beautiful day to salute the veterans, say a prayer for those active, and relax with family and friends.ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 31, 2010 - 1:37 pm
Becca thanks once again for the chance to win a wonderful blog candy here is to another place to dine is the Ponderosa have a nice day and I would love to win this candyReplyCancel
KarenMay 31, 2010 - 1:38 pm
I really like the quote today. So true. Another of my favorite restaurants is Joe MaMa in Pt St Joe, FL the best salad and delicious pizza and a great staff. A huge thank you to all of our troops past and present.ReplyCancel
SallyMay 31, 2010 - 1:48 pm
Hi Becca,
ahh, another day to think of yummy food…I think today my pick would be a wonderful homemade cearsar salad with fresh garlic crouton and lots of yummy parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top…and maybe a few good slices of freshly cooked chicken breast to make it a great meal!
Thanks as always for your wonderful blogs and all the inspiration they provide.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
Thanks again for giving me the chance to play for the blog candy. This is all new to me and I still can’t believe all the wonderful thing you have for candy. Someone is going to be very lucky.
Happy Memorial Day… I’m going out tonight to Ted Montana for Bison! Have a good weekend.ReplyCancel
Amy SabolMay 31, 2010 - 2:21 pm
Happy Memorial Day, Becca! Just enjoying the day making pasta salad for our cookout. Reading a book and playing with our chocolate lab dog! Thank you for the opportunities to try at this awesome blog candy! ~Amy S.~ReplyCancel
Linda SimpsonMay 31, 2010 - 2:42 pm
Ruby Tuesday’s is my choice today. I love their food but have not been able to go there lately. Thanks for offering such good candy. I love your cards, they are always awesome!ReplyCancel
Our favorite lately has been TGI Friday’s. They usually have a coupon that we can use and my husband loves their chicken and shrimp dinner. Have a lovely Monday!ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 31, 2010 - 3:23 pm
I like Red Lobster. I can always find something good to eat!ReplyCancel
The food that I’ve recently been turned on to is Korean food. My daughter lived there for 2 years and it is delicious. Again, thanks for the opportunity to win and for the joy of your artwork.ReplyCancel
Pat JandacekMay 31, 2010 - 3:38 pm
My last entry before the drawing, and I’ll mention Mama Leone’s and their clams linguine, a favorite dish of mine. I get the entree while George will order the veal parmesan patty appetizer. Naturally he has to sit there and watch me while I finish my dinner, long after he’s finished his! But he’s never seemed to mind and I do let him know how much I enjoy it. lol I want you to know your blog also brings me great enjoyment…quite often my mouth waters when I see your beautiful pieces!ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 31, 2010 - 3:42 pm
Happy Memorial Day! I would pick The Melting Pot as a place to go with a good friend. It’s fun, casual and perfect for visiting and eating! Hoping that the number picked will be one of mine – lol.ReplyCancel
CindyMay 31, 2010 - 3:43 pm
Last entry ~ home – and we’re ready for this afternoon. Dad made his potato salad. Try as I may, mine never turns out like his. And I made my “gourmet” burgers. They’ve been assemble and “chilling” since this morning, soaking in all those wonderful flavors. Now they just need to be cooked. YUM. And, I made enough for leftovers, and these taste even better the next day because all the flavors have melded together beautifully. Happy Memorial Day. I hope everyone took a few minutes out of their day to remember those we’ve lost and those who continue to serve.ReplyCancel
Time is nearly up for this blog candy. Sure hope I am a winner. Today is Memorial Day. I ate at Olive Garden with 12 more of my stamping friends for lunch. It was a fun time.ReplyCancel
Michelle H.May 31, 2010 - 4:29 pm
Come to think of it, any place where I don’t have to prepare, cook or clean up is a GREAT place to eat, especially with loved ones. It is hard, however, to beat the Olive Garden’s soup ‘N sandwich special. Their Pasta Fazoule is wonderful!ReplyCancel
Shirley BMay 31, 2010 - 5:04 pm
I am getting ready to embark on a 5 week holiday so a home cooked meal will be most welcome. I have enjoyed looking through the comments and will have to try some of the restaurant’s mentioned.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca! Amazing projects, as always!! Another restaurant choice would be a local “real” Mexican food restaurant called Luchita’s. Very good food and sevice!ReplyCancel
yvonneMay 31, 2010 - 5:48 pm
Tonite is our favorite backyard cookout. Burgers and baked beans. Been a while so it is extra good. Beats the cost of eating out, but…ReplyCancel
Jean McGeeMay 31, 2010 - 5:55 pm
Last day, last chance. Another favorite restaurant is also in our town and that is Ede’s. It has the best bacon wrapped pork loin served with a sweet potato and a nice soup and salad bar. They are even willing to split the order for my husband and I – and there is enough for the two of us. YUM!!!
Jean McGeeReplyCancel
AnneMay 31, 2010 - 6:10 pm
Dinner at any of the Champneys health spas in the UK is a great experience. Their buffet lunches are pretty good too.
Outback and Carrabba’s are at the top of our favorites list. I never get tired of orderin the Outback Special or the (Chicken) Polla Rosa Maria.ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 31, 2010 - 6:14 pm
Hi Becca, I have the 8 words (yay). One last place I’d like to eat – any fancy seafood restaurant by the sea, would be great. Don’t know any by name as they are a bit out of my price range!
Thanks for a chance to win such generous blog candy, TanjaReplyCancel
Susan SlaterMay 31, 2010 - 6:16 pm
happy memorial day weekend. I’d like to go to a local place called Back When. It’s a lovely little place that has old tables, chairs and pictures.ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 31, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Happy Memorial Day!
If someone were to take me out to eat, I would like to go to a local Chinese restaurant. No. 1 Schezun. The food is good and tha atmosphere is fun. Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy. BlessingsReplyCancel
you have name thinking of another fave place that we like to go to eat..its a small new englad style seafood place…nothing inside has changed since the 40’s…you sit at a counter..on a stool..the decor is in a time warp…theres always a crowd waiting for a stool…max seating…approx 20…run by a dad and 3 sons… the food is to die for….calamari..scallops…shrimp..ipswich clams…soft shell crabs (in season)…everything is so fresh…so good…and absolutely deeee-lish!
and the new england clam chowder.. AAAAAAmazing….
if you eve visit the south shore of long island.i’ll happily take you there for lunch…!
oh gee..now i feel like riding up there for a bowl of clam chowder!
hope you had a happy memorial day…ReplyCancel
Renee WatkinsMay 31, 2010 - 7:55 pm
Hi Becca,
Got one more favorite restaurant hubby and I go to. It’s Mitchell’s Fish Market. I have not gotten anything there that has not been good. I especially like their spinach salad tht has apples and a tangy/sweet sauce. Yum-my.
If you come to Cincy we can have lunch there.
Take care. Hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day.
Well, it’s Monday night and the last word has been posted .. I look at my list and I’ve tried hard to play along but only have 6 of them! Alas, I cannot keep up with you! Regardless, thanks for the chance to win. Will you list your favorite restaurants too?
Another I can think of is Montana’s – food is good but service lately has been so slow that it’s hard to take the kids there!ReplyCancel
Jo4HimMay 31, 2010 - 8:41 pm
Praise God for our veterans! Thanks for offering the blog candy. Another place we like to eat at is a local Japanese restaurant.ReplyCancel
Darlene CastorMay 31, 2010 - 8:49 pm
Yes I am also grateful for those who gave their lives for my freedom and those who still serve this great country today! May God bless them!
And now…my absolutely favorite place to eat is….drum roll please…my Mothers house!!ReplyCancel
DebiMay 31, 2010 - 9:03 pm
I hope you’ve had a good Memorial Day! One of my favorite places to eat is MY KITCHEN. My husband and I both enjoy cooking and sharing that time with each other, as well as entertaining guests. He does a lot of the prep work and I “throw it together”. We both test and add the special ingredients that make it special ordered to our tastes. Thanks for your great designs.ReplyCancel
JohnaMay 31, 2010 - 9:12 pm
The SteakSmith. I’ve been fortunate to go a couple of times and it is heavenly. You’d think steak – but i choose shrimp.ReplyCancel
My hubby and I like to go to Millers Dutch Kitchen. Homemade cooking is the best! But, I really have been craving the French fries and dip at The Distillery in Savanah, GA. They soak them in beer overnight before they deep fry them the next day. (no trace of alcohol taste, though). I am not a big fan of deep fried food, but these are the best!ReplyCancel
sallieMay 31, 2010 - 9:33 pm
I still love Cracker Barrel – the shopping, the decor and the foodReplyCancel
For my last comment, I want to thank you for letting us play and have fun : ) I’ve collected all the words (i think) so… pick me! pick me! lol!
One more place I enjoy eating out is … and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner… is IHOP! I can eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner : ) It’s all good!
Welcome to the first day of June and our first day of winter, the past few weeks have been so cold that I’m wishing it was our summer again which you ladies in America should be enjoying,
Of course I forgot to leave a comment every day but I tried to leave one as often as I could. We had burgers on the grill and they were wonderful so I guess my dh was my favorite cook this weekend. So yummy :)ReplyCancel
Linda FeldenkraisMay 31, 2010 - 10:35 pm
I love any outdoor place with great music, I think it makes the meal more enjoyable. Thanks so much…ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 31, 2010 - 11:38 pm
I love reading the responses – isn’t it fun! If I wasn’t choosing a fav. restaurant, then I would definitely have a barbecue on the banks of the Murray River and enjoy the sun, fresh air, good friends and family and the beauty of God’s creation all around me.ReplyCancel
NancyMay 31, 2010 - 11:53 pm
Red Robin has a special menu for people like me with food allergies so I eat there sometimes when I am away from home all day.ReplyCancel
Oh wow, how could I forget the Cracker Barrel! We love the home-cooked style of their meals, and the shopping is so much fun, even if you are only looking! We don’t have any Cracker Barrels in Oregon so we have to lookf or them when we travel. Our loss….ReplyCancel
PollyJune 1, 2010 - 7:13 am
My “fast food” favorite pick has to be Chipoltle….I love their stuff and the servings are so large I can eat 2 meals out of their one!ReplyCancel
CathieJune 1, 2010 - 7:19 am
Hi kBecca,
I told you in my last comment that I would love to be treated to The Keg restaurant for a special dinner however, my husband surprised me last night after work with 2 luscious beef tenderion steaks. Between the two of us we made a delicious supper with lots of fresh veggies. HUM, HUM, HUM!
Well, it”s back to the grind for most so have a happy Turesday.
Our local Asian restaurant is called The super buffet. Oh, the food there is super. If you go away from there hungry, it’s your own fault. Memorial day is a day for gratitude and reverence, for me to remember all the service men and women who have fought and died around the world so that we can be free. And they still are. Oh I pray for Peace everyday and beg others to do the same. Just last Thursday my 19 year old cousin was injured badly by a road side bomb. They think he will be OK, with much healing time. But another soldier with him lost his legs. Please pray for them and all the soldiers in harms way. Thanks for a chance to win. Blessings!ReplyCancel
Becca, can’t wait til you post the winner, my fingers are crossed. Just wanted to say thank you for your blog and by always sharing the “word” ….blessings for a GREAT 1st week of June!ReplyCancel
CorrieJune 1, 2010 - 9:54 am
Thanks for the chance to win Becca, I love your blog you are a very talented person and I have learned so much from you. When going out for dinner DH loves Boston Pizza and so does my three year old, since I told you where I love to go I thought I would share the family favorite (2 against 1) lol.ReplyCancel
Jane TJune 1, 2010 - 12:03 pm
Red Lobster is where I would go especially if I could order anything I wanted.ReplyCancel
reading all these messages here has made me think about the time when I was just a kid and dining out was something only the rich folk could afford, today even the poorest of families manage to squeeze in a take away,
I can remember the first time my Mam took me to a cafeteria and I had a dinner it was a real treat, and silly as it sounds what was not a favourite meal at home soon became a favourite when dining out simply because it had been served up in a restaurant…in other words everything has become my favourite if someone else has cooked it.
Who won? I didn’t see anything about it.ReplyCancel
JudieJune 1, 2010 - 1:55 pm
Another place I like to eat is Bob Evans. Thanks for a chance to win wonderful Blog candy.ReplyCancel
KimJune 1, 2010 - 5:54 pm
I love that cool punch-haven’t seen it in person anywhere!
Another of my favorite restaurants is Panera Bread…love their soup and sandwhich combos!ReplyCancel
Renee WatkinsJune 1, 2010 - 6:22 pm
Does anyone know what number or name was selected for the holiday blog candy?
Hope all is well with your husband and that he is doing fine now.
Thank you or another blog candy although I never won any one’s but it does give me a chance to enter and to say I like your work.ReplyCancel
dorothyAugust 7, 2010 - 2:09 pm
Becca, I just love your website and all the beautiful things you do with Spellbinders. I started buying the medallions because of a card I had seen on your site using the lotus pendant. Your cards really are works of magic and beauty. You definitely are on my top list of blogs to visit as often as I can.
If I were to be invited out to dinner I would ask for sushi.
I am a retired critical care nurse of 25 years, had to retire at age 45 because of my own medical problems. I miss it a lot but now I occassionally volunteer at the lovely hospital gift shop.
I have a small home based business making custom and original handmade greeting cards. Everyone is different so there is no assembly line cards here.
Thank you for offering this wonderful blog candy. I NEVER win and since I am facing blindness(need urgent surgery) and need urgent tests for a possible C diagnosis I surely could use a pick me up right now…………hugs to you and to the winners on your blog…………dorothy in BC(Canada) by the seaReplyCancel
Just last night hubby and I were remarking that lately everywhere we go, we’re just "chilled". You know, the AC is just on too high!! Lol, well as you may guess, that just begs for disaster. Sure enough, this morning our central AC died. A true testimony that you just might get what you pray for! I spent all day with the AC man so no card today but last week I promised I would have some blog candy to celebrate my recent milestone. Every milesone is important to me and I feel that as the numbers tick off, I should give something back and hopefully make things a little fun around here. So I have some blog candy to give and a game to keep things interesting. I really love to hearing what you have to say, so for this blog candy, I would ask that you leave a comment. Hmmm . . . what can we talk about this time? Let’s see, we’ve done bucket list, favorite movie, remembering the old days, share the comment wealth . . . I know!! A favorite song that brings back a wonderful memory – what’s the song and what’s the memory? :)
Okay the candy starts right now and ends on Thursday (5/20) night at 11 pm Central US Time. You are welcome to leave one comment each day. I’ll pick a winner by Saturday using Random.org and will give the winner 48 hours to reach out to me via the contact page at the top of my blog, with a snail mail address.
Bonus winning ;-)
Punch is Large – roughly size of hand
Punched out area is 2.25" wide and 1.5" tall
Keep reading to see how to win this too.
I have this EKSuccess punch that’s brand new on the market and it’s a BONUS during this blog candy. So this is where the "Double Play" comes in. I’ll have a "Word of the Day" that will be posted in the box below two times per day for the duration of the blog candy. The morning word will go up right after 12 o’clock midnight (CST), then it will be erased and a new word put in its place right after 12 o’clock noon (CST). Pop in quick to visit this main blog candy post and write the word down. (Don’t put the word in your comment!!) Collect the words this week, there will be a total of 6 and if your name is picked for the blog candy and you can give me the 6 words when you claim your candy – you get the punch too. Think you can’t win??? Think again . . . I think you guys are the greatest sports and if the blog candy winner doesn’t have all the words to win the bonus, the next name I draw will have a chance. Better grab the words and keep them to yourself just in case!!
WORD OF THE DAY
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This is the final word!
If you could all say a little prayer for hubby I would be ever so grateful. He is having cataract surgery tomorrow and even though it would be a breeze for you and me – these are things we don’t take for granted with him. You all bless me so!!
ETA: Were just back from the surgery and everything looks good. Keeping fingers crossed!
One of my favorites is rock around the clock. It brings me back to the days when mom would have the radio playing and we would all stop what we were doing and dance in the living room. Thanks for the chance to win and my prayers are with you and your hubby.ReplyCancel
PatMay 17, 2010 - 6:42 pm
This is a fun challenge, Becca! The song that brings back the memories for me is Sweet Baby James by James Taylor. I sang it to my son, Jim years ago and also sing it to my grandson, Jimmy.
I’ll definitely pray for your husband’s surgery.ReplyCancel
What awesome blog candy. The song Celebration by Cool and the Gang always reminds me of my first dance in 5th grade. It was boys on one wall and girls on the other. I still remember being nervous that somebody might not ask me to dance (they did of course, but you never forget that feeling)! Good luck to your hubby on his surgery. I’ll be praying for him. :)ReplyCancel
Becky Y.May 17, 2010 - 6:44 pm
I have a favorite that makes me get teary-eyed every time I hear it or sing it in church: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. My dad sang it at our wedding; I was standing in the narthex trying hard not to cry and mess up my make-up before he came to the back to walk me down the aisle. I just love my dad and his voice!ReplyCancel
Great topic! I have lots of songs that I love, but one that always reminds me of my children when they were really little is “You are my Sunshine”. Makes me want to cry!ReplyCancel
“Blue Velvet” has long been a favorite.. I was in junior high school when the song came out.. the school dance is what I associate this song with, but why I remember it most, is that I had a blue velvet dress on that night.. my mom had remade (back in the days of altering clothes to fit younger members of the family) a dress my aunt had outgrown.. that school dance was the only time I got to wear the dress, as I quickly outgrew it myself.. ah the memories!
Thanks for offering up such awesome blog candy Becca.. and as for getting what you wish for.. do take care! LOL!!ReplyCancel
My thoughts and well wishes will be with you and your husband tomorrow.
Thanks for another generous round of blog candy. A favorite song is Always. My parents danced to that at their 25th Anniversary party that my brothers and I had for them. Sadly, my father was ill at the time and passed away five months later. But, the song and memory are happy.ReplyCancel
And add my prayers for hubby’s cataract surgery.. always a worry, but prayers help I believe.. blessings to you both~!ReplyCancel
RufusMay 17, 2010 - 6:51 pm
Becca, did you have to pick songs??? I’m terrible at remembering the names of songs! One song that never fails to give me goosebumps and make me stand just a little bit taller is America The Beautiful! I know, probably not what you were expecting, but it’s true.
I’ll be keeping you and your hubby in my thoughts tomorrow. I want to thank you for the chance at this mega candy, as if you don’t do enough for all of us just by being you!
“You are my Sunshine” is a song I always sang to my kids, and now my grandsons. They all are my sunshine, along with my husband. My days would be dark without them.
I’ll keep you and your husband in my prayers. Any surgery is scary, but I am sure that God will be your guide and protection.ReplyCancel
Nice post! Phil Collins singing You’ll be in my Heart–my husband and I had that at our quaint little wedding. Don’t know if I’ll be able to play your word game though because I don’t have internet access at work… :-)
Have a great day!ReplyCancel
Jan JacguotMay 17, 2010 - 6:52 pm
My Funny Valentine. Dancing with a boy in high school with whom I had a crush, and they played that song which was my favorite at the time. Still my favorite song.ReplyCancel
laura jMay 17, 2010 - 6:53 pm
It’s a Wonderful World is a song that touches my heart whenever I hear it as it reminds me of my mother …… it was her favorite! thanks Becca, love your work!ReplyCancel
SheriMay 17, 2010 - 6:54 pm
Ok, now I am weepy – the first thing that came to mind was Daddy’s Little Girl and I would stand on my dad’s feet and we would dance around the room. Thanks for such a wonderful memory.ReplyCancel
God Bless hubby tomorrow…may his surgery all go well! Oh my…look at that gorgeous candy…and what fun Becca:-) A favourite song of mine would be Bryan Adams “Everything I Do I Do It For You”….from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner…loved the movie and it is very special to DH and I from back when we were newly engaged in 1991:-)) I just listened to it on YouTube….gave me goose bumps as always:-)) Thanks for the pleasant reminder. xLReplyCancel
Debbie NelsonMay 17, 2010 - 6:56 pm
My favorite is Imagine by Mercy Me. My daughter, Jennifer, and I loved this song. She passed away from Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 28, four years ago. This amazing song was sung at her funeral service. It will always be special to me!
I will say a prayer that your husband’s surgery goes well!
Thank you for the chance to win your wonderful blog candy!ReplyCancel
Lisa D.May 17, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Wow this is exciting! It’s my first time ever to participate in a challenge/blog candy like this. So the first song that came to mind is You’re the Inspiration by Chicago. My hubby and I are child hood sweethearts. We got married when I was 17 and have been married almost 24 years. This was our song in high school. :)
Praying for your hubby during his surgery!!ReplyCancel
Mary MaggardMay 17, 2010 - 6:56 pm
My favorite song is Etta James, At Last. Don’t know why I like this song so much but I do. Also my prayers go to you and your husband.ReplyCancel
Janis LUMay 17, 2010 - 6:56 pm
My favorite song is “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”. It seems like whenever I am having an off day this song will come over the radio and brighten my day.ReplyCancel
SylviaMay 17, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Oh my goodness! How to choose? I have so many favorites. Too many lullabies for my girls come to mind but one favorite was “Hush Little Baby” – the mockingbird song. One daughter is 36 and the other is 24. I can’t sing a lick but that never stopped me signing to my babies. I can still feel them in my arms and smell their sweet smell. Thankyou for the memory!
Heaven is flooded with prayer for your Husband and you.ReplyCancel
Our National Anthem…it always brings tears to my eyes. I remember coming home from Germany after living there for a couple of years (my dad was in the service) and seeing the flag flying over JFK airport.
One of my very favorite songs is a hymn… How Great Thou Art. I love the majesty and scope of this beautiful song. Every time we sing it in church it reminds me just how great He is and what great things he He has done for me. Blessing to you and your hubby —- he is in my prayers.ReplyCancel
DarleneMay 17, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Love your fun games for blog candy. The song I am thinking about today is called It’s Supper Time. It is the song my two sisters and I sang as a trio in church many times. We are having our family reunion Memorial Weekend and we really miss our little sister–she was the best singer in the family. Looking forward to the word tomorrow!ReplyCancel
JudyIMay 17, 2010 - 7:00 pm
He’s So Fine by the Chiffons brings back memories of a boy I had a BIG crush on in high school.
I’ll hold good thoughts and prayers for your hubby’s surgery.ReplyCancel
Blessings for your hubby and the eye surgeon…my husband had that done about 6 months back, and he just had retina reattachment 2 months ago…so I totally get it!
The song would have to be “I want to Know What Love is” by Foreigner, and it brings back sweet memories of when hubby and I were first becoming a couple!…25+ years ago :)
Nov. 1974 – a Saturday. I was working and was anxiously awaiting news from my Dr. to hear if I was pregnant or not after giving him a urine sample on the Friday. DH left a message for the Dr. to call him at his sister’s house. As luck would have it, the Dr. called while DH was out with his BIL. So, my SIL was the 1st to hear the good news that yes, I was pregnant. When I came home from work, DH was there and shortly after I asked him if I was pregnant, he put on a 45 (remember those?) It was “Having my Baby” as sung by a young Paul Anka. That is how I found out that my suspicions were true. That song still brings back fond memories. My “baby” will be 35 in July and is expecting our 3rd grandchild in Nov. – her 2 other adorable children are Brooke who will be 3 in July and Sierra who will be 5 in June. I can’t wait to meet the newest member of our family whose due date is November 11 – Remembrance Day in Canada.
No surgery is a breeze – I used to be a nurse – I will be keeping your Hubby in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyCancel
Donna McMay 17, 2010 - 7:02 pm
A song that never fails to bring back a memory for me is “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. For some reason, that song was always the last one played at our school dances…maybe because it was so long and everyone wanted the last dance to last as long as possible. Thanks for giving so generously with the blog candy. It is certainly appreciated!
DonnaReplyCancel
First of all, I want to thank you for sharing all of the truly beautiful projects…they are mouth watering and inspiring. I’ve watched the Becka Bit on tying the Becka Bow…but honey, that’s not going to happen on one of my cards lol!
My favorite song is Beach Boys, Kokomo
It makes me remember when I was young and thinking I had the world by the tail….the song still makes me smile, tap my feet and wish I was winging my way to some exotic place.ReplyCancel
Carolyn G.May 17, 2010 - 7:03 pm
“Oh Come Angel Band” is a favorite. It was my Grandpa’s favorite song, and he is gone now. I think of him every time I hear it.ReplyCancel
EireneMay 17, 2010 - 7:03 pm
The song for me would be Lean on Me. It’s our high school graduation song. It marked the end of an era for me since I left the country afterwards and came to US for college.ReplyCancel
This is a really fun question Becca! One of my favorite songs is “Amazed” by Lonestar. It was our wedding song (I still remember it seemed like it was FOREVER that day as we stood looking at each other) 10 years ago. But I still love it even today! and so does he, he will call and play it for me if he hears it in the car. LOLReplyCancel
CheriMay 17, 2010 - 7:04 pm
OK, first up~~”I Only Have Eyes For You” by the Platters~~it was the song my late husband used to sing to me! BTW, sending up a prayer for hubby, I gather from some of your blogs that he might not be in the best of health, so here’s praying he comes through the surgery w/flying colors!ReplyCancel
SuziMay 17, 2010 - 7:04 pm
My hubby has a beautiful voice and is constantly singing. One of his favorites, thus mine, too, is “Amazing Grace.” Of course, I love the song because it does speak of God’s wonderful grace for us sinners, but it has a second meaning to us. We have a developmentally disabled son. He has been in our home since he was 4 and is now 34. He loves Gospel music. He comes running to tell everyone when he hears “Dad’s song!” Often he will be wearing headphones and he’s the only one who can hear it. He thinks we should be able to, also, but we know what he’s hearing: “Amazing Grace!”ReplyCancel
Carla BurdetteMay 17, 2010 - 7:04 pm
Happy Together is a special song for my husband & I– still enjoy hearing it after over 43 years together. My granddaughters also love to play and dance to it. My prayers are with your husband.ReplyCancel
kraftychicMay 17, 2010 - 7:04 pm
Wow! One of my favorite songs is “Amazing Grace”! I used to sing it in church with my mother. She is gone now, but everytime I look at your blog, it reminds me of her! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity with us!ReplyCancel
RonnMay 17, 2010 - 7:05 pm
My favorite song would have to be “This Christmas” by Donny Hathoway. This song just seems to take me back to childhood. When my mom and dad were together….I love this song!!!!!!ReplyCancel
MichelleHMay 17, 2010 - 7:05 pm
One special song memory is the ABC song. Each time I was pregnant, my husband sang it to my tummy every night. When the babies were not wanting to go to sleep, he sang it to them and it soothed them. A simple song, but a sweet memory for me.ReplyCancel
Vicki SopcakMay 17, 2010 - 7:06 pm
“At Last” by Etta James is one of my favorite songs. People used to ask me if I was too picky when dating….hmmm. I ALWAYS thought that was a silly comment because I think you should be picky if you are looking for the person you want to spend the rest of your life with!!! So my first dance at my wedding, with The Love of My Life, was to “At Last” which I think was appropriate. On the comedic side, my older brother shouted “it’s about time” when the song first started playing…..it was funny!!! I waited 37 years to find MY HONEY!!!ReplyCancel
Janice C. in NYMay 17, 2010 - 7:07 pm
For me, it’s Smokey Robinson’s Being with you- it brings me back to my first job in High School working in a huge toy store called CHILDWORLD. That song play all the time…I made some great friends and had some great times. No Romantic attachments, but I love that song.ReplyCancel
Rene from OZMay 17, 2010 - 7:07 pm
Hi Becca,
The song I really love but am not sure of the name, it’s the Goodbye song sung by the blind opera singer. Hope your hubby does ok in his op.
Rene from OZ xoReplyCancel
Amazing Grace is one of my favorite songs and really it should be self explanatory!!!! It don’t get no better!ReplyCancel
Eva JoinerMay 17, 2010 - 7:08 pm
Wow Becca what a wonderful blog candy this is!!
Very kind of you to offer it, thank you.
My song would have to be “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. This song just seems to play when we need it most. It’s a favorite of my entire family. What better reminder to appreciate EVERYTHING around us!
Praying for your hubby and for you as well. You are an awesome inspiration to us all!ReplyCancel
“Indescribable” is an awesome song about who God is. I love it. This is a challenging blog to get all those words!ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 17, 2010 - 7:08 pm
Oh wow… I LOVE music, but tying a specific song to a specific memory seems difficult at this moment… gotta get my brain in gear! LOL!! One of the first that comes to mind is the song “Paper Roses”. I sang it in a pageant in college and it does bring back lots of fun memories of preparing for and participating in that pageant. So many friends joined in to help prepare my stage set as well as other friends who formed my little band of musicians making it a wonderful and fun time in my life. And I also have to mention that my mother who was a professional seamstress made my costumes and formal gowns for the event and they were truly works of art. I was so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.
Prayers definitely going out for your hubby’s cataract surgery! I have a retinal condition called RP and have had cataract surgery in one eye and I totally understand that depending on the person that kind of surgery is not necessarily the “breeze” that it is often thought to be. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery!!!!ReplyCancel
Awesome candy Becca. Will say a prayer for hubby and for you also. Hope all goes well tomorrow.
A favorite song, geez they are all my favorite. I guess it would have to be “You’re My Soul And Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers. It was played as the last song of every Blue Inn dance we had on Saturday night when I was in high school. You pretty much knew that if a guy asked you to dance he would be the one walkling you home.
Oh Becca!!!
So Many Memories…I LOVE…”I’m Proud To Be an American!” My dad was in the Military and I was so proud of him.
I also love a Hymn, “How Great Thou Art!!!” I can’t get through it w/o strong emotions swelling deep inside me.
Thanks for the chance to win some delicious goodies…and Special Prayers for your husband tomorrow.
ValerieReplyCancel
Elizabeth LincolnMay 17, 2010 - 7:13 pm
“Silent Night” brings back so many memories. My father was a concert pianist so you can imagine music was and is extremely important at Christmas. The other thing about my father was his dry sense of humour. There were 3 girls in our family so along with my Mom we sang 4 part harmonies on many of the Christmas hymns. One of our best was Silent night. We would get our parts going and would be a bit over confident of our sound and my Dad would get this funny grin on his face and then change the key. We would all scramble for our new note and as soon as we were back on he’d change the key again. Dad has been gone for 12 years now and it’s up to me to play the Hymns, I change the key on them for old time sake but then we all remember Dad and miss him terribly. We all love music what a legacy he left.ReplyCancel
KayMay 17, 2010 - 7:13 pm
“You’ve Still Got That Light In Your Eyes” – by Gerry Rafferty – my husband sang it to me while we were dating. After 27 years, he’s still singing it to me!
My prayers are with your hubby for his surgery, and with you also.
Thanks for a chance at this awesome blog candy. You are so generous. One of favorite songs is “Amazing Grace”, no particular memory. It just reminds me of my salvation and what a great God we serve.ReplyCancel
The song is Mambo #5 by Lou Bega and it brings back fond memories of (pretending) to dance with my husband when we lived in Scotland 10 years ago.ReplyCancel
“Cherish” always takes me WAY back to sleeping under the trees in sleeping bags with my highschool freshmen girlfriends and singing the words at the top of our voices. It made for great summer time entertainment. Of course we were all dreaming of that special first date too!
Sending good thoughts your way for your hubbyReplyCancel
Hi Becca!
The song that brings memories to me is “Vida Mia” by Jacy Velasquez. This was my wedding song and I sang it to my husband and he learned a bit of Spanish and sang it to me!
I still singing the song after almost 8 years of marriage.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Keeping your husband in my prayers.
“We’ve Only Just Begun” … that was our wedding song nearly 20 years ago :)ReplyCancel
JeananneMay 17, 2010 - 7:17 pm
Wow what a great site you have, you are awesome, beautiful work, alway enjoy looking and trying all your projects!!!ReplyCancel
Theresa HarrisMay 17, 2010 - 7:18 pm
Hi Becca,
Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy.
My song is ABC by the Jackson 5; it reminds me of a time when innocence was everywhere.
Your husband, you and your loved ones are in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 17, 2010 - 7:19 pm
Hi Becca – for me the song is “Amazing Grace” which my Grandfather sang in his strong Scottish voice in church choirs and was played at his Funeral as everyone all remembered him singing this song at one place or another. Now there is a modern version out (can’t remember by whom) that is played on acoustic guitar and my eldest song sings and plays it. It’s just beautiful!
My Mum has just had her cataracts operated on and she can’t get over how amazing her vision now is! Blessings to you both.ReplyCancel
LilianMay 17, 2010 - 7:20 pm
Raise Me Up would be my song of choice, the lyrics and melody bring joy to my heart when I listen to them.
May God hold your husband in the palm of His hand and guide the hands of the doctor as he goes through the cataract surgery tomorrow. May He also strengthen you in the role you play here. I pray he will richly bless you both.ReplyCancel
StaceyMay 17, 2010 - 7:22 pm
Well, well……I’m hispanic and there’s a BIG possibility you don’t listen to spanish music, which is the one I mostly listen and dance to. But I do remember, all those years, when my mother used to send me for summer vacations to my favorite aunt’s house in NYC. I remember the BeeGee’s hits, Donna Summer, Madonna, and so on…..I can mention a couple more that I liked, but one that I still love is the Dancing Queen by ABBA. Didn’t it have a beautiful melody?
May the Lord guide the hands of the doctors who will be doing your hubbys surgery…..GBH!!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 17, 2010 - 7:24 pm
Hi Becca!
Penny Lane brings back memories for me. My little
brother who is exactly three years younger than
I am used to spend hours talking together even
tho we were both in our teens. (Does that date
me! LOL May God watch over your hubby, you and
your family.ReplyCancel
DarsiMay 17, 2010 - 7:26 pm
Oh wow, I LOVE this question!! Music just calms my soul and one of my favorites is “It is Well with my Soul” Today has been a bad day and I really needed to think on this song–THANKS!! Praying for your hubby!!ReplyCancel
AnnSMay 17, 2010 - 7:27 pm
My favorite song is an oldie from 1970 called Ooh Child by the Five Stairsteps. My first boyfriend used to sing this song to me cause he was a lifeguard and I used to go to the beach every day in the summer to hang out with him. Thanks for the memory Becca.
Your hubby is in my prayersl.
AnnReplyCancel
christiMay 17, 2010 - 7:27 pm
there is a song called “wait for me”. it remimds me of my friend since i was three and we shared an ice cream cone. as we grew up we always hung out and the song mirrored most of our life.ReplyCancel
Jan DMay 17, 2010 - 7:27 pm
The one that comes to mind right now is “Blue Suede Shoes” … I remember learning how to jive to it…what fun. Prayers for your husband’s surgery.. I hope everything goes well. Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy. I love your work!ReplyCancel
Rebecca CooleyMay 17, 2010 - 7:28 pm
I don’t really have just one song in my mind at any time. There are several. Guess some days my mind is just a little to busy. Anyway the blog candy is great. I have never won anything but always enjoy the thrill of trying. Hope your husband does well in surgery.ReplyCancel
Marilyn ClarkMay 17, 2010 - 7:29 pm
I have 2 favorite songs TENDERLY by Nat King Cole and LAND OF A THOUSAND
DANCES by Tom Jones.
Will be praying for your hubby and his surgery. God bless and have a great day.ReplyCancel
lois skiathitisMay 17, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Oh what fun is this. Great blog candy Becca. Of course I’ll say an extra prayer for your honey. It’s my pleasure. One of my favorites songs has to be Three Times a Lady by the Commodores. The reason being my son who has passed away use to sing it to me. He never said too many words being mentally challenged but he could sing the words to this song it just brings tears to my eyes just to think about it. Next month will be two years since he passed, I still can’t listen to the song but the memory will last me a lifetime. As always Becca TFS!!! you certainly have some fun blog games. :-DReplyCancel
Where Could I Go (but to the Lord) is one of my favorite songs because it was my Grandpa’s favorite and I loved him very much.
Hope all goes well for your dear hubby.ReplyCancel
Here’s a prayer for hubby – smooth surgery, and a thanks so much for the blog candy chance! A song that brings back memories for me is Jeremiah Was a Bulllfrog by the 3 Dog Night. My senior year in high school. Don’t know what we were thinking about that dumb song, but hey, it was a Hit! Brings a smile every time.ReplyCancel
Kathy RMay 17, 2010 - 7:32 pm
Thanks Becca for the chance to win this lovely blog candy. One of my fav songs ever is I’ll Be There by the Jackson Five. It was one of my favourites growing up and I always thought of someone who means alot to me whenever I heard that song. It denoted the ultimate in trusting in someone.ReplyCancel
Just wanted to post that I’m sending strong prayers for your sweet hubby, Becca! Hope all goes well – I’m sure it will!! xoReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 17, 2010 - 7:34 pm
I think “Butterfly Kisses” is one I think of because it was the song that was played when my daughter and her dad danced at her wedding. There wasn’t a dry eye there…even the men had tears in their eyes.ReplyCancel
“Morning Has Broken” sung by Cat Stevens. Whenever we sing this hymn in church it just sound wrong because Cat sang it better! It always brings back special memories of dawn moments outside, when it really is like the first morning.ReplyCancel
JeanMay 17, 2010 - 7:35 pm
I think one of my favorite songs is “Will There Be Any Stars in my Crown”, I can’t remember who sang it many years ago but Alison Kraus has it on one of her CD’s now. My father used to enjoy this song many years ago and it brings back memories of him. He has been gone eleven years in July. My, how time flies.
May God be with your husband, yourself, and his doctor, guiding him during the surgery.ReplyCancel
PatiMay 17, 2010 - 7:35 pm
Whoo Hoo! Blog candy! Becca you are so sweet!
hmmm, favorite songs… I have trouble remembering song titles but glancing thru the notes above, The Rose sung by Bette Midler came to mind. My roomie in college and I used to sing along whenever I played it on cassette tape (back in the day) when we were feeling mellow, or just wanted to sing something we could handle, to some degree, that wouldn’t cause dogs to start howling. : )
There are so many but I’ll start with my favorite band, U2. My current favorite song is BOOTS. When it came out, my dh and dd had just gotten me a pair of boots that I love to wear. So it just really makes me smile!
Thanks Becca for all the fun we share around here. You make us think a little and it is always fun to read other people comments.
EliReplyCancel
Okay, believe it or not, Guns-N-Roses’ Paradise City reminds me of good time. They were one of my favorite bands (well, their main stream songs anyhow) when in college. To this day I can sing the lyrics all the way through (& I was a “preppy”!).
My song I love to hear and always brings tears to my eyes is Amazing Grace!!! I have attended so many funerals that this was played and it always brings back the many people that have passed through my life.
Sending positive thoughts for your hubby tomorrow.ReplyCancel
janet mackMay 17, 2010 - 7:38 pm
Amazing Grace is my favorite song. I think I sing it in my sleep. Praying for hubby.
Hugs
JanetReplyCancel
Freida FMay 17, 2010 - 7:39 pm
Another FABULOUS game and candy! YOU ROCK BECCA!
I pray your husband has a very successful surgery, and a speedy recovery! Keeping you both in my prayers.
My most favorite song has to be “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong! As a former 1st grade teacher, it was my tradition to have a power-point presentation of my little students playing when the parents came for Open House. Playing would be the sweetest collection of our daytime activities all set to music…of course, “What a Wonderful World”! There would hardly be a dry eye in the room! From the first day of school, full of all the excitement and fear, to the fun release of recess, we captured it all…and what a wonderful world it was! I have since retired because of health problems, but every time I hear that song, all my precious babies come to mine! How blessed I am to have such priceless memories!
First off, a little prayer for your DH.
Now, the song…oh boy, I am going with Huey Lewis and the News Heart and Soul because as a kid I thought it was He’s carving soap – :>) Every time I hear it I laugh.ReplyCancel
My favorite song is Josh Gruban’s “You Raise Me Up” but the song that brings back a wonderful memory is “Wanted, Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. We spent a few days playing Rock Band on the Wii with my husband, brother and sister-in-law and niece on our last visit. Just seeing my normally laid back husband jamming out on the drums and actually SINGING makes me laugh now just thinking about it.
Your husband’s name is on my lips in tonight’s prayer.ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 17, 2010 - 7:41 pm
Thanks for the chance to win some lovely blog candy, Becca.
‘Fire and Rain’ by James Taylor is one of my favorite oldies … brings back memories of junior high.ReplyCancel
DJMay 17, 2010 - 7:42 pm
The song that brings back memories are many, but the one the mean the most is “Give Me My Flowers it’s by The Consolers” my mother and my cousin sang it at a memorial that was held for my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother. It’s was the first time I heard my mother singing solo, she sang in the church choir but never alone. And I will said a prayer for your husband.ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 17, 2010 - 7:42 pm
Oh, and I also meant to say – I’m keeping your husband (and you) in my prayers tonight.ReplyCancel
ShereeMay 17, 2010 - 7:43 pm
my favorite song that brings back memories is daddy’s little girl. I danced with my dad to this song. My dad has been gone for awhile now but that song makes me feel the joy we shared in that dance and when I want to feel his warmth again I humm that song.ReplyCancel
I so enjoy your blog, it’s such an inspiration both creatively and spiritually. Thank you for sharing your talent and life with us.ReplyCancel
Becky EMay 17, 2010 - 7:43 pm
A song that always brings a smile to my family’s faces is “You Light Up My Life”, popular when my youngest son was about four. On road trips we all remember him (in the back seat) singing you lite up my life, with long flat iiiii’s. It will always be a special song for us.ReplyCancel
Sandy/ grammy4himMay 17, 2010 - 7:44 pm
First of all praying for your hubby’s surgery…all surgery is a bit nerve wracking, but left in the Lord’s hands, praying for peace for you both. =).
The song that I thought of right away… “Oh What a Beautiful Morning”. I can still see my great aunt playing that on a little record player in her kitchen, while I sat at her kitchen table eating cinnamon graham crackers…just waiting for her famous baked custard to come out of the oven. I love that song to this day, over 50 years later. =)
Love to pop in and see all your beautiful cards!! =)ReplyCancel
JackiMay 17, 2010 - 7:44 pm
Becca, thanks for offering up such great blog candy! One of my favourite songs is “Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum. That is the first slow song I danced to with the love of my love (more than 30 years ago!) We still love that song.
Saying a prayer that all goes well gor your DH’s surgery.ReplyCancel
Shirley StevensMay 17, 2010 - 7:44 pm
What a generous lady you are, sharing your talents and tips with us is wonderful. I will remember your husband in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Shirley NMay 17, 2010 - 7:45 pm
One of my favorite songs when I was in high school was “Once I had a Secret Love”. I would be out in the back yard in the swing singing it at the top of my lungs. Didn’t have many neighbors and that was a good thing. Never had a secret love but have many fond memories of singing that song.ReplyCancel
JudyMay 17, 2010 - 7:45 pm
Hi Becca,
Cataract surgery. I can see how this would be a concern for your husband and you. Our sight is such a beautiful gift from God. I will be praying for both of you.
The first song that comes to my mind is… How Great Thou Art. This is my Mothers favorite song. It was sung at my Grandmothers funeral and every time I hear it I think of my Mother and Grandmother with Love. Thank you for a wonderful memory.
Hugs,
JudyReplyCancel
becca…as soon as you asked for a favorite song..i knew exactly what i would say…
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I have wonderful memories of being a child and teen…playing that on the piano for my dad..at his (almost nightly) request..
it was HIS favorite song..
It would always start out the same way…
I’d begin playing…
he’d be silent..
listening..
then he’d start humming…
and within the first half page of the sheet music..he’d be standing next to me while i’d play…singing in that beautiful deep voice of his…
years later..when I was in college..he and my mom took a trip to vegas..san francisco and hawaii..
when they were in San Francisco..my dad picked up a music box for me that played “our” song…(I Left My Heart in San Francisco)
I had that music box for more than 30 years ..until it was ruined when we had a flood here in my home, a few years ago…..
my dad died soon after he gave me that music box…
and although he and the music box are no longer part of my life ..in a physical sense…….I am truly blessed…because my dad singing that song, while i played it on the piano…. in his beautiful voice…. will always be in my memory….and in my heart..
thanks for allowing me to share this precious memoryReplyCancel
I hope your husband does well tomorrow. I have several favorite songs for different reasons, but my favorite song to sing in church is “The Old Rugged Cross.” Oh…it is a strong song! Gives me goose bumps. My favorite movie is Sound of Music, so I’m always singing tunes from that, too.ReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 17, 2010 - 7:50 pm
Oh Becca, this is a good one. The Turtles – “So happy together” brings back the hours my friend Denise and I sat and played this song (and some others) over and over and over again, singing with it at the top of our lungs. It brings back those warm fuzzy feelings whenever I hear it.
Blessings to you and your husband for tomorrow!ReplyCancel
Jane TMay 17, 2010 - 7:51 pm
Dream Lover and it was my first boyfriend.ReplyCancel
JamieMay 17, 2010 - 7:51 pm
The song that popped into my mind was Amazing Grace. I had heard this song my whole life, but remember the day that I “got it”. Once I believed in Jesus Christ the words to this song were for me.
Thanks for showing us so many beautiful cards and ideas and I love that you use scripture verses on some of your cards.ReplyCancel
Patricia R.May 17, 2010 - 7:54 pm
Someone mentioned America the Beautiful, which reminded me of God Bless America. I love the fourth of July and love nothing more than hearing Kate Smith sing this song. It brings tears to my eyes listing to her. I have it on vinyl and refuse to give up my turntable.ReplyCancel
BonitaMay 17, 2010 - 7:55 pm
Unchained Melody by the RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS. memories of my husband and me dating and everytime we hear it we sing to each other. Our daughter is getting married Aug. 13, 2010 and that is the song we picked for our dance.ReplyCancel
SandyMay 17, 2010 - 7:55 pm
I’m still trying to win. Your cards are so beautiful. I wish we lived close, you could teach this ole lady a few tricks. LOLReplyCancel
lindsayMay 17, 2010 - 7:57 pm
the song that brings back great memories for me is “edelweiss”-my papa used to sing it all the time when i was there visiting…he was such a very special man…ReplyCancel
I have many favorite songs but the one I really love is the Dance by Garth Brooks. It has a lot of feeling and meaning.
I will keep your hubby in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
DonnaReplyCancel
I have always loved Silent Night. Brings back memories of church plays with the angels, shepherds, etc. Prayers for your DH and you as well.ReplyCancel
Lisa PMay 17, 2010 - 7:59 pm
Wow! I love the blog candy!
I love the song from Moulin Rouge called “The elephant love medley:
One song I treasure…”Over the Rainbow” . I always sang to my boys as I rocked them to sleep as babies. I danced the Mother/Son dance to it at our oldest son’s wedding(the one from Hawaii by IZ).Best wishes to both you and especially your hubby with his surgery . You are in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Tomi JoMay 17, 2010 - 8:02 pm
Oh my, so many but for today I will pick—-WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN.
It was one of the songs played at our wedding , 37 years ago.
We had “just begun” and we are living and loving still.
My prayers are with you and your husband. I had my first cataract surgery in Nov. of 2009 and the second Dec. of 2009. It went great.
I am 64 and had been wearing glasses since I was 9—–now I have 20/20, all I need is reading glasses.
Years back I had a hole in the micula and later a tear in the retina and all went well. The LORD is so good.
Love and Prayers, Tomi JoReplyCancel
Coolnana72May 17, 2010 - 8:02 pm
The first song that comes to my mind is “It’s A Small, Small, World, because of all of the good times my family has had at Disneyland. When I was growing up we lived only 10 miles from Disneyland so I was fortunate to be able to go several times a year. After my kids were born, we would go everytime we returned to So. Cal. to see family and now, my kids are taking their kids. We all get on the Small, Small World ride in Fantasyland, and by the time the ride ends, we are all singing the song and have most of the people all around us singing it too. Good, fun memories. Becca, I am praying for your husband.ReplyCancel
Linda GMay 17, 2010 - 8:03 pm
The song is “China Grove.” My teenage son was always playing his awful music too loudly and I of course always yelled at him to turn it down. One day I came home to music blaring and started down the hall. He came out of his room, big boots almost tripping over themselves, with a HUGE grin on his face…..BECAUSE the song playing was “China Grove” and he knew I’d not ask him to turn down classic rock.
My son was murdered in November of 2005, so whenever I hear this song on the radio I think of his big boots and his big wonderful smile.ReplyCancel
kimberlyMay 17, 2010 - 8:04 pm
One of my good ole’ days high school faves: Bay City Rollers – Saturday Night. I can still rember chanting “S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y (pause) Night! This was the first concert my parents allowed me to attend. And it was on a Saturday night. Oh my goodness. How excited our group of girls was to go see that group. How funny!
My prayers include you and your hubby. I hope all goes well with his surgery.ReplyCancel
Thank you for a wonderful candy blog. CharleneReplyCancel
DonnaMay 17, 2010 - 8:07 pm
Whenever I hear The Summons in church I am particularly moved. Not quite sure why but this song just evokes a lot of emotions for me. Prayers for your husband.ReplyCancel
JenMay 17, 2010 - 8:08 pm
You amaze me. Even when you are faced with personal/family issues you still just give and give and give. I will definitely keep you and your hubby in my thoughts and prayers.
Gosh… favorite song… um… Clair de Lune by Debussy. It reminds me of when I would visit my granny when I was little. She always loved to play beautiful classical music on her huge console turntable. So calming. So comforting.ReplyCancel
Linda GradyMay 17, 2010 - 8:12 pm
Keeping hubby and you in my prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow. Thanks for all the memories tonight and when you did the favorite memories of growing up. It was great to read them all. Mine, thinking way back, was Tennessee Waltz. I remember my Dad holding my youngest sister when she was born. He’d hold her and dance slowly while she fell asleep. I think of that memory every time I hear the song. I lost my sister about 5 yrs. ago and my Dad 9 months ago. Thanks also for the chance to win great blog candy. Love your blog.ReplyCancel
Linda FeldenkraisMay 17, 2010 - 8:13 pm
Thanks for the opportunity… My song is After All (Peter Cetera & Cher) from the movie The Notebook…That love story is very similar to mine and my hubby (my soul mate)….Prayers for your hubby…ReplyCancel
The first song played at our wedding dance almost 31 years ago.ReplyCancel
RuthAnnMay 17, 2010 - 8:18 pm
I will be praying for your hubby. My favorite song is “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. He is always faithful!ReplyCancel
TeresaCMay 17, 2010 - 8:18 pm
One song that always brings a chuckle from my husband and I is “It’s a Small World”. We had stopped at a restaurant one Sunday afternoon for a quiet dinner without the kids. A few tables over from us was a little girl and she sang this song continuously just about the whole time we were there. So much for a quiet dinner, but she sure was cute.ReplyCancel
KimMay 17, 2010 - 8:18 pm
I’m going to Hire a Wino by David Frizzell……I remember my mom playing this song on the cassette player and her singing her lungs out. This was her favorite song. This was when my mom was the happiest, many, many years ago.
Hi Becca, Firstly, my thoughts are with you both – you are a great strength to each other, I am sure.
Now, a song that pops to mind is “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry – it brings back memories of walking home from the school fete with some girlfriends – we were about 10 years old, and obviously did not listen to the lyrics, but the feeling of the song mirrored how we felt that day, on a cooler summer evening after a scorching day.ReplyCancel
VioletMay 17, 2010 - 8:26 pm
First of all, good luck to your hubby tomorrow. Hopefully all will be well and his eye sight will be much improved.
Song that always sparks a memory – “Smoke Gets in your Eyes” by
the Platters. The Anglican church used to have a teen dance once a month and that song was always the “last song” of the night. Every time I hear that song I can remember that dance and all the fun we had there.ReplyCancel
Kelly SasMay 17, 2010 - 8:27 pm
Please know that your husband is in my prayers many times when I do my prayer journal for the day. Stairway to Heaven is one that gives me tingles every time I hear it because of dancing with my hubby to it many times in HS when we were HS sweethearts. :)ReplyCancel
Linda C.May 17, 2010 - 8:27 pm
Aw man, my songs will give away my age!! O.k., if I must…..any Elvis song. I got to see him in concert once! It was the fat Elvis though…..! Prayers for your dh!!ReplyCancel
NenaMay 17, 2010 - 8:28 pm
I loved the song Running Bear. Brings back high school memories and me first love. And no…we never went Running Bare!!! He was the man I always wanted, but when I went to college… He went running for another Indian Maid.ReplyCancel
My favorite song is Amazing Grace. It was also my husbands favorite. When he passed away I had it played with bagpipes at the cemetery. It was absolutely wonderful and I know that he loved it as well.ReplyCancel
ThelmaMay 17, 2010 - 8:29 pm
I hope your DH’s surgery goes well tomorrow and that he does not have much pain. Eye surgery can be very painful.
I love your generous collection of blog candy and I would consider myself very fortunate to win it. Thank you for offering it and giving so much back to us every day. I really like your Becca Bits.
My favourite song is Brahm’s Lullaby as it reminds me of when my children were babies. Now, they’re grown up and far away.ReplyCancel
janeyMay 17, 2010 - 8:30 pm
Oh, what fun!! “Cara Mia” – whenever it played at our dances at the Y, the guys would ‘sing’ along with Jay and the Americans and ham it up ! Such wonderful, carefree memories!
Your husband will be in my prayers, Becca. My husband of 44 years will also have surgery tomorrow, but nothing so intense, as it could be for your husband. You and your family will also be in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Jil LMay 17, 2010 - 8:33 pm
Great topic again! I’ll start with a song from when I was young because I plan to comment tomorrow. When I was in elementary school my friend and I danced to My Sherona by The Knack in a talent show. i even remember some of our cheesy 70’s moves. I listened to that some now as an adult & couldn’t believe our school allowed us to play it. We were so young, we didn’t understand what that song was about, we just loved the music. JILReplyCancel
Kim R.May 17, 2010 - 8:33 pm
Hi Becca,
My husband had cataract surgery and he too was a little concerned. Will pray that it goes well for him. (my husband did really well and it was quick) A special song for me as a teen was Unchained Melody. My boyfriend at the time would sing and play it often. Blessings,
KimReplyCancel
My song is Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuk. It was a song at our wedding when people were going down the aisle. :)ReplyCancel
Faye MuseMay 17, 2010 - 8:37 pm
My favorite song is “How Great Thou Art” My mom loved that song. She really liked to hear George Beverly Shea sing it. My sister and I would sing with her when she played it on the piano. I love it even more because the song buts into words what I feel so often. It is so pretty outside today.
Will you be telling us your favorite in a card phrase?ReplyCancel
SusanMay 17, 2010 - 8:39 pm
One of my favorite songs is the old gospel hymn “Precious Memories”. It was my grandmother’s favorite, I can still see her frail little frame sitting on the front porch of her house, in the rocking chair humming this song. When I asked her what it meant to her, she told me of her parents and my grandpa that had gone on to heaven before her. Today, if I hear the song or it comes to mind, I can feel her presence with me. “Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever flood my soul.”ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 17, 2010 - 8:42 pm
When I was a little girl, my Aunt Josie waltzed me around the living room to the song “I’ll Be Loving You Always”. To this day, whenever I hear that song, it brings tears to my eyes . . . She was my special gal!ReplyCancel
What generous candy!! “My Favorite Things” was a song I sang to our dd when she was little. I now sing it to our grandson.ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 17, 2010 - 8:44 pm
I will include you and your husband in my prayers tonight. Please update us on how things went.
I have SO MANY songs that bring back good ole memories. I am my dad’s caretaker. He is 92 and blind. Been with him since my mom died in 1999. He breaks out into song often. He loves the rhythm on the Jimmy Buffet song – Margaritaville. He has a hard time hearing the words and thinks the verse is “Wish it would rain again in Margaritaville.” :) If you know the song, you probably know the real words. I haven’t corrected him because I think it sounds better with his words. :) This song is special to me now and Forever when I hear the song, it will make me SMILE!!
Thank you for the opportunity to win some goodies!!ReplyCancel
Val WMay 17, 2010 - 8:46 pm
A favorite song of mine is The Prayer. My husband and a niece sang this as a duet for another niece’s wedding. The whole wedding was beautiful, and that song gave me goosebumps.
My prayers are with your husband and you as you prepare for his surgery.ReplyCancel
MarisaMay 17, 2010 - 8:48 pm
You are making us work LOL! Thanks for another chance at some blog candy – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again, right??!! LOL!
Okay, my first song is the good night song we used to sing at camp after campfire and before bed. I still tear up when I hear it and still remember it though it was over 20 years ago that I went to that camp! Many wonderful memories of my two week camps at camp Firwood in Bellingham, WA. We had cabins with no power in them and just tarps over the windows and the door, outhouses, walking up trails to get to your cabin and having them be very treacherous when it rained as they turned to mud, seeing squirrels running down the trails with a piece of licorice in their mouths which they had stolen from someone’s stash in their cabin, water fights with the Hobart in the kitchen when it was your cabin’s KP duty, water skiing, skinny dipping on our overnights, growing in my walk with the Lord and many, many more wonderful memories. Where does the time go??!!ReplyCancel
linda pattiMay 17, 2010 - 8:52 pm
oh wow, i was just driving home in a rain storm from my monthly stamping group meeting…and on the radio they had a request to play “”I fooled around and fell in LOVE””….wow some great memories of slow dancing to that song! :-) thanks for a chance to win some great blong candy.ReplyCancel
I will pray for you and your DH……my favorite song is “Downtown” by Petula Clark…….my mother and I were driving downtown at Christmas….I believe it was the first time I had ever seen street Christmas lights…..there was a hint of snow falling…..it was so magical for me……..ReplyCancel
Denise TrottierMay 17, 2010 - 8:54 pm
A favorite song would be ”In Dreams” by Roy Orbison…Someone special dedicated this song to me when I was 17 years old…I’m nearly 65 years old now and although I’ve lost touch with this special friend of my youth, everytime I hear that song, I think of those days gone by and that special person that was once in my life…I’ll say a special prayer for your husband…God Bless you both…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
SandraMay 17, 2010 - 8:55 pm
Dark Lady, by Cher – I heard it the other day on the radio, my oldies station …. brought back a flood of memories from Middle School and High School …. when things were much simpler ….
Thanks for the fun!
Sandra
you and your husband are in my prayersReplyCancel
Wow! What a fun candy and a bonus to boot. One of my favorite songs is Let There be Peace on Earth and it reminds me of my teenage years with a group of teens who traveled together during the summer as a religious group. Fun times and lots of sharing. I miss those guys a lot. Thanks for the memories!ReplyCancel
BonnieMay 17, 2010 - 9:04 pm
No More Night by David Phelps. Speaks of the Hope we have in God and a taste of Heaven. First heard it sung at my Sister-in-laws funeral. She was only 47 but what a ministry this song has been over the years!! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
The favorite song that stirs wonderful memories is The Old Rugged Cross”. My gramma had a music box that she would occasionally bring out and let me listen to it. She would always get teary eyed when she listened to it. Everytime I hear that song it brings back the memories of gramma. She was always so patient and sweet to all of us kids as we ran about. She would let me help her pick or pull whatever she was going to use out of the garden for dinner. Lots of wonderful memories of her. :) Thanks for the opportunity to win that fab candy. I work for an ophthalmologist and he always says there is no such thing a routine surgery. :) I will be praying for you husband.ReplyCancel
CherylMay 17, 2010 - 9:08 pm
Great blog candy. One of my favorite songs was We are Family. My sorority sisters would sing that over and over. So many college memories.ReplyCancel
Chris R. from IowaMay 17, 2010 - 9:09 pm
First of all, thoughts and prayers for you and your hubbie (and a/c)!. I just saw a card with a teapot and that reminded me of when I was in kindergarden and got to sing – I’m a little teapot, short and stout etc. That got me giggling. My mom was so proud of her little teapot that day. That made for a nice late mother’s day rememberance for me. Of all the songs I could have picked! Oh well, maybe I need to go make a little pot of tea while I am on the computer. Thanks for a chance to win!ReplyCancel
Awesome blog candy! I really can’t think of a favorite song right now, but I love anything inspirational and love the Beatles. I grew up listening to the Beatles a lot, my dad is a huge Beatles fan, so I inherited that love of music from him, I think!
Praying that all goes well for your husband tomorrow.ReplyCancel
It would be BEST OF MY LOVE by The Emotions. I was able to sing it for the first time in a talent competition a few weeks ago, and I had a blast! Just the first beats of the song give me a quick burst of energy. And it was all the more better when I finally got to sing it on stage :DReplyCancel
My favorite piece of music–am listening to it now–is Pachelbel’s Canon in D. It reminds me of my wedding day… and still brings a flush of love to my face and heart each time I hear it. It is light and airy, sweet and refined, romantic and sensual…all rolled into one classical masterpiece… it is art to my ears…
‘Praying tonight for your hubby, Becca… and you also, to ease your worried heart and mind… hugsReplyCancel
miluMay 17, 2010 - 9:18 pm
Father in Heaven,
we lift up to you John and we pray that the surgeon will be guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Heal John and give him a speedy recovery and good health all the days of his life
In Jesus precious name, Amen…
Song:
Amazing Grace
I was blind…& now I see…says it all…
reminds me of my wedding day and how happy I was to marry my husband Craig =)ReplyCancel
TheresaMay 17, 2010 - 9:19 pm
Thank you once ago for this opportunity. Speedy healing.ReplyCancel
DeniseBMay 17, 2010 - 9:24 pm
You always think of fun blog candy contests…. I hope I can remember to check for the words. Will be keeping your hubby in my thoughts too.
Favorite song that holds lots of memories, Slow Dancer by Boz Scaggs.
DeniseBReplyCancel
Hi Becca!! Oh, it’s so hard to pick a favourite…I have so many!! Is it acceptable to choose a musical?? I just love Phantom of the Opera, and picking one favourite song is almost impossible! However, if I must I suppose it would be “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”. Whenever I listen to this music, it takes me back to my sixteenth birthday, when my boyfriend suprised me with tickets to see the Broadway production!! What a sweetheart…that boyfriend is now my husband! We dated through high school and then got married. We’ve been happily married for almost thirteen years now. We still love to put that CD on!
I’ll be keeping your husband in my prayers as he goes through his surgery.
Thanks so much for the constant inspiration and your generosity.
My favourite music is really anything from the sixties – my children grew up listening to Elvis, Roy Orbison, ELO,The Beatles and Bob Dylan etc and now my grandchildren are listening to them too.Thanks for the chance to win but not sure if I am allowed as I reside in another country.ReplyCancel
JulieMay 17, 2010 - 9:25 pm
Amazing Grace. It was my oldest daughters and my favorite. She sang it in school at a choir competition. It is a happy and a sad one. We sang it at her funeral 2 years ago but I know every time I am down and I hear that song she is still with me. Making sure I am not spoiling her little boy so much lol.ReplyCancel
GinnyMay 17, 2010 - 9:25 pm
The first song that popped into my mind was the Barney song, “I love you, you love me …” When my daughter was 2 and 3 she’d watch Barney everyday and when the song came on, she’d sing along as she ran to find me wherever I was to give me the biggest hug she could. She’s now 19 and a junior in college. As much as I love her now, I miss those days of the Barney song.ReplyCancel
Sue O.May 17, 2010 - 9:25 pm
Hi Becca – I will be saying a prayer tonight and in the morning for good results for the cataract surgery your husband is having. As for a song – I have always loved the song “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton that has been sung also by Whitney Houston in Bodyguard and then as a duet by Dolly and I can’t think right now who sang it with her. It is a bittersweet song of love and losing someone close to you. I absolutely love it and never tire of it.ReplyCancel
My favorite song is “Ain’t too Proud to Beg”. I grew up with this and still consider it my theme song! I will have you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow! Please give update as to how things went!ReplyCancel
VanessaMay 17, 2010 - 9:30 pm
It would be “The bear went over the Mountain” a childs song we use to sing while driving in the country with my daugher. It kept her occupied and she was always lookin gover the next hill for the bear. She got married last year and maybe in a few years We will sing it to her son or daughter.
Buy the way I love all your beautiful cards!
Thanks for listening
VanessaReplyCancel
Janet CastleMay 17, 2010 - 9:39 pm
‘Amazing Grace’ is my favorite song of all time! Prayers for your hubby as well as for the family during this challenge!
Jan CastleReplyCancel
NatalieMay 17, 2010 - 9:48 pm
Hello Again, by Neil Diamond, always gives me goosebumps. Perhaps that’s why I like to make cards. It’s like a “pretty hello again”.ReplyCancel
SandiMay 17, 2010 - 9:48 pm
Thoughts & prayers for your DH. Favorite song? When You Say Nothing At All by Keith Whitley (& also Alison Krauss’s version!)
Thanks for the trip down “Memory Lane!”ReplyCancel
Catherine KraftMay 17, 2010 - 9:48 pm
When we were living in The Netherlands, the military put on a wonderful “American” 4th of July festivities trying to give us a little bit of home with a BBQ, ice cream, watermelon, things for the kids, etc… One of the events we looked forward to each year was watching the fireworks and during the last finale, as all of us watched, tears would flow as they started play “Proud to be an American”. We were so proud to be Americans, that we were representing our country, rejoicing and thanking God for our freedom, and yet so homesick for our families. Many years later, tears flow when I see fireworks, I can still hear that song. You both will be in my prayers………..Blessings, Cathy
PS: Thanks for the opportunity for the blogg candy. I’ve been wanting that Martha Stewart punch for so long……..of course it’s all your fault…LOL, I first time I saw this punch being used was with your projects!!!ReplyCancel
SueMay 17, 2010 - 9:50 pm
Becca, prayer for your hubby already done! Will lift him up again in the morning.
On to the fun stuff!
My favorite song of all time when I was a little girl was:
Close to You
by
Karen Carpenter
I just loved her and that song. I remember playing that 45 record (did I just tell you how old I am?) and I’d belt out the song with her up in my room after school. It was also the song I softly sang to my son in his nursery when he was born while I rocked him back to sleep after his middle-of-the-night feedings.
You are always wonderful taking us down memory lane- thanks so much for doing that!
Prayers for your husband and his surgery.
And now for my favorite song…hmmm I have so many…but I will say…
“Through The Years” by Kenny Rogers…they played this at my 10 yr high school reunion and all the couples that dated in high school and were still together danced to this song…ReplyCancel
Hi Becca
The first song that came into my mind was The Beer Barrel Polka . We were in Pensacola Florida and my father was home from being overseas and we were all having fun with a picnic at the beach. They kept playing this song over and over and I was so happy as my father was home..he was in the Navy and always gone.
He had me on his shoulders as he took me out into the ocean and was jumping the waves…I was scared but I was with my dad.
This was a very happy memory for me. It was the first thing I thought of.
Thank you for this chance….
patReplyCancel
Deborah WismerMay 17, 2010 - 9:59 pm
I would have to pick Amazing Grace It was sung at my dads funeral eight years ago. I think it is a very powerful song and it also brings a tear to my eye every time i hear it.ReplyCancel
Barbara AKA GardenladyMay 17, 2010 - 9:59 pm
The song that brings me back to when I first started dating my future husband so many years ago. It was called Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce! Those oldies but goodies!
I pray your husband does well with his cataract surgery. I have had both eyes done about 3 years ago and everything was fine. Good thoughts sent your way!ReplyCancel
Lavonne (tweetygirl)May 17, 2010 - 10:00 pm
hi Becca,
wow! talk about memory lane. I’ve been reading all the responses and taking myself back to so many memories. One of my favorite songs is It Is Well (with my soul). It was sung at my dad’s funeral just over 4 years ago. I still can’t hear it or sing it without getting all teared up. But I knew that dad was in heaven so we could truly say it is well with my soul. Still miss him and the past few weeks have been worse than usual. Maybe because of father’s day coming up and a friend of mine losing her mom a few weeks ago.
Will keep you and your husband in my prayers for a successful surgery.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)ReplyCancel
NaomiMay 17, 2010 - 10:02 pm
Your hubby is in my thoughts! I hope everything “comes off” just fine. The blog candy is wonderful. The song that brings fun memories back is Love is a Many Splendid Thing. It was the movie that my hubby and I saw on our first date and the first dance at our wedding.ReplyCancel
TerryMay 17, 2010 - 10:03 pm
Let’s see…I would have to say that it would “Reasons” by Earth Wind & Fire. I pretty much grew up listening to them (yup..I am really that old!). I love this song because my boyfriend at the time would sing it to me and tell me all the reasons why he loved me! Wow that sure brings back memories 20 years ago!
lol
TerryReplyCancel
PamMay 17, 2010 - 10:04 pm
Prayers 4 U
Amazing Grace (Most picked song) ? Amazing Paper Grace?
&
ThanksReplyCancel
Bummer about your air conditioning….I hate when that happens.
Take my breath away from the movie Top Gun. That was the song my hubby and I danced to as our first dance at our wedding. He was Navy stationed in San Diego and we both loved the movie at the time.
Thanks for the chance at winning.ReplyCancel
It might sound kinda weird, but Abracadabra from the Steve Miller Band brings up a lot of memories for me. When I was elementary school age, I did a lot of my school years in Germany because my dad was in the Army. Anyways, my parents always took us ice skating on the weekends and my dad would play the Steve Miller Band. Our favorite song to sing in the car was Abracadabra. Of course, we didn’t understand what the lyrics meant…we just liked saying Abracadabra. :)ReplyCancel
RebekkaMay 17, 2010 - 10:16 pm
I will be praying for your husband..
You always make blog candy fun..
My favorite song is “Baby Baby Dont cry” by smokie Robinson. Believe this or not but when I was 14 years old I went on a field trip with the Martin Luthur King Center to NY to Apllo theater were the Miricles were singing, smokie asked some one to come down and sing with him — girl I screamed so loud “I’ll sing with you Smokie” He picked me to sing and girl I knew this song because it was one of the songs my singing group used to sing, I sung the whole sung with him and he looked me in the eye’s as he was singing and I kept up with him cause at 14 I could sing :). When we got done with the duet together he hugged me and kissed me, I do not have to tell you I did not want to wash my face for weeks, and every one on the bus trip couldn’t believe that he chose me out of that whole place.. Baby Baby Don’t Cry, I love that song, and every time I hear it I think of Apollo Theater :)ReplyCancel
I love these challenges!! When I was 9 & 10 years old I would catch the bus early in the morning during the summer to go pick strawberries. The bus driver always had the radio on and the one song that I heard many times those summers was “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry. When I hear that song now it reminds me of those fun times riding the bus and eating lovely warm strawberries.
I’ll be praying for your hubbies surgery.ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 17, 2010 - 10:23 pm
Great question – I just heard this song the other day, and floods me with high school memories and drill team – “Grazing in the Grass”. Just a happy song, with fresh cut grass thoughts! Speaking of thoughts, you and your husband are both in my prayers(fyi – I noticed your dear hubby and mine share the same birthday – birthday twins!) Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel
Your husband and you are in my prayers. think positive all will be fine it’s a great healer being positive
My favorite song is “Just a closer walk with thee” my father would sing this song a lot when we were smaller and he had such a beautiful voice. I miss this song and him so much. thanks for bring back a great memory.ReplyCancel
JamieMay 17, 2010 - 10:26 pm
One song that brings back fond memories for me is “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”. It played on the wind up “radio” I had when I was little – and I carried that toy everywhere!ReplyCancel
buzzyMay 17, 2010 - 10:28 pm
When I was in college the words from “Great is Thy Faithfulness” became very real to me. The phrase… “strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow” gave me courage to face growing up and dealing with junk from my childhood. 20 years ago we sang that hymn during my wedding. Not the most traditional… but I love that promise. It is just as true today as it was then!ReplyCancel
IreneMay 17, 2010 - 10:29 pm
Hi,
Apache by Jorgen Ingman. It was on the radio when I was on my first date with my first big “crush”. The crush didn’t last very long….lol…..but the love of the song did.
My song would be Somewhere Over The Rainbow, the hawaiian Israel Kamakawiwo’ole version…. every time I hear this song it makes me think of my dear grandmother who sadly has passed away but when I hear it I feel like she is somewhere just over the rainbow & always with me. I am saying a prayer for your dear husband. Thanks for the fun game and your generous gift of blog candy.ReplyCancel
When I was in high school, for some strange reason every time I drove somewhere I would sing “When I Fall In Love”, and it goes on to say, “It will be forever”. That turned out to be true because when I met my husband, I fell in love at first sight and married him just 2 months later. That was 41 years ago, and we are still together. My Mother took the whole family on a cruise some years ago, and our grown daughter, Beth, sang that song when they had talent night, and then she had another participant sing his song, My Girl, while she danced with her Daddy. It was quite a night. I thought it was really neat that she sang my old song.ReplyCancel
Lara’s Theme from Dr. Zhivargo. The song was played as our Wedding Waltz and brings back many happy memories whenever I hear it.ReplyCancel
Sylvia JohnsonMay 17, 2010 - 10:31 pm
Wow it took me a long time to read all of these posts but it was well worth my time. First I said a prayer for you and your husband. Second, thanks for the opportunity to win the fun blog candy. I have so many songs I love. One of my favorites is In The Garden. I loved all the Motown records in the 60’s and Led Zepplin. Love ” I Heard It Through The Grapevine”. by Gladys Knight and I love “Stairway To Heaven” from Zepplin. I like the Big Band music. I grew up listening to it since my parents loved it. Then one of my all time favorite bands is The Platters. Even though I was a small child when they were big I know all of their songs. Just a lot of great music to choose from.ReplyCancel
One of my favorite songs is “We Will Glorify” by Twila Paris. We had that song sung at our wedding, and it’s such a wonderful reminder of our purpose in life, which is to glorify (worship) God in everything we do.ReplyCancel
LindaMay 17, 2010 - 10:32 pm
Hi Becca
I have so many songs but one that stands out is Texas Tornado by Tracy Lawrence. My husband & I danced many a night to that song. It brings back a lot of good memories.
I wish your hubby the best of luck tomorrow & will definitely say a prayer for him.
Thank you so much for the GREAT blog candy & all your inspiration.ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 17, 2010 - 10:56 pm
WOW this is really a hard one for me…there are soooo many, I can think of a song for just about every happy memory that I have.
The song from my earliest memory would be “An Irish Lullaby”. Both of my parents sang this song to us, and I then sang it to our children.
And who can forget Bing Crosby singing this song in Going My Way….ahhh now those are memories.
Prayers to guide the hands of your husband’s surgeon and prayers for a fast recovery and successful outcome.ReplyCancel
ESTHERMay 17, 2010 - 10:57 pm
Hi Becca,
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win such awesome blog candy!!! I would love to win this!
The song that sticks in my head is “Oklahoma”. When I was young, I belonged to the local 4-H club and each year we would participate in a county wide talent show. The winner at the county fair would them go to the state fair in Springfield, IL and represent the county. At the state fair you were judged and received ribbons. One year our group did the musical Oklahoma and won the right to represent our county and also received a blue ribbon at state. It was such a big deal to us. We learned the song “Oklahoma” and it remains with me. I often sing it to my youngest grandson who is 8 mos. I figure it offers a change from the farmer in the dell and old macdonald. : )ReplyCancel
MarilynYMay 17, 2010 - 11:08 pm
Your contests have to be the most fun to enter. All the nostalgia/memories just came flooding back and I got to reflect on some precious long forgotten moments. So my favorite song is “Summer Place” by Percy Faith. Young innocent love, slow dancing, crinolines, poodle skirts & bobby socks, 45 RPMs……a wonderful era. Now it’s the gray hairs, wrinkles and aches and pains but the memories sustain me and the Lord has been good. May he bless your husband with a healthy and speedy recovery.ReplyCancel
RebekahMay 17, 2010 - 11:12 pm
One of my favorite songs is “Imagination” from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate factory. I used to listen to Kenny Loggins’ version of it every night before I went to bed : ).ReplyCancel
BettyMay 17, 2010 - 11:15 pm
Hi Becca!
One of my favorite songs is ‘Que Cera Cera’ by Doris Day. My Mom played it for me all the time when I was a small child. I was very young and find it kind of strange that I remember this.
Thank you for the chance to win and my prayers are with your husband for a successful surgery and a full and speedy recovery.ReplyCancel
Martha BlessingMay 17, 2010 - 11:21 pm
Becca, My prayers are with your husband and you as he has his eye surgery tomorrow. It was one of the very best things that ever happened to me! Couldn’t believe how it was to see well again.
Thank you for offering us a chance to win your blog candy!
So many songs, but one of my earliest was Amazing Grace. It was my mother’s favorite and I grew up in a small country church and we sang it a lot! Wonderful memories!
Blessings to you in this new day. MarthaReplyCancel
Hi Becca
I love a lot of songs but one that came to mind as I was thinking of your question, Ave Maria. It always brings tears to my eyes. It is such a beautiful song. I usually hear it at Christmas.
Hope your husband’s procedure goes without a hitch. I am sure it will. Hope his recovery is speedy as well.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a great array of goodies.
God bless you for sharing
I can still sing ALL the words to this song whenever it comes on (and now my kids can pretty much sing most of it too). I received this song on a 45 as a birthday present at a party for my birthday in sixth grade. I only had a couple of birthday parties (not counting my family) when I was growing up. One was a sleepover for my birthday in 6th grade and the other was a surprise Sweet Sixteen birthday that my boyfriend helped orchestrate.ReplyCancel
whenever i must pick a fav song it takes me back to Olivia Newton J and John Travalto with Grease lightning, dont know why it just stuck in my head. its so vibrant and let me think of us being young, skinny and full of energy.
hope everything goes well with your hubby,,, sending you positive thoughts from South Africa!!ReplyCancel
Debi MillerMay 17, 2010 - 11:54 pm
“See you in September”…it was summer of 1967 and I had “fallen” in love. My boyfriend went to Alaska on a fishing boat after school was out and I didn’t see him until the end of the summer. Now that was true love…lol!
Prayers for your husband. He is so lucky to have you.ReplyCancel
NancyMay 18, 2010 - 12:04 am
How Great Thou Art was my FIL favorite hymn. We met as a family the evening he died and there was an amazing thunder storm. I always think about the rolling thunder of that night whenever we sing this hymn. Thanks for the chance to win this yummy candy!ReplyCancel
gltinnolaMay 18, 2010 - 12:14 am
Becca,
First let me wish your husband God’s blessing during his surgery, may He be with you both. I’m sorry but I couldn’t possibly name a favorite song or even one that evokes a happy memory as they are too many to consider. My husband always says that I know the words to too many songs, so I guess I don’t have just one! Godspeed!!ReplyCancel
Judith -Overland Park, KSMay 18, 2010 - 12:31 am
One of my favorites is Amazing Grace by Elvis! Good luck for your husband’s surgery. I don’t usually win prizes but I’m sure going to try.ReplyCancel
Margaret PeltierMay 18, 2010 - 12:40 am
Good Luck to your husband on his surgery! Daughter is having foot surgery on Tuesday so it will be a long day here too! A fav song of mine would be Always by Atlantic Starr – it is about a wedding and starting a family – it was our last dance at our wedding – it amazed me how many guest “got” the meaning of the song!ReplyCancel
DoriMay 18, 2010 - 12:42 am
Hi Becca! My favorite song that has to do with memories is “what a wonderful world” sung by Louis Armstong. I don’t have a particular memory to go with this song, rather a whole range of “snapshots” and feelings that run through my mind when I hear (or hum) this song. A lot of them have to do with the beauty of nature, the wonder of living in this world and the absolute awe I feel watching my grandchildren grow.
It never fails to lift my spirit on a difficult day and renew my faith that everything always works out for the best.
take care, DoriReplyCancel
Wishing your hubby good luck on his surgery!
One of my favorite songs is called Love is All Around by wet wet wet …. because it was my Wedding song… we’ll be celebrating 6yrs at the end of May !
Becca: Hubby and I are sending you prayers and support to help your hubby tomorrow during his surgery and in the days ahead. There has been wonderful improvements in the eye surgeries the past few years. Father God will be with you both.
Hubby and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in January. The time goes by so fast. Our first dance at our wedding reception was a song by Chicago “Your the Inspiration”. We so loved the words and just fit us both to a “T”. We are so lucky that our song is still played over the airways today.. Keeps the song fresh in our minds.
Blessings to you both tomorrow and always
Susan-Marie
Surprise, AZReplyCancel
oh this is exciting thank you for the chance to win these goodies, my favourite tune is well I have two, my first is the churches one foundation,
and Annies song, a bit different I know, your sweet hubby will be fine but I do know how he feels it is very scarie I had both of mine done last year but I will give up a prayer for him, in a couple of days he will see things in a very different light it is a lovely feeling DorothyReplyCancel
Amazing Grace… this is the song that brings me back to the Truth. It’s all about Jesus – through and through! That’s one of the reasons I keep coming back to your blog :)
Yes, praying for your hubby! May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ rest upon him (and you). May His Healing Hand bring health and restoration – physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally. May He bring both of you closer to Himself, opening your eyes further to His Kingdom purposes…
As your hubby will have surgery on his physical eyes, may his spiritual eyes also see more clearly! And now, may God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit go with you and abide with you always! Oh blessed be the Name of the LORD!!!
Becca, I have so many songs I love, that it’s hard to narrow it down to one. “Remember when” by Alan Jackson, reminds me of me and my DH’s life together…the good times. It makes me smile. Thank you for the chance at your generous blog prize. Someone’s going to have sooo much fun with all that wonderful stuff. I love your blog. You’re an awesome artist! TYFS. I’ll be keeping your Hunny, you and your family in my prayers, please keep us posted on his condition. WE CARE! Blessings! Patty W.ReplyCancel
ColleenB.May 18, 2010 - 1:39 am
Thank You Becca for this wonderful opportunity.
Guess 1 of my songs would have to be ‘Twinkle, twinkle little star’ cause I used to sing it to each of my 8 grandchildren. Now my youngest, who will be 2 in July tries to sing it but she leaves out the word ‘little’ but has enough determination that she still tries.
Thanks again Becca
ColleenB.ReplyCancel
Oh Becca, this is so much fun!! Isn’t it funny how we can be driving down the road, a song will come on the radio, and with a snap of the finger, we step back in time to a moment that we have etched in our brains! It becomes so clear, we can almost smell the air we were breathing! My Mom used to have an old victrola that played the 78rpm records. There was a playroom in the cellar. My brothers and I would crank it up and play “Buttons and Bows” and dance till we collapsed laughing on the floor. 1957, it was her favorite song.
Your hubby will be in my prayers. I had the same surgery in both eyes. Thank you, God, I can now see better than when I was 25. Everything seems so bright and beautiful. Bless you both. Hugs CherylReplyCancel
So many songs, so many memories. But, here is the first one that popped into my head, Close To You by the Carpenters. Funny, but I actually sang it to a dog,….my best friend’s, brother’s dog. I was able to take it out, alone, to a nearby undeveloped land area. We would play pretend and explore together. Her name was Glory; and, I LOVED her so much. :) When my second son was born, it became his song,….I do not know why but it became the song that I always sang to him to sleep.
It would be “Wicked game” by Chris Isaak. I really didn’t want to fall in love with this guy 12 years ago, but i couldn’t resist. He’s my husband for 10 years already :DReplyCancel
Karen LinarezMay 18, 2010 - 2:11 am
Many of the songs that bring back memories are from when I met my husband. Carribean Queen is one of my favorites that reminds me of the night we met, out dancing, and was one of the first songs we danced to. We’ll celebrate our 25th anniversary this summer with a vow renewal and reception and will, of course, be playing all the old songs we danced to when we met and many other favorites from over the years. I do join with you in prayer for your husband. It’s an honor to share your life in this way.ReplyCancel
What a super fun way to have blog candy, Becca! As far as songs go, I’m terrible with names, but I do love the one called, Dancin in the moonlight: I think because my daughter enjoys it and I was surprised that she liked ‘old school’ music, like I do! :)ReplyCancel
Kelly GMay 18, 2010 - 2:51 am
Grandpa by the Judds definitely. It reminds me of Grandpa and how he used to sit us down and tell stories and bounce us on his knee! Those were the days….oops wrong blog candy there lolReplyCancel
MaryannMay 18, 2010 - 3:25 am
My favorit song must be Love me tender with Elvis, as it was the first record my husbond gave me for the first christmas after we meet, so it has always meant the world to me, and still do. But many more has come to over the years too, but this will always be very special to both of us.
Thanks sooo much for sharing all the great tips and all your wonderful work with us, You´re such an inspiration to everyone always.
Biiiig hugs MaryannReplyCancel
Martha HepburnMay 18, 2010 - 3:38 am
I think my favorite song is “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. The words seem to apply to my husband and me. Through good times and bad, we stuck together and conquered everything.
I hope your husband’s surgery goes well.ReplyCancel
AnneMay 18, 2010 - 3:46 am
Prayers offered for your dh. He has such kind eyes in the photo you posted. I pray that all goes well tomorrow.
And you’re so kind, offering blog candy at such a time!
I just love ‘Into the West’ from the Lord of Rings. Shivers run up and down the spine when I hear this.
So many songs in my head! The first one to come to mind is from the movie Tootsie. It’s called “It must be you” and it was our song. My husband has passed now but this song definitely reminds me of our good times. My best to you and your husband. Hope his surgery goes well.ReplyCancel
GarnetteMay 18, 2010 - 3:58 am
my husdands and my favorite song for over fifty years is Chances Are by Johnny Mathis. Thanks for the chance to win goodies. Our prayers will be for all the best for you and your husband.ReplyCancel
YvonneMay 18, 2010 - 3:58 am
My favorite song is The Old Rugged Cross. My dear neighbor could play the piano by ear. She played this song a lot. I love to listen to her play.
A favourite song!!! Really?? Just one??? You are so cute! Well, it would have to be ‘You are my Sunshine’. I love it! When we were little my mom would always be singing it to us or humming it as she was doing housework and I sang it for all my grandkids when I rocked them and now I sing it to my great nieces and nephews! What a classic!
Thanks for sharing and I hope your hubby comes through the surgery with no complications. :o)ReplyCancel
Collette WFMay 18, 2010 - 4:13 am
One of my fave songs is that I am not sure of the title is called (I think) Touch Me Once. It was a song played in the movie Pretty In Pink (when I was in high school in the 80’s). The movie was a rich boy meets a poor girl & they try to fall in love but everyone keeps trying to talk them out of it & eventually they do what they think is right & go ahead & fall in love. Just a typical teen movie that really represented the teen years. Collette ReplyCancel
Susan SlaterMay 18, 2010 - 4:17 am
The opening song of Star Wars always reminds me of being a little kid at the drive in. Likely fell asleep for the rest of the movie but still remember the words on the screen and playing on the swing sets during the cartoons.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 18, 2010 - 4:29 am
My favorite song is “Farther Along”. As my mother would do her household chores, she would sing this song. It brings back very good memories.ReplyCancel
sUSAnMay 18, 2010 - 4:32 am
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today….” Easter Sunday every year with the trumpets and the lilies…. sUSAnReplyCancel
shortscrapperMay 18, 2010 - 4:35 am
Okay – as corny as this sound, I really like “Kiss Da Girl” from Little Mermaid. I’m not sure if that’s the title, but that’s what keeps rolling around in my head. It brings back memories of my children watching the video entralled with the story. Thanks for the chance –ReplyCancel
My song is Che sera sera, sung by Doris Day!! I remember snging it with my gran when I was little and I sung it to my kids, too! Simply love it!
Best well wishes for your hubby and thanks for the chance to win, although I know I can’t win the extra, as I can’t stop by often enough this week… but hey, still got a chance on the main ;-)
Love, AlexReplyCancel
RebeccaMay 18, 2010 - 4:36 am
Seals & Crofts “Get Closer”. It was the first time a boy had ask me to dance at a school dance.ReplyCancel
JenniferMay 18, 2010 - 4:40 am
Eric Clapton’s “You look wonderful tonight” is my favorite all time song. My parents used to have dance parties and I was the DJ, I played it and Dr. Hook’s “Just a little bit more” every other song. They are still slow dancing 40 years later and it makes me happy to think of their undying love every time I hear either of these songs.ReplyCancel
Karen from OntarioMay 18, 2010 - 4:43 am
A favourite song…hmmmm…..I guess it would have to be ‘Longer Then”….my DH and I chose that as our first dance at our wedding. We are still going strong 27 yrs. later.ReplyCancel
KatMay 18, 2010 - 4:51 am
My fav song is one my dad sang to me when we were in the boat fishing with my mom and brother. It was something about a bumble bee sitting on his knee (not the one about squashing it).
I wish he was still around to sign it to me and my son as I just can’t remember to words; at least I have the memory of speding so much time with him. Thanks Becca for these wonderful thought provoking questions! It is so nice to include Blog Candy, too. You are so nice!!!ReplyCancel
MaxineMay 18, 2010 - 4:53 am
Favorite song would have to be Elvis’s “Amazing Grace”. It was sung at both of my parents funerals.
Good luck on your husbands surgery and I will put you in my prayers for a successful out come.
You always have such great ideas. Wonder how you come up with them?
My brain seems to go on a hiatus when it comes to some things.
My favourite song/s are the ones from Michael Jackson. I was in my teens when his Bad CD came out, so between lessons, at school, I would crack all my classroom by joining a couple of tables, get up on them and imitate his dance movements…and sing… till a teacher caught me in the act!!! LOLReplyCancel
One of my favorite songs is “”Swiftly We’re Turning Life’s Daily Pages”. I remember sitting with my grandparents in church when we visited them and hearing them sing out. My grandpa didn’t realize just how loudly he was singing, but to me it was the sweetest sound and a treasured memory today!ReplyCancel
Connie NealMay 18, 2010 - 5:06 am
“Happy Together” by the Turtles was the song my husband and I chose to be our song while dating in highschool. Now 40 years later I guess we still are!ReplyCancel
I Dreamed by Betty Johnson. For the longest time growing up, my mother would sing this song and I absolutely loved it but never heard the original. I only found out one day when thinking of it searching on the internet. Great blog candy! Will comment tomorrow :)ReplyCancel
Ann Marie GovernaleMay 18, 2010 - 5:19 am
Oh,my, there are so many. Well, “September” by Kool and the Gang as that song makes me want to dance like I did “back when.” Also, my son (now 21 and off in college) used to sing me the theme to “Aladdin” – “A Whole New World” on while playing it on his little cassette recorder. Cassette Recorder? What is that? Anyway, those two songs elicit different, but heartwarming responses.ReplyCancel
ShayMay 18, 2010 - 5:21 am
I have said a prayer for your husband. My son who was only 40 when he had his cateract surgery has compromised health also and we were all worried. Well we got an answer to prayer and he flew through surgery on both eyes at different time. I wish you both the best. I love all your artistic creations.ReplyCancel
My mother died at the young age of 39. It was in January 1960, I was in the 6th grade. The next year our Chorus teacher was putting 2 songs together, one of the songs was Sweet Chariot. When it came to the part “I’ve never been to heaven, but I’ve been told that the streets are paved with gold” I broke down and cried. They escorted me out of the room and sent me to the Nurses Office until I stopped crying. That song made me think about my beautiful Mother who had passed on to heaven. No she wasn’t my Mother by birth, but thank God that they wanted me. She was such a beautiful person and made me what I am today.ReplyCancel
Heidi GoreMay 18, 2010 - 5:32 am
One of my favorite songs is “Does Jesus care.” My niece sang it at my mother in law’s funeral and the words to the final verse speak about Jesus caring when you’ve said goodbye to the dearest on earth to you. Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares. His heart is touched with my grief. These words spoke to me again this December when my dear mother passed away. Just knowing that Jesus cares, gives us hope to go on.
My husband and I renewed our wedding vows in 1999, with all of our children as our attendants. Our service was very spiritual, based on all of the trials we had come through as a blended family. Friends of ours played cello and sang “Only God Could Love You More”. There wasn’t a dry eye in the church at the end of our vows . . . Thanks for the opportunity to win “sweet treats” and for sharing your creativity with all of us. Blessings to your husband . . .ReplyCancel
SusiMay 18, 2010 - 5:35 am
Well, isn’t THIS a contest that will definitely DATE us! hahaha …
I could have picked alot of songs that brought back different memories, music has that wonderful quality, doesn’t it? But the one that stuck out the most was “Easy” by the Commodores. It was the summer I had my first real boyfriend. Whenever I hear that song, it brings me back to that summer of innocent love! :-)ReplyCancel
Amazing Grace is another favorite of mine. What is more amazing than God’s grace? (This is fun!)ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 18, 2010 - 5:36 am
Hi Becca, Happy Tuesday. A favorite song of mine is In the Garden. When I am in my garden I feel close to God and this song continues to remind me of God’s constant presence with me. Blessings.ReplyCancel
Debra BMay 18, 2010 - 5:40 am
I love everything. My song is Brick House. That is wishful thinking. Maybe back in the day. Maybe in other lifeReplyCancel
Becky EMay 18, 2010 - 5:41 am
Good luck to your husband and your family.
On this second day of your givaway I’ve been humming another of my fav songs of yesteryear…remember “You are my Sunshine?” Somehow that one is lodged in my head and just won’t go away. Again, my children are front and center with this one.ReplyCancel
Debbi ClouserMay 18, 2010 - 5:44 am
How about Amazing Grace? That song brings back so many memories of revival meetings in my youth. The words are still so true!ReplyCancel
Pat GibsonMay 18, 2010 - 5:54 am
Supercalafragilisticexpealidocious! Just saying it makes you smile! I remember as a child I spent hours practicing this song – and finally I was able to sing/say it.ReplyCancel
Nadine BMay 18, 2010 - 5:56 am
When I was little, my family went to a Christian family camp in western NY. We had a special service for the smaller children during the adult service in the morning. One of my favorite songs was “How Great Thou Art.” I used to be fascinated by the stars at night, the vastness of the water, we were on Lake Ontario and that is a big body of water when you are 5 yrs old.ReplyCancel
christiMay 18, 2010 - 6:00 am
praying all goes well with your husband’s surgery.
“sky high” brings back almost a pavlovian response for me. as a senior in high school when i would hear that song i would do 50 sit-ups. i would try to do them faster and faster and judge it from where i finished by what lyric was being sung. after about 3 months of being a popular song i lost about 3 inches on my waist. never could get as small as dolly parton … never thought i would. :)
ahh those were the days.ReplyCancel
Julie StrenkeMay 18, 2010 - 6:00 am
Mine is “When a man loves a woman” this is the fiurst song my husband & I danced to when we were dating and it makes me feel wonderful every time I hear it knowing how lucky I am that God has graced me with him. I will say a prayer for your husband also. My husband just went through double catarac surgery and first time since he was 7 is glasses free. Don’t worry everything will be fine, Kurt had his surgery and is a high risk patient with his heart problems.ReplyCancel
Arlene CastroMay 18, 2010 - 6:00 am
Becca,
Blessings to you both for your husband’s surgery today and you for bringing inspiration and HAPPINESS to your loyal fans with all the fun blog candy !!
I have a few favorites, but the one that has brought the “warm fuzzies” most recently is “Fools Rush In” by Elvis Presley. My boyfriend (now husband) danced to it wayyyyyyy back in the late-70’s and a movie was named after it, which is a great movie also.
Thanks for letting us reminisce. Now… tell us about your memory : )ReplyCancel
CheriMay 18, 2010 - 6:01 am
Thoughts & prayers to your husband! Next song would be “When I Ruled The World” by Coldplay. I am all over the place musically!ReplyCancel
Priscilla BunchMay 18, 2010 - 6:01 am
One of my favorite songs is “The Old Rugged Cross”. My grandmother & I used to sing this song all the time together – what great memories of a wonderful hymn.ReplyCancel
Miss GMay 18, 2010 - 6:01 am
Becca
My prayers are with you and your hubby on this day, God provides NEW mercies everyday, so may He bless your hubby with healing grace and mercy and give you both the strength to stand.
I grew up in a house where my parents loved the the blues and I remember one song growing up (taking you way way way back) “Rainy night in Georgia”. I listen to a different kind of music today but ..
Prayers for your husband! A favorite song that pops into my head every once in a while is “You Are My Sunshine”. My grandmother used to sing it to us when we were little. She died 2 years ago at 102. Now when I hear that song I think of Granny.
Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy and thanks too for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us.ReplyCancel
Amy A. MontrealMay 18, 2010 - 6:05 am
I love a whole bunch of songs, but one that always makes me smile is “I’ll say a little prayer for you” by Dionne Warwick. It reminds me of family being together during tough times but always having music to cheer us up. Its a ‘lifting’ song! I’ll say a little prayer for your hubby too.ReplyCancel
Wanda M.May 18, 2010 - 6:12 am
OK, my song is “The Big Rock Candy Mountain” – from the movie “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”. During this time is when my mother was dealing with ALZ – and she loved this song – she’d sing it, never missing a word (though she did not remember alot of other things) and she’d go and hit on the CD player to let us know that she wanted it on. She’s sing and clap as the song played, and I would also sing with her. Then the last time I visited her in the nursing home, they were playing this for them – and she looked better than the time before that I saw her. She was singing and clapping – and as I left, I told her I had to leave, but when I came back to visit her, I’d bring her back the BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN. She clapped with excitement as a little child – showing how excited she was that I’d bring her the big rock candy mountain. And when I went back, it was to visit her in the hospital – and I took her one of those “rock candy suckers” and laid it on her pillow, though it was a week before she woke up. Though my mom was not the same person with the the ALZ taking over her mind, body, and soul – the kid in her was always showing excitemet over anything you wanted to give her. Though this could be a bad memory for most, I prayed my mother would not be like a vegetable the next time I saw her and I discussed this drug with the nurse, who stated they’d discuss it with the doctor and try to give it to her once a day, instead of twice a day. So the time I saw her enjoying this song, it was the first time seeing her after I discussed this with the nurse (because my mom was like a vegetable sitting there with her head leaned over). GOD blessed me that day, and I saw my mom enjoying herself to the fullest again, though she did not know us. During her funeral weeks later, we did have “I’ll Fly Away” sang at her funeral – this was another song on this CD of Oh Brother Where Art Thou. She loved all the song on this CD. It was sure a good memory that GOD blessed me to show me that HE was still with me, and my mom, and HE gave her back to me for a time, before taking her home to her new mansion with HIM.ReplyCancel
Hmm, a song….you’re really making us think Becca. I grew up in a rather musical family. Played the organ, sang, etc. I love the oldies. I remember playing “Silver Threads Among the Gold” on the organ because my Mom and Dad loved it. I often think, now that they’re both gone, how I loved playing meaningful songs from their youth for them. “Blue Moon” was another one.
Ahhh… trip down memory lane. I have many songs that touch my heart, but Imagine by Mercy Me is one that brings me to tears every time. I can only imagine…ReplyCancel
Joyce MMay 18, 2010 - 6:19 am
Wind beneth my wings – by Bette Midler. I love the movie Beaches so every time I hear that song it just makes me want to cry.ReplyCancel
Chris BakerMay 18, 2010 - 6:20 am
Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Really anything Buddy Holly. When my husband and I were dating, this was one group he really like listening to (no I’m not old but his brothers and sister was 11,13 and 15 years older then him).ReplyCancel
Linda B (NY Card Lady)May 18, 2010 - 6:21 am
Such fun reading through everyone’s favorite songs! They all make me stop and say..”Oh yeah..I love that song too!!” Music is a universal language I guess! Favorite song… lots of choices, but Celebrate by Cool and the Gang is one of them. Reminds me of many celebrations..weddings, milestone birthdays, etc!! Fun and high energy!!
Your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers as he undergoes his cataract surgery…ReplyCancel
This sounds fun. My song is “I do not want to miss a thing” By Aerosmith. This song was popular when I met my husband 12 Years ago in the Middle East. I was visiting family and I met him. As soon as I met him I knew he was the one I was going to marry. We only had 2 weeks together then I was coming back home. The song says “I do not want to close my eyes because I do not want to miss a thing” I only had 2 weeks with him. We are now married with 3 beautiful girls. I have a newborn, and now I do not want to close my eyes because they grow up so quickly and I do not want to miss a moment with them. My kids are so special and precious to me, it is so easy to miss a moment if we just blink. Also with a blink of an eye they will be grown and on their own, so I want to cherish every moment. This is why the song is so special to me. Hugs.ReplyCancel
ANNA ARTHURMay 18, 2010 - 6:26 am
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star… I sang this many times to my girls when they were little. Now I am 66 and going to be a grandmother for the first time. My daughter is doing the nursery with that theme. I’ll be singing it again very soon. Have a beautiful, and your hubby will certainly be in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Bonnie AramowiczMay 18, 2010 - 6:29 am
I think the name of the song is “Oh Evaline” – really old one! My Dad taught it to me and 2 girlfriends when we were teenagers. We sang it as a trio – great harmony. We recently celebrated his 97th birthday and one of the girlfriends came by – he requested we sing that song for him. What a great memory!ReplyCancel
MarshaMay 18, 2010 - 6:32 am
The lyrics of “The Weaver” tell about how we often don’t see the beauty of a piece of cloth (our life) lived for Him while it is in the process of being made on the loom by God. But once the loom is silent, our life done, the full glory and beauty is seen with the threads of dark and gold woven together by the Master’s Hand. My good friend used to sing this song when we were part of a gospel singing group – I love it still.ReplyCancel
Karen WegnerMay 18, 2010 - 6:32 am
One of my all time favorites is “Until the 12th of Never”. It was popular during my college days which brings to mind all kinds of favorite memories.ReplyCancel
Pat JandacekMay 18, 2010 - 6:33 am
Andy Williams’ Loves More Wonderful “The Second Chance Around” which I’m sure is self-explanatory. And So, so True in my case! Your husband is included in our prayers.ReplyCancel
SharonMay 18, 2010 - 6:36 am
Prayers for a successful surgery for your husband, Becca.
The song that always brings back memories is “Runaway” by Del Shannon. It always makes me happy and reminds me of my best friend in high school and all the fun we had. It brings a smaile to my face every time I hear it.ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 18, 2010 - 6:36 am
“You can’t Hurry Love” by Phil Collins, actually his was a remake of a classic – not sure who did it the first time. I loved it as a teenager when many of my friends had boyfriends and I didn’t yet. It kept me from despair!! BTW have now been happily married to hubby of 21 years! I still like the song too. Praying for your husband , down here in South Australia.ReplyCancel
elynnMay 18, 2010 - 6:40 am
forever and ever,was played at uor wedding.
parying for your hubby.ReplyCancel
PollyMay 18, 2010 - 6:43 am
As by Stevie Wonder..I always get goose bumps when I hear this song..it’s so romantic. It reminds me of college days.ReplyCancel
Rod Stewart, “You Are So Beautiful to Me” reminds me of my husband. He used to sing that to me when we were dating. Great memories!ReplyCancel
Beth AnnMay 18, 2010 - 6:50 am
The first song that came to mind was Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynyrd. I went to a Christian boarding school for high school and that “kind” of music did not “pass” and was not allowed. I remember my roommate & best friend listening to that song while playing backgammon and also trying not to get caught. That song to this day is one of my favorites. Thanks for suggesting this as it has brought a smile to my face this morning. Have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel
DawnMay 18, 2010 - 6:51 am
“You are my Sunshine” one of my fave’s because a little over 21 years ago the Lord blessed me with a beautiful daughter, it had been 13 and 10 years since I had my precious sons. Well, she was always a cuddler and like her back rubbed every night after prayers and this is when I had my chance to sing her this song.
She is still “Sunshine” in our lives!
I pray your honey’s surgery goes well.
Hugs, DawnReplyCancel
DarcieMay 18, 2010 - 6:53 am
Hi Becca,
I would have to say that my favorite song today is, by a christian band called Kutless,but I am not sure of the title.I guess it would be “I’ve seen dreams that move the mountians” I t is a great song about faith. I will keep your hubby in my prayers.ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 18, 2010 - 6:55 am
Becca, What fun blog candy! Your work is amazing!!!!! I love everything you do. It is the best I have seen.
MaryReplyCancel
HeatherMay 18, 2010 - 6:56 am
“I Can Only Imagine” means a lot to me because we played that song at my Step-Dad’s funeral 8 years ago. Your hubby is in my prayers.ReplyCancel
Thoughts and prayers for your hubby Becca. This song picking is soooo hard – my memory is sketchy! LOL. Today I thought of Color my World for the wonderful memories and feelings it brings up-it was the theme song for Jr Prom and a wonderful time in my life-highschool, adventures, first love…. please don’t tell the hubster though- he came along later LOL!ReplyCancel
Cynthia MMay 18, 2010 - 7:01 am
Prayers for your DH’s cataract surgery. As for me? “Love Shack” by the B52’s sends my husband and me into a tizzy whenever we hear it. It was the first song we danced to together back when we met at a dance at university. Two decades later and the song still makes us act like young fools-in-love every time we hear it. Sure makes our 4 kids giggle to watch us :)ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 18, 2010 - 7:01 am
Becca, I don’t know where my mind is but I just posted a comment and did not leave a song title or memory. The other post was 281. Anyway my song is Hey Jude and it reminds me of the days when my husband and I danced to that number. We are still in love and it has been 38 years of marriage.
MaryReplyCancel
Becca, my fav song is “NEVER MY LOVE” by the Association. I guess b/c that is my husband’s and my song. Everytime I hear it, I think of him and it just makes me smile. He is the love of my life, still after 38 years. So, yes, I will pray for your husband as he has this surgery. Thank you for your blog. It is a highlight for me to see daily and see what “quote” is there and what groovy insights and giveaways you have. Blessings~ReplyCancel
The song “I’ll Fly Away” is a favorite of mine. It reminds me of my former pastor who always said there should be another verse. It just wasn’t enough–he wanted to keep singing.ReplyCancel
Edna RheaMay 18, 2010 - 7:09 am
My favorite song is “Mockingbird Hill”. When I was little I would accompany my grandfather when he went to the bread plant to get bread for his neighborhood store. The plant was located on Mockingbird Lane and everytime we turned onto that street we would sing and he would whistle “Mockingbird Hill”. I was Granddaddy’s girl and everytime I hear that song, which is not very often, I smile and think of him.ReplyCancel
RitaMay 18, 2010 - 7:12 am
As an avid music lover I have a 101 songs that I love for 101 reasons but the one I think sticks out the most is “The Kid Is Hot Tonight” by The Cars. In high school I was part of a group of 6 very close friends and we went out on saturday night to hear the same band at the same club play the same songs from The Cars, VanHallen, etc. It was a wonderful time in my life and the freindships are still as close today as they were then. I miss those days went things were simple and uncomplicated.
Praying all goes well for you tomorrow.ReplyCancel
LenoriaMay 18, 2010 - 7:14 am
I have a really old song that brings back memories of my Dad. It is one he always whistled and it is “In The Pines”. I think if any of us kids heard that song we would automatically think of Daddy and see him walking around whistling it no matter what he was doing.ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 18, 2010 - 7:18 am
Hi
The song that brings back a good memory to me is an Afrikaans song, I am 100% sure you won’t know it, but it is an awesome song and the memory it brings back is of a lovley holiday back in my birth country. I joined the family and went to a live concert and this song was playing. I enjoyed every minute and we danced and had a great time. Songs name: “Meisie, meisie” by Kurt Darren.
We will pray for you husband.
LizetteReplyCancel
This is so exciting…the first word is up. Will check back later for the next.ReplyCancel
alexMay 18, 2010 - 7:19 am
My thoughts and well wishes will be with you and your husband tomorro.
My favorite song is from Bon Jovi ” I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU” this song I always sing it to my kids and husband is like a promise, and brings a lot of memories back.ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 18, 2010 - 7:19 am
Well, the first one I can think of is Mony, Mony – it’s the song that was playing when I first met my husband….26 years ago – holy smokes batman, where does the time go???
This song came out white I was carrying my first son. It seem like I heard it all the time and he would move when he heard it too. I can’t hear that song with out tearing up now. It a wonderful song.
Thanks for the chance at the blog candy.ReplyCancel
Susan BugalskiMay 18, 2010 - 7:21 am
First of all, my thoughts and prayers are with you all on his surgery. Secondly, thanks for the opportunity with the blog candy. Thirdly, my favorite song. It would be very difficult to choose just one so one of them would be Misty that was “our” song so many years ago. I love The Prayer sung by Celine Dion and Josh Groban – WOW. And then there is always Crazy by Patsy Cline that always gets us singing.ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 18, 2010 - 7:22 am
Hi Becca, Great blog candy!!What fun – so many songs but today I will pick Soldier Boy–it brings back great memories of a very special boyfriend show was in military school. Have a wonderful day and know that God will be with you and your hubby.ReplyCancel
Debbie NelsonMay 18, 2010 - 7:23 am
Another favorite song for this second chance to win is Amazing Grace…God’s grace is so amazing and I feel Him with me each day as I fight my second battle with breast cancer in ten years.
Thinking about and praying for your husband today!ReplyCancel
Your posts are timed to arrive in my mailbox the day AFTER you post them – so I didn’t even find out about the word game until this morning (the 18th!). Can you change your scheduled mailing so it arrives the same day you post it?ReplyCancel
wendyMay 18, 2010 - 7:29 am
I pray your husband’s surgery goes smoothly. My favorite song is Endless Love by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. We had it sung at our wedding 29 years ago. One of my favorite Christian songs is He Keeps Me Singing, an oldie but goodie.ReplyCancel
Pat BMay 18, 2010 - 7:30 am
Oh, Becca, my favorite has to be a beautiful hymn called In the Garden. Everytime I hear it, it lifts me up and reminds me that He is always there with me, and that I can walk and talk with Him whenever I want to. It was also my grandmothers and my dads favorite. So it always reminds me of those who have passed from my life for now. I have to admit that it always brings tears to my eyes.
My prayers are with you and your hubbie. Hope that his cataract surgery goes well. And, thanks for the goodies! I’m feeling lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Thursday nights after my brother’s softball games, we would go to a bar and we would always play and sing along to “American Pie” by Don Mclean….GREAT MEMORIES!!! Hanging out with friends and having fun.ReplyCancel
KrisMay 18, 2010 - 7:37 am
“Fallen” from Pretty Woman…don’t you just love it when Richard Gere swoops Julia Roberts away on a plane for the dress up evening date?ReplyCancel
One of my favorite songs is Bon Jovis Thank You for Loving Me. It was my wedding song so it always reminds me of my wonderful husband and beautiful wedding.ReplyCancel
I have to get in on this blog candy. What cool stuff.
As far as a favorite song it would have to be “She Loves You” by the Beatles. I saw them sing that on the Ed Sullivan show and the rest is history. I made so many good friends back then because we all had something in common. We loved the Beatles. I still have some of those friends after all these years. My hobby is cardmaking and I have made many new friends through it too.
Picking a favorite song is very hard – I have several. But I would have to say they hymn “Love Lifted Me.” My dad loved that song & singing it brings back wonderful memories of him. He is now with the Lord & my mother is too. I sure miss them both.ReplyCancel
NancyLMay 18, 2010 - 7:39 am
My prayers are with you and your husband. As for a song that brings back memories, that would have to be “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues, and you will just have to use your imagination as to the why. Thanks for offering such great blog candy, as if your web site wasn’t enough.ReplyCancel
Cindy LouMay 18, 2010 - 7:40 am
Hey Becca,
Thanks so much for the time spent down memory lane. I had to wait a bit to think of just “one” song that took me where I enjoyed life the most. I love music so that was very hard! But after much deliberation the answer is “After Midnight” by Keiko Matsuoi. A soothing jazz that brings back even the smells of the beach, the laughs of kids on the playground, just everything.
Love your work, have been following you for a while, really appreciate all your inspiration. Prayers have been said for both you and your husband, and the surgeon. The spouse often needs more prayers than the operatee, and of course the Great Physician needs to be in control of guiding the hands of the human one.
Thank you also for the chance at blog candy, extra toys are always so much fun! Blessings to you and your family.
“Dwelling in Beulah Land” is one song that brings back memories. It is an old hymn, but anytime I think of it, hear it, sing it at church, I am reminded of a family vacation to upstate PA when I was a child. We were driving thru a forested area, I believe on dirt roads, looking for wildlife. The name of the area was Beulah Land. It was so beautiful with the sunshine breaking thru the forested area, so tranquil.
Thanks so much for this opportunity to reminisce and to win some wonderful blog candy!
Prayers for you and your hubby as he undergoes surgery today……. May our God smile upon you both, giving you the strength to do the waiting and for hubby to have successful surgery and speedy recovery.ReplyCancel
Glad your AC is working again, Becca. My favorite song-memory is “Oh, Donna!” My dad bought that song in the 50s and would set me on his feet, so we could dance the tune together. Always made me feel special, AND it taught me the love of dance at a young age. He did the same for my sister when the song “Kathy-O” came out LOL. Thanks for the chance to remember, and for the opportunity of winning blog candy!ReplyCancel
VioletMay 18, 2010 - 7:48 am
My next favorite song that brings back memories is “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Elivs. Besides being a BIG Elvis fan, when I’m feeling troubled I listen to that song to remind myself that I’m not alone and God is with me in troubling times.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 18, 2010 - 7:48 am
One of my memory songs is “I’ve been working on the railroad”. I used to sing it with my daughter when she was little and now I get to sing it with her daughter who was born last July. (I know a little young to sing with me, but it’s training for fun times.)
Another favorite of mine is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. The Celtic Woman group sings this so beautifully…! Love the part “…Dreams you dare to dream, will come true…”. And of course Judy Garland singing this is a classic favorite…! ‘Hope your hubby is doing well…ReplyCancel
PatMay 18, 2010 - 7:59 am
One of my favorites is the song ‘My Favorite Things’. Our family would sing it in the car to make the time pass by more quickly!ReplyCancel
Cathy JMay 18, 2010 - 8:04 am
The first song that came in my head was the Tennessee waltz. It reminds me of going on sunday drives with my family. My dad whistled this tune all the time.ReplyCancel
PattieMay 18, 2010 - 8:07 am
When I hear the song Unforgettable by Nat King Cole, I think of my father who died when I was only 19…he is unforgettable! Thanks for a chance to win some great blog candy!ReplyCancel
Amy HadleyMay 18, 2010 - 8:11 am
For me, the song would have to be Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse. It just brings me back to my jr. year of highschool every time I hear it!ReplyCancel
Hmmm… I actually can’t recall a favourite song with a special moment. But then I haven’t had my cup of joe this morning yet, either. I’m sure after I comment, an answer will come to mind. ;)ReplyCancel
Becca, such a HARD decision… I can’t pick one favorite! I have many… but one that comes to mind with a memory attached is “Color My World” by Chicago. It was always the last dance of the night at high-school dances….many moons ago!
Thanks, and saying a prayer for your husband for sure.ReplyCancel
Jackie A.May 18, 2010 - 8:20 am
I love music and some many songs bring back so many good memories so I will say Fingertips by Little Stevie Wonder – the memory is of 4 friends and I dancing to this song every morning before going out to play and yelling with our hands in the air at the end :)!!ReplyCancel
DarleneMay 18, 2010 - 8:26 am
This is my Tuesday entry. No pun intended but does not love Amazing Grace. This song is such a favorite of mine and I love hearing all the different interpretations from so many different singers in different styles. When I hear this song I always get goose bumps1ReplyCancel
Cathy GreenMay 18, 2010 - 8:29 am
“If” from Bread. Way back in the 70’s….man, I’m old. When my husband and I were dating, this was my favorite song. I almost had it sung at my wedding, but it doesn’t quite go with my Christian beliefs. But every time I hear it, my heart sort of skips a beat.ReplyCancel
NikiMay 18, 2010 - 8:33 am
Wonderful blog candy, you’re so generous!
One of my favorite musical memories comes from a high school class reunion. My husband (before we were married) stood up with the band and sang Have I Told You Lately That I Love You. 3 years later, we were married. Happy Ending!
I’ll be praying for your husband and his medical team.ReplyCancel
carol bMay 18, 2010 - 8:36 am
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – as a child I loved this song because it says anything is possible.
carol b.ReplyCancel
sheriMay 18, 2010 - 8:37 am
Thank you for the opportunity to win!!! I visit your blog daily. I so enjoy looking at your creations. Keep up the great work! About the song- I think of “How Great Thou Art” brings a very good memory. My grandpa, who loved this song, had it sung at his memorial. Every time I hear the song, I think of him and smile. Carrie Underwood sings the song in the most beautiful way.
Love all that blog candy! My very favorite Christmas song is Little Drummer Boy. It doesn’t seem like I hear it that often each season, but when I do, I just love it and know it will always be my favorite.ReplyCancel
Linda RiceMay 18, 2010 - 8:40 am
How much fun is this I can’t wait Becca you are always so creative I will say a prayer for your hubby I work in surgery center where we do cataract surgery. It is a very simple surgery for the surgeon but I understand the patient’s view you are working on his eye. I have faith he will do well.ReplyCancel
One of my most favorite songs is “In The Summertime”. It brings back memories of spending long hours on the beach with my high school friends. I love the music, words and everything about it. Thanks for the memories, Becca. Will be praying for your Sweetie!ReplyCancel
I have so many “favorite” songs, but one of mine is by Norman Greenbaum that came out in 1970 (yes I am that old lol). It is “Spirit in the Sky” It is sort of a rock n roll spiritual and I especially love the line “gonna raise me up to the spirit in the sky!” It is very uplifting to me.ReplyCancel
MarisaMay 18, 2010 - 8:50 am
Day Two Song: Is a song written by a friend of mine. It’s call Pressing On and calls us to press on to the high calling in Christ. Every time I listen to her CD I have amazing memories of my days at University, from the pranks we pulled, to the dreaded finals week, to wonderful times making new friends, the fabulous Christian group on Campus I attended, great walks up Seahome Hill and walks to Old Fairhaven for THE best cinnamon buns, and the fabulous friends I made and still keep in touch with. I could type for ours about those years :DReplyCancel
ConniecrafterMay 18, 2010 - 8:59 am
I know this will sound funny that it brings a good memory but “All out of Love” by Air Supply. My now hubby and I had broken up (things were going a bit fast for me) and he wrote this too me after a while, and we ended up getting back together, we have been married for 26 years so it brings a wonderful memory for me :)
Wishing your Husband well!ReplyCancel
Arlene SMay 18, 2010 - 9:11 am
Hi Becca. Hope all goes well with Hubby.
My song is Two less lonley people by Air Supply.
It was our wedding song. My husband picked it. The words just seemed to fit us.ReplyCancel
DWDMay 18, 2010 - 9:18 am
Prayers for you and your husband today.
As a child, I spent a lot of time at my grandmother’s house during the day. She played the piano by ear and many days we would have her play the piano and we sang to the top of our lungs. She always ended with her favorite song, The Old Rugged Cross. I still love that song. She died 29 yrs ago, 5 weeks after my youngest son was born.
As a teen, when I was dating my husband, Diamond Girl was a favorite. I have pale blue eyes and he said that song reminded him of my eyes. We have been married 34 yrs now and he still comments on the color of my eyes.ReplyCancel
Becca – From Here to Eternity – Michael Peterson – My husband sang it to me during our first dance as husband and wife.ReplyCancel
neenie40May 18, 2010 - 9:23 am
Becca, what a fun idea! Music is so important in our world.
The Twelth of Never from my high school days brings so many wonderful memories streaming back. Johhny Mathis made the music come alive! Best wishes to your hubby on his eye surgery. If I could only convince my dh to get his cataracts removed.ReplyCancel
Meemee48May 18, 2010 - 9:24 am
You are the blog candy queen!! We listen to “golden oldies” stations a lot at work. One of my favorite sings was “Cherish.”
Not that I ever had a lot of boy friends, but always wished I had one that would cherish me as much as the guy in the song cherished his girl friend.ReplyCancel
Becca, wishing your hubby a successful surgery! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome blog candy. My song is The Wedding Song by peter, paul, and mary. My DH frequently sings it to me, and it still gives me shivers and weepy eyes to hear him singing it.ReplyCancel
HelenMay 18, 2010 - 9:29 am
A favorite song is “I Still Call Australia Home” – it reminds of how much I still miss Australia, after thirty plus years of being away from “home”.ReplyCancel
Peggy LeeMay 18, 2010 - 9:30 am
Good Day Becca,
My thoughts are with you and your hubby for his upcoming surgery.
On to the song that brings back memories….I’m going WAY back to Paul Revere and the Raiders. The song is Indian Reservation. My sisters and I did this big performance for my parents WAY back then. We made our guitars from wood and cardboard and strung them with rubberbands. We made a stage with curtain to perform on and we had the time of our lives. I’m showing my age now because this happened back in the sixties.ReplyCancel
KaiaMay 18, 2010 - 9:38 am
I think my favorite song that brings back a memory is “Remember When” by Alan Jackson. It was played at my prom the year I was in America, and that night was amazing, just spending time with all my new friends and feeling cinderella pretty in my princess dress.. I really wish I could have relived that day!ReplyCancel
marvelMay 18, 2010 - 9:41 am
Hi Becca! One of my favorite songs is Amazing Grace, which was one of my dad’s favorite songs. When you think of the history of the song, it gives me great comfort knowing that no matter how low I might sink, God’s grace is amazing enough to bring me out of my sins and save me.
Thanx for all your beautiful cards, and for the blog candy.
Will keep your hubby in my prayers. I had to have cataract surgery a few years ago, and what they didn’t tell me was that my eye would feel like there was some sand in it. They only said it would hurt, which to me meant either something like a stabbing pain or maybe a dull ache, not something as simple as “sand” in my eyes!! Anyway, it went away by the end of the day. The hard part was keeping my eye open when I saw needles and things coming at it — very tricky!! There’s a natural impulse to get some “shut eye” right about then!!ReplyCancel
TeresaMay 18, 2010 - 9:46 am
Hi Becca, Wishing your husband a quick surgery and speedy recovery. Thanks for the chance to win. I guess my favorite song and memory would be the Macarena…not that it is my favorite song, but the memory of my son at age 5, my nephew and my 3 nieces all trying to do it at a wedding had my sisters and I in tears!! They were so very cute! My son is now 15, boy does time fly. Thanks for bringing that memory back!! Hugs, Teresa E.ReplyCancel
LexiMay 18, 2010 - 9:49 am
The very first song I learned from my wonderful mother “Jesus loves me”!ReplyCancel
LaurieJMay 18, 2010 - 9:56 am
The first song that popped into my head was What a Fool Believes by the Doobie Brothers (sung by Michael McDonald). There was a guy that I dated off and on throughout high school (he broke my heart a couple times) and it was “our song”. Still love that song – it takes me back.
I will be keeping your husband and you in my thoughts tomorrow, Becca.ReplyCancel
Diana BrownMay 18, 2010 - 9:57 am
I like the song Amazing Grace, even though it’s an old one.ReplyCancel
LizMay 18, 2010 - 9:59 am
ok well I have to pick Bob segars “old time rock N roll” Bob went to jr. high with my brothers I was a couple years behind so that means something to me but my family has always known that if I’m having a really stressful day and they find BoB on my player they really need to back away and let me be in my craft room .Some how he just gives me what I need. I have diffant songs for all my moods but somehow that one has been with me since I was about 17 and never left. I’m a women of manyfaces when it comes to music. grew up with everything ( but can’t wrap myself around what the my young adults listen to.ReplyCancel
Clare CurcioMay 18, 2010 - 10:01 am
Wonderful! I love your giving spirit, and your inspiration! God does work for good through others, YOU! :)ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 18, 2010 - 10:08 am
Prayers for your husband, Becca. Stairway to Heaven always takes me back to high school dances….aw the good old days!ReplyCancel
TrudyMay 18, 2010 - 10:16 am
That candy looks awesome. Ok, I can’t choose so my two favorite songs are “The Old Rugged Cross” and “America the Beautiful”.
Prayers come your way for your husband’s surgery.ReplyCancel
My all time favorite song is Canon by Pashabel. I walked down the aisle to the song and just love it. Every time I hear it it brings back such wonderful memories of a perfect day. Hard to believe in a few months it’ll be 15 years since I walked down that aisle! How time flies! :)
Prayers go out to your hubby for his cataract surgery. I’m sure it will go just fine. Maybe you could make him a pirate card for fun as a get well soon card! I bet he’d get a kick out of that while he wears his eye patch. lol :)ReplyCancel
Kay McBrideMay 18, 2010 - 10:31 am
i will surely pray for u and your dh hope all goes well. the blog candy looks really good. wish i could win this one!! one of my favorite songs is rainy days and mondays by the carpenters.ReplyCancel
My newest new favorite song is Hallelujah by kd Lang that she sung at the Olympic opening ceremonies. I love the sound of her voice, it is so rich. I didn’t understand the symbolism of the song until I looked up the Leonard Cohen poem it comes from. I could listen to this all day.
My prayers for your husbands surgery and for you and the strength and faith you possess.ReplyCancel
DeniseBMay 18, 2010 - 10:40 am
It’s a Wonderful World reminds me of my step-father. Brings on the tears every time I hear it.
DeniseBReplyCancel
MaggieMay 18, 2010 - 10:41 am
Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful candy Becca.
My favorite song is “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. Every time I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes, not only because of the beautiful harmony between the two, but the message. It reminds me of a time when I was young and foolish and how I came out of it a better person.ReplyCancel
Mary CMay 18, 2010 - 10:50 am
Our prayers are with you and your hubby.
Not sure I have a favorite song but it would be anything from the 50’s. One song that my husband and I are always singing is Amazing Grace.ReplyCancel
Peggy AllenMay 18, 2010 - 10:51 am
Everynight after devotions I sing and pray with our boys and they usually pick, Jesus Love Me. That is my pick for a song that always brings good memories. God bless!ReplyCancel
Van Morrison, “Brown Eyed Girl” My husband calls me his brown eyed girl, and even when he calls me on my cell, Brown Eyed Girl comes up. It always makes me smile.ReplyCancel
KayMay 18, 2010 - 10:56 am
Years ago, on a three week trip to the Grand Canyon, by children kept starting songs, then just humming the ending. After days together in the car, I was a bit “testy”, so I announced that “No one can sing another song unless you know ALL the words”. The words were barely out of my mouth when my youngest began singing “A B C D”. His siblings joined in and before we got to Q everyone in the car was singing. We still laugh whenever anyone sings that song.
Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of the world.ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 18, 2010 - 11:00 am
I absolutely love our National Anthem – The Star Spangled Banner. It reminds me of how much we have to be thankful for, and how proud I am to be an American. Hope all is going well for your husband – continued prayers.ReplyCancel
Allison PhillipsMay 18, 2010 - 11:02 am
Hi Becca,
I hope all is well with your husband and that he is now
recuperating.
My favorite song is ‘How Great Thou Art’ – and the latest and
best version of it is by Susan Boyle. So inspiring and uplifting!
Blog candy looks terrific!
AllisonReplyCancel
Oh what a great giveaway – thanks for the chance to win.
A song that brings back memories – “Leap of Faith” by Lionel Cartwright; I had it played unbeknown to EVERYONE at our wedding right b4 I walked down the aisle to marry the love of my life! Everyone else was in place; he was looking down the aisle towards me, there I stood and the song began to play – gives me goosebumps 18 years later!ReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 18, 2010 - 11:05 am
To this day, Somewhere over the Rainbow is at the top of my memory list. It brings hope – something that we always need, but sometimes we need it more than at other times. I’ve sung this song to myself often…ReplyCancel
WillowMay 18, 2010 - 11:06 am
Another person, Marilyn Hughes, mentioned Guns n Roses and though I bet I am much older than she, I have to say, their song Sweet Child of Mine, is just awesome!! I more than enough favs to last all week but after reading her comment that one came to mind!
I am praying for everything to go smoothly for your hubbie’s surgery, that the surgeon has steady hands and that DH recovers quickly. In Jesus’ name, Amen!!ReplyCancel
What awesome blog candy.
I have a favorite song with my son ReplyCancel
ScrapycandyMay 18, 2010 - 11:14 am
I’m so glad surgery went well! This blog just makes me happy! Well, ‘How Great Thou Art’ was a song at my wedding and I rarely hear it these days. So, naturally that brings back loads of memories. Thanks for being there!ReplyCancel
janeyMay 18, 2010 - 11:15 am
Becca – so glad to hear that your husband’s surgery went well. My husband’s surgery also went well – a little more involved than first thought, but we are home and he is being a good patient.
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” is a great song. My daughter teaches music for 4th and 5th grades and her students sang that song at a concert and everyone was touched – standing ovation.
I think I missed the first word this morning; I just forgot to look before we left for the hospital. But I love the word this afternoon.
Prayer answered…now for the recovery prayers! Another song I enjoy and really makes for wonderful memories is “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” as it reminds me daily of this truth!
Jan CastleReplyCancel
Miss GMay 18, 2010 - 11:20 am
Thanks Becca for the praise report and keeping us posted. God is ableReplyCancel
I have a few favorite songs but the one that come to mind is…… Color My World by Chicago.
My Sweetheart use to play music and I always hated when he played this song because I always wanted to dance with him.
I recently had a dream that was the most real dream that I ever had.
My Sweetheart and I were dancing to this song.
I could feel the crispness of his shirt, I could smell his smell, I could feel his arms around me.
There were so many people ( family members that had passed) were there, standing all around.
But you see he had passed away on Halloween day 2007.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your Sweetheart.ReplyCancel
One of my most favorite songs is Maggie May. Rod Stewart is my favorite singer and that song takes me back to when I was quite young.ReplyCancel
KimMay 18, 2010 - 11:26 am
My most favorite song is Amazing Grace. When I played the bagpipes, I use to play it for my mom all the time. And although sad, we sang it at the funerals of those I miss so dearly which brings back wonderful memories.
Praying for a speedy recovery for your hubby.ReplyCancel
Lavonne (tweetygirl)May 18, 2010 - 11:29 am
Day 2 song: this is a fairly new favorite for me called Follow Love by FFH. The song talks about moving on from things you’ve known and loved but that it’s time, I have to go. It really “speaks” to me because we’ve got our house up for sale and it’s time for us to move on. I will miss this place, we’ve been here 10 years. It’s the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere.
Here’s the lyrics in case anyone wants to know:
I’m gonna miss this simple town full of memories. I’m gonna miss just hanging out with all my friends. The rainy days and summer nights skippin’ stones by the riverside but I know, it’s time to go, so
chorus:
Here’s goodbye, here’s so long I must go and follow love
I feel my heart moving on I must go and follow love
Carry on while I’m gone this is what I been dreaming of I’ll miss you so, but I must go Go and follow love.
I’ve got a heart that’s full of dreams and a little bit of crazy. I can feel it pulling me to somewhere I have never been. I’m packing up and leaving home to travel into the great unknown it’s time, I have to go.
We’re not guaranteed tomorrow so we must just keep on livin’ for today. Make the most of every moment every step along the way.
Sorry for the long post but this song really does mean a lot to me.ReplyCancel
Diane S.May 18, 2010 - 11:29 am
Danny’s Song by Loggins and Massina from 1972. That was one of our wedding songs and it has always been special for my husband and I. 38 years and counting!ReplyCancel
KellyMay 18, 2010 - 11:33 am
Thanks Becca for this awesome giveway. I hope your DH has a smooth and quick recovery.
I have two songs the first is by Anne Murray – “You Needed Me” which was my husband and my song while dating, he doesn’t remember this of course but when he came into my life he was exactly what I needed, the words to the song explain everything (tears in my eyes) and then when I was hoping he would ask me to marry him my favorite song was by Neil Diamond “Marry Me” I think I played it 100 times, it worked, he did ask and we’ve been together 23 years and I still get tears in my eyes when I think of these two songs.ReplyCancel
gltinnolaMay 18, 2010 - 11:35 am
Becca,
I’m glad that your husband made it out of surgery and hope that all is well.
Thanks for the candy, it looks great.
As for my favorite song, I guess I’ll try to write one in each time I comment, since I have so many. After reading through all of the other comments, I must agree that Amazaing Grace is an all-time favorite of mine as well. The words speak to so many in so many different ways. It’s timeless and says everything that needs to be said about those of us who are saved by Hisgrace.ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 18, 2010 - 11:38 am
One song that come to mind is Let just kiss and say good bye by the Manhatten it is a fun memory because my brother was in a school that year and won the contest singing that song and I was happy for him to win the prize.ReplyCancel
Darlene CastorMay 18, 2010 - 11:46 am
“How Great Thou Art” has to be my favorite and most memorable song…it was my mother’s favorite too! My father, my brothers and I sang it at her funeral-it was so beautiful! Even though we all had tears running down our faces, we sang out hearts out!ReplyCancel
Wendy MooreMay 18, 2010 - 11:50 am
One of my all time favorite is “Chances Are” by Johnny Mathis. Brings back the days when I used to sing to myself for hours. (still do). Glad to hear your husband is doing well and thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy.ReplyCancel
Saying a prayer for your hubby. My husband actually had to get the same surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago at 30 yrs old. Image our surprise! But Praise God everything is well and he can finally see clear. I do warn you that your hubby will kind of a “cat eye” you know that glare that happens w/Cats that is because of replacement of the lens. It funny to see people say HUH when they first catch the glare :)ReplyCancel
Love what you do Becca! Glad to read all went well with Hubby’s surgery. Continued prayers for you all.
Lay down Sally – My name is Sallie and it came out when I was in high school. It was difficult to walk the halls without some guy singing it and my cheeks turning bright red.ReplyCancel
Becca, what a treasure trove of “Candy.” I have lots of favorite songs.
One that I love is by Bing Crosby. Although I thought I had heard all his songs, it wasn’t until I saw the movie “The Lady in White” did I realize I had never heard this one. It’s called “Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking.” It was played thoroughout the movie and I just fell in love with it.ReplyCancel
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from Wizard of Oz – I saw a documentary on Judy Garland, and they showed a clip of her singing this on her television program. She was dressed as a hobo, in rags with a dirty face, and it changed the song from a young girl’s wish to the desparate separation between the down-trodden and disenfranchised and the rest of us. From the hobo’s point of view, WE are “over the rainbow” in terms of the hobo’s ability to have a good life. Really made me think, and the performance had tears running down my face.
You know what my song is? “How Much is that Doggy in the Window?”
I used to sing that when I was a little one and now, my 3-year-old grandson is singing it tomorrow in a little Broadway “production” at his preschool. (How funny will that be!) Anyway, I told him Grandma used to sing that when I was a little 3-year-old, and he looked at me really skeptically…
Color my World by Chicago was my wedding song & it always reminds me of that very special day!!!ReplyCancel
SandraMay 18, 2010 - 12:15 pm
You’re My Inspiration, by Chicago – our Wedding Song – one of the most wonderful days of my life!
Thanks for the fun – hope all went well.
SandraReplyCancel
BonnieMay 18, 2010 - 12:20 pm
Hello Becca, All the best to your husband. Hope all went well!!!
I would have to say my favorite song is Amazing Grace. My sweet husband bless his soul, Played it on the trumpet for me on our second date lol. I was just tickled pink. I do love listening to him play. He was my childhood sweet heart and played in a dixieland band. Makes me smile and feel good.ReplyCancel
CharletteMay 18, 2010 - 12:25 pm
Well thanks so much for the chance to win some wonderful candy! You always give us all great candy to win. A favorite song, so many of them it’s hard to pick. But Etta James At Last! my husband and I just love to dance to that song. We always ask to have it played. Also many prayers for your husband. I hope all is well with him. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Becky GreenMay 18, 2010 - 12:27 pm
Well, I could choose from a zillion Hymns and Choruses from church. But, I will choose the song, BECAUSE HE LIVES! It brings back memories of my childhood, singing around the piano as my mother played with my siblings and myself. Whether it be in practicing or in singing in church. My mom raised 4 children alone and there were many days for her I’m sure that were trying. But also for us as children, things were difficult on a different level. Singing that song through the hard times only reminded us that Gods’ hand was upon us and there was nothing to worry about. He would provide! And He did!!! Not only the everyday needs, but even the little prayers of a young child. One prayer? I had been gone awhile and came home and my kitty hadn’t been seen. I cried and prayed he’d come home and sure enough, he did! To many that may seem trivial, but to a child, it was everything!ReplyCancel
Hi, Becca – said a prayer for your hubby. I’ve had cataract surgery in both eyes. Am 90 and can read most things without my glasses.
My favorite song –“Near You” – it brings back memories of the days of
World War II. And the simple, uncomplicated life we lived back then.
Have a good day!
SaragReplyCancel
Judy CoveyMay 18, 2010 - 12:42 pm
Believe it or not, the one song that stands out in my mind is “How Much is that Doggie in the Window.” My dad use to sing this song to be when I was very young while sitting on his lap.
So glad to hear that your husband made out well with his cataract surgery. You two are an amazing couple. Even though I have never met either of you, it is very obvious that you are truly in love.ReplyCancel
Dearest Becca, my favorite song has been and most likey will always be “Amazing Grace”. I had all was loved it when I heard my great-grandmother humming or singing it. Later it took on even more meaning to me when my cousin (just 7 days older than me and my very best friend in the whole world) at age 15 found out he had cancer and was going to die. He simply said “If that is God’s will so be it.” He never in the next serveral mouths lost faith and loved God with the same un-dieing faith. “Amazing Grace” was both of our favorite songs: and even 41 years later I still can feel my cousin’s love for God and God’s love for us when I hear this amazing song.
I can’t sing worth a hoot; but try and stop me from singing “Amazing Grace”. I even run it through my head every day especailly when I see a beautiful sunset, sunrise, rain strom anywhere God’s had has touched. It’s even how I run across your blog.
Thoughts and Prayers for your husband and you.
Thank you also for a chance to share my cousin’s story and his love for God.
I love anything the Ritcheous Brothers did, but my favorite was probably Unchained Melody. My DH and I listened to it when we were dating. And we’ll be married 40 years this June. You have such a nack for interesting blog candy. It’s always fun. I’m sure I’ve already missed out on the double play because I subscribe via email and didn’t see your post until Tuesday afternoon. It’ll be fun to try anyway, though. Your candy looks quite tantalizing. Someone will be happy to win! Glad to know that your hubby’s surgery went well and prayers for a complete recovery for him.ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 18, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Today I have to choose a song that reminds me of my wonder father. My dad was a minister and his favorite song was the old hymn “Victory in Jesus”. It’s not a song you hear anymore, but it has such a wonderful meaning. Thanks for bringing such a wonderful memory to my mind today… I can just see my dad singing that song!ReplyCancel
EvaMay 18, 2010 - 12:51 pm
Becca, I’m so glad I discovered your blog a few months ago. I’m also trying to go back through your archives! The song that first popped into my mind was “Afternoon Delight”. This was played a lot on the radio the summer before my husband and I were married, 32 years ago!ReplyCancel
Diane LMay 18, 2010 - 1:02 pm
Oh you always have these fun things for candy,makes it more fun when we have to work for it. And I love to read the comments too!
For my special song,it is a french song that my Mother loved,its called Quand on est en amour,which means When we are in love.
I remember her and my dad dancing to it when we’d go to weddings,and now that they are up above,everytime i hear that song,I think and see them up there dancing away!
Hope your husband’s eye surgery went well,i’ll def keep him in my prayers.
Thanks for a chance Becca!ReplyCancel
Martha NicholsonMay 18, 2010 - 1:09 pm
I have always been a creative person. But I truely think you are the most creativly blessed lady I know of. I aspire to have your talent. I visit your site everyday. You are discussed a lot at our copic marker playdates. I look forward to more of your work and ideas.ReplyCancel
RaiMay 18, 2010 - 1:11 pm
“Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel. Reminds me of our “courting” days a VERY long time ago.
Hope your husband is doing well. Mine went thru that a few years ago — both eyes. He did great with the surgery and great since. It’s amazing the things than can be done these days. Left the surgery and had lunch on the way home….. Still amazes me!ReplyCancel
glad everyone’s home and recovering nicely. :DReplyCancel
MarilynMay 18, 2010 - 1:17 pm
Glad your husband’s surgery went well. “Close to You” by the Carpenters – sung at our wedding and one of my favorite songs.ReplyCancel
Valerie MatinMay 18, 2010 - 1:24 pm
So glad that the preliminary report on you Sweet Husband look good!!! Thank You Jesus!!!
I think my new Favorite song is by AMY GRANT “Better than a Hallelujah” It reminded me of ALL of my struggles and that sometimes God likes the Prayers of the Broken Hearted better than a Hallelujah. It is one of those song that has touched me to my soul.
so glad everything went well, will keep u in my prayers. please keep me in yours.ReplyCancel
Angela KiddMay 18, 2010 - 1:35 pm
Hi Becca, good news to hear that your hubby’s op went well. One of my fav songs is Rock you Baby by George McCrae, takes me back to my youth and reminds me of when my husband & I were dating :) xxReplyCancel
I would say for the song ~ “Wonderful Tonight” since that was the song we picked for our dance. Obviously it brings back memories of that special day.
Glad to hear the surgery went well ~ hoping for a quick recovery for your DH!ReplyCancel
Teresa CMay 18, 2010 - 1:37 pm
Glad everything went well with your husband’s surgery. Another song I really like is the hymn “Under His Wings”. I remember as a little girl in Sunday School hearing a story about a chicken that gave her life for her chicks during a prairie fire by calling them to her and hiding them under her wings. It gives such a clear picture of what our Saviour did for us!ReplyCancel
BetsyMay 18, 2010 - 1:37 pm
I love music and enjoy many different types but will limit myself to sharing just one. Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up. I am going to have to play it right now, just thinking about it. There is no specific memory associated with it just that general time period that was so exciting for me. It was (and is) a great song to dance or exercise to.
Thanks for the chance to win and I will say a prayer for a quick recovery for your husband.ReplyCancel
kimberlyMay 18, 2010 - 1:46 pm
Sound of Music – My Favorite Things –
We watched this every year on TV when I was young. We all sang along and enjoyed family time. In high school I used this as my Swing Choir try out song. And, had a great time in the Swing Choir for the rest of that school year!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
Wow!!! what a great blog candy!
I like music… there are so many. Deppends on what I’m thinking about…. I love romantic music… Like “woman” (John Lennon).
Thanks for the chance to win. Maybe this is my turn.ReplyCancel
Carol FroehlichMay 18, 2010 - 1:56 pm
I am sure you are relieved that all went well with your hubby’s surgery. That is just WONDERFUL!!
Another special song is “You were Always on my Mind” by Willie Nelson.
Such a beautiful love song and it reminds me of the special memories my late husband and I had back in the days.
Thank you for this opportunity to win some prizes. :)ReplyCancel
Linda StandartMay 18, 2010 - 1:56 pm
Not really a ‘song’ as such. But one that has very deep meaning is The Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C major K299 by Mozart. It’s the first piece my father played as the pricipal flute for a major orchestra. It was also one of the last he performed prior to going into the army when he was later killed in action during the battle of the bulge in WWII. I was just a very small child but the piece is still deep in my memory banks.
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HeatherMay 18, 2010 - 2:03 pm
What a fun idea!!
When I was very young, I fell in love with a handsome fella. I was all of 6 and he was a younger (much-lol) man of about 4. Go figure-lol!! He (and his family, duh) moved away and I remember crying to the song ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’, crying cos he was leaving, crying over him. I saw him years later when my brother and I visited his family and I don’t think he even remembered me-lol. Unrequited love at such a tender age… :)
Of course, there are several, several songs that come to mind, but I chose this one – with this story – because I think it is one of the first recollections I can make with song & story. Mind you, I do recall the theme song from the old 1962 TV western High Chapporal. I was all of 3 and nuts about westerns, horses and cowboys.
I’m still nuts about cowboys ;)ReplyCancel
Michelle GenbergMay 18, 2010 - 2:08 pm
I can’t think of a particular song but many songs from the 80’s bring back memories of my teenage years. Also, certain songs I can remember roller skating to when I was younger. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Teresa SmithMay 18, 2010 - 2:24 pm
Anything Earth Wind and Fire reminds me of my college days and the time I got to meet the group and see their show from stage left. It was very exciting. I’m glad all went well with your husband’s surgery and I’ll say a prayer for both of you.ReplyCancel
JuneMay 18, 2010 - 2:25 pm
“In The Mood” by Glenn Miller (Big Band Music) makes me so happy and I just want to dance. My Mom had a quadruple bypass and it was touch and go for a long time, but when she was in the clear, I bought her some dancing flowers that played that song. It perked her right up and she smiled for the first time in weeks that made us all breath easier. Thanks for the opportunity to win this Blog Candy!! :) Keep inspiring Becca.ReplyCancel
Lillian ChildMay 18, 2010 - 2:27 pm
Becca – what awesome blog candy! I’ve been eyeing that Martha Stewart punch since I first laid eyes on it. Oh my!
The song that brings back instant memories would have to be Misery and Gin (Merle Haggard). When I hear it, I am immediately transported back to this honky tonk in Tucson, Arizona where I first learned to 2-step and where I first danced with my soon to be husband (we just celebrated our 29 year anniversary). (sigh)ReplyCancel
When a man loves a woman by Percy Sledge is my favourite memory song as it was the song playing in the restaurant when I proposed to my Husband in 1999. Thanks so much for the jog down memory lane and also for your continued inspiration here. A very big thankyou for the chance to win your awesome blog candy.
Big Smiles to you Becca
Kylie :DReplyCancel
Sabine EdelmannMay 18, 2010 - 2:46 pm
Thanks for the chance to win this super prizes! Twenty years ago when I became a christian, I listened to the christian rockband “Petra” .I still have all tapes and CD of this US group and love it still to this day!(So does my sons……)ReplyCancel
We Are Family……I remember blasting this on our boom box while my siblings and friends roller skated up and down the street doing little skating tricks. Lots of good times!!ReplyCancel
So very happy to hear that your husband’s surgery went well!!
Blessings, JessicaReplyCancel
Linda CMay 18, 2010 - 4:04 pm
What fun!! My favorite song with a memory was The House of The Rising Sun. When my husband and I were dating that was “our song” and he played it for me on the piano and his buddy would sing it as well. We had such good times back then. Thanks for the memory. I too am glad your hubby is through the surgery and I will still keep him in my prayers. Thanks for all you do. LindaReplyCancel
Elaine MooreMay 18, 2010 - 4:05 pm
One of my favorite memories was watching Kate Smith sing “God Bless America” – oh my – just gave me goosebumps.ReplyCancel
Marcia LuisaMay 18, 2010 - 4:07 pm
Thankful that things are looking god for your husband at this time. Trust that all will continue that way.
I have two songs that come to my mind as favorites they are: “You raise me up” and “I’m a mountain climber” Thye both bring to mind the all encompasing power of God to comfort, and then to guide when we go thru trials… Just like you are needing right now… just remember that you never climb the mountain alone there is one who is always with you.ReplyCancel
JamieMay 18, 2010 - 4:08 pm
One of my all time favorites is James Taylor’s “You’ve got a friend.” I loved so many of his songs – there is just something about his voice that was very soothing to me.ReplyCancel
So gald to hear the surgery went well. My mom had the surgery done in the fall and doesn’t even wear glasses now!
I always enjoy your thought-provoking questions. The song that conjures so many memories for me is Cole Porter’s Begin the Beguine. My Dad, who passed away 12 years ago, loved that song and used to play it on the organ. Can’t help thinking he is with me when I hear it!ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 18, 2010 - 4:25 pm
One of my all time fav Christian songs is My Tribute by Andre Crouch.ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 18, 2010 - 4:27 pm
Hi,
I am glad to hear that the surgery went well.
Your are my Sunshine – my husband used
to sing this to me all the time..it always
make me smile.ReplyCancel
Lynnor aka icensheba on SCSMay 18, 2010 - 4:30 pm
Awesome blog candy, Becca!! I have been wanting that punch, so even though at my posting there were already 429 comments, I decided to enter anyway! Maybe luck will be with me since the 20th is my birthday and the last day to leave a comment for the candy! LOL!!
Anyway, favorite old song and memory? There are just so many!! I think I’d have to say Agnes Dei by Third Day because it was the first Christian song that caught my son’s rock and roll ear and turned him on to the possibility that music could have a positive message and still sound cool! He first heard it at the Methodist summer camp I had sent him to that year. I also believe this summer camp experience was one of the things that has helped him to develop a firm faith even if he has had some trials along the way. God is good!!
Prayers for you and your husband, too! Both of my parents had this surgery and never wore eyeglasses again afterwards. My mother had worn thick glasses from the age of 2!! I pray that it all goes well for hubby and that God gives you peace during the procedure.ReplyCancel
Wow! This is really getting to be a long list of replyers! I’d love to be the lucky one, but wouldn’t everyone! Wonderful blog candy, but more than that….wonderful blog. I love following your creations.ReplyCancel
JudieMay 18, 2010 - 4:48 pm
A song that was sung at our wedding was.. In His Time. God’s timming is perfect.
Thank for a chance to win some wonderful blog candy.ReplyCancel
Carolyn G.May 18, 2010 - 4:49 pm
Old songs from Air Supply. I used to have to take my little sister cruising town with me, (mom felt I would be out of trouble with her with me), and we would play Air Supply 8-tracks. When she grew up, her friends wondered how she knew the words to songs that were a little before her time!ReplyCancel
Linda BMay 18, 2010 - 4:59 pm
One of my many favorites….”You’re Still the One” by Orleans….for my Dear Husband and “Dance with Me” also by Orleans. Twilight Time by the Platters is another.
I am so happy for your husband that things have gone well….I will have that someday soon, since I am at the point where I really can’t drive at night except in well lit areasd.ReplyCancel
PeggyMay 18, 2010 - 5:02 pm
Thank you so much for all the help you give us. I hae learned a lot from you. The song that brings back memories to me is “In the Garden”. My family use to gather around the organ and sing together and that is one that we always sang.ReplyCancel
Pam SpradlinMay 18, 2010 - 5:08 pm
My favorite song is ‘Why Me, Lord’ by Kris Kristofferson. I know it was written for a soldier coming home from the Veitnam war but the words of the song seem to cover quite a few events that has occurred in my life.
Happy that your husband’s surgery is looking good so far. Will keep him in my prayers.ReplyCancel
LauraMay 18, 2010 - 5:32 pm
The song that brings back memories for me is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It is the first song my daughter learned to sing and she would sing it with gusto. It puts a big smile on my face just thinking about it.ReplyCancel
Maxine NaumannMay 18, 2010 - 5:37 pm
God Bless America always brings tear to my eyes. Thanks for the opportunity and the many things I have learned from youReplyCancel
Jessica S.May 18, 2010 - 5:38 pm
What great blog candy. Thank you for offering it.
The song for me is “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer. I know, I’m dating myself. That is the song that meant and means so much to my hubby and me. It reminds me of when we first fell in love, it is our song.
I’m glad to hear that all is well with your hubby. Keep us updated.ReplyCancel
SandyMay 18, 2010 - 5:52 pm
What awesome blog candy.
My favorite song is “Blessed Assurance”. This always brings back to memory my wonderful Mom who went to be with the Lord last May at the age of 94. As she was so sick and didn’t respond to any of us, she lay there singing “Blessed Assurance” and never missed a word.
So thankful that your husband’s surgery went well. God is Good !ReplyCancel
HollyMay 18, 2010 - 6:00 pm
My favourite song is Leaving on a Jet Plane. It takes me back to my first teenage love. I was traumatized when my mom told me we were moving as I realized I would have to leave my first love and I would probably never see him again. My friends had a farewell party for me and this was the song my boyfriend and I danced to for the last time. He also sang to me when he came to see me off on my last day. I think you always remember your first love and the things that made you happy/sad.ReplyCancel
Mal MooreMay 18, 2010 - 6:03 pm
The song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic, it reminds me of when my Grandson was 4yrs old. We were on holiday and he stood in front of all the holidaymakers and sung it perfectly. People were in tears listening to him. I was too because he was recovering from his second heart operation. He is 15 now and plays football for his school and county. The song still gives me goosebumps as it reminds me that my prayers were answered and my lovely grandson was saved by those operations.
I pray that your husband continues to improve.ReplyCancel
ColleenB.May 18, 2010 - 6:10 pm
Prayers and well wishes are with you
Guess another favorite song would have to be ”We’ve Only Just Begun’ by The Carpenters.
Was a song that was playing on the radio at the time of our honeymoon.
“Amazing Love” how can it be that you would die for me! Love that song. Great blog candy. Thanks for offering it. Praise God hubby is doing well.ReplyCancel
SuziMay 18, 2010 - 6:26 pm
Ah, “Prisoner of Love!” My hubby’s favorite love song to serenade me with. . . .ah. . . .ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 18, 2010 - 6:30 pm
Many songs remind me of my dear Grandma (Oma) who passed away a year ago. She lived with my family all through our childhood. She used to sing ABBA songs and also the English song “lavender Blue” but a half Dutch/half English version! Even when her dementia was severe she still recognised classical music – the name and the composer.ReplyCancel
Mary AllenMay 18, 2010 - 6:40 pm
So glad to hear your husband is okay. I will still say a little prayer for both of you. I know how stressful it is for both of you. I have lots of favorite songs – but this one just makes me happy everytime I hear it. Jump for Your Love by the Pointer Sisters. It just perks me right up!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
Great news about hubby’s surgery- hope he continues to improve. Many thanks once again for your generousity- all that lovely blog candy.
Re favourite songs, Puppy Love holds a very soft spot in my husband and my hearts. We started going out together when we were just 14 years old and Donny Osmond was in the charts with this song. Most people didn’t give us much hope for a long relationship, but we are happily married for 33 yrs and still going strong!!
Hugs,
TrishReplyCancel
I love hearing any of the Beatles’s songs from the White Album because it brings back memories of when my DH and I were dating and listening to those songs on his 8 track in his Mustang. We’ll be married 40 years this year!ReplyCancel
Rats! I am already a day behind! Thats what I get for not checking my reader yesterday. Anyhoo, let me throw my hat in the ring for this awsome bc. Let’s see one of my favorite songs is In the Wet by Rolph Harris. I know, I am probably only one of the few who love his music. I used to spend hours singing and dancing around the living room with my mom.ReplyCancel
Michelle A.May 18, 2010 - 7:40 pm
My fiance & I started dating & listened to Alicia Keys when she was first starting out…. any Alicia Keys song reminds me of the beginning of our relationship & makes me happy :) Glad to hear your husband is doing good.ReplyCancel
Linda C.May 18, 2010 - 7:44 pm
You Lift Me Up by Josh Groban. It reminds me of the strength of the Lord. I also got to see Josh in concert so I love anything he sings!! He could sing the phone book & I would enjoy it!ReplyCancel
“Baby Come Back” by Player, the memory is when our first daughter was born she was very colicky and my dh would rock Amy cradled in his arms to that song and it would soothe her. She loves that song today and you can find it on her ipod. That was 32 years ago!ReplyCancel
susanMay 18, 2010 - 8:01 pm
My favorite all time song is “Somewhere over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy. The first line of this song is printed on my guest bedroom wall as a reminder that no matter what the world throws at you, somewhere skies are blue.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 18, 2010 - 8:11 pm
Another favorite song that brings back fond memories is ‘Little Drummer Boy’. My parents had Andy Williams Christmas album and they would put the album on when we kids went to bed. This remains one of my favorite Christmas albums.ReplyCancel
marianne adamMay 18, 2010 - 8:16 pm
One of my favorite songs is a song I don’t even know the name of but it reminds me of my Mom & brings back some wonderful memories w/my children. It starts A your adorable, & continues through the alphabet. She used to sing it to me & my children & I in turn sang it to my children.ReplyCancel
Tomi JoMay 18, 2010 - 8:17 pm
Well tonight I’ll go with DEEP PURPLE. When I was in high school, I had a great male friend, who was like a brother. On our way home from school(yes we walked) we would often stop at a little cafe and he would put a nickle in the jukebox and play my favorite song—DEEP PURPLE. I still have alot of joy when I hear it now.
I just love this subject you choose this time.
Needless to say I still hope I win.
Sure hope your sweet thing did well and is feeling fine.
Love and Prayers, Tomi JoReplyCancel
Gayle TaylorMay 18, 2010 - 8:25 pm
No wonder I love your blog and subscribe to it. You are wonderful and you give wonderful blog candy!! Thanks for such a great opportunity. I love your word for today…HOPE!!
Another favourite song for me would be You Lift Me Up.
So glad your husband did well with the surgery…God answers prayer…why would we ever doubt Him.ReplyCancel
SusanMay 18, 2010 - 8:34 pm
Hello Becca,
Pleased your hubby’s surgery went ok, now hoping for a full recovery…hope you are managing to keep well too and also looking after yourself, after posting a message yesterday I started to think of several other songs which take me back in time and another great classic “You are my special Angel” one my mother often sang, thanks for all the shares.
Definately “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” – oldie but goodie. It was the song for me and my high school sweetheart, who is now my husband of 15 years!ReplyCancel
CorrieMay 18, 2010 - 8:46 pm
Amaze by lonestar reminds me of my wedding day. DH and I danced to it, it had just come out and it summed everything so nicely. Everytime I hear it I think of the wedding and what a great day it was.ReplyCancel
JeanneMay 18, 2010 - 8:53 pm
Why Lady Why by Alabama reminds me of when hubby and I were dating. A friend who taught western dancing had taught me to two-step and I had learned to two-step slow, to Why Lady Why and really really fast to Gloria. And, yes, you really can two-step to both of those songs, LOL.
I’m glad to hear that everything looks good for your hubby. I hope he does great!ReplyCancel
TerriMay 18, 2010 - 9:13 pm
There are soooo many songs and so many memories. Butterfly Kisses reminds me of when my daughter was born and then hearing it on her first birthday at the same time she was born! Also love anything by Chris Tomlin!ReplyCancel
Margaret PeltierMay 18, 2010 - 9:22 pm
Glad to hear that hubby is ding well – keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!ReplyCancel
Patty W.May 18, 2010 - 9:27 pm
“The dance” by Garth Brooks is one of my favorite songs. It’s message about, in my life, if I’d had the chance to miss the pain. Than I’d have had to miss the dance, is on target. It reminds me that along with the joy in life we get some pain. It’s what we do with it all that matters. I’m so hoping and praying your hubby does well. Becca, you take care of yourself too, please. wonderful prizes. It would be such fun to win. Thanks for the chance.ReplyCancel
spatchMay 18, 2010 - 9:52 pm
Somewhere beyond the Sea by Bobby D. takes me back to when I would dance my legs off.ReplyCancel
Ruth SMay 18, 2010 - 10:02 pm
The song is ” What a wonderful world” George Armstrong
This song reminded me of many stories, one of them was my husband got a speeding ticket . After the officer handed my husband the ticket, of course he was not happy at all. But this song come on the radio, well, he had to laugh. He told me, that yes, it was his fault for driving too fast and God used this song to remind him to cool off, and slow down, and it is a wonderful world.ReplyCancel
CYNTHIA BEYNONMay 18, 2010 - 10:16 pm
BECCA BECCA HOPE YOUR HUSBAND IS DOING WELL, YOU ALSO.
MY FAVORITE SONG IS CALLED ‘FOR CYNTHIAS IN LOVE’. MY NINTHGRADE BOYFRIEND CALLED ME ONE EVENING AND TOLD ME TO
”LISTEN TO THE RADIO AT A CERTAIN TIME. THE SONG PLAYED WAS
‘FOR CYNTHIA’S IN LONG’. EVERY EVENING THAT SONG PLAYED AT A
CERTAIN TIME FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. AND FOR 59 YEARS, I HAVE
LOVED THAT SONG.
Becca, so very, very glad that hubby’s cataract surgery went well! I was sitting here thinking of songs when right outside my window some sort of new critter started sounding off. He (has to be a guy right?) sounds like the start of some really obnoxious car alarm! NAhhhhAA, then he waits till you almost think, oh he’s done, then off goes another bleat. About 15 seconds in between. Now, normally the song of nature is one of my favorites, but NOT just at the moment!
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claireMay 18, 2010 - 10:36 pm
my favorite song that has a memory is can I have this dance from anne murray . my mom would make me sing it to her when i was a child and on her death bed I was talking to her and when she was nearly at her end I played with her hair and sang it to her. It always makes me cry thinking about the last time I sang it to her, and how I took comfort in it that her family was there when she went peacefully home to god . making me cry right now actually . I miss her but I love that song and it brings me peace everytime I hear it :)
Love the song “Crazy” by Patsy Cline because I am pretty crazy most of the time.ReplyCancel
jenniferMay 18, 2010 - 10:44 pm
Glad your hubby is doing well… as for my favorite song… well it has to be “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius”.. My dad took me to see “Mary Poppins” when I was a little girl and he has been singing that song to me ever since… I’m 53 now so that was a LONG time ago :)ReplyCancel
MiriamMay 18, 2010 - 10:49 pm
Right before coming to your Blog, I was viewing some new photos of my grandchildren. When I was thinking of a song and a memory, the first one that came to mind is “Come and Play”, a song from a Sesame Street record album that I played over and over for my daughter. I would get down on my knees and hold my arms out. The song would start, “Come and play, happy day…” and my little daughter would come running into my arms. I can still hear her giggle. It seems like yesterday and now she has two little ones of her own. What blessings! I will certainly keep your dear husband in my prayers. God has given him such a blessing to have an “angel” wife like you. I know He will continue to keep him in His care.ReplyCancel
Glad things are looking good with your dear hubby. Praying all will be well and he will heal without any problems.
Song, well its Happy Birthday, but what I loved is because its really not that easy of a song for a lot of people to sing …where i use to work we would always sing HB to that special person but the twist was to use your worse voice and believe me some of us did not have to try at it LOL what I liked is that EVERYONE sang and did not feel threatened they wouldnt sound good. Great memories were made and good times were had and for sure a happy day and lots of laughs.ReplyCancel
Laurie in MNMay 18, 2010 - 10:57 pm
The songs from Lost Horizon. When the two boys I babysat would go to bed, I would listen to the album and enjoy the quiet. They were great kids and were fun but tiring after hours of playing.ReplyCancel
Tracy SmithMay 18, 2010 - 11:02 pm
LOL, you come up with the greatest questions!! The song I have great memories of is Rockin’ Robin! My little sister’s name was Robin and I can remember riding my bike with her sitting on the handle bars and us just singing that song. I lost her unexpectedly 10 years ago (she was only 31) and I miss her so. I still love to hear that song and smile at the memories of the wonderful times we had. Thanks for making me think of them again this evening. Have a blessed day! Tracy S.ReplyCancel
One of my true favorite songs is “Landslide” sung by Stevie Nicks. The memories of this song go way back to when I was first introduced to Fleetwood Mac and had a date with that first love. As I’ve moved through life, I relate to how we all go through “seasons” of our life. It is through those seasons that we grow as individuals.
Thanks for the opportunity to post.
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My fauvorite song is ” What a wonderful world” George Armstrong. It makes me think of a beautiful place where people are kind and life is organized:)
Love your projects
Hope your husbands surgery went well. You are in my prayers. Thanks for the chance at the great blog candy.
I have been dancing since I was 3 yrs old so music has played a huge part in my life. Thru the years there have been so many songs that spark many memories. But I have to say there is nothing greater then watching your children having children of there own. So I have to say, my favorite song is “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw. The first time I heard that song I instantly thought of my son and the love he has for his little girl and vise versa. Every time I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart.
I love old musicals, every time it rains I think about “Singin’ in the Rain”.ReplyCancel
Karen LinarezMay 18, 2010 - 11:32 pm
One song that will always bring back memories for me is “Lean on me”, since I sang it to my husband the night we met while we danced, and he has always remembered it. I’ve always loved that song.ReplyCancel
Your blog is always so inspirational and I hope I get as talented as you!
Thank you so much for sharing your talents and the awesome blog candy!
TWO OCCASIONS-THE DEELE?
This is the first song my husband and I ever danced to in college at a Frat party and we just Celebrated our 20th year anniversary on April 28th. Every time I hear that song it takes me way back to some wonderful memories my husband and college!
Hound Dog-Elvis Presley
To the time when I was in 3-4th grade and my Dad and I always watched all the Elvis movies together and had a blast. He resembles Elvis with the cole black hair and side burns and the beautiful eyes. I remember him signing hound dog to me a lot too
That was a great question
Thank you
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Wendy AMay 18, 2010 - 11:57 pm
Glad to hear dh surgery went well, my next “best” favorite song is Forever Young by Rod Stewart. It is a song for my children and grandchildren, that what ever their aspirations I will always support them in any way I can.ReplyCancel
SheinaMay 18, 2010 - 11:57 pm
Hi Becca! What a great contest. It is a lot of fun to read what others have to say on random questions.
One of my all time favorite memories whenever I hear the song Under the Boardwalk by the Drifters is remembering my Dad singing it and dancing around the house then grabbing my Mom and dancing and singing some more. Dad stops whatever he is doing and sings along with that song, smiling the whole time. I don’t know what the meaning is for him, but for me, it’s all about happy memories of him and Mom dancing around the house.
I see that your husbands surgery went well. Wishing him a speedy recovery.ReplyCancel
RebekahMay 19, 2010 - 12:13 am
one of my favorite songs is “when you taught me how to dance” from Miss Potter. My sister and brother and law used that song for the first dance at their wedding, so I always have happy memories when I hear it.ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 19, 2010 - 12:35 am
Glad to hear the Surgery went well. An old song that is sung only once a year brings back many memories for me. Every New Years Eve when I was growing up, my Mum and Dad held a New Years Eve party and it was huge! Being Church Youth Group Leaders as well as coming from big families, it was great fun. When the clock struck midnight we all used to sing Old Lang Syne (not sure of the spelling) and even though I would often be half asleep, I can still picture the faces of my aunts and uncles as they sang it out.ReplyCancel
Judith -Overland Park, KSMay 19, 2010 - 12:42 am
I love the song Love Me Tender. We don’t show enough brotherly love in the world. But all the crafters I have met are wonderful.ReplyCancel
Dorothy T in FLMay 19, 2010 - 1:01 am
Becca, I hope your husband is doing well!!
You should have made this one a week long – there are so many songs and not enough days! I think today I’ll tell about two that go together Spirit in the Sky and Sweet Caroline. When I was in nursing school we had to get from our school to the State Psychiatric Hospital where we were going to stay for 6 weeks. It was about a 45 minute drive and very few of us had cars. A male student in my class, Harry, drove a whole carload of us girls and blasted the radio all of the way there – with everyone singing the entire time. These two songs have always stuck in my mind and I can still hear us all singing them. We were so young and scared of what was to come – it helped us face the day.ReplyCancel
DebbyMay 19, 2010 - 1:09 am
“Amazed” by Lonestar, this is exactly how I feel about my husband. He is Amazing and I love him more and more each day. After almost 30 years he still gives me chills when I am with him. It brings back memories of the times we have had together and what is yet to come.
Angel hugs
DebbyReplyCancel
KaylaMay 19, 2010 - 2:12 am
Another song i really like is “All i want is you” by U2. Beautiful love song.ReplyCancel
Carolyn McElroyMay 19, 2010 - 2:15 am
Thank you Becca so very much for this chance!! I always love your Blog Candy!! My song is an old christian song called “In the Garden” or “I Come To The Garden”. It’s a song that will just make me cry! My mother used to sing that song in church and she had such a beautiful voice! She had MS and in the latter stages she could barely talk let alone sing and I’ve missed hearing her sing that so much!! She passed away 10 tens ago and I will still cry if I hear that song. Hugs, C:o)ReplyCancel
Carolyn McElroyMay 19, 2010 - 2:16 am
That should have read “She passed away 10 years ago”. So sorry!!! C:o)ReplyCancel
BlackBirdMay 19, 2010 - 3:10 am
My favorite song ist “One way wind” to this song I was first time dancing with my husband.
Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
sUSAnMay 19, 2010 - 3:34 am
Be Thou My Vision…..a wonderful Sunday evening service where the snow was so gently falling outside…. sUSAnReplyCancel
Hope your husband is doing fine. If I remember right, it was about two weeks before my eyes were back to “normal”.
Thank you so much for the wonderful chance at blog candy. You are too generous.
The second song in my many favorites would be “Close to You” by Karen Carpenter. I would sing the song to my first husband, Richie, every time I heard it on the radio. I particularly loved the phrase,
“On the day that you were born, the angels got together, and decided to create a dream come true.”
My dear Richie passed away in 1977 with a massive heart attack at the age of 37. The angels took him back.ReplyCancel
emilyMay 19, 2010 - 3:49 am
Glad to hear the surgery went OK!!!
I love hearing the old hymn ‘Will There be any Stars in My Crown’. I learned it as a little girl one summer at Vacation Bible school when I was visiting with my Grandmother. I would sit on the front steps after I went back to her place and sing it all afternoon while I played. I also fell down those same steps and landed on a cactus and ended up pulling cactus spines out of my tooshie since I was too embarrassed to tell my grammy what had happened! OK, I know I shouldn’t chuckle to myself when I hear a hymn but I can’t separate the two!
Thanks for giving us a chance to share our stories Becca! :o)ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 19, 2010 - 4:05 am
Hi
Happy to hear theat the surgery went well and that it’s over with. Keep praying that he recovers quickly.
My favourite song would be ENDLESS LOVE and the memory I have of this song would be of my husband and myself dating and this was OUR song.
Thank you for a chance to win amazing blog candy.
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CheriMay 19, 2010 - 4:06 am
Becca, your challenges are always thought provoking! My song for today would be “I Need You Now” by Lady Antelbeelum. I think they are outstanding!ReplyCancel
AnneMay 19, 2010 - 4:13 am
Hi Becca
So pleased to hear that the cataract operation went well – and so far, so good! Prayers with you both.
I’ve just been listening to ‘Mighty to Save’ by Hillsong. Love that song!
Camp songs. Don’t recall the words to most but when hear kids singing them the memories come flooding back.ReplyCancel
Janice DonahueMay 19, 2010 - 4:48 am
The song that brings back memories in our house is Edelweiss. Even though we are of Irish decent, that was the lullaby that would put our kids to sleep all the time. My daughter now 23, plays it on the piano as her warm up song.ReplyCancel
TrudyMay 19, 2010 - 4:50 am
Praying all is well with your husband.
So many songs to choose from, can’t think of just one so I’ll tell you
my two favorites are “The Old Rugged Cross” and “America the
Beautiful”. God and Country ! !ReplyCancel
wustazMay 19, 2010 - 4:59 am
my favourite song is Hallelujah. I love that song. I think my favourite version of it is by K.D. Lang. Justin Timberlake sings a nice verson and even Lee DeWyze sang it last night on American Idol. for some reason that song has the ability to calm me down and put things into perspective.ReplyCancel
We got to go to Israel in January for a Holy Land tour. Awesome! I will always think of Israel when I sing Holy Ground. Truly it felt like we were standing on holy ground. Have a blessed day.ReplyCancel
Arlene SMay 19, 2010 - 5:01 am
Another song that brings back memories. The Turtles “Happy Together”
We as 10th graders were put in a new Jr high while waiting for the new High School to be finished.
So we used to push the limits on what we could get away with.
the entire 10th grade gym class would sing this song in the locker room.
Here is my one comment for today (wednesday): Another song that I have an affection for is ‘You Are My Sunshine’. All of us growing up were taught it, and it’s been passed down to my nieces and nephews and now I’m singing it to my own son.
Hi Becca,
Glad that things went well for your husband. I had a friend who went to college in West Virginia. Almost Heaven by John Denver was quite popular and a trip we took to visit her was just that Almost heaven. The leaves were changing to their fall colors. It was breath taking. Blessings.ReplyCancel
LaurieJMay 19, 2010 - 5:14 am
Hurray! Excellent news about your hubby Becca. Glad to hear it!
Another song that reminds me of my youth – of summer days with the sun on my face or in the car with the windows down is Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”. Whenever I hear it, it just sends this feeling of joy through me.ReplyCancel
Karen WegnerMay 19, 2010 - 5:18 am
At Christmas time, I enjoy singing “Angels We Have Heard on High”. I love to hear the “gloooooooooria” parts. I just love the Christmas season and the celebration of our Lord’s birth.ReplyCancel
SandraMay 19, 2010 - 5:22 am
You are My Sunshine – a song I sang to my now 20 year old baby boy – as we spent many hours rocking while he ran his frequent temperatures ….
thanks for the memories Becca
SandraReplyCancel
Jesus Loves Me. That is the first song I learned and I still love the song because it is true. Jesus does love me.ReplyCancel
Pat GibsonMay 19, 2010 - 5:41 am
I really don’t know why, but I like Elton John’s “Funeral for a Friend”. I have told my husband that I would like to have that played at my funeral – I know weird.ReplyCancel
Becky EMay 19, 2010 - 5:43 am
A song my children and grandchildren loved to hear was Do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro….remember that? It always cheered them up when they needed to find a smile.ReplyCancel
My wedding song was “Always” and the only place i hear it now is in elevators but it still makes me smile!ReplyCancel
PatMay 19, 2010 - 5:55 am
Becca, I hope that your husband’s recovery is going well.
One of my favorite songs is ‘Faithful God’.ReplyCancel
Peggy LeeMay 19, 2010 - 5:55 am
Glad to hear everything went well with the surgery!
A song that brings good memories is “We are Family” by Sister Sledge. My sisters and I always get up and dance to that!!!ReplyCancel
Cynthia MMay 19, 2010 - 5:56 am
So glad the surgery went well!! We will keep your DH in our thoughts and prayers anyhow. You too!
For me….”How Great Thou Art” will always remind me of my grandfather. My 4 sisters and I sang it at his funeral. (At least we tried. Two verses went well, then we started choking up one by one so that the organist had to start singing it for us). It was the most fitting final tribute we could give to such a wonderful man. Now, whenever I hear that song, I think of him :)ReplyCancel
Jo4HimMay 19, 2010 - 5:56 am
“Twist and Shout”-oldie; my hubby could cut a mean rug with that one! Thanks for the blog candy. Praying for your hubby.ReplyCancel
Linda B (NY Card Lady)May 19, 2010 - 5:56 am
Happy to hear the surgery went well!
Favorite song….? Too many to pick just one I guess..but anything by Neil Diamond makes me smile!! Love his voice!ReplyCancel
Lori mMay 19, 2010 - 5:59 am
My favorite memory is the song Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, this came out right after my dad passed away. The first time I heard it I was driving to work and had to pull over to the side of the road I was balling so hard.
Just thinking about it now brings tears to my eyes, the years pass but memories of our loved ones stay fresh on our minds.
Many healing prayers for your husband.
Thank you, for all you share and the blog candy offers.ReplyCancel
KrisMay 19, 2010 - 6:02 am
Crown Him With Many Crowns…the Michael W. Smith version, of course! Continued prayers for your husband’s recovery.ReplyCancel
Donna G.May 19, 2010 - 6:10 am
Another favorite song – Imagine by Mercy Me. I love this song because…it makes me imagine and long for the day when I will be with Jesus. How wonderful that will be!
Jesus Loves Me is the song. I started singing it to my children after we read a story at bedtime and it became a tradition. All 4 of my children and now my 7 grandchildren… :-)
Glad your husband’s surgery went well. Will continue to pray for total and complete healing.ReplyCancel
Today I am picking Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to do With It” because it brings back fond memories of one of my sons. When my kids were younger and we visited my in-laws, my middle child, Dan. used to like to ride a Big wheel down their long driveway as fast as he possibly could. So he’d slowly ride to the top of the driveway and then at the top of his lung and riding as fast as he could he would belt out “What’s love, what’s love got to do with it.” I still smile at the memory and remind him about it every once in a while. Peach to you today and lots of prayers for you and your husband.ReplyCancel
Beth AnnMay 19, 2010 - 6:15 am
You are my Sunshine because my great Aunt use to sing that to my mother in the morning to get her to drink her orange juice. I can remember visiting her and hearing my mom ask her to sing that song. We all would laugh but the memories still make me smile and remember those good times. Thank you for the stroll down memory lane.ReplyCancel
Nadine BaileyMay 19, 2010 - 6:17 am
Yesterday, I wrote that as a child I went to a church camp in western NYS. Another one of my favorite songs is “When the Saints go Marching In”. In my mind’s eye, I see the pearly gates sung wide and those who have gone before us, cheering and welcoming us in to Heaven.
As an adult, I am not sure how theologically sound my image is, but I do expect to see a lot of friends, family and other saints ready to serve God, and another. What a joyous time that will be for all eternity.
Another great song that brings back a fun memory is How Great Thou Art.
My brother came home one day after church and sat down and started to play it. He did the first verse and then when he got to the chorus o he just started rocking it out. That memory has stuck in my heat for 40 years. Now the other night I went to a church to see a speaker and the worship team stared playing the song and the first verse was the traditional way of playin and then all of a sudden they did the same thing my brother did….LOL. I have to say it was amazing to her 700 hundred people singing it.
ON a side note if you ever get a chance to see Nick Vujicic …No arms No legs No problem go see him an amazing man with an amazing message!ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 19, 2010 - 6:33 am
Imagine by Mercy Me was one of the songs played at my cousin wedding. A beautiful day it was!ReplyCancel
ANNA ARTHURMay 19, 2010 - 6:34 am
Hope Hubby is doing well, he has been in my prayers…
Have a Blessed DayReplyCancel
Laurie in MNMay 19, 2010 - 6:39 am
I’m glad to hear all went well with your husband.
My favorite song is A Summer Place. There isn’t any special memory with the song, I just like it.ReplyCancel
Joyce MMay 19, 2010 - 6:49 am
Glad your husband is doing well. Those things are always scary so good to have it behind him.
Party like its 1999. That was sooooooo popular the year I graduated from HS (1985). Makes me think of those days.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 19, 2010 - 6:49 am
Glad to hear surgery went okay. Have a great day!ReplyCancel
Amy HadleyMay 19, 2010 - 6:49 am
When I was in grade school I learned a song called Fifty Nifty United States and that’s how I memorized all the states in alphabetical order. When I hear it today, it reminds me of grade school.ReplyCancel
JudieMay 19, 2010 - 6:50 am
Good morning…Another song that touches my heart is …Shepherd’s Lullaby. Our church family sang this together as we sent a couple from our church to Africa for 2 years. It is a beautiful song.
Thank you again for another chance for the blog candy.ReplyCancel
christiMay 19, 2010 - 6:51 am
the song “reminiscing” brings back memories of the year i was a senior in hs and we had a grand dance. glad to hear hubbie is doing ok.ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 19, 2010 - 6:54 am
The song I remember is ” Leaving on a Jet Plane”. I identified with that song because my boyfriend ( now husband) used to have to leave often to study.
MaryReplyCancel
Tam HarperMay 19, 2010 - 6:59 am
On the road again … love that song. It always comes to mind whenever we do road trips (which hubby & I love to take.)ReplyCancel
DarcieMay 19, 2010 - 7:02 am
OK,another song that I like is “I’m already home ” by Thousand Foot Crutch” I am glad to hear that the surgery went well.Blessings.ReplyCancel
PollyMay 19, 2010 - 7:05 am
Any song that is sung by Ella Fitzgerald reminds me of my dad…ReplyCancel
DarleneMay 19, 2010 - 7:06 am
Wednesday entry is for the song Hallelujah as sung on American Idol last night. Lee sang it so very well. I want to download that song.ReplyCancel
MelindaMay 19, 2010 - 7:09 am
Glad to hear everything went ok with the surgery! I enjoy participating in your blog candy comments. You make me think about things that I don’t usually take the time to remember. :) My fav song is “Can’t fight this feeling” by REO Speedwagon. It takes me back to when my husband & I were dating. That song played over & over on the radio & it became our song. It brings happy tears whenever I hear it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 19, 2010 - 7:13 am
I’m glad that the surgery went well….I hope his recovery is fast! The theme from Dirty Dancing – Time Of My Life is a song that my husband sang over and over to our infant daughter 21 years ago – and every time I hear it, I remember those frantic first days as new parents. Now she’s turning 21, I can’t believe how the time has flown….
“How Great Thou Art” is one of my many favorites. I always think of it as we drive through the mountains and stop at some of the overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were so blessed when George Beverly Shea came to our church one night and sang it as well as “I’d Rather Have Jesus” and many other beloved songs!
Glad the surgery went well! Still praying for you and your hubby!ReplyCancel
janeyMay 19, 2010 - 7:14 am
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” – another meaningful song for me. We say it’s the Mennonite anthem and when we sing it in our 4 part harmony, it brings me to tears.
Hope your husband is continuing to do well, Becca.ReplyCancel
Miss GMay 19, 2010 - 7:29 am
Good Morning Becca
Healing Grace upon on your hubby.
Here’s another song I love to hear and it is ” Never Could have made it”
It holds so true for me, Never could have made without the Lord in my life.
Glad to see all went well this a.m. in surgery. Keep us posted! Another fav song, “The Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns….helps me to remember, we do hear different voices and better grow up and listen to the TRUE voice. Blessings to you & yours~ReplyCancel
EireneMay 19, 2010 - 7:31 am
The Gift. it’s the song for our first dance at the wedding. First dance, literally, because my husband doesn’t dance at all. :D it was an interesting experience to see him try to dance. :)ReplyCancel
“You Are My Sunshine.” I love this song because it is so upbeat and brings back memories of lots of fun times and family road trips. It always puts a spring in my step when I hear it.ReplyCancel
Your work is such an inspiration. I’ve started ordering JustRite Stamps and Our Daily Bread because of your creations – How beautiful! The song that brings back memories for me is “Soon I Will Be Done with the troubles of this world” by Mahalia Jackson. I remember when I was just a little girl going to the drive in with my mother and dad to see Immitation of Life and that song was in the movie. I still watch that movie to this day and I have had my children and grandchildren watch it also. I did not know my mother was ill (cancer) and shortly after that outing she was gone. While it sounds like I’m sad, I’m really not – realizing today that Mom no longer has to suffer and she’s done with the troubles of this world and enjoying being with her Lord!ReplyCancel
Cathy GreenMay 19, 2010 - 8:03 am
Edelweiss from Sound of Music is one of my favorites. I used to sing it as a lullaby to my kids.ReplyCancel
Diana BrownMay 19, 2010 - 8:07 am
Listen to the Music by the Doobie Brothers. It was the first live concert I had ever been to.ReplyCancel
JohnaMay 19, 2010 - 8:11 am
I love I Can Only Imagine because it’s so true! I loved your verse today on your card.ReplyCancel
Wendy MooreMay 19, 2010 - 8:12 am
One of my most recent favorites is “You Are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson. Aside from the controversy over Michael’s life he had a voice that was truly outstanding. Thank you for being such as inspiration to me – both in your talent and faith!ReplyCancel
Collette WFMay 19, 2010 - 8:16 am
One of my other fave songs is “Old Time Rock and Roll”. “Risky Business” was one of the very first movies I ever saw as a teenager. Collette ReplyCancel
SueMay 19, 2010 - 8:17 am
OK… another favorite that always puts a smile on my face is ‘Michelle’ by the Beatles. My name, of course, is NOT Michelle- but I just always marveled at how romantic and desperately this ‘Michelle’ was loved whoever she was when the song was written about her. I always hoped she was a real person.
The Tiki Room song from Disney, I remember sitting with a group of friends singing it at the top of our lungs until we almost peed our pants laughing.ReplyCancel
laura jMay 19, 2010 - 8:17 am
Glad to hear that your husband’s surgery was a success. Have a good day!ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 19, 2010 - 8:27 am
“God gave Me You” by Frigid Pink – it is “our song” and I was thrilled to be able to find it in CD form, since the band is long disbanded. Thanks for the update on your husband – glad things went well.ReplyCancel
So glad your DH surgery went well…..another song is Amazing Grace…..no matter who sings it or plays it….it’s beautiful……ReplyCancel
ShayMay 19, 2010 - 8:31 am
Good news on the hubby. Wish you BOTH well. Caregivers need love also.ReplyCancel
Debbi ClouserMay 19, 2010 - 8:33 am
My favorite song is Amazing Grace. It brings back so many memories of church services as I was growing up!ReplyCancel
DonnaMay 19, 2010 - 8:33 am
Glad to hear all went well with your husband. One of my favorite songs is Send in the Clowns. It brings back fond memories of my 2 children and their piano lessons. If I could play one song on the piano, it would be that one.ReplyCancel
carol bMay 19, 2010 - 8:34 am
Becca,
Glad the surgery went well.
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” brings back fond memories of Chrictmas Eve when hubby and I stayed up late putting together Christmas presents for the kids. Now with the kids grown and out of the house, we’re in bed by 10.
carol b.ReplyCancel
SusanMay 19, 2010 - 8:35 am
Hello Becca,
I guess I could go on for ever listing all my favourite songs but don’t think I ever will, I once saw a movie “Inn of the 6th Happiness” based on a true story about Gladys Hayward and in the movie the climax was a group of children singing “nick nack paddy wack” as they were led to safety by Gladys from war torn China, I still cry to this day if and when I hear this song,
hope hubby continues to improve and you keep well,
Day 3 Song: I’m not sure of the name of it but I call it the “hot, hot, hot” song. It is a wonderfully upbeat song that brings back many wonderful memories of dancing at a restaurant my friends and I used to frequent for some dancing. I wasn’t into the nightclub scene at all, but loved to dance and when we found this great, classier restaurant had a dance floor (small though it be) a group of about 12 of us would head down once a month for some dinner and a night of dancing until they closed for the night (oh to be young and have that type of energy again!).
We got to know the DJ there and would bring him our “song list” for the evening and he would play away for us. Even more fun was being able to dance with couples celebrating their 40th plus anniversaries, younger couples just having a romantic dinner together and many others. We also got a lot of comments about how nice it was to see us having such “clean” fun and no doubt providing diners with some entertainment as we danced away with each other and pulled others in to join us.
Another song that brings back memories of dancing there is “Life is a Highway” (and I’m going to drive it all night long) as well as the Rasputin song to which we formed a large circle, arms around each other and did the high kicks. The group of us actually did this for three or so years and when I hear either of these songs I am immediately taken back to those wonderful times at Mulvaney’s. Unfortunately the restaurant isn’t there any more….but the memories live on :DReplyCancel
JackiMay 19, 2010 - 8:43 am
Julie Andrews singing “the Sound of Music” – that was my dear Mother’s favourite musical. My 3 sisters and I went with her to see it when the movie first came out. (Yes, I’m that old!) :) I am so glad she got to see the Broadway revival of it- I watch the movie every chance I can and think fondly of my Mother who passed last year.ReplyCancel
Another song is Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis. That is “our” song. Which is amazing since when I met my husband, I was into rock, not country.
Whenever I hear How Great Thou Art I get teary eyed… My Dad used to sing that a lot when he was still with us.ReplyCancel
Teresa CMay 19, 2010 - 8:48 am
I like “Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain”. Well really only that one line. I remember as a teenager sleeping in a tent with my best friend and waking up in a thunder and lightning storm. I started singing that song, until my friend decided it was time to go in the house. We had a great laugh the next morning watching her brother trying to get us out of the toppled tent!ReplyCancel
Ok, I’m back for a new comment. Today’s music is “Dust in the wind”. It says so much….
I’m with my fingers crossed. I would love to win a blog candy! LOLReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 19, 2010 - 8:52 am
‘I still believe in you’ by Vince Gill (love, love, love his voice and the song quickly became a favorite of mine during a special time in my life); also the Beatles’ ‘Here comes the sun’ – I have a vivid memory of driving home during a dark, thunderstormy evening, after a very long and stressful day at work, and the song came on my car radio and it felt like the sun truly came out and everything became brighterReplyCancel
CherylMay 19, 2010 - 8:53 am
When I was a kid we went on vacation without reservations and when arrived at Virginia Beach late and couldn’t find a room. We ended up staying in kind of a yucky place and our room attached to the pool room. All night they played Band of Gold over and over and my mom sat in a chair all night because she was mad at my dad for getting that room. My older brothers thought it was really cool. Good times.ReplyCancel
JulieMay 19, 2010 - 8:53 am
This one is going to sound funny but it is Itsty Bitsy Spider. My daughter is 16 and I will sing it when she is on the phone with her friends whe rolls her eyes and tells her friends I am nuts but it brings me a good laugh. It is so much fun when you can torment them in fun. HaHa. Glad hubby is doing good.ReplyCancel
Hi again Becca! I know my replies to this question are way off the mainstream but I remember in our twice weekly glee club classes in highschool, we learned this song about Catholic youth. It started with the line “An army of youth, flying standards of truth….”. It was such a rousing type of almost marching song. It was a Catholic school and I can still remember the words to this very long song. Crazy, yes?
Hi Becca,
Great idea, one song that brings back memories is Lady in Red by Chris Deburg. It reminds me of when I was dating my hubby and we would dance to it.ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 19, 2010 - 8:56 am
Everytime I hear the song “You must be my Lucky Star” by Madonna, it reminds me of the days when my daughter was in the SunCoast Twirlers (a Baton group) when we lived in Florida (in the 1980s). It was one of the songs they marched and twirled to. I don’t hear the song much anymore (they don’t play it on Christian music stations) but every now and then I hear it playing somewhere. Brings a BIG BMILE to my face remembering my daughter when she was a young girl.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!!!ReplyCancel
love today’s card, simply beautiful!!! always love checking out the great projects you share on your blog!! :)ReplyCancel
DeniseBMay 19, 2010 - 8:59 am
I don’t know the name of it, but there is a Lionel Ritchey song that when I hear it I really think of my step-father. Shortly after he passed away, my Mom and I heard it on the radio and she commented that it had been one of his favorites. I work in a grocery store, and every now and then it comes on, and I fight back tears thinking of how much I loved him and miss him. He was a great dad to me….
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JaneMay 19, 2010 - 8:59 am
Your work is an inspiration to me every time I see it. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Your generosity is appreciated. ReplyCancel
NancyLMay 19, 2010 - 8:59 am
Glad to hear you are back from surgery and everything looks good. One of my favorite little songs is one that a substitute teacher taught us, it is about lilies of the valley.ReplyCancel
DonnaMay 19, 2010 - 9:02 am
Boyz 2 Men song Mama reminds me of the first time my son came home from college for a visit and had this CD with him. He was so excited for me to hear it, because he said it reminded him of me!ReplyCancel
RhondaMay 19, 2010 - 9:03 am
I pray your husband is well! My favorite song is “I can only Imagine” This brings lots of memories because I have watched lots of loved ones make the passing from this life to the next and when I get down I listen to that song by Mercy Me and it cheers me up to think about what they are seeing! Thanks for this opportunity!ReplyCancel
Another song that brings back memories is “The Prayer” which has been done by various duos, my favs being Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, though Charlotte Church and Josh Groban are awesome, too. I picked this song as a tribute to my dad at his funeral–which unfortunately was 9 days before my wedding. We had a tribute at the wedding for him and it was pretty emotional for me. But I had the compassionate support of my two grown kids, which meant the world to me. The song is so beautiful, it’s hard to do anything else but listen to it when it plays.
You’ve got quite a stash of blog goodies for someone lucky! Thanks for the op to win!ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 19, 2010 - 9:12 am
Hi Becca,
My song choice for today is anything from the movie GREASE–besides loving all the music, Ilove to hear my daughter, Bcky, Singing them– WOW – what timing – a song from G rease is on right now!!- How cool is that??. Frankie Valie – But back to my daughter –she knows the whole show – all the songs and most of the dialogue – so much fun !!
Thanks for all your inspiration —ReplyCancel
Kyle E.May 19, 2010 - 9:13 am
As a child, my mother used to sing the chorus from “I love you a bushel and a peck” (from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls) to me every night before I went to bed. She passed away when I was a senior in high school, but I can still hear her singing to me!ReplyCancel
JamieMay 19, 2010 - 9:17 am
“As the Deer” was one of the first songs I learned as a new Christian, so that brings back fond memories for obvious reasons!ReplyCancel
CharletteMay 19, 2010 - 9:17 am
Hope all is well with your husband. My second favorite song is “Ain’t that a kick in the head” by Dean Martin. You truly cannot help but sing to this song. Plus my Dad looks like Dean Martin. Gotta love that! Have a great day! TFS and the chance at some goodies.ReplyCancel
MarionMay 19, 2010 - 9:29 am
How generous of you to give away so much. I love your cards and look forward to them each day. God bless you!!!ReplyCancel
Mary EllenMay 19, 2010 - 9:30 am
My favorite song is the Lily of the Valley song as it reminds me of our front yard where I grew up and the tiny flowers we would pick to put on the May altar.
Glad to hear hubby is doing well.ReplyCancel
TeresaMay 19, 2010 - 9:30 am
Hi Becca, Hope your husband is seeing perfectly today! A couple of songs that always brings a memory back for me is Amazing Grace (maybe it does for you, hence your blog name?) and the Old Rugged Cross, which my aunt sang at my dad funeral 10 years ago (He died of lung cancer at age of 68). These two songs always bring tears to my eyes. Thanks for the chance to win. TeresaReplyCancel
LisaMay 19, 2010 - 9:30 am
Okay, there was a cartoon when my boy was a baby(he’s 14 now). It was an OLD MGM cartoon called ‘Owl Jolson’ and the song was ‘I WANNA SINGA’- OMG, I would sing that song (even with the missing words) and gently bounce him in my arms and he would stop fussing- The funniest thing! Look it up on you tube- it has a real cute story line…
“I wanna sing-a, ’bout the moon-a, in the june-a, in the spring-a, I wanna sing-a, ’bout sky’s so blue-a and tea for two-a and I love-a you-a….” SWEET.ReplyCancel
MarionMay 19, 2010 - 9:31 am
Forgot the song. How much is that doggy in the window; my mother would sing as she drove.ReplyCancel
Another song is “Amen” as sung by Sidney Poitier in “Lilies of the Field” – and if you haven’t seen the movie, you should! Every time I heard that word I am reminded of the movie!ReplyCancel
Natalie Cole released a beautiful album mixing her voice with her dad, Nat King Cole, “Unforgetable” and it always reminds me of my father and the special place he has in my heart.ReplyCancel
Another song(s) that I love is anything written or sung by Dottie Rambo. Her writings are so inspired by the Holy Spirit. She makes my heart sing when I listen to her music. Can’t just give you one title, there are too many, but, “Midnight In The Middle Of The Day” gives me goose bumps!! :-)
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ColoradoMay 19, 2010 - 9:42 am
On a sad note, another song that brings back a definite memory is the Eagles song “Best of My Love”. It came along after a breakup that affected me for many years to come. I remember getting that album and playing that song over and over and over. Just one in a long line of sad songs that I have loved over the years! LOL!!ReplyCancel
EricaMay 19, 2010 - 9:57 am
Oh what a fun and hard choice. How many of us are going through our music singing a few of our Fav. songs. I heard Dick Clark say once “music is the sound track of life” So many songs hold cherised memmories. “Truly, madly, deeply” by Savage Garden was a song I played and both my then fiance now hubby knew had to be our song. Christmas songs, I love ” O holy night” and I don’t think I could pick just one worship song.
I pray that you and your hubby get through the surgery, physically and emotionally.ReplyCancel
Another favorite is Chubby Ckeckers “the twist”. My dad actually did the twist for me one Christmas Eve and I had never seen my dad dance or cut up- he was always so serious. It was so funny!ReplyCancel
adrienneMay 19, 2010 - 10:01 am
Hello Ms. Feeken,
first of all, I’m sure your husband will come through with flying colours! Now on to my song choice: Dust in the Wind. Love it… it still makes me misty eyed, after all these years. Thanks for giving us a chance to win those goodies!ReplyCancel
Gayle TaylorMay 19, 2010 - 10:03 am
My song is very, very old! It came out in 1965 and it was called, “I’ll never find another you” by The Seekers. My husband to be heard that song and told me it was his song for me. It has become our song and it is so true. I’ve never, ever, every found anyone like him. It is a long song. Thanks for such a great opportunity to have the chance to win this wonderful blog candy.
Long before he passed away, my grandfather had asked my dad and me to sing the old hymn “Blessed Assurance” at his funeral. When the time came, we honored his request and did got through it just fine. But to this day, I cannot sing it thru without getting choked up and thinking of Grandpa. What a blessing to have grandparents who passed on a legacy of faith.ReplyCancel
Janet CastleMay 19, 2010 - 10:11 am
Amazing Grace……my all time favorite!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
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Lillian ChildMay 19, 2010 - 10:30 am
Good to hear that your hubby’s surgery went well. Those things are always so scary! “Close to You” by the Carpenters – always reminds me of my first true love.ReplyCancel
Sabine EdelmannMay 19, 2010 - 10:44 am
I also like Paul Brandt even so I am not a big Country music fan!I hope I win!!!LOLReplyCancel
Chris BakerMay 19, 2010 - 11:09 am
My problem is I don’t know song titles and who sings them. There is a lovely worship song called “Above all Things”. It really puts things in perspective.ReplyCancel
KellyMay 19, 2010 - 11:16 am
Thanks for doing this double play blog candy. This word game sure is fun to play, I just hope I got the first word ???? Another one of my favorite songs is a christmas song called “Mary’s Boy Child” Lovely song :)ReplyCancel
Many years ago Greoge Jones sung a song called “Walk through this World With Me” To me it was such a romantic song. When ever I hear that song I think about the day I married my husband 37 years ago next month.ReplyCancel
KathyMay 19, 2010 - 11:26 am
I love your cards. They always inspire me. I’m a big Country Music fan. One of my favorite songs is Rascal Flatts “Don’t Forget To Remember Me”. My daughter was graduating and going to college and I made her an ABC album with that song in it. Thanks for all the beautiful cards.ReplyCancel
BrendaMay 19, 2010 - 11:29 am
There was a song at church that always makes me smile, i think it is called Hungry (?) I am terrible about names, but it was touches a special part of my heart.
Beautiful card!ReplyCancel
RoseMay 19, 2010 - 11:30 am
Thanks for the blog candy Becca.
There are so many songs that I adore in Broadway and Opera but the one that never fails to grab me is “Let There be Peace on Earth.” When the entire congregation starts singing this, it just gives me chills.ReplyCancel
Carolyn McElroyMay 19, 2010 - 11:40 am
I’m so glad that your husband is doing well! My husband, also has health problems and I know how you worry about them! My husband sings and plays guitar and when I hear Boot Scooting Boggey, it reminds me of him. He used to sing a lot of Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn and he’s not able to as much and now when I hear them, it makes me think back w/such wonderful memories. Thanks, Becca :o)ReplyCancel
Betty GoodsonMay 19, 2010 - 11:44 am
I just had that surgery, hope your hubby does as well as I did. Oh, boy, picking a favorite song, how difficult!!! My favorite hymn is “Here I Am Lord”. It was almost a theme song of a little church we helped to start. It reminds me of all the really special friends there who were more like family. It too brings back wonderful memories of the ministers there who taught me and others to not just talk about our faith but to act on it. We were all about helping others and it was truly a glorious time in my life. It also taught me about my own husband, just watching him do for others so unselfishly made me appreciate how lucky I am.ReplyCancel
Glad to hear that all has gone well with hubby’s surgery, Becca :0)
MMMM….favourite song and what memory does it evoke? For me it would have to be Gun’s and Roses’ Sweet Child of Mine. In 1990 My second son was born 13 weeks early and we had an harrowing time with his health the 1st couple of days, Sweet Child of Mine was pretty big in our UK charts and was playing everytime I switched the radio on. The song always reminds me of that 1st couple of days and the comfort it gave us.
Take care hun and thanks for giving us the chance to win your lovely candy x
*hugs* Heather xReplyCancel
PatiMay 19, 2010 - 12:08 pm
Fun blog candy Becca! Fun contest! I like instrumental songs, esp. piano but also string, bells and wind instruments. Pachelbel’s Canon is one of my favorites! I love many of the different arrangements done with different instruments also. It is so peaceful and mesmerizing. One memory I have is when I/we played the song with bells in college, arranged with a guitar, very cool. Fun memories of playing bells. It was cool to see & hear so many who never had played an instrument or couldn’t read music, get together (music/arts requirement for grad), learn their assigned bells/notes (2-4) and produce this beautiful song together. We had a great teacher, Dr Parker : )ReplyCancel
Teresa SmithMay 19, 2010 - 12:11 pm
Back in the fifties, my very first favorite singer was Johnny Mathis. The title that comes to mind is Chances Are but that might not have been the one that made me love him so much. My mother said they taught me how to use the record player so I’d stop bugging them everyday to play a Johnny Mathis album. Today, my daughter gets tired of Johnny at Christmas but will admit that it doesn’t feel like the holidays without his music. Thanks for the chance to reminensce and win candy.ReplyCancel
I love your blog! Thanks for the beauty and FUN! Fave song might be “Brown Eyed Girl”… it reminds me of being a teenager and I always sing really loudly when it comes on the radio, no matter where I am or who is listening! LOL!ReplyCancel
I really like the theme song from MASH> That probably sounds weird, it’s not a song you can sing to, but I love the different instrumental sounds and it brings back such happy memories of the T.V. series.ReplyCancel
Barbara BartlettMay 19, 2010 - 12:27 pm
thanks for the blog candy change. I listen to this song every day and the lyrics are taped to my desk. It’s Time of your Life by Green Day. “It’s someting unpredictable, but in the end its right, I hope you had the time of your life.”ReplyCancel
CyndeeMay 19, 2010 - 12:35 pm
Whenever I hear Handel’s “Trumpet Volontary”, it reminds me of my wedding. Also, our wedding song was “Just You and I”, although I don’t get to hear that very much on the radio.ReplyCancel
Joanne LoweMay 19, 2010 - 12:39 pm
Hi Becca,
Hoping and praying that your DH will have an easy recovery from his surgery. I’m a musician so I have lots of favorites (classical music), and I find worship music so encouraging. I love the song “Imagine” by Mercy Me. What a thought of what it will be like that day when we meet Him.
Unchained Melody is another one of my favorites. I always loved dancing to that with my favorite guy. Love the blog candy you’re giving out. Thanks so much for giving us the chance.ReplyCancel
Angela KiddMay 19, 2010 - 12:49 pm
Hi Becca, thanks for the chance of your great blog candy. Another of my favourites is Woman by John Lennon – what a waste of a brilliant writer & performer.ReplyCancel
“Amazing Grace” of course. What an AMAZING hymn that is; I think any Christian can sing that song as though it is their own words and thoughts!ReplyCancel
BettyMay 19, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Hi Becca!
I have another favorite Christmas song today – “O Holy Night” from the
same Andy Williams album I referred to yesterday. It was my least favorite song from that album when I was young; but now I love.
One of the memory of a song is If I can hear my mother sang again by the conseler it was a gospel song that we could call in and ask them to play it on the air. Sunday morning on WGOK my mother has been gone for two years now and I miss her, wish she was still around to give her hugs, p.s I said a pray for your husband take care keep you both and in my prays thanks for all you do and I love your card you did.ReplyCancel
KimMay 19, 2010 - 12:51 pm
Swing Low Sweet Chariot, beautiful song. Loved it from the first day I heard it years ago. Thank you so much for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
LisaMay 19, 2010 - 12:52 pm
There is a hymnal from the movie ‘Trip to Bountiful’ called ‘Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling’ sung by Cynthia Clawson. Beautiful… It is an anthem for the faithful. Very lovely… (I like 622’s choice, also)ReplyCancel
MamaBeateMay 19, 2010 - 12:52 pm
Hello Becca,
the song Cherish from David Cassidy brings back the time of my first love…today nobody knows it…I must be 100 years old.
Hi Becca! Fav songs include Kiss From A Rose – it was my ring tone on my prior phone and I reserved it for calls from my DH … so the memories were always smiles, thinking of him!
Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!ReplyCancel
DottyMay 19, 2010 - 1:00 pm
Hi Becca!
My fav song is….. If You Think I’m Sexy…. It just reminds me of Fun and Happy times…
Thanks for all your Great Ideas and Becca Bits…ReplyCancel
RebekahMay 19, 2010 - 1:04 pm
I love the song “boogie woogie bugle boy” because when I was 18, I sang that song at disneyland with two other girls on my swing dance team. It was the first time I had ever been to Disneyland and it was really a magical memory.ReplyCancel
AlicesueMay 19, 2010 - 1:07 pm
Hey Becca,
I am so glad to hear that your husband is recovering from the cataract surgery. Hopefully, this will help him see (to enjoy) you and the wonderful world so much better.
My favourite (not a spelling mistake – I’m Canadian) song is “Halleluiah”. Oh, when I hear it sung, I just melt. One of the contestants on American Idol sand it, last night. Did an amazing job of it!
F.Y.I. The song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” was written (as a poem) by a soldier named Joseph Scriven. He wrote it, to his mother, during his time in WWI. The music was written, later, by someone else.
The interesting thing is that he is from the area where I live, now. The next street over from mine is Scriven Street. There is a monument in the area to this man and his contribution to a lovely hymn that has heartened many souls.
Just thought you might be interested in this little tidbit.
One of my favorite songs is the 59th Street Bridge song by Simon and Garfunkle. That song sums up how I was feeling that summer, groovy!ReplyCancel
jennaMay 19, 2010 - 1:15 pm
Of course, to win your blog candy would be fabulous, but I’ve really enjoyed reading the responses. I really fell in love with “the Rose” when I was going through a hard time years ago. “Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snow, lies the seed, that with the Son’s love, in the spring becomes the rose.”ReplyCancel
Meemee48May 19, 2010 - 1:31 pm
One of my favorite songs from when I was a kid is “Catch A Falling Star.” Sang that song many a summer night. Thanks for your generosity and another chance to win blog candy.ReplyCancel
Tomi JoMay 19, 2010 - 1:32 pm
Well here it is the third day and I need to come up with another song.
It has to be CANDY MAN. Back in the late 50’s , the boys just would not dance—-so we girls danced together. We had a blast.
Hope your mister is doing well and I sure hope I win the blog candy.
Thanks for the chance, Tomi JoReplyCancel
KaiaMay 19, 2010 - 1:35 pm
When me and my boyfriend got together, I listened to “songbird” by Eva Cassidy a lot. And I’m the type of person that can listen to a song a hundred times without getting tired of it.. So that first week when my boyfriend came over to my apartment, I put that song on repeat and we’d just spend time talking and getting to know eachother with the song playing in the background. So now it’s kind of our song, and I smile everytime I hear it. And my boyfriend and I has been together for 4,5 years now and are still going strong. :)ReplyCancel
Another song that brings back wonderful memories is Blackbird by the Beatles. My mom was a huge Beatles fan and had many of their albums (wish I knew what happened to them). :) So whenever I hear this song I think of my mom. Thank you for the chance of winning the blog candy!ReplyCancel
christiMay 19, 2010 - 1:42 pm
my husband and i were in new orleans in the 80’s and the human league was on the radio so our song is “don’t you wnat me baby”.ReplyCancel
Kay McBrideMay 19, 2010 - 1:45 pm
another song i like is close to you by the carpenters. reminds me of long road trips from la. when i was single. coming to al.ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 19, 2010 - 1:46 pm
When my oldest children were small, I would calm them down for bedtime singing “Kentucky Babe”. Just last week my daughter, who is now 39, was having a rough week and she called and asked me to sing her that song!ReplyCancel
My kids love to play WII Lego Rock Band and the one song they all love to do together is “So What” by Pink, so I have to add this one to the list because every time I hear it brings a smile to my face when I think of all 4 kids being in the same room doing something together and not fighting!ReplyCancel
CYNTHIA BEYNONMay 19, 2010 - 2:05 pm
BECCA BECCA FINALLY FOUND YOU MY OTHER SONG IS AMAZING
GRACE FOR MANY REASONS. IT WOULD TAKE UP TWO SQUARES TO
WRITE EVERY THING DOWN. HOPE YOUR HUSBAND IS NOW FEELING
COMFORTABLE WITH HIS NEW EYE SIGHT. AND HOPE YOU ARE DOING
WELL TOO.
I forgot to leave my song memory in my last comment- doh. My favorite song memory is September by Earth Wind and Fire…or at least I think it is them. I remember when I was a little girl I went downstairs for a drink of water in the middle of the night and I saw my Dad wearing these big gray stereo headphones and he was doing a funny two finger jazzy kind of dance to that song…he was getting down so much that he didn’t even notice me laughing hysterically at him until I pulled out the cord of the headphones and the music started blasting.ReplyCancel
Kathy RMay 19, 2010 - 2:16 pm
Another of my favourites is Last Kiss which is a song that I sang from a young girl. It just seemed so tragic and brought strong emotions to the surface. It is a great song about a tragic but very possible topic.ReplyCancel
Catherine from London, UKMay 19, 2010 - 2:22 pm
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff – it’s fun and raises the spirits every time – it never fails, and is a wonderful sing-along. I remember my eldest daughter ‘sleeping’ through a performance when she was 5 and the next day humming the lot. She is now 21 and it is still a favourite of hers.ReplyCancel
BernieMay 19, 2010 - 2:23 pm
I just found your blog this morning and I find this wonderful blog candy. I was looking to learn how to tie bows on youtube and found your blog. Love your cards and Love your Becca Bits. Love that you don’t rattle on but get right to the point.
Oh my when I was little my grandmother and my mother sang me a song called ‘Vovo’ in Portuguese. I loved it so when I had my own son I sang it to him. One day he put his little hands over my mouth and said “Mommy don’t sing you give me mares.” He was right I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. LOL! Still love that song although my very favorite song is ‘What a Beautiful World’. I can hear Mom, Grandma and Louis singing now.
Blessings
BernieReplyCancel
HeatherMay 19, 2010 - 2:34 pm
I still get chills when I hear Mason Williams play ‘Classical Gas’. I remember hearing it on the Smothers Brothers show and to this day, still love it. He truly played that song to its best.
BTW, on my last post, I mentioned a TV show called High Chapporal from 1962. Not sure where my head was, but the show was actually from 1967 or 8. I do recall hearing the theme (Belle Star) when I was 3 but it clearly wasn’t from the show :)ReplyCancel
Lisa PMay 19, 2010 - 2:36 pm
Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
I love the movie sound of music and when i hear this song I think of my mom. We watched the movie together all the time.
MINE!!!!
It is still posted!
My favorite hymns are “Amazing Grace” – with bagpipes of course, “God of our Fathers” – with trumpet introit, and “In the Garden”. We sang them all at my Mom’s funeral. They are like comfort food for the heart. They have always brought tears to my eyes, and joy to my heart.ReplyCancel
RufusMay 19, 2010 - 2:41 pm
Becca, another song that chokes me up every time I hear it is God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood.
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CharleneMay 19, 2010 - 2:46 pm
I have discovered you sit and I love it. I could not believe the great blogcandy. My favorite song is one my mother taught me when I was and we were walking in the rain. I am not sure of the title and we only sang one verse.
This how it goes “I don’t care if it rains or freezes I am in the of Lord Jesus. I am Jesus’ little Lamb yes of yes I really am.”ReplyCancel
CharleneMay 19, 2010 - 2:50 pm
Sorry for the mistakes it helps to proofread before submitting.ReplyCancel
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood – I agree with Rufus, brings tears every time I hear it. Our military men and women are awesome and deserve to be honored whenever possible so I love the songs that so many artists are doing for them.ReplyCancel
Kelly GMay 19, 2010 - 3:13 pm
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, just reminds me of my dad and how close we wereReplyCancel
Carol FMay 19, 2010 - 3:22 pm
Another GREAT song by (in my opinion) two of the most talented vocalists is “Tell Him” by Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion. Just a powerful love song that you can even imagine yourself praising God with the words. I do that often with songs that aren’t spirital by origin.
I am curious Becca. What are your favorite songs and what memories do they bring to you? I hope you plan on sharing with us when the contest is over. :)ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 19, 2010 - 3:23 pm
I forgot to say….Hope your hubby is feeling better today.ReplyCancel
Elaine HartleyMay 19, 2010 - 3:26 pm
Another song that I love is the song mostly sung as a child “This little light of mine.” Our pastor’s message was on being a light. An example he gave was light bulbs – they give light but not unless they are plugged in – same as us as Christians we are light but our light doesn’t shine unless we are plugged in to the source & that is Jesus Christ. Being plugged in is by reading His word, praying & listening to Him. So may our light be plugged in daily & shine in this dark world for Jesus Christ.ReplyCancel
JoAnn BurnhamMay 19, 2010 - 3:31 pm
Like Susan, another favorite is “God Bless The USA”by Lee Greenwood. We sure need God’s blessings during this time with so much evil in the world. Your challenge is a lot of fun. I so enjoy your blog and your postings. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. God Bless.ReplyCancel
Valerie MatinMay 19, 2010 - 4:02 pm
Oh how I love hearing “Jesus Love Me” sung totally off key by my 3 yr old daughter…In our home she is the baby to 2 much older sisters. In our tiny house the older ones seem to monopolize much of the entertainment with Music from TEEN singers and such so hearing my BABY sing Jesus love me just made me cry…I am so thankful that she believes that HE does love her.
ValerieReplyCancel
Patricia ChavezMay 19, 2010 - 4:03 pm
My all time favorite – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There’s a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?ReplyCancel
Susan IkinMay 19, 2010 - 4:13 pm
Hi Becca, Glad the surgery went OK. Another song that is a favourite is Sing, Sing a song – whenever I hear it I feel inspired to make sure that I make the best of life and enjoy every moment to the full – not really memories of a particular occasion, but memories of the inspiration I feel every time I hear it, particularly the lines “make it simple, to last your whole life long, don’t worry that it’s not good enough for anyone else to hear” – it is your life after all.ReplyCancel
Olivia DavisMay 19, 2010 - 4:21 pm
Song: Feels like home
Memory: I surprised my husband on our wedding day and sang this song to him :)ReplyCancel
I also love Ave Maria. It gives me chills whenever I hear it. It was another favorite of my father’sReplyCancel
PamMay 19, 2010 - 4:29 pm
Becca, you’re the best, I love your giving disposition. I’m going to pay tribute to my mom (she has dementia and in an assisted living facility out of state) and prior to her illness loved country music, Johnny Cash among her all-time favorite singer. As a child I remember hearing “Walk The Line” on her record player ALOT. Everytime I hear the song, I immediately think of mom and just how wonderful of a mom she is. I miss her. PamReplyCancel
Don’t Go Changing and Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel take me back to my high school days.ReplyCancel
Val WMay 19, 2010 - 4:44 pm
Oh goodness! I missed a day! It’s been so busy around here this week. Another favorite song of mine is, Yesterday I Loved You, from the musical Once Upon a Mattress. When we were dating my husband, then boyfriend was a Theater major in college, so he would sing show tune love songs to me. This was my favorite. Our anniversary is May 24th, 30 years, and he’s still singing to me! Hope all is going well with your hubby!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 19, 2010 - 5:01 pm
Tiny Bubbles..it was my Mom & Dad’s song. It
brings back such warm memories.ReplyCancel
Carolyn G.May 19, 2010 - 5:25 pm
Amazing Grace has always been a favorite. Just nice to hum when your doing other things. Calming. Comforting.ReplyCancel
GeorginaMay 19, 2010 - 5:28 pm
Well – 43 years ago our wedding song was Moon River – and it is still a fav.ReplyCancel
Catherine KraftMay 19, 2010 - 5:29 pm
I love the new version of Amazing Grace, my chains are broken. It not only speaks about God’s amazing grace, but those things that have held me bondage are broke!!! We’ve been praying for your husband and a quick and speedy recovery.
My all time favourite song is Up On The Roof by the Drifters. I have loved that song for years. However, it wasn’t a favourite of everyone in my family. I played that record over and over and over. I think you get the drift. Anyway, on a hot summers night, I would crawl out my bedroom window and sit on the back porch roof just listening to my song and watching the stars. Well one of those nights my brother shut the window and locked me out . . . for hours. That song is still a favourite even though I spent hours up on that roof.ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 19, 2010 - 6:55 pm
Hi Becca,
Great to hear your hubby is recovering well. My dad used to sing “Que Sera Sera” when I was little. He would sing the female version ” When I was just a little girl…. …. Will I be pretty…. ?” etc. which used to send my sisters and I in peals of laughter.ReplyCancel
Candy MeyersMay 19, 2010 - 7:16 pm
Becca, I hope your husband’s surgery is as successful as my husbands was. He loves beging able to see again. Only drawback, is he has to wear reading glasses. Being a singer and music teacher I have a ton of favorite songs. My favorite hymn is The Church is One Foundation. Hope all is well with you.
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My song for today would have to be Happy Day as sung on Sister Act 2. I love the song and the voice of the guy who sang it!! I don’t really have any memories with it – just love it!ReplyCancel
Mary RMay 19, 2010 - 8:02 pm
You are My Sunshine wins hands down. It’s been a staple in the family through the generations. I remember my Gran singing it to me as a little girl, my mom sang it to us as kids, I sang it to my own and I now sing it to my granbaby! Just thinking about the song gives me a warm fuzzy … you are my sunshine, my only sunshine …ReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 19, 2010 - 8:05 pm
One of my favourites is I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet – I can still see my flatmate when I lived in Australia, dancing around to that song as she vacuumed – totally oblivious to anything going on around her! Whenever I hear the song it makes me smile!ReplyCancel
LilianMay 19, 2010 - 8:07 pm
Do you know the song…I Come to the Garden Alone…it was a favourite of my Mother’s and she would sing it as a solo in church. I sang it to her as I sat beside her bedside in her last few hours on this earth, so of course it became a favourite of mine too.
Thanks Becca for the opportunity to win the blog candy. I have enjoyed reading the comments, so can imagine how you do to.ReplyCancel
EliMay 19, 2010 - 8:24 pm
My favorite hymn today: Great is Thy Faithfulness…I could sing it all day long and it shows that no matter what the season in life, God is there for us, faithfully watching over us and giving us strength. Ahhhhhh.ReplyCancel
BarbaraMay 19, 2010 - 8:28 pm
A very moving song for me is “Mary did you know” but it has to be the one sung by Kenny rogers and Winona Judd. Its so beautiful and it triggers the true meaning of ChristmasReplyCancel
New follower here. My song is a bit unusual. I was working as a banquet manager when I was planning my wedding 13 years ago so I “attended” a lot of wedding receptions. Everytime the bride and groom would have their first dance the staff would ask me what song DH and I would be dancing to in our first dance. Honestly it was a tradition I didn’t really want to include in my wedding so I would name the most insane song I could think of, Brick House. My DH being as quirky as I was requested the song from the dj and the dj announced it as our first dance. I can remember everyone dancing and having such a ball during that song. I still love the memory that song has, so much so it was the first song I downloaded onto my iPod!
I have so many favorite songs I’d have to say anything by “Chicago” especially,”Colour My World” kiss by my first puppy love. The rest of “Chicago’s” songs remind me of the summer of ’76 and going to the beach with the wind blowing in my hair and the music playing loud. I also have to say that one of my favorite Christian songs is ” How Great Thou Art”. I always cry when I hear that song, it reminds me of God’s goodness and His unfailing greatness. This was such a hard catagory, I have so many songs that remind me of different times, feelings and even exact locations of hearing “the” song for the first time. Songs can evoke so many emotions, I’m feeling emot ional just thinking of the emotions, lol!!!
I’d really like to win, that MS punch has been on my wish list for a long, long time. Congrats on the milestone, you’ve reached it because you are brilliant and soooo talented, you amaze us and we keep coming back for more. Thanks a million.ReplyCancel
VioletMay 19, 2010 - 9:06 pm
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Here’s hoping he has a speedy recovery.
My next song that brings back fond memories is “When Irish Eyes are Smiling”. My parents owned a farm and sold vegetables at several Farmer’s Markets. My dad stayed on the farm and my mother went to the market. I have 7 brothers and sisters (plus various kids from the Children’s Aid) but I was the smallest girl so I got to go to market with my mother. I loved it. On the way home she would often sing. (As I look back she was probably exhausted and sang to stay awake). Anyway, I loved it when she sang and I always asked her to sing When Irish Eyes are Smiling so whenever I hear that song it takes me back to my childhood.ReplyCancel
PennyMay 19, 2010 - 9:14 pm
My favorite is “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess. My mom would sing it in Minstrel shows and everytime I hear it, it makes me think of all the times that I heard her sing it and it brings back lovely memories.ReplyCancel
Hope your DH is doing better today and getting better every day. You both are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Another great song that brings back memories is “It’s only make believe” by Conway Twitty. I have loved that song and watching him sing it brings back special memories. I am so glad that in my younger days I was able to see so many great artist. Thanks again for bringing back the memories.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
I started praying right away for your dh, and will continue to keep you both in prayer. My song would have to be Good Night My Someone from The Music Man. My daughter and I used to sing it in the car into a pretend microphone (toy mic I found at a garage sale). We’d really get into it and ham it up…soooo much fun and so many laughs. Such wonderful memories. She now has a daughter of her own (five years old), and now is building memories with her. Of course, Nana (that’s me) is creating memories with her, also. Blessings to you and yours.ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 19, 2010 - 10:18 pm
Hi, Becca, so glad to hear your DH is doing well.
One of my other most favorite songs is ‘Castles in the Air’ by Don McLean.
It was on the ‘B’ side of the ‘Vincent’ single record (does that date me?!!!), but I absolutely loved it. And I remember playing it over and over again when I lived in London in the mid-late 1970s. This September, I’m going to see Don McLean singing live at a small venue here and I’m so hoping he sings ‘Castles In The Air’, in addition to his more well-known songs like ‘Vincent’ and ‘American Pie’.ReplyCancel
CheriMay 19, 2010 - 11:19 pm
I guess today my favorite song would be “Happy Birthday!” (although at my age, one does not like to celebrate them!)ReplyCancel
One of my favorite songs is “You Are My Sunshine.” My DH will call me at work (usually while I’m driving TO work), and sing it and hang up without saying anything else. Definitely puts a smile on my face and it’s a great way to start the work day. I’m glad your hubby’s surgery okay.ReplyCancel
Karen LinarezMay 19, 2010 - 11:37 pm
I also love “Mary Did You Know”, it’s so thought provoking and especially touching. However, I think the greatest version of it is of course from the one who wrote it, “Mark Lowry”. No one else can sing it with quite the same emotion and conviction as the creator of it.ReplyCancel
One of my favorite songs is ‘In the Garden’. Lots of good memories.ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 20, 2010 - 12:13 am
Has to be the song from the film “Beaches” with Bette Midler – don’t know what it’s called but goes something along the lines of “did you ever know that you’re my Hero etc” – brings a lump to my throat every time I think about it.ReplyCancel
Sometimes i get obsessed with a song, i keep singing it again and again… Recently it’s Red rain by Peter Gabriel.ReplyCancel
kathy sMay 20, 2010 - 12:45 am
one of my favourite songs- I have many – is an Australian singer from the 50s/60s/70s It’s called “She wears my ring” and it’s sung by an Australian Singer called Johnny O’Keefe- it reminds me of when my husband and I started dating and this song came on just as he gave me a ring with my initials on it. It wasn’t planned it just happened that way and I just remember that time everytime I hear that song.ReplyCancel
I’m back for another comment, my second day. Not that I am that lucky.. but you have to be in it to win it! LOL I already left my fave song and memory, so I will tell you that I’m so glad that your hubby is ready from surgery, and looks well! Thumbs up, and Praise God!ReplyCancel
Bonnie GMay 20, 2010 - 1:49 am
What a fun blog candy contest!! I love it. Favorite song and memory is so interesting and brings to mind some of my most cherished memories.
One of my favorite songs is Oh Girl by the Chi-Lites. Every time I hear it I remember dancing with my husband when we were first dating so many years ago. What beautiful memories of falling in love! We’ve been married 37 years now.
Thanks so much for the chance to win blog candy and I hope your husband is doing well.ReplyCancel
AnneMay 20, 2010 - 2:19 am
Hope your dh is continuing to improve, Becca.
Another favourite song is ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ by Simon and Garfunkel. Just love it!
Not necessarily my favorite, but one that always comes with a smile is “Just a spoonful of sugar.” Who among us hasn’t sung that to our children?ReplyCancel
ColleenB.May 20, 2010 - 3:06 am
Another day, another solection of which I would have to say right now would be; ‘ Just a Closer Walk With Thee.’
Another song that brings back a memory to me is “Home” by Chris Daughtry. It was popular when I spent a year in America in High School and me and my friends listened to it a lot. After a year with new friends it felt like I had got a new home, but then obviously I had to leave to go back to my “old” home… So when I returned to the States to visit my friends last summer, I had that song playing on my Ipod during the plane ride. It makes me think of all the great memories I made in America.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca. Hope the hubby is doing fine.
My last favorite song is “Michelle” by the Beatles. I have three beautiful children. My oldest will be 39 on June 2. I named her Michelle Davina so that I could sing the Michelle song to her when she was a baby. Every time I hear it tears will come to my eyes. Such a beautiful song for my precious daughter.
Hugs CherylReplyCancel
sUSAnMay 20, 2010 - 3:44 am
“Don’t Worry…Be Happy”…my oldest daughter would sing and whistle that song when she was little!ReplyCancel
janeyMay 20, 2010 - 3:51 am
Good morning, Becca! Another song that I love is from Sesame Street – “I’ve got A New Way to Walk”. It’s such a positive song and my happy memories come from just last year when caring for my 5 year old grandson. When we would drive back and forth to his home in the morning and late afternoon, we would play this song and sing as loud as we could. Just a happy song for us.ReplyCancel
GloriaMay 20, 2010 - 3:51 am
Becca, one of my favorite songs is Edelweiss from the movie Sound of Music. My son, who didn’t like to sing, sang this song to his babies as a lullaby. So it has special meaning to me and I’ll hopefully be able to sing it to my new little great-grandson.ReplyCancel
Amy SabolMay 20, 2010 - 3:54 am
“Ode to Joy” was our wedding song. What a memory! Each of our four children has learned and played it on the piano and my oldest daughter plays on the pipe organ — those are wonderful memories, too.
The other song is “The Warrior is A Child” which my youngest daughter is working on and will be performing in church soon.
Thank you for an opportunity to win such awesome candies — they would come in so handy to make things to bless others! ~Amy S.~ReplyCancel
Hope your husband is feeling better Becca.
My favourite song is ‘Tie a Yellow ribbon round the old oak tree.’
Used to be me and my husband’s song.
Thanks for the wonderful cards you post.ReplyCancel
Can you see I am catching up on my missed days…I am glad to hear all is going well with hubby, the cataract surgery is usually pretty uneventful. Retina reattachment, is much more involved, and very long healing process. I hope you never have to deal with that!!
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PamelaMay 20, 2010 - 4:33 am
The song that brings back lovely memories for me is I knew I loved you by Savage Garden.
That song was playing in the background when we got married. Don’t hear it much on the radio anymore though.
PamReplyCancel
My song is I just call to say i love you. it’s was the song on my fathers funeral and everytime i hear the song, i think of him.
hugs LindaReplyCancel
PollyMay 20, 2010 - 4:53 am
Another song from my youth that I love to rock out to is Alright Now by Free…that song can always put me in a good mood.ReplyCancel
Kim R.May 20, 2010 - 5:08 am
Happy Thursday! When I was in high school, the musical Jesus Christ Superstar had just come out. I think that my boyfriend and I had worn out the record. Any of the songs from the musical bring back sweet memories for me of a young love. Blessings!ReplyCancel
MaxineMay 20, 2010 - 5:14 am
Blessings to you Becca. Hope your husband is recovering nicely. Eyes are so important.
Don’t know how you do it. Your cards are over the top, so refreshing and want to make you stop what you are doing and go stamp cards.
the song for Dukes of Hazard always brings pictures of an orange car flying through the air. I think that was the one show you could get me to set down for the whole thing as a kid.ReplyCancel
DottyMay 20, 2010 - 5:18 am
Here’s my fav for today…. I’m bad with remembering names…but I think it’s You’re the Inspiration by Chicago.
Hope all is still good with hubby…
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My two favorite songs for my marriage are “More”, which was sang at our wedding, and now 43 years later, “Through the Years” is our love song.
I pray your husband is doing better each day.
Waiting to see who wins the blog candy.ReplyCancel
NolaMay 20, 2010 - 5:38 am
Good Morning! You know as soon as you are asked to remember something from the past, your brain becomes mush.
A song that I enjoy, but don’t hear very often is one by Ron Hamilton – “The Joy of Jesus” because my daughter and I would sing this together as a special in a small church we attended in Katy, Tx She was only about 8 years old and it was a blessing to have her sing with me. Now she is 29, so that’s been a good many years ago.
Another favorite song of mine is Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine because that is just what Jesus is ~ my very best friend. Hope all is well with you and hubby.ReplyCancel
CherylMay 20, 2010 - 5:41 am
Love the song Paper and Fire by John Cougar Mellencamp. He is like a lot of paper crafts rough around the edges but so comfortable.ReplyCancel
Julie StrenkeMay 20, 2010 - 5:48 am
Becca you have the most amazing projects I have ever seen. I cannot wait to see your new projects every day. I have kind of an odd song…Take This Job And Shove It. Yea I know not real positive as I usually am but I was working at a really bad company and didn’t want to leave because I didn’t want to leave the people who depended on me in a bind but finally realized I had to do what was best for me as I was so unhappy and this song came on and made me laugh. SO I decided it was really time to pull the plug andthink of myself for once.ReplyCancel
Delores in VAMay 20, 2010 - 5:53 am
I choose “More Than Yesterday, Less Than Tomorrow”. My husband and I have these words engraved in our wedding bands….so I truly love this song!ReplyCancel
PatMay 20, 2010 - 5:57 am
Occasionally when my brothers and my sister and I were young, my Dad used to sing an old song called ‘Red River Valley’ to us in the car. Although my father passed away many years ago, that song has a special place in my heart.ReplyCancel
Magi DuncanMay 20, 2010 - 6:03 am
My last song choice as a favorite would be “Here I Am Lord”. I first heard it at a small country church we were attending and it so called out to me! When I was a junior in high school I wanted to become a minister; but back in those days, female pastors were not given many opportunities. My pastor convinced me that taking a different path might well serve God better. Years later I became an advocate for the elderly; and was told that I was a wonderful “minister”! And so ‘here I am Lord’!ReplyCancel
Pat GibsonMay 20, 2010 - 6:03 am
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – I have always loved this song! My daughter remembers me singing (or a version of singing) this to her when she was very small – gives me a nice warm fuzzy feeling.ReplyCancel
Karen WegnerMay 20, 2010 - 6:04 am
Here’s a really old song from the 60’s I believe, Patches. Reminds me of my teen years.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
last year I had my first trip to USA, was great. And I watched the Mama Mia show. I loved it because all the ABBA songs…. Like ” I do, I do, I do”.ReplyCancel
Nadine BaileyMay 20, 2010 - 6:23 am
Sandi Patti did a duet a few years ago, OK maybe 20 yrs ago, with Wayne Watson titled “Another Time, Another Place”. I wonder what Heaven will be like. I like Sandy Patti. She is great at her craft….just like you Becca. I enjoy looking at them every day. Keep up the inspiring, good work!ReplyCancel
Emily KeatonMay 20, 2010 - 6:26 am
I love “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof. It always makes me think of the music box I had as a child, because that’s what it played. The music box was given to me by my grandparents, and I just loved winding it up and listening to it play!!! Thanks for the chance to win :)ReplyCancel
christiMay 20, 2010 - 6:28 am
in my younger years we use to go dancing alot and “rock and roll heaven” by the righteous brothers is one of my all time favorites. most of the dj’s today and for the past 20 years haven’t had it so when i find one that does i begin to reminice …
thanks for the chance to win blog candy. hope everything is still ok with your husband.ReplyCancel
LaurieJMay 20, 2010 - 6:29 am
My husband and I’s unofficial song is “Truly, Madly, Deeply” by Savage Garden. He was playing it in the car the first time I went to visit him in the UK during our long distance romance.ReplyCancel
Cynthia MMay 20, 2010 - 6:34 am
You know – whenever the Chris DeBurgh song “Lady in Red” gets played….I know my husband will come looking for me. Even if he is on the dance floor with his own mother!! :) That song is one of our special ones. If I hear it alone, it is “just a song”. But if my DH and I are in the same room (even just the same building!!) then we have radar to find each other. Love the song. Love my husband even more!!ReplyCancel
Diana BrownMay 20, 2010 - 6:36 am
I live in Central Florida, and when I hear the Christmas songs on the radio, that means cooler weather is here!ReplyCancel
Wow, this was some great candy and quite a few responses, huh :)
I think my favorite song (in English) would be the hymn “And can it be…” because it has wonderful truths in it, and it reminds me of the year my family and I lived in England <3
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Tam HarperMay 20, 2010 - 6:41 am
Amazing Grace is one of my fav songs ever. It brings peace to the soul. Hope all is well with the recovery.ReplyCancel
Becca,
I look so forward to seeing your creations. You really inspire me.
Another song that speaks to me is..Above All by Michael W. Smith.
Thanks Again for a chance to win the goodies.ReplyCancel
Another fav song is BE THOU MY VISION. We don’t sing that alot in our church, as we many more praise songs than hymns. But the words are so great and the tune just tugs at my heart. Have a great day!ReplyCancel
I have many favorite songs but to have only one to come to mind is difficult. I have many that bring back certain memories, not all good. I like to pick one that has a good message to it.
Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. Today I’m remembering the Motown sound with groups like the Temptations and the Four Tops. When I was a teenager, my parents would take me to see them when they came to town. I always felt special in that adult atmosphere with my Shirley Temple drink. Hope your husband’s recovery is going well. All of us are praying for you both.ReplyCancel
BlackBirdMay 20, 2010 - 7:04 am
Another song I like very much is “Smoke get in your eyes.
Me every time remember someone who was very special for me.ReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergMay 20, 2010 - 7:05 am
Today’s pick is “Til I kissed you”by the Everly Brothers. They have always been a favorite – great songs and wonderful harmony. I did have the pleasure of meeting them when they were perforning in NH many years ago. What a hoot !! Great guys, great music, great memories !!ReplyCancel
DarleneMay 20, 2010 - 7:06 am
For Thursday’s choice I am choosing just a fun song I like to sing along with–Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks. Such a catchy tune.ReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 20, 2010 - 7:12 am
Hope your husband’s healing is progressing along well.
On my first date with my future husband we went to a hypnotist show and wouldn’t you know, he volunteered to be put under. Well he got up on stage and proceeded to do a “unique” version of Barry Mantilow’s “I Write The Songs” – I have been unable to listen to that song without bursting into laughter since. It’s been 25 years….
Another great song was The Love Bug, not sure who sang it but it is definately one of my favorites. After all, everyone should be bit by the love bug.
Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel
MelindaMay 20, 2010 - 7:15 am
How’s Mr. Becca doing today? Another one of my favorite songs is “You are my Sunshine”. I babysit my 4 year old niece & I taught her to sing it. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing a small child sing that song. :) She sang it to her Mom one day & her mom says are you my sunshine & my niece replied “No, I’m Nina’s (that’s what she call me) sunshine”.ReplyCancel
Becca: Make sure in the next month or two your hubby doesn’t do a lot of bending over or straining. Sometimes they don’t tell you this. Two months after having cataract surgery on both eyes, I was in a store trying on jeans. Well you know all the tugging and pulling and bending that does with that. That day I suffered a tear in my retina. This happens to 15% of people who have cataract surgery. No one told me that and maybe it would have happened anyway but I think it’s good to know.
Another song from the past that I was crazy about was At The Hope. It sort of signified my entrance into my teenage years and is one I remember every word to.
There’s another favorite tune/song I hear on the radio and it’s a oldies and some of the words are: The devil don’t like because I’m blessed like that” and I love to hear that song and try to sing along (LOL)
And I remember from childhood my Mother would sing a song sometimes “I’m a soldier in the army,(On the battlefield for my Lord), I think is the title.
Prayfully your hubby’s surgery is coming alone with great success.
Becca, hope that your husband’s recovery is still going well. I think for my last song I’ll have to say Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman. That’s the one that seems stuck in my head today.
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My mom walked with a walker and when she was having a tough day getting around, she would sing this song with a smile on her face and walk to where she was going. She was an incredibly strong woman… gosh I miss her….
“Play That Funky Music, White Boy”…I’m more into a toe-tapping beat than a heart-sapping lyric.ReplyCancel
DarcieMay 20, 2010 - 7:45 am
Hi Becca,
I will choose the song “Pressing On” By Relient K,for todays favorite.No matter how many times I hear it,I can’t help but sing along! Have a Blessed day.ReplyCancel
Amy HadleyMay 20, 2010 - 7:50 am
When I hear the song “Sweet Dreams” by Annie Lennox, I’m immediately back at my friend Mindy’s house, playing My Little Pony’s.ReplyCancel
JohnaMay 20, 2010 - 7:59 am
As the Deer is one of my favorites. There is nothing that calms my spirit as much as my baby girl playing it for me on her violin.ReplyCancel
Another favorite song, not a hymn, is the instrumental “A Summer Place”. I don’t know what it is about that song but it speaks to my soul. Absolutely love it!ReplyCancel
Hi Becca! Another day, another song! Today I’m thinking about two songs. Both “Brown-eyed Girl” and “Sweet Melissa” make me think about my daughter.ReplyCancel
mary lukemanMay 20, 2010 - 8:25 am
Becca,
The song, “Sounds of Silence” triggers the memory of when I was in university. I won the album for an art contest. I always think about that time when I hear the song. Your work is amazing!
MaryReplyCancel
Too bad I haven’t been “up to date” with my blurfing and I’ve missed almost all of the words. That punch is awesome!! Maybe I’ll be a “one in a million lucky gal” and come away a winner of that delicious and generous candy! Wow!!!ReplyCancel
Diane McKMay 20, 2010 - 8:33 am
My song is “My Wish” by Rascal Flats. I’m usually a rock & roll girl but I have recently discovered lots of great country songs on blogs. This song is so special and made me cry as we prepared for our last child to graduate from college. It captures all those feelings as you send your children out into the world. My husband copied the lyrics in her favorite color (purple) and put them in her graduation card. She is our only daughter and is now in vet school @ Penn in Philadelphia. My DH’s still not a country fan and DD isn’t a RF fan but we all cry when we hear this song. I think they should dance to it at her wedding… as soon as she finds a husband.
Love your blog. Good luck w/ hubby’s recovery.
Diane McKReplyCancel
The Christmas Song! I realize it’s not Christmas but I really, really love this song and thinking of Nat King Cole made me think of this. Plus, it’s one of the only Christmas songs I can still sing relatively well as my voice drops down off the soprano range!ReplyCancel
BettyMay 20, 2010 - 8:40 am
Every time I start to list a song, I say the first one that come to mind. There are so many. Today is “How Great Thou Art” Love it.ReplyCancel
PattieMay 20, 2010 - 8:52 am
Love your blog – you are sooo inspiring!
Today’s song – an oldie – “The Way You Look Tonight!”ReplyCancel
JamieMay 20, 2010 - 9:07 am
One of my favorite more current songs is Caleb Carruth’s “Beloved” – because it is an awesome reminder of God’s majesty and His great love for His children!ReplyCancel
Another one that has memories for me is “I FEEL GOOD” by James Brown. Many times I sing this in the shower ‘cuz I love feeling clean. I don’t know the words but I try to fake them… dadda datta dadda dat da…however it goes… :)ReplyCancel
Lillian ChildMay 20, 2010 - 9:17 am
With so many responses, I’m hoping that the planets will align and I’ll be lucky enough to win this fabulous giveaway!!ReplyCancel
Eva JoinerMay 20, 2010 - 9:18 am
Hey Becca,
Hope Hubby is well on the mend and feeling better.
Popped in for the word of the day and read that I can comment again. This time I’m using one of my favorites. Fly Away by Aerosmith. I love anything just about by them, but this one is a favorite!
Thanks again for all of your posts you are such a great paper crafter. Awesome, awesome creations!!ReplyCancel
DonnaMay 20, 2010 - 9:19 am
Glad your blog is so user-friendly. My song today is Desperados. I especially like the version sung by Clint Black.ReplyCancel
My song for today is “Close To You” by the Carpenters.
I hear this song and I see my husbands face.
I hope your husband is still doing well.
God Bless.
BeckyReplyCancel
TeresaMay 20, 2010 - 9:25 am
Hi Becca, I love country music. Not very many of my friends have been country fans, but I do get them to listen to a few of the country artists. Rascal Flatts has always been my favorite and I loved when they performed on Jamie Olliver’s Food Revolution with the song “My Wish”…very moving. Thanks, Teresa E.ReplyCancel
MarisaMay 20, 2010 - 9:41 am
One of my favorite hymns is Amazing Grace. I cry just about every time I hear the song because of the powerful reminder of how Christ has saved us by His grace and how one day we will be able to sing His praises in Heaven with the angels gathered around the throne!! (and my off key singing will no longer be off key LOL!)sReplyCancel
Mary R.May 20, 2010 - 9:50 am
Hi Becca, I have to say my favorite song is by MercyMe – I Can Only Imagine. When I first heard that song, I was in my car crying my eyes out. My thought was I needed to get out of my car and get on my knees. I still cry hearing it. The thought of that day coming is so welcoming to my soul.ReplyCancel
ColoradoMay 20, 2010 - 9:53 am
Wow… too many songs, so little time! LOL!! But, on the last day of your blog candy entries I have to choose a couple of favorite songs that take me back to growing up. My dad was a minister and church was the center of my family’s life. I love so many of the old hymns that were sung so often back then. Two that come to mind first are Amazing Grace and The Old Rugged Cross. I really miss those days… I’ve just never been able to enjoy the music I hear in most churches now days. Oh well… I thought I’d never get old, but I guess this is a definite sign of it! LOL!ReplyCancel
CharletteMay 20, 2010 - 9:54 am
Well I love so many kinds of music that this is really hard but my song for today would be “Bad Romance” by Lady GaGa. It is now my ringtone on my cell. My grandson make me call my cell so he can sing the beginning of the song! Hope your husband is doing well. TFS and the chance at some fun goodies!ReplyCancel
TinaHMay 20, 2010 - 10:29 am
Okay, how could I leave out “Radar Love” by Golden Earring? My husband used to listen to this song when driving the hour to come pick me up long ago when we were dating, and then it became one of our “have to get up up and dance” songs whenever it played. Thanks again for a fun memory – and a great blog candy chance.ReplyCancel
BettyMay 20, 2010 - 10:49 am
One more song Becca – Phil Collins version of “You Can’t Hurry Love” brings me back to when I was going to university and living in the student dorms. Fun times!
Oops! forgot to post today’s 1 comment until right now! Today’s song that means alot to me is You Light Up My Life by Debbie Boone. My sister when I was 5 had the idea to record me singing it and I’ve cherished that tape ever since cause when I was growing up, there were not any digital anything just laying around so I don’t have anything to show me what I sounded like back then except that tape. People i think might take that for granted now adays. Good luck everyone! Thanks Becca!ReplyCancel
“American Pie” by Don McLean. What a great song for singing along on car trips! And of course it is lots of fun to speculate on how to interpret the lyrics! It begins when, as a boy with a paper route, he heard about the tragic death of Buddy Holly, and continues on with cryptic references to all kinds of musical artists. But the main thing is, it’s a wonderful song to sing at the top of your lungs in the car where no one can hear you! That is where MY singing is MOST appreciated!! :-)ReplyCancel
MaggieMay 20, 2010 - 11:25 am
The sound track from The Lion King. We listened to this one an entire 12 hour trip home one year from vacation when our children were very small. Then they would fall asleep we would try to turn it off and sure enough they would wake up, so back on it went.ReplyCancel
Heidi GoreMay 20, 2010 - 11:28 am
Favorite Song – Amazing Grace (and I’m not just saying that because of your blog name :)) It brings back fond memories of my Dad as it was his favorite too.
Billy Joel sings a song, not his, Hey Girl …. oh, it makes me feel so warm in side … I told my boys when they are ready to get married, play that song for their love …. great song to make one feel special.
Thanks for the fun Becca – glad all went well.
SandraReplyCancel
Hope your hubby is doing even better today! :)ReplyCancel
DonnaMay 20, 2010 - 11:34 am
I have two: Cherish because it was sung at our wedding – 32 years ago. The other one is Sunrise, Sunset – it is bittersweet reminding me of my children growing into adults.ReplyCancel
AnneMay 20, 2010 - 11:46 am
You Light Up My Life — Debbie Boone
It was our wedding song and the song says so much to us that as soon as it comes on, no matter what we are doing or where we are, we stop and dance (after almost 23 years). If we are driving, we pull over and sing it. It always brings a tear to DH’s eyes when it comes on.
How difficult it is to choose just one song from my long list of favorites! One that was added to the list the very first time I heard it about three years ago in a contemporary worship service is “Before The Throne Of God Above”. I learned that the words of this wonderful message in song were written in 1863!ReplyCancel
Chris BakerMay 20, 2010 - 12:05 pm
One song I can’t get enough of is My Savior, My God by Aaron Shust. The chorus begins with “my Savior live, my Savior loves, my Savior’s always there for me. My God he was , my God he is, my God is always going to be”.ReplyCancel
ColleenB.May 20, 2010 - 12:19 pm
Another favorite of mine is ‘” lay ur head on my shoulder..whisper in my ear….baby” by Paul Anka
ColleenB.ReplyCancel
Cyndee ScholetMay 20, 2010 - 12:23 pm
I have a lot of the tunes from Mary Poppins going through my head right now.
We just recently watched the Mary Poppins dvd and a lot of those tunes are playing over and over in my head. We watched the extras on the dvd where they had a short video of “From Page to Stage”. It was fascinating to watch and now I find myself humming some of the tunes in that as well.
My husband has tickets for the two of us and our two children for the stage version in Tampa for Saturday night. It is my son’s 19th birthday and it will be a last hurrah with him. He is leaving for boot camp with the Air Force on Monday.ReplyCancel
EarlineMay 20, 2010 - 12:25 pm
Becca thanks for the chance to win a really neat prize another song that brings a fun memory for me is Brown eye girl by the Isley Brother love this group as a child hood crush I just knew he was singing to me.ReplyCancel
Vicki SopcakMay 20, 2010 - 12:33 pm
“At Last” by Etta James is one of my favorite songs. People used to ask me if I was too picky when dating….hmmm. I ALWAYS thought that was a silly comment because I think you should be picky if you are looking for the person you want to spend the rest of your life with!!! So my first dance at my wedding, with The Love of My Life, was to “At Last” which I think was appropriate. On the comedic side, my older brother shouted “it’s about time” when the song first started playing…..it was funny!!! I waited 37 years to find MY HONEY!!!ReplyCancel
ChinnuMay 20, 2010 - 12:35 pm
Hello Becca.. too many songs left to list… Al Green”Let’s Stay Together” (goodness, I love that song); “Passenger Seat” by SheDaisy, Josh Turner’s “Would you go with me”; and almost any song by my all-time favorite female singer, Alison Krauss.. “Stay”, “Baby, Now that you’ve found me”…almost every one of her songs with Union Station.ReplyCancel
Wendy MooreMay 20, 2010 - 12:42 pm
For the final day I think a dancing favorite of mine is “We are family”. It’s overplayed at weddings but so much fun to dance to. Have a great weekend and hope your hubby is doing better!ReplyCancel
Peggy LeeMay 20, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Hi Becca,
One song that gets us laughs and great memories is the Chicken dance played at weddings. A co-worker’s daughter got married a few years back and we set it up to have our supervisor called to the dance floor by the band. She was up there with the band doing the chicken dance. We still laugh to this day about “getting her”!ReplyCancel
EstelleMay 20, 2010 - 1:00 pm
So happy that hubby came through the surgery…. I haven’t given my favorite song….there are so many that mean so much to me.
Amazing Grace
Mary, Have you Heard
How Great Thou Are
I’ll Meet you in the Morning
Yes, they are all hymns or gospel music because that is what I listen to. I grew up with gospel music and listening to the Blackwoods and Elvis sing at a local church in Memphis Tn. They often would sing after Sunday night service…….ReplyCancel
Tonight’s the Night by Rod Stewart…another song that takes me back to high school.ReplyCancel
Donna HarrisonMay 20, 2010 - 1:03 pm
Amazing Grace, it always gives me chill bumps. So glad your husband is doing well.ReplyCancel
Linda KlebackMay 20, 2010 - 1:13 pm
I have a long list of favorite songs. Bridge Over Troubled Waters is one, and I also love Hallelujah, especially when sung by K.D. Laing.ReplyCancel
LisaMay 20, 2010 - 1:16 pm
Guns N Roses, Sweet Child of Mine. All music is awesome, even if this one is a bit ‘Heavy Metal’- the lyrics to me remind me of my daughter…ReplyCancel
KrisMay 20, 2010 - 1:19 pm
Well, another favorite is Circle Round the Sun by James Taylor…or really anything JT. I’ve got my tickets secured for the JT/Carole King concert coming to my part of the country soon!ReplyCancel
neenie40May 20, 2010 - 1:59 pm
Love reading thru the comments and thinking “that’s my fav too”!!!!!
Anything that Neil Diamond has recorded brings uo memories!!
“Hello Again” makes me remember my dh calling me every night when we were dating long distance. Before cell phones and free long distance so you can only imagine his phone bill
!!!ReplyCancel
Angela KiddMay 20, 2010 - 2:07 pm
This is great fun, reading everyone’s suggestions. What about Sitting on the Dock of The Bay by Otis Reading, realyy takes me back to my teens :) xReplyCancel
One of my all time favorites is Kokomo by the Beach Boys. The harmony and beat get to me every the time and makes me want to dance! This has been fun thinking back to some songs I haven’t thought about in a while. Thanks for the fun!ReplyCancel
KimMay 20, 2010 - 2:31 pm
Another oldie that eveyone should know is “Sweet 16”. That should take everyone back a few years.
Hope your hubby is having a speedy recovery.ReplyCancel
Yvonne VansickleMay 20, 2010 - 2:47 pm
Love most anything Neil Diamond and so on…. Forever in bluejeans. Hope recovery is speedy.ReplyCancel
Carol FMay 20, 2010 - 2:56 pm
“Can I have this Dance” by Anne Murray. I think of my fiance when I hear that song because I want to dance with him the rest of my life!
Thank you for the chance to win some new craft goodies!ReplyCancel
Susan GMay 20, 2010 - 3:04 pm
I used to like listening to The Mamas and Papas. Their sound was so harmonic and relaxing. Gee, I miss the oldies!ReplyCancel
Lynda MMay 20, 2010 - 3:10 pm
Roberta Flack’s “The First Time” reminds me of when I fell head over heels in love with my husband.ReplyCancel
I love the song The Day the Music Died by Don McLean. Not sure why but I remember back when we live in St. Louis, MO hearing that song. I was around 7 or 8. This is really going down memory lane as that was almost 40 years ago.ReplyCancel
My favorite gospel song has to “There’s Just Something About That Name. It is so beautiful and just saying the name of Jesus is so calming to my spirit. I love playing this as an offotory or special.
BeckyReplyCancel
Angel EstesMay 20, 2010 - 4:06 pm
“Take On Me” by Uh-Huh. Takes me back to some carefree days in high school, and makes me smile. :) Great candy! Just found your blog – now I’m off to check it out some more!ReplyCancel
LilianMay 20, 2010 - 4:16 pm
I’m a real Disney fan and love the ride called It’s a Small World…I don’t know if you can call it a song exactly, but love the idea of it.
And you know Becca, it is a small world too. One of the customers at the store I work in Ontario Canada, shares time with you through the winter months. She tells me that she taught you to make the card box with address book that I taught her to make at our store. Now that’s a small world isn’t it!
Thanks again for the opportunity to win the goodies…somehow missed one word of the six, and I thought I looked faithfully…must have been too late at night one night and it changed to the next day’s word…oh well.ReplyCancel
minervaMay 20, 2010 - 4:19 pm
love all you do Becca – just wish i could make my bows look like yours – guess i just have to keep tryingReplyCancel
Hi Becca! Ok, one more favourite…Scotland The Brave!! Performed of course by the massed bands during the Highland Games!! You see, I was a competitive Highland Dancer growing up, and one of the highlights of any games was to march out into the field with dancers of all ages, surround one of the bands and dance a mass Highland Fling. What an awesome sight to see all those different tartans. My daughter now competes in the games…how special to see her out there dancing to those pipes!
Thanks again for the chance to win…you are so generous!
Melanie
(just saw your edit…glad to hear your huband’s surgery went well!!)ReplyCancel
TrudyMay 20, 2010 - 4:44 pm
My favorites, yes I said two. It’s just to hard to choose so here goes,
“The Old Rugged Cross” and “America the Beautiful”ReplyCancel
Tanja SMay 20, 2010 - 4:46 pm
I have collected the 6 words yipee (I was scared I had missed one!). One of my fave songs is Amazing Grace (a fave of many others too). IT reminds me of my need for God’s grace through all the years of my life and that His grace and love are constant and sure.ReplyCancel
Kelly GMay 20, 2010 - 4:55 pm
Hmmm another one…I guess Proud to Be an American. It doesn’t really have any specific memories other than it always made me cry and gave me chills after 9/11ReplyCancel
Lavonne (tweetygirl)May 20, 2010 - 4:58 pm
Today’s song is Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman. We started doing this song in our church shortly after my dad had his stroke. A month and a half later he was gone. This song still stirs up lots of emotion for me.ReplyCancel
Jenny BatchelorMay 20, 2010 - 5:38 pm
Well I missed one of the words yesterday. Darn it! There is a new song our Church has started playing and it’s a Planetshakers song called “Like A Fire” and it is awesome! Tells about how in our individual faith, we need to be desperate for God and yearn to know Him more, but then as a Church let the Holy Spirit sweep through and impact hearts! It’s brilliant!ReplyCancel
Judy AMay 20, 2010 - 5:39 pm
Hi,
Angels Among Us by Alabama..it just reminds me
that we all have a part in being someone’s angel.
To love, guide or just stand beside.
Another song that I love is This Magic Moment. It reminds me of the special times with my husbandReplyCancel
carol b.May 20, 2010 - 6:34 pm
“It’s a Small World” reminds me of Disney World and the ride there that we took our children on about 33 years ago.
carol b.ReplyCancel
Tomi JoMay 20, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Well, I’m not sure we are to leave another song—but just in case—here is my last one.
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE, by ELVIS
The part that says “fools rush in where wise men fear to tread”, well I guess that was my hubby and me.
He was home on leave from Germany, we dated 10 days, decided to marry when he returned to the states ( I know crazy) —but I did know and was good friends with his family.
We wrote for about 11 months–he came home , and we have been happily married for 37 years.
You can get to know a person by letter better than one would think.
Would not advise this–but it worked for us.
Well this is the last entry to win and I sure hope I do.
Thanks Tomi JoReplyCancel
Lynne Z.May 20, 2010 - 7:01 pm
Hi Becca – One of my favorite songs is “Blue Velvet” – it was one of the first 45’s I bought when I was young. Whenever I hear that song it reminds me of being young and not having a care in the world!
So glad to hear that your husband did well with his surgery!
I do so enjoy your blog and looking at your beautiful creations – it is always such a nice end for a day – keep up the beautiful work.ReplyCancel
marv dennisMay 20, 2010 - 7:07 pm
Becca
thanks for the chance to win a neat prize — A song that I love to hear is Wind beneth my wings – by Bette Midler
No cute story to tell I just love the song
MarvReplyCancel
janeyMay 20, 2010 - 7:59 pm
Oh my goodness, Becca! We just returned from our oldest grandson’s 5th grade concert – directed by 3 music teachers – one of them is our daughter. Each teacher directed 3 songs that they chose for the concert and our daughter loves the effect of Black lights on white gloves. A group of 170 5th graders did delightful choreographed hand movements to the song “Dragostea Din Tei (Numa Numa)” That could be my new favorite song. I guess it’s on you tube, but I have no idea of that.
I was ready to list Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Pie Jesu” as another favorite – and it still is……gives me goose bumps to hear such a beautiful song.
Thank you for another thought provoking Blog contest. You are the woman!ReplyCancel
Debi MillerMay 20, 2010 - 8:08 pm
The Lord’s Prayer, done by a choir…sends chills down my back and arms. Restores my soul.
Love the blog candyReplyCancel
DonnaMay 20, 2010 - 8:12 pm
I dearly love the song “I Can Only Imagine”! It makes me – imagine! Hope Hubby is doing OK. I will continue to pray for his recovery.ReplyCancel
Kay McBrideMay 20, 2010 - 8:47 pm
another favorite song is amazing grace. reminds me of my mom and grandmother. may they rest in peace.ReplyCancel
Shirley SmithMay 20, 2010 - 9:29 pm
I like anything from the Everly Brothers. Such soft music. Amazing Grace also reminds me of my great Mother. RIP Mom.Great blog candy too and i think I have all the extra words. Hope I am lucky.ReplyCancel
SandiMay 20, 2010 - 10:13 pm
My songs are dedications from my husband on radio–this one is “Look at Us” by Vince Gill. At times I feel as though he doesn’t really understand– then “BAM” he dedicates a songReplyCancel
NancyMay 20, 2010 - 10:16 pm
Neil Diamond has been my man since high school! I love all his music and I think I own every song. The first time I heard him live was at club in LA. I have so many good memories connected to his music.ReplyCancel
SusanMay 20, 2010 - 10:25 pm
Hello Becca,
Thank you for giving us this oportunity to share some of our past memories, the favourite songs are endless and my last one on this topic must be “You are my special Angel” Your are our special Angel Becca and love to you and hubby
I’ve missed the deadline; a bit slow catching up on posts this week. But, my song may seem silly – It’s Sugar Sugar by the Archies. I remember my mom was ironing one day and I was sitting there when the song came on and she sang the entire song. I was shocked that she would know a song I liked, and totally at that. I remember saying “How do you know that song”, and her response was – “what, I’m not old, I like your music”. I lost my mom three years ago and this song always makes me smile when I hear it (along with so many others ~ my mom had a beautiful voice and she was always singing).ReplyCancel
Karen LinarezMay 20, 2010 - 11:37 pm
“Walkin on sunshine” was another of my favorite songs back in the 80’s when I met my husband. When I hear it, it takes me back to the days when we would go out dancing.ReplyCancel
Judith -Overland Park, KSMay 21, 2010 - 12:39 am
A Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini was such a cute song that I liked.ReplyCancel
Cathy JMay 21, 2010 - 6:25 am
Amazing Grace …My Chains are Gone…………I have such a hard time singing this song. It overwhelms me ….I am tearing up typing about it….unending love …amazing grace. My chains are gone I’ve been set free.
God loves me the way I am. He loves me with all my faults. He will never leave me or forsake me. This is the grace that got me through many though situations in my life. I am forever his.ReplyCancel
JeanMay 21, 2010 - 7:13 am
Becca,
This is a late post. My favorite hymn is Great is Thy Faithfulness.
My favorite song is by Elvis Presley. It was playing the night my husband of 39 years gave me my engagement ring. “I can’t Help Falling in Love with You”.
I never hear the song that it doesn’t take me back to that night!
JeanReplyCancel
Teri FrankMay 21, 2010 - 7:54 am
The song Hallelujah gives me goosebumps every time I hear it – it doesn’t bring back any specific memory, but it is my absolute favorite song….
Hi Becca, Glad to hear so far so good for your husband. Keeping him in my prayers. My favorite song was when I was a teenager dating my husband to be. I always popped in the Best of Bread cassette and would bring up Baby I’m-a Want You. Played it every time we went some where. Still love it and Love him even more.ReplyCancel
Denise SMay 21, 2010 - 6:19 pm
Let’s see…one of my favourite artists is Keith Urban. I love his song “You Look Good in my Shirt” which reminds me of the most awesome concert that i’ve ever been…just last November. He’s amazing! The entire evening was definitley a wonderful memory! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love your creativity Becca, as always!ReplyCancel
scrappingnpMay 22, 2010 - 6:40 am
Mind the doctor, do the eye drops, keep the appointments and everything will soon be brighter. Love your work. If I could spend one day with anyone of my choice, it would be you. Your work is fantastic, sweet and feminine.ReplyCancel
PippaMay 23, 2010 - 6:37 am
IHANAA….
taas saan kokeilla onneani arvonnoissasi.
Olen täysin kiinni tässä sinun blogissasi, päivittäinkin vierailen useasti sivuillasi. Kiitos taas kerran tästä mahdollisuudesta.ReplyCancel
wustazMay 23, 2010 - 1:54 pm
right now…. it’s hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work I go…… since that’s all I am doing this loooong weekend ;(ReplyCancel
Rita SmithJune 26, 2010 - 10:52 am
Well, What a hot day here in Texas. I’m off to keep my 2 Grandchildren. Wonder what they have planned for me.ReplyCancel
Hello there. While I had it on my mind I wanted to go ahead and do the video for how I made the small Layered Arches Borders on a recent card. There’s no way I could simply explain this, so thank goodness there’s an easy way to show it. The technique that I’m using can be used with some but not all of the Martha Stewart Punches – you simply have to try. The video is brief and as I like to say, blink and you’ll have to rewind.
While I’m talking about the same card, let me say that the paper used was K & Company. I’ve noticed that they have brought back many of their gorgeous papers through their “Best of” collections – maybe we’ll get lucky with this one:-). Several asked about the paper – it is indeed embossed and I did not add any additional coloring to the roses.
Thank you so much Becca. I tried to follow your card yesterday.(my first) and had a very difficult time with the punch. You made it so much clearer. I love your cards. Cheryl :)ReplyCancel
Another helpful Becca Bit, thank you for taking the time to explain these with videos. This adaptation is just so pretty and I can’t wait to try it. Martha should be paying you for all the punches I’m buying because of your video’s!ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 16, 2010 - 4:39 am
Thank you for always sharing your discoveries with us. That is a great tip.ReplyCancel
LizetteMay 16, 2010 - 4:45 am
Oh my goodness! You never stop to amaze me. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
Karen WMay 16, 2010 - 4:54 am
Thanks so much for doing these “bits” they are so helpful!!!ReplyCancel
shortscrapperMay 16, 2010 - 5:09 am
Thanks Becca. I just found your blog. Your talent is amazing! tfsReplyCancel
bonnie weissMay 16, 2010 - 5:45 am
Thanks for another Becca Bit … guess I should not have disposed of the paper that came with the M/S punches! I know you have heard this a million times before, but you truely are an inspiration and truth be told, almost all of my recent creations have been inspired by your work, creativity and the fact that you are willing to share this with us. Thanks.ReplyCancel
thanks for the tutorial Becca – I only have one ‘around the page’ punch set and couldn’t figure out the instructions so haven’t made full use of it… you taught me something else today – so thank you very much.
I don’t always leave a comment but I love your blog and so appreciate you taking the time for Becca’s bits. Love to watch them and you always have a great tip. May you have a blessed Sunday!ReplyCancel
Thanks for the info on the K&Company papers. I really love their dp lines. Enjoy all the many cards and projects you create-beautiful!ReplyCancel
Lynnor aka icensheba on SCSMay 16, 2010 - 7:15 am
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. I have played with odd sizes for these punches and have a couple of successes, but far more failures and ruined paper. Your tips for matching up the edges and finding the possibilities are very encouraging!!!ReplyCancel
MaryMay 16, 2010 - 8:42 am
Thanks for explaining things Becca :) I played all day yesterday to work out how to make things layer and was so pleased when I worked out how to do it. I was using a different around the page punch but it worked out ok too. My method of arriving at a measurement that works was a little more complicated I ended up drawing a template from a 3.25″ cut out and then adding an arch into the drawing and then measuring the outside of the completed drawing to get the basic size to punch. Dont know if that makes sense but it works :)ReplyCancel
MargMay 16, 2010 - 8:48 am
Thank for the instructions. You made it very clear.ReplyCancel
GayleMay 16, 2010 - 8:48 am
Thank you for the video. It has never occurred to me that I could do this with the punches and I just knew that the top layer in your recent card had to be smaller than the bottom one. Thanks for sharing a great tip!
Gayle
PS…how do you make the video from overhead?ReplyCancel
Thank you Becca for your dedication to sharing with all of us! Your tutorials are fabulous, and your creativity is absolutely AMAZING – I really appreciate your blog and all of your creations. Thanks – you are Amazing.ReplyCancel
JeanneMay 16, 2010 - 9:41 am
Thank you so much. Can’t wait to get downstairs and try out these measurements with some other punches of Martha’s!ReplyCancel
PatMay 16, 2010 - 9:56 am
I love this…was wondering can you put the measurments that you showed on your website. Love listening to your video’s nice calm tone in your voice…and your so creative…ReplyCancel
Becca, Great tutorial. Thanks so much. Blessings on your week. LouiseReplyCancel
RubyMay 16, 2010 - 11:27 am
The MS punches are great to work with, but I’m running out of space to store them. Between those and embossing folders, I will have to get another craft room…. haha! Tks for sharing. Now when I see a corner punch I check that I can remove the corner piece so I can do a border around a circle or square.ReplyCancel
SueMay 16, 2010 - 11:29 am
Thanks so much Becca for taking the time to explain how you did the squares! You always make it look so easy!ReplyCancel
RebekkaMay 16, 2010 - 12:13 pm
I am just loving this “Becca’s bit”..:) I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel
Susan GMay 16, 2010 - 12:47 pm
Another great Becca Bit. Thanks so much for sharing these little tips.ReplyCancel
MareMay 16, 2010 - 1:27 pm
Becca, This was a great video. I’ve had problems getting my borders all around and although it looks so easy with the video I’ve never been able to get it right so I just use the card sizes they say. This will be wonderful. Thanks for showing us your talent. You cards are outstanding!ReplyCancel
ConniecrafterMay 16, 2010 - 3:48 pm
thanks for sharing, will have to check out the ones I haveReplyCancel
I am really enjoying these punch around the page punches, that is, once I found out the secret measurements necessary. They weren’t included in my punches. But I would never have even tried to make it smaller. Thank you for teaching me something new. . .again!ReplyCancel
lois skiathitisMay 16, 2010 - 6:33 pm
Clever girl you. Thanks for showing us how Becca. Just love it when you do the Becca Bits. Just looking at the card always makes one wonder, now how did she do that. Now we know how. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel
Sabine EdelmannMay 16, 2010 - 6:53 pm
I love your Becca Bits!That explains it so well ……can’t wait to try with different punches!Have a blessed Sunday!ReplyCancel
mary stuartMay 16, 2010 - 6:59 pm
Oh Becca, you are just full of wonderful tips and so very kind to share!
thank you for this informative bit. although i have one of the 2-part punches, i don’t remember that paper coming with it. i had to buy them as 2 separate punches since they were out of the two sold as a set.
i love your creations, Becca. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us!ReplyCancel
RufusMay 16, 2010 - 9:05 pm
Thanks, Becca, for being so willing to answer questions and sharing all of your discoveries! You should be getting a commission from Martha and from Spellbinders! I’ve bought, or put on my wish list, a number of things that originally I thought, nah I don’t need that one. Then I see something you’ve done with it and think, hummmm ~ maybe I DO want that one after all!
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Love your “Becca Bits!” You are one terrific and creative teacher. I really love your cards! This is a great idea and I’ll be trying it! Thank YOU!ReplyCancel
Great border/corner punch tip…thanks Becca for always being so open and sharing of your beautiful ideas….much appreciated! xLReplyCancel
HeatherMay 17, 2010 - 2:18 am
Thank you for your’ Becca Bits’ – having a visual demonstration certainly helps and I am sure we all appreciate you taking the time out to show us.
HW(UK)ReplyCancel
Alison JMay 17, 2010 - 6:07 am
Thank you so much for the Becca Bits, tips, techniques, tutorials and awesome art you share with us. Your blog is the first I visit every day.ReplyCancel
Deebi27May 17, 2010 - 6:08 pm
I just love your Becca Bits. Your delivery is so very real…like I was sitting in your studio getting these tips live. I get so frustrated using the stamps…not getting them lined up drive me nuts. Thanks so very much for your tips and are such life savers!ReplyCancel
BeckyMay 17, 2010 - 6:21 pm
Your work is truely amazing. I am blown away by your projects and can’t wait to see what you have next. You are one of the most talented and crative person. Have you ever considered making a DVD of all of your cards? I think you should. I am sure you would have a lot of people interested in purchasing one.ReplyCancel
janeyMay 17, 2010 - 8:13 pm
So, it’s practice, practice, practice! I have an edge and border punch set, so now I just need to play around with them. It’s just paper!
Thank you, Becca, for sharing this with us.ReplyCancel
kraftychicMay 17, 2010 - 8:44 pm
Becca, Thanks for sharing the Becca Bits about the punches. I’m sure MS stock has gone up because of your website! :) Thanks again!ReplyCancel
Gayle TaylorMay 19, 2010 - 10:04 am
Your Becca Bits are always so wonderful! Thank you for the time you spend doing this for us. This is another reason I love following your blog.
[…] This is one of the punches that works with the "fudging" technique I showed you HERE. I topped the next layer with Spellbinders™ Classic Rectangles […]ReplyCancel
[…] This is a clean and simple card for me. I used a MS punch that needed some fudging to make the layers work. If you’re curious what I mean about fudging, I have a tutorial HERE. […]ReplyCancel
Nicole KMay 31, 2010 - 10:55 am
I NEVER thought to look on the bottom to see what you are punching on a border punch. Genius!ReplyCancel
CindyMay 31, 2010 - 3:51 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I had been doing this, but as you’ve indicated it didn’t work with all of them. I thought it was me. Thanks for clarifying, and again, for a wonderful tutorial. Bought two more sets today (the seashells and the raindrop [after seeing your recent card with the raindrop I had to have it).ReplyCancel
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cool blog candy! Always enjoy your work :)
Hi, Becca! Happy Memorial Day weekend. I’ll be staying home with hubby this weekend too, but may get to have a friend whose plans cancelled come by one day to craft with me! ;~)
If I were going out to be treated to dinner, I’d LOVE to go to Outback Steakhouse and I’d really enjoy a frozen Margarita with my filet and veggies! Hope you get to have a nice dinner out this weekend!
Thanks, Becca, for the chance to win these goodies.You are sooooo generous.
I have multiple food allergies so I prefer to eat at home-It is safer that way!
Staying home is always better on holiday weekends as far as I’m concerned. Much safer! We rarely go out to eat so anywhere is a treat. For my birthday this month we went to a local place called the Fish City Grill. The food was good and we’ll go back. We have so many new restaurants in our area that we are trying them one at a time.
Hi Becca! I recently became a Follower after seeing your amazing projects! How generous of you to offer the blog candy!
If I were being treated out to dinner, I would be happy to go wherever that person desired. If I were asked to pick a place, I would choose either Outback Steakhouse or The Olive Garden (and that unlimited salad!!!).
Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! God bless!
Sorry your plans did not work out. Maybe another weekend soon, it will.
I would want to go to Texas Road house if someone were taking me out to eat. The food there is always yummy. Thanks for sharing your stash.
Hello Becca Happy Memorial Day to you and your family hope the husband is doing good, my daughter is full of surprises and loves to take me out for dinner when she can to Red Lobster one of my favorite place love there salad, steak and biscuit so this weekend look out. Would love to win your cool blog candy.
Hi Becca! When I get to go out for dinner, I love to go to a local Indian buffet – (and eat too much of all my favourites!)
Thanks for the fab blog candy – again!
Have a safe week-end!
Oooh how FUN : ) This is a wonderful prize!!! One of my favorite places to eat out is Olive Garden – yummmmmmm!
One word down, seven more to go lol!
Love and hugs ~
Lori
Becca…I look forward to your blog each day just to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! I look forward to ‘family’ gatherings. We have a variety of places we choose, I love the ‘Olive Garden’. But, I love trying new places also. Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!
I go out to a wonderful local restaurant called Crackers with my girlfriends every few months. All of our birthdays come on a quarterly basis and it’s a great excuse to get together with old friends.Crackers serves many homemade soups and desserts. We hardly ever get dessert ’cause we fill up on the great food. Have a really great weekend Becca and thanks for your generosity. We are so blessed to be Americans and so glad for those whose sacrifice has brought us our continued freedom. God bless America… and those who serve in our military!
Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to go to Olive Garden sometime. I live in a remote area.
Becca…If someone is taking me out to eat, I want to go somewhere I can get a good filet and a glass or two of chardonnay. Hopefully, the restaurant isn’t too loud so we can enjoy the conversation.
Hi Becca! Our favorite restaurant is up in Denver and it’s called Claim Jumper. (They are a chain out of California) They have such great food, but what really made them my husband’s and my favorite restaurant is because they have the absolute best chocolate cake we’ve ever found in a restaurant. We are chocoholics and they have a gigantic 6 layer cake that is out of this world. We always get a piece to bring home and it is so big and rich and wonderful that the one slice makes 6 servings… so it lasts us for 3 days!
Hi Becca – I’m so easy when it comes to eating out; for me it more about the company than the food. But if I had to choose, I guess I’d say Turtle Bay (it’s Fresh Mex). I always get the same thing – one salmon and one steak taco. No sides. Just the taco – real tacos, fresh salsa, cabbage, corn tortillas. YUMMY. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Being an Army Brat, this is a very special holiday weekend, and I’m always happy when people acknowledge it for what it is. Thanks!
Becca — May you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
I love to go to the Melting Pot restaurant — it is so yummy. I love all the courses, but dessert is just fantastic — dipping pieces of cheesecake, fruit, and other goodies into chocolate. It’s heaven!!
I associate going to the Melting Pot with my daughter, as she and her husband have taken us there on several occasions. They took us there to announce their engagement. Daughter now lives in Taiwan (her hubby transferred there for work), so lots of nice memories associated with this restaurant.
Hi Becca
Thank you for another fabulous blog candy. I am sure someone will be extremely happy to win!
We have a German restaurant here in United Arab Emirates and they serve PORK! Being a Muslim country, pork is not that freely available. I love going there and that is my favourite restaurant it is called The Brauhaus, it is located in a hotel. It was soooo funny when they dicovered “swine flue”, all pork products were stopped in the UAE and this restaurant was forced to close for a while. Thank goodness it is open again.
Hugs Lizette
One of my favorite places to eat when I’m visiting in the US is Mongolian barbeque. It’s really nice to be able to set up your own meal, and even their desserts are awesome. So I’d love to go there for dinner :)
Hi Becca, I missed the last candy you had – boo-hoo! Thanks for a second chance.
When we are in the city we go to Ocean Basket for the yummiest seafood you can imagine.
Have a wonderful long weekend. Can’t wait to see all that you are going to be creating.
God Bless!
Hi Becca,
When it comes to eating out, I love to go to Edouardo’s in Montreal…I just love the italian food there…yummy…you are so generous, thank you for the chance to win…have a happy holiday weekend…
Denise Trottier
Hi from Brisbane, Australia
Becca your site is just FANTASTIC, AWSOME and GORGEOUS and your cards are truely beautiful – as are you…. If I were to go out for a meal – I would be going to a wonderful local seafood restaurant – the prawns, Balmain bugs and crayfish are to die for – simply delicious. Keep up the fantastic work Becca – your designs are really inspiring.
Take care all
Lizzi
Becca, I just want to say thank you for being so kind and giving. Now for the restaurant, well this may sound funny, but its a local cafeteria. They serve the best Veal Parmesan. I craved it when I was pregnant, lol. Its not fancy, but mighty tasty, hehehe.
Oh Becca, your generosity is never-ending! Thanks so much for another fabulous giveaway! When I go out to dinner, I always love the food and atmosphere at our Park Heights! In fact, we celebrated my son’s high school graduation there tonight! How wonderful it was to be with family and friends for such a special occasion.
I plan on visiting my mother’s, both sets of grandparents and my girlfriends mother’s graves on Monday. Before that I am doing my own housekeeping and getting ready for surgery on Thursday to have a new titanium disc put in my neck. This is a new procedure and I sure hope it goes well. It’s my second neck surgery and I’m looking forward to having a great reduction in pain. I hope my husband will make some great BBQ, but we’ve had such rainy cold weather lately it may not be a good idea. Although, it may also make us feel a little more like spring. We can only hope! I’m glad I have another chance for such awesome blog candy. Thanks Becca…have a terrific weekend with your hubby.
thai food restaurants
or my mom’s food!
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I wish I could collect the words, but my daughter is getting married this weekend, and I plan to collapse when the festivities are done! But, if someone were taking me out for dinner, I would choose either Red Robin or Basil (a local, I believe, Italian restaurant). But as long as the company is good, I would go practically anywhere.
Hi thanks for the chance to play I like going to sizzlers with my family.
I was supposed to go to vegas but fall through but thats okay I enjoy staying home that means I can get creative. Have a great weekend.
Hi Becca….thanks for offering another fun blog candy game….so nice of you. I would definitely pick a fabulous italian restaurant to go to dinner…. It is my favorite :) Have a great weekend!
I would love to be taken to the Olive Garden! Yummy! Hope to get there sometime this long weekend. Enjoy your Holiday!
Hi Becca, Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. We don´t celebrate this here in Denmark, where I live, but then we had a holiday last week-end instead, where we celebrated whitsun, which I know many in the US don´t know about.
I hope, you´ll all have a nice holiday and thanks soo much for the chance to win this wonderful blogcandy.
Biiig hugs Maryann
Wow Becca! What great candy. You are so generous! I love to go out to Red Lobster if someone is taking me out. My whole family enjoys it and there isn’t one close to us, so when we get to go its a real treat.
Hi, Becca – one of my favorite places to eat is Treebeard’s in downtown Houston – I just love their red beans and rice, with yummy grated cheese and chopped onions on top. Mmmmm, good!
Thanks for this chance to win the great blog candy!
Hi Becca
This is a wonderful prize!!! One of my favorite places to eat out is the Mexican Restaurant, i love mexican food.
Hugs en greetings from Holland
Linda Dekker
Hi Becca!….Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!…Olive Garden is my favorite restaurant because I love pasta and seafood.
Thanks for a chance to win some goodies.
Now isn’t that a fun way to play for blog candy! How fun! I think I need to watch that TV show myself LOL!
Hi Becca, and thanks again for sharing your talent and these great gifts with us.
As for a dinner out, right now, I’d love to go anywhere my sweet daughter wanted to go. She just had 4 wisdom teeth cut out, so, bless her heart, she can’t eat much right now. She loves Chicken and Dumplings from Cracker Barrel, so her dad and I will take her there as soon as she feels up to being “seen in public” with her swelled cheeks! Once she’s fully recovered, we’ll take her out for her favorite steak!
I hope you and your family have a great holiday weekend!
DonnaG
Hi Becca, I prefer to cook at home. However, we have a restaurant/bakery here called “Bakers Square” and they make the best pies I have ever tasted. I would love it if my dinner companion brought a ” Chocolate French Silk ” pie from “Bakers Square” for dessert . I can almost taste it as I type this LOL
thanks for the chance to win!
if someone was taking me out to dinner (hubby for our anniversary on Sat =D) i’d love go to anywhere that has seafood! yummm…. we are big seafood eaters,, then maybe dessert like cheesecake =)
hugs
juli
Hi Becca, I can’t believe you are giving away more blog candy! I love a nice Italian restaurant. However any restaurant will do because we live in country South Australia where there are only hotels (pubs) nearby and they all do the same meals – schnitzel, steak etc.
Thank you so much for another opportunity at some great blog candy!! What an awesome prize!! I love to go to Carrabas Italian in Tulsa, OK. I love the Marsala Steak and most of their chicken dishes. The creme brûlée is one of the best my husband and I have ever had. We love the service there and the owners have always been fabulous. I don’t live in Tulsa anymore, but when we go there to visit family we usually eat there at least once before heading home.
Hello! I am not going to tell you about eating out, but how people in Norway and the rest of Europe is “eating in” this weekend. Tomorrow, Saturday 29th is the big music happening in Europe! We arrange Melody Grand Prix/Eurvision Song Contest.
Last year we won!!! and we are of course the hosts of this event tomorrow. (Oslo, Norway)
Almost all young people are planning parties, and have bought champagne and planned good food, and gold dresses etc. is a big deal these days.
And it is fun that people come together and celebrate this music contest, eat and drink, sing karaoke, and have a good time together with the European artists on the TV screen.
Hi Becca, one of my fave places to go out to dinner with DH is a lovely restaurant near us called Reflections. Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.
my favorite would be either ceasars an amazing steak house or ho wons and amazing chinese food place
love your blog
hugs
claire
Hello Becca and thanks for being so giving again to let us have another chance at some gorgeous candy! As last time, I am behind with catching the words I think, I am in the UK and never know what time the blog updates really are, but wish all your other followers best of luck in catching them! Maybe I can be lucky for the rest of the candy ;-)
Many thanks,
Alex
My favorite place is Country Inn, home cooking at its best.
Hope your Memorial weekend is wonderful! I love the Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebee’s! I don’t get it very often so it is wonderful when I do. Thanks for the chance to win!
This sounds like fun and I haven’t done this yet. I can only hope that my hubby will let me break away from his big list of projects for the week end and who doesn’t like blog candy.
Last year my friend took me to her favorite sushi place to have a dinner together to celebrate my birthday. I don’t know what was the best part – the place, the food or her company. It was really a great day.
Yahoo another chance at that awesome punch and SPELLBINDERS!!
Thanks, Susan
Hello Becca,
Thank you so much for the chance to win this wonderful blog candy…you are so generous and so very inspiring! My favorite place to go eat would be Bone Fish Grill….the Bang Bang Shrimp is awesome!
Hoping you have a great weekend!
Oh, My Becca, you come up with the most wonderful blog candy. Thank you once again for the opportunity and hope I win this time.
Gosh, if I had my choice of dinning out and didn’t have to pay; guess I would have to choose the Texas Outback Steakhouse. Food is fantastic and service is awesome.
May y’all have a fantastic and safe holiday.
ColleenB.
Hi Becca, We should all give thanks and pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I hate to follow that with thoughts of my dinner but I would really like to go to Boston Lobster Feast in Orlando for all-you-can-eat lobster. Gluttony sure tastes good.
My favorite restaurant is a local one here in Omaha called Farm House Cafe. They have a dish with grilled Roma tomatoes, served with a delicious sauce, and then arranged in a bowl of handmade, fried, yes, I did say fried, tortillias. The food is yummy, but what is so unique is that the restaurant is actually connected to one of the best and biggest craft stores in the area. Nothing better than having a full tummy and then shopping in the scrapbook section. Life is Good!! And, Thanks to all the Military personnel who keep it that way!! Linda S. in NE
My favorite restaurant is “O Charly” I’m a very picking eater but I have found I enjoy their food.
Hey Becca
We just had our long weekend last weekend and I was busy in a craft fair and it was nasty weather!!
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy. My favorite kind of food to eat is anything Greek. I love Greek food especially the greek salad.
Hope your weekend weather is nicer than ours was:) I will busy in my craft room this weekend too sewing baby clothes – another passion.
Thanks
Yummy candy Becca. Thanks for chance to win! Dinner with hubby is always a big treat and as long as we are together the restaurant can be anywhere.
“Hugs” Carol
Hi Becca
My favourite place for dinner.
The Ritz Hotel London
Thanks for getting the organizing bug! Here in San Antonio, my favorite place to eat is a restaurant called Little Italy. You’ll have to try it the next time you’re down this way for medical treatment with your husband!
dmc
Enjoy your nice long weekend with all the comforts of home! :o) It’s actually not always a bad thing to be out of the crazy traffic and know where you are when you wake up!
Which brings me to the answer to your question…I like having dinner at home. I know it’s not fancy and yes I have to cook it myself, but I have food allergies and knowing first, that what I eat isn’t going to make me have a reaction is a good thing, and second, who else is going to prepare food for me and my family with as much care and love as I would. I love cooking and seeing peoples faces when I set a plate of food down in front of them!
So if they want to treat me to a dinner out, come into my kitchen and pull up a stool! BTW, if you ever travel to my hometown, you’re welcome to come join us too! :D
Thanks for sharing!!! :o)
Good Morning! If someone was taking me out to dinner it would have to be my favorite place. Red Lobster. I could eat there every day. Hope every one has a wonderful Memorial Weekend and remembers all those who are in our Military protecting our freedoms and honors the heros that gave the ultimate sacrifice. . . their lives for our freedoms.
My favorite place to eat out is anywhere my husband feels up to it. He has been through so much this past year, shattered tibia, gallbladder surgery, 2 cancer surgeries with chemo and radiation. He is also a 25 year heart transplant survivor. So, whatever he wants to do is ok with me. Thanks for the opportunity of winning the candy.
Make it the Olive Garden (just ate there tonight…first time in a very long time).
Sorry about your plans, but these days my idea of a vacation is getting to stay home!
I would love dinner in Paris…any restaurant:).
If we were going out and we are not, we would go to a greek restaurant on south street. The food is delicious and they play greek music which makes my honey happy, since his was born and raised there, I guess it brings back memories for him. I just love the atmosphere. Happy Memorial day weekend to everyone. We are cooking out this weekend, weather permitting with family joining us. As always Becca TFS!!! you have some great things that you are giving away. Thanks for the opportunity. Good luck everyone. :-D
I would go to the local ice cream favorite…Bridgeman’s for their Bridgeman’s burger with fries…and even have a few sips of hubby’s malt that he always orders! sUSAn
Wow what a delightful bundle you have there. We are leaving for 2 weeks of camping holidays to travel to the East Coast, PEI and New Brunswick. So we’ll probably have the chance to eat out. At home my favourites are Mongolian Grill and Ben Than. Ben Than makes the most fabulous Cashew Eggplant Chicken!! Thanks for the generous offer of blog candy.
Hi Becca,
I am in awe every time I look at your work. You are truly one of the most talented people I know of.
If I were being treated to dinner out, I would like to go to a small family owned hamburger shop- Melvin’s. They have a very limited menu – burgers or hot dogs. And they are wonderful!!!!! The prices are great and everyone that works there is friendly. What more could you ask for?
Enjoy your weekend.
We will be celebrating at home with our 4 teenagers … perhaps some of their friends (one never knows!0 and possibly my Mom. Got some patriotic decorations which the kids can help with, simple foods to enjoy and grill up, some yummy desserts we make and a few jumps in our pool — all set and ready to go! We have a 40th anniversary ceremony and reception we are participating in and helping out with, too! Thank you for the try at this YUMMY blog candy — somebody will love this!!!!
~Amy S.~
Thanks for another chance to win. I have a few favorite places to eat. I like Olive Garden and Outback. Have a great day.
I look forward to your blog each day just to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! My husband and I enjoy eating at the Bluewater Grill. Excellent food !
Let us all remember what this special week end is all about. God Bless American and those who have fought for our freedom and those who are serving in our military now.
Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!
Thai food is my favorite when eating out! It’s spicy and on the light side – just my style! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with those you love!
One of my fav is OUTBACK, if someone is treating! Just every once in a while a crave a good steak. Hugs~
hi becca,
for me it has to be the Tappas bar at the Trafford Centre on the way to
Manchester, absolutely love it so does the hubby.
keep up the brilliant work.
margaret
uk
Becca, Every friday night My husband and I go to Cracker Barrel for the Friday night fish fry but this weekend we are staying home and having family in. We just want to enjoy the down time with the grandchildren.
BECCA BECCA THANK YOU FOR THE OPORTUNITY FOR A CHANGE TO WIN
ALL THE CANDY AND WHAT CANDY IT IS. SURE WOULD LOVE TO BE A
WINNER THIS TIME.
I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO RED LOBSTER, ANY RIB PLACE OR ANY PLACE
FOR THAT MATTER. JUST TO GET OUT. JUST HAD MY LEFT KNEE REPLACED SO IT WOULD REALLY BE FUN TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.
CYNTHIA BEYNON
I love visiting to see your wonderful creations! Great blog candy and bonus! For special occasions, I like to go to Texas Roadhouse. There is always a wait so we don’t go often. Thanks for a chance!
Jenny L.
hi becca…
youve got me thinking..
a fave place to eat out is usually a place that has wonderful fresh seafood/shellfish…mainly because i dont make this at home..(my daughter is allergic..and my fiance isnt a huge fan of seafood.)…I’m always happy having scallops…clams..shrimp.. lobster… calamari etc…
living on an island surrounded by an ocean and bay makes it easy to find great seafood places!
My favorite restaurant would be The Cheescake Factory because they have a good variety of foods on their menu. If you can’t find something you like there, then you are just way too picky!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I love a place called the Food Shack. The food is fantastic, mostly fish, seafood & stuff. It is expensive enough though that we can only go on special occasions like birthdays & anniversaries.
PS. I love your blog!
This weekend is my wedding anniversary, so we always go to dinner for that. Our favorite place called Felix’s just closed down (we are bummed), so I think we’ll go to a place called Stumpknockers.
I totally enjoy a dinner out to Red Lobster. Maine lobster tail is my ultimate treat! Happy Memorial Day weekend … my DH is active Army so we will be celebrating him as well as all the military fallen, retired and still serving :)
If I would get to eat out , I would like to go to Logans Steak House. The steak is wonderful but the rolls are out of this world.
I love your work…Thank you for the inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks for offering more blog candy. Great seafood is a delight.
I LOVE that show Hoarders. It inspires me to purge my unneeded stuff because I tend to not like to throw anything away. I’m at just the ‘packrat’ stage as they say.
The first restaurant on my list that I’d eat out at would probably be Red Lobster. I do love seafood.
Good luck to everyone!
I have been away for the last couple of days and think I’ve missed the first word but I’ll play anyway. thanks for the chance to win some great candy-again – you are so generous- one of my fave place to eat would have to be the Pancake Parlour
If I could go anywhere, I think I would like to do something outside the box. My choice would be the French Laundry on the West Coast. Apparently, their food is fantastic and is somewhere we would never go on our own. Have a great holiday and thanks for the chance to win goodies.
Thanks for the chance to wim some goodies. Your card creations are so amazing!
We don’t eat out much, but when we do it is usually Red Lobster. I love the Cheddar Bay Biscuits and of course the seafood.
Hi Becca!
Thanks for the chance at the great Blog Candy! I am headed out camping with my dog…so no word capturing for me. Oh well! I would want to go to dinner at Maggiano’s…they have THE BEST chicken and spinach mannicotti…and I don’t even like spinach!!!! YUMMY!
Happy Memorial Day America…Land of the Free, Thanks to the Brave!
-Bonnie
Thanks for the opportunity to win some candy! Yum!! If someone else was picking up the tab, I’d want to go to Tassaro’s, a locally owned restaurant where the meats are cooked over a hardwood grill!! They have the best steaks and burgers! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Well, our weekend is starting out with a bang. We aren’t going anywhere special for the weekend, but we have something going on everyday (and then some). My husband and I just enjoy eating. (I guess you could say we are on the seefood diet – We see food and we eat it! – but we do diet in between weekends it seems.)
Friday night is starting out with friends coming over for hamburgers and polish lobster (marinated chicken) on the grill. Should be a nice evening out on the patio as the weather seems to be cooperating.
Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the blog candy opportunity.
We go out so seldom, it is always a treat. The last time we went out we went to Mimi’s. They have just the right size- not too much. And the deserts are to die for. The food and atmosphere is always great. Plus we went with friends that we don’t get to see often.
I just treated my sister to dinner at one of MY favorite places..Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Minneapolis. It’s such a fun time having them cook in front of you and the food is fabulous! I would go there anytime.
:) one favorite,…a local family run moderately formal Italian restaurant…Allegria.
Oh to pick a favorite!!! I love to go to Olive Garden – all the salad & breadsticks!!! ummmmmm good!!! We don’t get to go very often – hubby has stomach troubles!! boo hoo
Have a great weekend! – Elaine
Thanks again for a fun “search” – I really look forward to seeing the new words and how you will use them in a quote afterwards!
My absolute favorite place to eat is Scooter’s Dawg House in Mentor! They have such a wide assortment of toppings to choose from, the chili, cheese, bacon fries are out of this world, and the owners are the nicest people on the planet!
If I am being treated to dinner I would love to go to Bristol’s seafood or any great seafood restaurant wherever I am.
Thanks again for the opportunity to win some blog candy and thanks too for sharing your talent with all of us.
Wow, awesome candy!!! OK… so if I wanted to be taken out to dinner, I think I’d want to go to…. the Fireside Grille, here in Middleboro, MA!
Good morning, Becca! Thank you for another try at winning one of your famous blog candy treats!
I would love to be treated to a meal at The Jolly Pumpkin on Peninsula Dr., in Traverse City, MI. They have wonderful Artisan Pizza and incredible homemade chips. We found a new wine there – Late Harvest Riesling – delightful Michigan wine. Eating there would mean that we are visiting Traverse City – one of our favorite cities to experience.
Dinner, free, that would be either Oliver Garden or Longhorns.
Free candy even better. Free craft items even better.
Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy! My favorite place to eat would be Saltgrass steak house . . . .YUM!
Hi Becca. We are not traveling this weekend either but there is a local steakhouse that we love in Omaha called Anthony’s. It is the ONLY place I ever order steak. Usually I am a chicken or shrimp person. My mouth is watering now and it is not even 7:00 AM!
Wow what a great giveaway as usual keeping my fingers crossed been wanting that spellbinder since u made the gorgeous basket with it and cards…
Sorry your weekend plans didn’t work out. If someone was paying for my lunch, I would love to go to the Olive Garden. I just love their food, especially the salad and bread they serve you before the meal. I’ve never
gotten a bad meal there.
Thanks, Becca, for adding spice to our lives every day. I so look forward to visiting with you each morning and getting my daily inspirational “fix.” The spices I like in my foods would be Italian and one of my favorite places to find these particular spices would be Ragazzi’s.
Hi Becca,
Happy Memorial Day Friday. My favorite place to go eat around here is Fatz Cafe. We are in a rural area, and there are not many choices. But Fatz has a wide menu and is always a treat. Thanks for doing these give aways.
Candy
Wow amazing candy again. You are the best!! My birthday is in July and I always choose to go to Red Lobster. For some odd reason I cannot get enough of their cheddar biscuits.
Good morning Becca~~no one is cooking for me this weekend, I am having company (my children) so I am cooking for them! I will save favorite restaurants for the next few posts!!!
Cheri
Great blog candy. Great contest format.
I just found your website this past weekend while looking for ribbon storage ideas. Last night I finished putting my ribbons on the cards and tonight I will be organizing the drawers. Thanks so much for the great ideas.
Your work is beautiful and you have a very nice website!
Hmm, dinner. Well, last night my daughter was having dinner at a friend’s house so my husband & I went to an Australian-themed grill (really a diner) and had gyros. Nothing fancy but I didn’t have to worry about what to make, so I was happy!
Any place I can get good food and not have to cook is fine with me. And if someone else is paying that is even better. I have several places I like to eat depending on what type of food I want to eat. Longhorn Steakhouse is the place for a good steak and we just got a gift card for our Anniversary. Love the Olive Garden Soup and Salad lunches and got a gift card for there too. Life is good.
Awesome blog candy I just your cards! Happy Memorial Day. My favorite place to eat is a place called the Big Stop in Truro NS, I live in a little village on the outskirt of that town and every two weeks we eat out at that restaurant.
Amazing candy!! Thanks for the chance to win! We haven’t been able to go out much in the last year, so I think just about anywhere would be great! But I am in the mood for steak this weekend :-)
I prefer locally owned restaurants – and in New Jersey there are plenty! And, my favorite dinner companions would of course be my son, daughter in law & 2 grandsons.
I’ll be spending the weekend with two of my sweet grand-angels….what a treat! If someone were to take me out to dinner, I would be ecstatic to go to Biaggi’s for the best gourmet Italian food around!
Have a wonderful Memorial weekend, and may the Lord bless all of those serving in the armed services.
When my husband, son and I go out for a special dinner, we go to a local steakhouse/supper club kind of place. It’s like a hidden treasure. Most times, if a restaurant is good, it is packed with people. For some reason this place is generally pretty empty. The food is awesome, the service is excellant, makes us feel special to have the place to ourselves, without feeling rushed.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! My favorite place to eat would Outback Steakhouse, love their steak and loaded potatoe!
Have a great weekend!
God Bless
This is my first time to “play”. I only found your wonderful blog earlier this week. I LOVE your ideas.
Blessings,
Cindie
Montazuma – it is a mexican restaurant in PA. The best!
Thank you so much for the chance Becca! We don’t eat out often, but when we do, I love Carrabba’s. :)
Oh! I love CindyM’s comment of the Big Stop in Truro, NS. I grew up in Greenwood, NS and we love to eat at Big Stop when we go home. Now that we live in Delaware, my favorite place to eat if it is just my husband and I is Olive Garden. Thanks for another chance to win some great blog candy. Have a great holiday weekend.
I like a good salad bar…and the best I have had here is at a “Ruby Tuesdays”. Becca, thanks for such a wonderful website. I enjoy going to your site every day.
Hey Becca. We’re staying home this weekend, too. I had some surgery Wednesday, and am supposed to lay low till at least Tuesday. My daughter and hubby and granddaughter will come in Sunday or Monday for a picnic, but that’s about it. Most of my friends have taken off on trips, so it’s just hubby and me. My favorite place to do to dinner would be anything with good Italian food. Here, Mama Rosa’s, and DaVinci’s is good.
My favorite place is Texas Road House – mmmmmm!! I can taste that cinnamon butter and hot rolls right now. Have a great weekend everybody!
Hi Becca
I would love to win your blog candy. The place my husband would and has taken me out to dinner is a small resturant in the middle of nowhere 12 km out of our small country town called Magpies. The building used to be a primary school, closed due to lack of numbers.
Well, I’m going to try really hard to get all of the words this time! :-)
Anyway, if I had someone take me to dinner it would probably be Longhorn where I live. If I could travel to the town that has better choices, I couldn’t pick right away…
Your blog candy looks great!
Thanks for another chance to wins some goodies!
I live in southern Indiana and there’s a family-owned restaurant in a small town nearby that has the best steaks around….so tender you can cut it with your fork!! I love to go there!
Hi Becca, there’s a local restaurant, Ernesto’s, that has delicious food. It is expensive, but so worth it! Enjoy the long weekend.
Leaving in a very rural area where it is so far to most things–even McDonalds can be a treat. However, if price were not an issue, I would love to return to Morton’s Steakhouse in Chicago. Yum-yum and the service is fantastic!
Both my husband and I love Olive Garden! I could eat their salad until the cows come home! Thanks for this nice holiday treat Becca!
Mary
Great blog candy. If someone were treating me to dinner I’d like to go to a Japanese steakhouse. I love watching them cook right in front of you. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a great holiday weekend!
as our family grew and matured we would let each person pick where they wanted to go for birthday dinner. we were once a quarter so it wasn’t too long before we went to somewhere. of cource when the kids were young it was chucky cheese and places like that. my personal favorite is the melting pot. it is a fondue restaurant. my father-in-law use to joke that they got out easy ’cause you do all the coooking yourself. they have some delicious food there. even if you have to cook it yourself.
Hey Becca, not doing anything for the weekend. However it’s Friday night which means date night and dining out. Not sure where yet, but probably to a local place called the Red Hot. I can’t watch Hoarders, it makes me want to do a complete purge of my house.
One of my fav. places to eat is when I visit my brother in OKC. My nephew works at Prime Red. The best in the state. Can be one of the most expensive or the most reasonable, depending on the menu you use and the wine you order.
Thanks so much for doing this. If I could go ANYWHERE I would choose to go to Alan Wong’s in Hawaii. This is no small feat because I live in Kansas!!! My son and daughter-in-law gave us a gift certificate to eat there when we went there in 2007 and it’s been my favorite ever since!
Beeka, My 1st time to try something like your game!
We’ll be staying home, trying to keep in mind what the day is REALLY celebrating…our veterans & soldiers keeping our country’s freedom so that we CAN do what we choose to on this day because of THEIR sacrifices. We hope to have a cookout, with family & friends, and while enjoying being together, having good food, take time to remember our ‘boys’. Thanks.
Mary Haverland
Becca,
Thanks for offering another great prize. My favourite place to eat out lately is Milestones. Have a great weekend!!
I love to try new places when we go out to eat. The place I want to go next is called The Scenic View near Lake Monroe in Indiana. I’ve been told it’s very good. We won;t be home over the holiday so I don;t think we’ll go this weekend. Have a lovely holiday weekend!
I love your work!! If i was going out I would love to go to Old Chicago. Their pepperoni rolls are wonderful!
My favorite place in Wausau is Back When Cafe although there are many other wonderful places. Hope you and all your readers have a wonderful weekend.
My favorite dinner is when my husband and I go get a sub sandwich and take our lawn chairs over to the beach (five minutes away) and sit and watch the sunset! It’s so simple, inexpensive and beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win this “candy.”
For a special dinner out, I tend to look up the top 10 restaurants in the city and pick one that suits my mood at the time. I love to try something new. :)
Hi Becca,
I’m always fond of your beautiful cards. Maybe this time I can try my luck to win the candies :-)
My favorite place would be a Thai Rest that was just under our apartment when we used to live there. Gosh, the name even skipped from my brain since it has been almost 3 years we left (we have lived in different places (and countries) since then). But I wish we can go there again.
Hope you have a relaxing weekend. I would love to go to P F Chang.
It is getting hot here in Texas. We hope to get some yard work done over the weekend. Have a great day.
To follow our family tradition, we will go to the Veterans Cemetery to watch the somber festivities and hear the marvelous bands that play patriotic music. After which we come home and do our favorite meal of grilled steaks, chicken and burgers with homemade bar-b-que sauce, potato salad and grandma’s baked beans. What a wonderful day to thank our veterans for their sacrifices.
Happy Memorial Day! I would love to go dinner at Cafe 36 in the Fine Arts Building of the college downtown Co. Springs. I’ve been there for lunch; food just delicious!
Hi, Becca. I love your work and you are such an inspiration! Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy. We don’t eat out much because I prefer to cook at home, but when we do go out I love going to Applebee’s. Love their WW entrees. Hope you have a great weekend.
Cherie
Good morning to you! My favorite place to eat at is Hard Rock. I just love their hamburgers! Thanks for the opportunity to win. Have a great weekend.
Hi Becca,
I always enjoy looking at your new creations. The give-away looks wonderful. Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Probably my favorite restaurant in our area is Don Pablo. A close second is Italian food…so Macaroni Grill is right up there, too.
Thanks again! You have the best blog candy!
I love outback!!! My favorite is the chocolate thunder from down under!! There are times that I order the dessert as my meal.
I love all of the projects you make!
wow! thanks for the fun!
hmm, I have a few loves. There is a fantastic restaurant just down the road – Italian (but then again it has a sushi bar!) I can not afford it, so if I am being treated, I would choose there!
Sandra
Wow what a fabulous blog candy. Who wouldn’t love to be the winner of that!! One of my favorite places to go to dinner is Olive Garden. Love their salads and got to go there recently and their Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara was to die for!!!!
If I could go anywhere I think it would be Lawry’s in Chicago. They have the best prime rib anywhere. My husband used to take me there before we were married – 28 years ago. I think it’s time to go back. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful blog candy. Have a super weekend.
We rarely eat out but if we did, the Old Spaghetti Factory is reasonably priced, and serves good pastas, ribs, and more. Love visiting your blog to see your latest creation. Thanks so much for another fabulous giveaway!
We’re staying in this weekend too – valuable crafting time for me since I work full time! – Woo Hoo. If we were going out – we really enjoy Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – a bit pricey but boy do they know their beef!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Teri
I am “grateful” for the chance to win your blog candy. My husband is a wonderful cook and usually when we go out it is not as good as most of what he makes at home but the no clean-up is great for me. When we go out I like to go to the Saki House. I love their shrimp tempura.
Hi Becca,
I’ve never done this before, but the blog candy looks great, so…..
I love to eat at Outback! Their Alice Springs Chicken is my all-time favorite…so much so that I have tried to duplicate it at home! Thanks for sharing your stamping creativity! Kim
I would love to go to any restaurant with a mountain view in my beautiful Puerto Rico. Thanks for the opportunity.
Great candy, thanks for the chance to win. My favorite place is a local restaurant, Cypress Inn. It has great food and is located on the river so the scenry is gorgeous. Thanks!!
Hi Becca,
love your blog!!
As first time visitors to LA two years ago I would love to have my husband take me to Lucilles bbq the garlic mash was to die for.
such good memories.
keep up the good work .
Since this is a fantasy dinner, I can pick the most expensive in town, right?
One I’d love to go to is 1620. It’s out of my budget, but I’ve heard great things about it. Wonderful food and atmosphere, quiet and elegant. My hubby and I have had some really great times out with just the two of us and also with our friends who make good times great!
Wow Becca you are so Generous with this blog candi & it sure isn’t hard to stop by your blog, I just love your talent & creativeness. You are Top in my books & I thank you for sharing so willingly.
Always nice to stay off the roads on a long weekend I think it is safer that way. And I am starting to enjoy eating at home, I find restaurant food so spicey lately & it seems my digestive system doesn’t agree with that.
Thanks again for the chance at entering!
Hi Becca – sometimes its such a relief to me when plans fall through because i have more time to organize/clean/create! i think i would be a good candidate for the Hoarders program!!
You are so generous. The prizes are fantastic! you do add fun too!
i don’t have a favorite special place right now, because my favorite place closed down! Boo-hoo – that’s the life of a restaurant though!
I did see Phyllis mentioned the oriental salad at Applebee’s and it reminded me of how much i love that too! So today i will say Applebees!
Thank you Becca!
We’re home too. Our family has a lot of military people for just an average family. We will be remembering Mom this weekend too because she passed on 8 years ago.
Perfect time to change up and get crafting on my long weekend. you have inspire me again.
My favorite place to go is O’Charleys! Love their food! Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy……….I would be so “grateful” to win it!
Blessings,
Pat B
Becca, this sounds like fun…so I want to play. My favorite place to eat out is a wonderful seafood place! We live in Maine so seafood and fish is my very favorite!! Very generous blog candy. I would love to be the recipient of your overbuying! Have a great weekend.
This candy looks pretty yummy!!! I think my favorite place to eat is a local mexican restaurant “Mi Casita”. Since I eat there at least twice a week it had best be a fav. If I go all out it would be “Sho Guns”. Have a great holiday.
My favorite place (one) is PF Chang (chinese). I just hope that we can go, the one we usually go to is always so busy. Tks for the chance to win the blog candy. Love your blog, I look forward to seeing you latest creations.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend Becca,
I always look forward to your blog candy, more so beacuse you get us thinking about interesting things. I always like to read some of the responses as I scroll down to enter mine.
My all time favorite resaurant that I love to be taken to is Bartalotta’s Lake Park Bistro. This resaurant overlooks Lake Michigan and I alway ask for a table by the windows. Not only is the food really good it comes with a wonderful view of the lake. I go there every year on my birthday.
Becca,
Thanks for another try at blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat out is Mc Gregor’s Tea Room in Pictou—- a45 minute drive away. The food is so great.
Mary
If someone asked me out for dinner and it was anywhere, I’d say any restaurant as long as it was in my favorite town up in Central California. I’d even be happy McD’s as long as it was there.. Our hope is to retire there one day.. Thanks for the chance to win such great candy!
Yummy! That is a die that I’ve been wanting to get for sooo long! Thank you for the great give-away! I love a bunch of different places to eat, but right now I would love to go to Outback and have their spicy shrimp salad. :o) Enjoy your weekend!
Enjoy your weekend with time to do what you would like. I know you want to know about my favorite place to be taken out to dinner, but I have to tell you about my plans for the weekend because I am so excited! Our oldest daughter lives on the other side of the country. Her husband was unemployed for over a year due to his company closing up this office. He got a job 5 weeks ago but had to move back to our state. So, our daughter is flying here and then her and her husband are coming to our lake house for the weekend!!! I am so happy and excited that they will be together and that they wanted to be with us! If you were taking me out I enjoy going to a little place in our home town for frog legs. They make the best frog legs – very little breading – and just the right seasoning so that you can enjoy the meat. Thanks for letting me share my excitement for the weekend!
Hey Becca! Thank you for purging your craft room, cause someone gets the benefits!
I have a saying-any meal is good, if I do not have to cook it!! So, eating out is one oof my favorite things to do. I like to go to a local place called Canton Wok. They make the best lemon chicken and white sticky rice. They give you so much, that I eat the leftovers for 2 other meals. Have a good day :& weekend!
I love your website and enjoy looking at your beautiful creations! I like eating at Logan’s—their sweet potatoes are great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Becca,
Thank you for your generosity and beautiful work. I found your blog thru Beate’s Fresh & Fun. Now I’m slowly browsing through your archives and admiring all of your creations. I love to eat anywhere outside of my own kitchen. But I don’t do so frequently because I do like to cook. So a special dinner for me and my husband would be OUTSIDE the kitchen and OUT in the dining room with him doing the cooking!
For dinner I’d like to go to Morgans for some Moreton Bay Bugs but my husband doesn’t like seafood!
You are so generous! My fave place to eat is at a local sushi place called Mastaro Sushi. Yum! Have a great weekend! :)
I am one very lucky girl…I have a husband, who after 31 years of marriage, decided that he wanted to learn to cook. Shortly after that, he completely took over the kitchen. I am happy to say that I have not stepped foot in a grocery store in 3 years. The best part…He even does the dishes and cleans up the kitchen. So when we go out, it is usually to a place that he picks so he can have the change of pace one needs when they do all the cooking and usually that is someplace that serves a steak.
Love your blog candy…sure do appreciate that you are doing this for your readers.
Hi Becca. Happy Holiday. Hope you enjoy.
My favorite dinner out would be ANY dinner out with my late husband.
He is gone 4 years now.
Arlene S
Oh Becca, just LOVE this spellbinder border, i always borrow my friends template to cut a lot. Your soldiers are very special so my thoughts are with you and your country. I would say a good steak is always my favourite and a seafood platter. We have a place here called Boston BBQ who serves over a 100 dishes, divine,,,thanks for this double blog opportunity again.
HI
Love all your blogs Becca, and the chance to win makes them even BETTER!
When I get the chance to go out for dinner…my favorite is to go for some authentic Chinese cuisine, and if its a lunch then its dim sum!
Yummy!
Hi Becca, for part of this holiday weekend I will be going to Disney in Orlando and crafting part of the time. What more could you ask for? As far as a place to eat it would be Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa.
My favorite cuisine is Thai and my favorite restaurant would be “7” Seven. The atmosphere is great and the presentation of the food is awesome.
Thanks so much! A favorite dinner place is a local small town bar where they have the best homemade fries….hot, salty, & greasy! I know all the things that aren’t good for you! Have a great weekend!
Hi Becca! When we are celebrating, sometimes we go to the Melting Pot which is a fondue restaurant! Thanks for spoiling us again :-).
Oh….where to start? I just love to eat. Some of my favorites include PF Changs, Logans, Red Lobster, Cheddars, and the Melting Pot (when I can afford it, which is very rarely). I am hungry already. :)
Wooooo hoooo! More blog candy —- Becca you are SO generous! My favorite place to eat would have to be Round Table Pizza. LOVE their garden veggie and Love their pepperoni/olive. SOOOOOOOOOOOO, I would have a BIG pie half garden veggie and half pepperoni & olive. I know —- not very ritzy, but I am not a ritzy girl. Getting hungry just thinking about it. Have a fabulous weekend!
Cool candy Becca-thanks for offering it. Have a great weekend.
xo
Hi Becca, LOVE your work and generousity. Unfortunately I eat through a feeding tube so EATING out is a waste on me. But the food I miss the most is……….PIZZA. Yes, I’m a big fan of Pizza. Have a great weekend and continue to wow us with your beautiful cards.
Great prizes & I don’t need an excuse to check out your blog a couple of times a day! We live ¾ an hour away from any good restarant, I’d usually rather just stay home & have Hubby cook something on the grill! Have a great weekend.
I love being taken out to dinner just about anywhere but for Memorial Day my absolute fav is for someone to bar-b-que!! It seems perfect for the holiday!! Thanks for once again doing the blog candy give away!! Good luck everyone!!
My favorite place for dinner is my Mom’s house. She lives about 1 hour away but it is well worth the trip. She is the best cook around.
God bless!
If someone wanted to really treat me to a dinner out, tell me a week in advance so I can go on a water diet then take me to the Cheesecake Factory. Yummy tummy!!
Hi Becca,
This is my first time ever posting to a blog. I just couldn’t resist. I LOVE all your work and your tutorials are so easy to follow.
If I were to be treated to dinner,well during these financial difficult times, I’d want to go to this great hamburger place in town. I can’t think of the name of it right now, but I just love a great hamburger. Of course steak & lobster is always great, but just not practical for me today.
Love your website!!! Woo Hoo, want it all!
Hello Becca, this memorial weekend we are just staying home its going to be a beautiful weekend that we will grill out all weekend.
My favorite place for a lovely meal would be the White Lake Inn.
My nephew is the chief there. Good food!!! Lovely atmosphere. Friendly people.
Have a great weekend Becca. If someone was going to treat me to a dinner I would choose The Italian Spaghetti House. The have great pizza and Italian food but my favorite meal there is their Steak. It is breaded with Italian bread crumbs and is the best.
my favortie place to go for a treat to dinner is a past place the next time over. they make the finest northern Italian dishes with healthy home made pastas and the finest olive oil. Its the best!
Hi Becca….thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize. We are staying home this weekend and will be cooking out. I hope to get in some card making also. If we go out it will probably be to Kabuto’s for Japanese…love it!
PF Changs has my number today, especially the one in Hawaii, the open air atmosphere, is awesome. However, I’m on the mainlamd and happen to have PF Changs close by. I would start with the “crispy green beans” – oh yumm. Then would have “wok-charred beef” and “orange peel chicken”, with a side of brown rice. Oh my mouth is watering. or if it is a late afternoon, we would stick to the starter menu.
Have a great & safe Holiday
Becca,
Have a long time friend staying with us through the holidays and have been eating out off and on all week. This is a bad weekend to be out and about here in San Diego, CA, so we will be grilling steaks for the holiday right here in our backyard. We will have the entire family along with several extended family members over. It will be a real relaxing weekend with the family close at home. Sorry your plans were a bust. Hope you have a great weekend anyway. I will definitely be checking in to gather my words and see what else you have in store for us. Love these things. Just fun to play along.
Marcie
You are always so generous, Becca. Thank you. Food???? I’m always up for Mexican food. We used to have so many wonderful restaurants around here but, sadly, they have all closed. My most favorite was The Fish Market – wonderful!
Hi Grace. I’ll be off all weekend too, but then I have to work on Memorial Day! Have a great weekend! If I could go anywhere for dinner it would be G & M restaurant in Maryland. I live just over the PA border and I work in MD, but G & M makes the best crab cakes (my favorite)!
Sorry your Memorial Day plans are not working out! Here at Myrtle Beach we have Biker Rallies during this weekend so I try to stay close to home (great excuse to hide in my stamp room!!)
I am not big on eating out and much prefer having a get together with friends and oysters roasting on the grill!! If I do go out, take me anywhere that has wonderful sushi with lots of Wasabi sauce!! I can eat Wasabi straight out of the bottle!! I put it on everything at home!
Have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing what kind of fabulous goodies you put together while you are home! Thanks so much for offering goodies!
Kugos steakhouse! It is an Asian restaurant where you can watch the chef prepare your meal right in front of you. It is quite the treat!
Thanks for offering blog candy again! You are so generous! I just love your work.
Hi Becca, my sister-in-law is coming to visit. We plan to cook out, golf, and just chill – hoping the pool is warm enough (I live in Michigan and we just opened the pool this past Monday). So, if I were going out to eat, I would love to go to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. But, this weekend, we are grilling – which means hubby will be doing the cooking – yahoo!
Have a wonderful Memorial Holiday to you and yours!
If I was being treated to dinner out, I would love to go to a posh resturant where you get serenaded..It would feel like a romantic night out with hubby, we have never had the money to go out to a resturant. Our idea of a treat we can afford is Macdonalds lol.
Have a great weekend Becca and thank you for the chance to win your lovely candy :0)
*hugs* Heather x
Thanks for another great prize, Becca. My DH and I will be heading to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse this weekend to celebrate our 22nd anniversary. We went to Ruth’s Chris on vacation years ago and have never had the opportunity to go back. Can’t wait. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
This is so much fun – love playing along – the prizes look wonderful! You are so nice to do this again! Love looking at your blog and your wonderful projects! Hoping to get some stamping in this long weekend between cookouts and parties!!!
Wow, Becca, I would love to win any of your goodies! You’re tops when it comes to blog candy! As for eating out, I love going to a great steak house, and around here, “THE KEG” is my favourite. We don’t go often, because it’s pricey, but worth it when we can afford it.
Thanks for thinking of us! For me it would be seafood, at Salty’s in Seattle. Have a great weekend!
I’d like to go to The Barn Door in San Antonio TX. Best steaks ever!
And their homemade blue cheese dressing is yum!
Hi, Becca!
I am feeling the reorganization bug as well this weekend. I teach at a high school in IL and I reminded my students today that Memorial Day is to remember those who served America. For that I am truly grateful!
Favorite place to eat…Fiesta Cancun! Authentic Mexican..our favorite is Fajitas Rancheras with beef, chicken, shrimp and bacon. Yummo!
Have an awesome weekend! Thanks for your daily inspiration!
I am ready to play and win the blog candy. My favorite place is Michael’s Kitchen in Taos, NM. Food is good and the servings are huge.
I know that you are probably a lot more organized than you say you are.
I believe the style of a person’s cards reflects their personality and a lot about them. So… I am betting that you are very neat. At any rate I just had to say that. Now, if you saw my spot I craft in…
Well, there are a lot of things I enjoy, and one of them being, after a day of chores and/or crafting I love going out for a nice dinner. One of my favorite restaurants is Garden Fresh–not a chain as my family and I are vegetarians. The food from this restaurant is not only vegetarian but vegan too. It is unbelievable what they can do with mushrooms!
My other favorite would be a good Mexican restaurant or Indian or Japanese or Chinese or Thai or Vietnamese. I do tend to ramble.
Sorry about your plans being nixed;sounds like you take things in stride though. We aren’t traveling either and (I just gotta say this) my baby is graduating from middle school today,so no travel plans.
Hope your weekend is memorable.
Rachel Nelson, California
We are cooking out in the yard this weekend with our family. I am collecting my words this time. Have a great holiday weekend.
There is a great Italian resturaunt in town that we just went to for our anniversery. It was a great evening.
Because of health issues, I don’t leave home much, but good food can always come to me! My son is an amazing cook. For Easter he made us all grilled lamb, baby greens/strawberry/feta cheese salad with a lime dressing and lots of other trimmings included homemade lemon sherbet with lemons off our tree. Unfortunately, he leaves for Alaska Monday to get ready for salmon season.
Hello Becca,
Cold, Cloudy and Windy here in the “High Desert” of Southern Ca.
Not much like Spring at all!!
Your Blog Candy, could sure light up my life since the weather isn’t.
I love Spellbinders and the frames are on my list!! :-)
I love food, all kinds, so today I’d pick Mexican. Probably a small family resturant up here called, “Amy’s.” Not a very Spanish sounding name, but Oh, the food is glorious!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. God Bless our Verterans, those alive and fallen.
God Bless America
Becky
All that blog candy looks so good. Hope I win!
Thanks, Becca, for the wishes. Happy Memorial Day weekend to you and your family! When we go out to dinner, my new favorite place is our local “Riviera.” they make specialty salads and fresh Roasted Pepper & Squash soup. M-m-m-m.
Becca I just love your cards. As far a favorite dinner, tonight we are bring a nice dinner to an 88 year old relative. She loves roast beef so that is what we are buying to bring her.
Thanks
Vicky
What a fabulous fun giveaway!
I’ve already started a list for the secret words! LOL
If I was taken out to dinner I’d go to The Cheesecake Factory and have my absolute favorite dish, Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp, so yummy I can almost taste it now!
Thanks for the chance to win
HI Becca,
Thank you for a chance at your generous blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat (even though we don’t eat out very often) is Applebee’s, love their rib platter. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for the chance to win again. Boy, tough one, I prefer dinner at home, if we are going to go out to eat, would rather it be for lunch. Does it have to be a restaurant? I would love to go to dinner to my Mom’s(but she lives a full day drive away) so that would make for a long night!
Dinner out –Longhorn steak
Have a great Memorial day!!
Sounds like fun! My favorite restaurant is IHOP. Almost every time I go, I order the breakfast meal that comes with the stuffed French toast with strawberries on top. (It’s a good thing we don’t eat out a lot!) :)
I proposed to my hubby because he’s such a great cook but western NC is one of the best in the country for BBQ. So, if HE wants a meal out, we go to 12 Bones which is the first place President Obama went when he arrived here for a short weekend vacation. I go to the location that used to be a gas station and the line always goes out the front door…it’s worth it!
Wow, this is one where I could go on and on! Zaps! in the Portland, OR area. The Thai food is great!
Thanks for the chance to win! My favorite restaurant is Chestnut Chateau in Union, NJ – that’s where my husband & I go to celebrate the big stuff!
We love to On the Border and Texas Roadhouse.
Love your website!
My hubby and I are homebodies. When there is a special occasion pops up I love to go to Fieros. It is an Italian restaurant and boy does this chef know how to cook!
Sharon L
Thanks for another chance to win :D Confirms to me why I don’t buy lottery tickets. I haven’t won with 1:1000 odds on your blog (at least not yet!), never mind 1:Millions odds in a lottery LOL!
Okay, favorite meal out is a very hard one because my hubby is such ana amazing cook that we rarely eat out. However, he refuses to learn how to make Sushi so it is a meal we CAN eat out. Yup, Sushi every time I get a choice :D Even better is we have lots of fabulous sushi places around Vancouver. When our Japanese clients come over for business they wanted to go eat Sushi here because it is better and cheaper than theirs in Japan. Okay, now I want some California Rolls!!!
Oh! I would be so “grateful” (word of the day!) if I won this! I think it’s just perfect candy as I don’t have any Spellbinder dies and soooo want one! Thanks so much for offering this and for sharing your lovely creations with us daily! Hubby called a little while ago and invited me to one of my very favorite restaurants “Copelands”! So that is my answer!
thanks for the chance to win, i plan on staying home and hopefully crafting a little.
I can’t believe that you are giving away more Blog Candy….Thanks Becca.
We won’t be going out to eat during the Memorial Day Weekend. We love eating home cooked better then resturant food.
Favorite meal out would be brunch at Laural Point Inn in Victoria, BC.
Yes, I know it’s not dinner .
Regarding your organizing…a quote….”The most beautiful butterflies come out of some of the messiest cocoons”. Cheers.
Great blog candy! I love going to Mama Lombardi’s. My family(husband & 2 teens) order Zuppa di Pesce. It’s supposed to be for one but they give you so much that you could not finish it in one sitting. Just love their food!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win, my favorite place to eat in the Toronto area is “The Musket” they make the best schnitzel
Hi Becca!
You are amazing!
We have a big NASCAR race in town ths weekend and the traffic is awful so we will be staying home. If we were going out, I would like to go to Kabuto…a Japanese hibache grill. The food there is wonderful and we love to watch the chef dazzle us with all the tricks.
Hubby did surprise me and took me out to IHOP this morning. I love the Swedish Crepes with lingenberry butter. The best treat of all was that my son and dil came along with us and spent the morning with us. I so enjoy spending time with my kiddos!
Thank you for doing this,
Ellie
I LOVE the Melting Pot. That’s where I would want to go if someone was taking me out.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Thanks so much for the blog candy, darn it I missed the first word by 25 minutes, exactly what happened last time, oh well :)
Oh my, favorite place to go for a treat is Red Robin. I don’t eat hamburgers and french fries any more since changing my diet 3 almost 4 years ago. So my treat is once every 4-5 months to go to Red Robin and have a juice burger and their awesome fries !!!!!
Here is a special quote on this eve of Memorial Day weekend I found on the internet from Lee Greenwood,
“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.”
Hope everyone has a safe memorial day weekend !
My hubby is cooking our favorite, smoked brisket! We will be spending the hot summer day here in Texas at home under the air conditioning, doing what I do best, surfing the web and looking at all you wonderful creations!
Hi Becca
I would go to Pappa’s I am seafood lover mainly shrimp.
Dear Becca, how sweet you are to give us all this great help and goodies too! Hope your hubby continues to do well in recovering from his surgery. My 89-year-old Mom had both her eyes done last year and she did great! So have full faith that your experience will turn out well. And thank you for the heads up on the Just Right catalog. I’ve ordered two! As to my favorite place to eat, when we are down at the beach (Newport, OR) I like to go to a small place called Local Ocean for seafood. Probably should not have told as it is a just a tiny place with only about a dozen tables or so. But all the seafood come froms local fishermen and you can buy fresh there to take home and cook too. My heart goes out to those fishermen in Louisiana and all who value the wildlife there!
What a great give away! I would love to win. I just had surgery a couple days ago, and thought I would lool at the blogs I follow while I lay here. Worst thing about recovery is being bored. Lol! If my dh were to come home and bring food to me, I would want something from Swiss Chatlet! I love there chicken and there barbaque sauce is the best. Yes, that would be good right now! Thanks for the give away. Have a great time with your family this long weekend.
great blog candy. Anna Mae’s is the place to eat.
Hi Becca,
Thanks for putting more blog candy up for grabs :)
We love to go to our local chinese restaurant Mann’s Bejing hmmm yummy.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend, we too have a holiday in the UK – Whit Sunday, enjoy.
Hi Becca,
I think i’d like to go to the french restaurant i found whilst on holiday in hamburg – the food that night was superb – wish i could remember the name of the restaurant.
minerva
Just got home from the doctor so I have missed the first word. My favorite restaurant is Thai Orchid in the Columbus, Ohio area. Your giveaway is great and some lucky person will win, good luck to all.
Hope your dh is feeling better. Enjoy your weekend. God bless.
My favourite fancy meal is Chicken Parmesan so any restaurant the serves that is good enough for me.
There are a few Chinese restaurants I like to go to for dinner. I don’t really have a favorite restaurant : )
Thanks for the chance to win! Have a great weekend!
My first choice would be Red Loster…..mmmmm!
Thanks for your beautiful and inspiring blog and the generous giveaway! I have a lot of favorite restaurants, but one of my very favorites would have to be Macaroni Grill! Ha ha, I used to drive by this place all the time and wonder who would EVER want to eat there, something about their name just didn’t appeal to me! Well, jokes on me I LOVE that place and their bread is out of this world good!
When we go out locally, I like to go to Red Robin. Usually busy but they have athe best burgers! You can get a petite size for $1 less. It is not about the money, but the amount of food… I can’t eat that much. I usually take the bun off anyway. And that allows more room for their endless plank fries! Our kids give us gift certificates for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Santa always has one in our stockings! Yum… that and movie tickets… great gifts for old folks. :-)
Happy Memorial Day Becca! You are so very talented, thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with us.
My favorite place to eat is Delmonico’s Steakhouse, an Italian reataurant. The Delcmonico steaks are great, and I love the veal Parm too.
Thanks for the blog candy opportunity. Have a greeat weekend!!!
Dinner out: Panera Bread…..
Awesome site, just love all your work, you are so talented!
There is no place like home, but…
Love your blog; your cards are sooo beautiful.
Don’t like eating out on holiday weekends but favorite place is Longhorns–they have a strawberry salad with citrus dressing, other great salads, steak and fried chicken; and sometimes top it off with chocolate stampede dessert.
I admit it…..I love to eat!!! I’ve been told that I’m a darn good cook and could almost rival the best but I love having my meals prepped for me too. So I instinctively crave Italian food….so maybe I can persuade my gang to take me out for some this weekend. What a fun game.
my favorite place to eat out is one of our local wineries. They have great food to accompany their wine.
My very favorite restaurant is the “Waterfront” which overlooks the Mississippi River in La Crosse, WI. Very pricy but the food is very exquisite and delicious!! My special man takes me there about once a year. We won’t be going over the Memorial Day weekend. I would much rather celebrate with a filet mignon, baked potato and veggies done on the grill. :)
Thanks for the great opportunity to win more goodies!!
Another one of my favorite places to eat out is Johnny Carino’s – another yummy Italian Restaurant!!!
xoxo
Next choice would be LaLa Grill. We go there before or after movies, or just whenever. Another “fresh” food type place. Bright, airy, and wonderful food. Their Thai Chicken Lollipops are wonderful!
Happy Memorial Day. I think it is so wonderful to live in a country that we have the right to say and be anything that we want. I love that we can honor the ones that keep us free and celebrate that we are the freeiest country in this world. And that God has given us the means to make ourselves great. I know it is not poltically correct to so call put God in anthing anymore. But it is might right as a free citizen in this country (USA) to worship God and thank him for everything I have. I never take for granted what he has done for me. Some may not want him as a part of our lives. But that is one freedom that anyone can take from us. God lets us beleive what we wish. No one can control what is in my mind or my heart. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend. I look forward to more of your designs. I’ll be back for more.
My hubby hates to eat out, so I rarely get to enjoy any restaurant! So, I don’t have a favorite. My favorite foods are cooked over a campfire! He does take me camping quite often.
I forgot to put what we are doing for the holidays. My husband is a pro-wrestler and he is doing benifit shows to make money for 2 charities. The Children Miracle Network and The Shriners Hospital in our local city. He loves doing for the kids. We usually make great money, but it seems to never be enough. So were spending it making money for charity.
I know what you’re going through. I watched Clean House & ended up remodeling my living room, dining room, kitchen & bathrooms. My house is so organized & everything is new. My hubby wasn’t thrilled, but he did all the work. I’m just glad I’m not a hoarder. If I don’t use it, I’ll sell it, even stamping stuff. It keeps me organized. Thanks for the chance at such great blog candy. JIL
Happy Memorial Day weekend, Becca! Hope you have a great weekend.
My goodness another wonderful assortment of goodies offered up already! You’re so generous! :) My favourite place to go it called, It’s All Greek to Me. It’s a fabulous Greek restaurant with the best food! I’m drooling just thinking of it! lol :)
Hi Becca,
We’ll be staying home for the holiday weekend. My husband has to work, so we have to be home. There’s plenty to do around here, so that’s ok. If I were going out for dinner, Panera Bread is always a favorite place. I love their you pick two deal, and usually pick a soup and a salad. I will try to collect the words, but I’m afraid I’ve already missed the first one. I am not able to get on the internet early in the day because of my job, so I only get on once a day after work. That usually cuts me out of the chance for these double play candies, because I don’t get the AM word.
WOW – another chance at some wonderful blog candy –my favorite place to eat is Boston Fish House – they have fabulous fresh fish imported here to New Smyrna Beach Fl every day – YUM YUM
Another wonderful restaurant that I love to be taken to is “Il Forno’s” in Goshen, IN. Mario prepares his pizza’s in his Brick Oven – and it’s perfect. We order pepperoni and pineapple and drizzle Balsamic vinegar over it and we think we are in heaven! Yes – I love quality pizza!
Hello Becca,
Thanks again for another chance at winning more great prizes but more importantly how is hubby coming along after his op and how are you keeping?
I don’t dine out too often and living in Australia I don’t suppose you would be familiar with our restaurants but when the occassion arises I do like to go to a fish restaurant called Cicerello’s, it has a casual atmosphere with ocean views and you have the choice of eating your fish and chips from a plate or the paper they wrap them in,
best wishes to you and hubby.
Susan
my absolute all time fav is the red lobster…because it’s a fair drive we usually go when we go a visit our son…it’s such a treat!!!
What tasty treats you have this time around for blog candy.
As for my favorite place to eat out… Antonios Cucina , a local place with awesome bread and food which we visit for special occasions. We will be at home this weekend barbequing and then after church , I will be participating in the Memorial Day parade with my school on Sunday to honor those who fought and are fighting to maintain our freedom.Thanks to them all.
Becca, I’m at the lake right now and the temp. is in the 80s and sunny, love it. My husband is an expert griller and he will grill steak, sweet potatoes and an assortment of fresh veggies. I’m addicted to the show Hoarders , it does make you think about your stuff and decide what’s more important people or things. thanks for the opportunity to win.
I’d go to any good steakhouse if someone were to offer! Thanks for the chance to win great blog candy. Love your blog. Jean
Hi Becca, thanks for another wonderful blog prize. My favorite place to eat is The Keg Steakhouse. They have a wonderful salad bar and the best steak around. I don’t know if you have them in the states but here in BC Canada it is my #1 place to go.
My neighbor took me to Cheddar’s for my birthday, and I had a terrific hamburger. That was my first time there, and I’d like to go back and try some of their other menu items.
Hi Becca, thanks for a chance to win some great goodies. Your designs are so inspiring! We are staying close to home this holiday weekend, and I love attending a cookout with family and friends! Nothing beats a great burger on a grill!
Oooh, i would have to say The Keg Steakhouse. Um, um, good! And my b-day is in just over 2 weeks. I think i may just have to have my hubby take me there. Thanks for reminding me:) And thanks for the chance to win your cool candy!
Hi Becca!
While in the Dallas /Fort Worth, Texas visiting
recently, we went to an absolutely wonderful
restaurant ..La Madeline. The food was marvelous
and the prices were very reasonable. Have a great
Holiday weekend.
My favorite place to eat is any where my husband is. I am not picky when it comes to going out. If I am going out, that means I am not cooking or doing dishes. So if it is with hubby, it is great!! Thank you for the oppertunity to when this lovely candy. How generous you are.
Thank you
Hi Becca,
I love your work and your offering more blog candy. One of my favorite places to eat is the Texas Roadhouse. I love their bread and their loaded sweet potato
Hi! when I got engaged my fiancee took me to a beautiful little restaurant on Whidbey Island called Gordon’s. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and all very reasonably priced. I have great memories from there so I would probably say I would like to go back there for a special date.
-Rebekah
Hi Becca,
This time around I think I’ll go with El Pollo Loco for their flame grilled chicken. Not that I’d really like to there………..but bringing it home and having dinner and a movie with my DH is a really nice treat.
Looking forward to the next word.
Becky
One of our favorite places is within 2 miles of our house in our little town, the Silver Spur at The Duke (yep, named for John Wayne) Golf Resort. John Wayne’s former ranch is just a few miles south of us here in AZ. We just love the ambience and food there. Normally a quiet place, unless they’re having a men’s golf tournament — LOL!!! They serve my fav salad, the Silver Spur w/chicken, goat cheese, and home made Balsamic Vinagrette dressing — yummm, wish I were there right now!!!
Thanks for a chance at your fabulous blog candy, Becca, and God Bless our military personnel for keeping us safe and free!!!
Bummer…I missed 2 words already and I always check daily. I was too early checking last night and too late checking tonight. Oh well! I love to go to a good Japanese restaurant where they do hibachi
Hi Becca, I don’t understand why my posts don’t show up. It happens so often, I usually go back and check later in the day. I almost forgot today. I would go to all-you-can-eat lobster at Boston Lobster Feast in Orlando. Bless those who fought for our freedoms!
Well, if my sweetie took me out for dinner, we’d go for sushi at The Japanese Steak House :) Our new favorite food!
Thank you for the chance to play – love the cards you make :)
Cool game! Thanks for the chance to win.
I would want to go somewhere that has great seafood. I’m the only one in my family that likes seafood so I never get it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Becca, the blog candy is amazing, but seriously your creative ideas are a treat in themselves. My favorite place to eat…just ONE? Oh ok….We have a place called the Cypress Inn. It sits right on the river. They serve these yummy little muffins along with yeast rolls. Their specialty is Fried Catfish and for lunch they serve this awsome chicken salad along with a plate of fresh fruit. But what I like most is the desert….Peanut Butter pie YUMMMMMMY! Not only do they have fabulous food but you also get an amazing view to enjoy. My son and his sweet wife took me there for mothers day. Amy my DIL and I couldn’t wait to get to dessert!LOLOL!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend Becca.
Hugs.
Pam L.
Great blog candy! Ruth’s Christ steakhouse is a favorite of mine. Ummmm.
Sorry your weekend didn’t work out, but hope you have a great time at home!
Thanks for another chance to win amazing blog candy. You are so kind.
I’m in the UK and I love Asia de Cuba in London. They have amazing desserts which are huge. Just love the coconut cake tower.
Hugs
Anne (UK)
Awww, I’ve missed the first word. But I check in daily so will still make my entries in the hope of my number being chosen for the wonderful blog candy. You are so very generous, a trait appreciated by everyone, I’m sure. I’d probably select The Crow’s Nest if I knew my host wanted a special place. It’s on the water just inside the jetty going to the Gulf of Mexico and the dining room is upstairs so everyone gets a good view; oh, and the food is excellent. If the invitation was an obligation that I didn’t think they owed, I’d probably suggest Taco Bell, which my DH and I visit fairly regularly.
Hi Becca. I just love “Gators Dockside”. They have the best buffalo wings and Taco Salad. Love their food.
Hugs Cheryl
One of my favorite places to eat is a small Greek/Italian Restaurant called Apollo Flame in Asheville, NC. The eggplant parmesan there is to die for.
Oh my goodness another of my favorite place to eat is Olive Garden love the pasta there. would love to win this one
yummmmm, if I had my choice of dinner, it would probably be a good steak here in Colorado Springs at MacKenzies Chop House. Fun to read all the other’s favorites – good to know when traveling!!!
I enjoy Outback Restaurant. Yummy steak and the sweet potatoe is a double WOW! ! !
Jean McGee
For fresh seafood I love the Clam Bake or Cap’n Newick’s. And wouldn’t I love to win this blog candy!
Hi Becca! Reading all of the above comments has made me soooo hungry!!! All-you-can-eat Japanese restaurants are my favorite!! Happy Memorial Day weekend!!
It was my understanding that we would get a second word after 12 noon today….did anybody get that email….I didn’t get it. If you got it, would you mind sharing the word? Thanks……….
My favorite restaurant is Maneros in Palm City, Florida. They used to be located in West Palm Beach where I lived for 32 years so I was able to eat there a few times a year. They have the best gorgonzola salad in the world along with wonderful steaks, ribs and seafood. Just writing about it makes me hungry. I live in Georgia now so I don’t get to go there very often; but when we go home to Florida you can be sure that is one place we visit even though it is 50 miles from where we visit family. Thank you for the beautiful work you do on such a consistent basis and the opportunity to enter this contest for such fabulous prizes.
Sally Gasparri
Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy, Becca.
I’d enjoy eating at the Keg, to me a great treat is eating a great steak.
Blessings,
Joanne
Hands down…our favorite is El Meson in Dayton, Ohio. They serve incredible Hispanic dishes from Spanish countries around the world. The whole tilapia is to die for!
ooohhhh, how fun is this? love, love, love your work as usual. you seriously inspire sooooo many of us. enjoy the weekend!
stay well,
annmarie
Thanks for the chance to win such awesome candy. “You are so generous! Love your blog and the beautiful things you create. Totally awesome!
If someone is treating me to dinner out, I think I’d pick Outback. I love the little lobsters they have there and the drawn butter. Their salads are great, and potatoes cooked just right. We have 3 Outbacks in the area and no matter what time of year it is, they always have a wait to get seated. Thanks again for the candy op, Becca…!
Great Candy!! No one is taking me out that I know of but if the did I would like to go to Casa Serano! Its a local resturant.
Thanks for the opportunity to win, if someone is treating me I have a few places but Del Dantes is one of my favorites to go to.
Hi Becca, I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday! This weekend, our church has a “BIG” picnic and bar-b-que. Thousands of pounds of pork, mutton, chicken and burgoo, (a delicious, thick soup) will be served. So that’s where I’ll eat out. I also work the “country store”. It’s a huge booth with all kinds of hand crafted items. Everything from quilts to handbags, and tons of other cool stuff can be won for a quarter. It’s different every year depending on what’s donated. There are many many more booths with fun things to do, to entertain both the young and old. There are pony and carriage rides and live music, and a talent show for the finale. It’s so much fun to come together, to work and play and make it a success. I’ll see friends there, I haven’t seen in years. It’s a family affair, our home-coming picnic. It’s a big deal for our small town. Doesn’t it sound like fun! Thank you for the chance to win the terrific candy. You’re the BEST! Blessings!
If money was no object then it would be Alfredo’s in Rome Italy. Happy Memorial Day.
Hi Becca,
Hope you have a wonderful holiday. If someone were to treat me to a meal out, I think that I would like to go to any place that makes and serves Chinese food.
Blessings,
Kim
There is a wonderful, small Italian restaurant in Mayfield, Ohio called Arrabiatas! The food is traditional, delicious and beautifully plated! We love to go there between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the Early Bird special pricing!
I have become a great fan of First Watch. Thank you most of all for sharing your talent. God Bless.
Great blog candy again — wish I had checked yesterday though LOL! My favorite dinner out is just about anywhere, as long as I am not having to cook dinner, it is all good! But today my pick would be the Outback Steakhouse and their blooming onion.
Hey, Becca ~ I’m sure you’ll have a marvelous holiday weekend staying home with the family. If I get to pick dinner it’s seafood! Love it, hubby hates it! I don’t even care where it is as long as it’s good. Thanks for another chance at some candy
R/
Thanks, Becca, for the chance to win this fabulous blog candy. We prefer to stay home on a holiday weekend–and we don’t have a lot of choices for eating out as we live in a small town. But if we do we like a local fish restaurant called Fisherman,s corner. Enjoy your holiday at home.
HI Becca,
The blog candy looks great! Glad to help you with your hoarding problem although it will make mine worse!!
One of my favorite restaurants in Grand Finale in Glendale, Ohio.
Another great dinner place is “Gus and George’s” for great Italian food.
Thanks again for your blog candy offer!!
I love the “Button Factory” in Muscatine, Iowa. It is in an old building where they used to make pearl buttons from the clam shells they collected right there in the Mississippi River. they were well known for their buttons. It has awesome food, awesome service. I love the maytag bleu salad.
I could be in the mood for some Thai food so how bout The Thai Hut. Love your blog.
Mexican, specfically Fajitas and refried beans, but Olive Garden is a good second choice.
Thank you for the chance for the great blog candy. I would be here anyway though. I love your creativity!
for a special dinner I like going to Outback – love that bloomin’ onion!! thanks for a chance to win the blog candy! Tracy S
Staying home for Memorial weekend is a great idea, its crazy out there and lovely WA State is living up to its rain reputation.
My place to eat I think would be the Red Lobster. We went there few months back and gee they have been around forever but we had never gone before and loved it. Of course with the great pacific northwest seafood is the way to go.
Have a great weekend.
Hi Becca
This is a wonderful prize!!! One of my favorite places to eat out is the Mexican Restaurant, i love mexican food.
Hugs en greetings from Holland
Linda Dekker
i’d love for someone to take me out for deep fried bananas sprinkled with caramel, sugared cinnamon and 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream!! yummmmmm…. so i guess we would go to Moxie’s =D
hugs
juli
Hi Becca .. you didn’t tell us what or where YOUR favorite restaurant is! I think that needs to be part of your next post!
I love chinese and there’s a great local place here that we often visit. The food is always great and there’s that comfortable familiarity you get when you’ve been going to a restaurant for a long time.
Have a great weekend and hope you enjoy yours. We’ll be celebrating my mom and dad’s 60th anniversary!
Happy Saturday to you, Becca! I’ve given your question regarding a restaurant I’d like to go to for dinner and another choice would be a local Thai restaurant called The Lemon Grass. FABULOUS food!!!! And it’s right next to an “artsy” movie theatre–specializing in foreign and non-mainstream movies–so dinner AND a show!!
Hello, Becca. I love Tex-Mex food, especially the salsa and chips, – and Pappasitos, Ninfa’s, Los Cucos… are three of my favorite local Tex-Mex restaurant chains….love their fajitas, quesadillas….there’s also Cyclone Anaya’s which has the best spicy salsa and chips.. Yummmm!
Good morning!
I hope your day is wonderful–you are so kind to do this.
Another place I love to go is Olive Garden. I always get the chicken parm when I go–it is so yummy. I also really like their salad dressing.
Another favorite local place for us is Applebees. We can get good food, good service at a reasonable price. And the kids keep sending those gift cretificates to we “elders” can go to the movies and dinner, have a good time, eat good food, and not have to worry about the bill. My favorite here is the Oriental Chicken Salad, yum!
I love eating out anywhere with good company, it’s a chance to unwind and not have to keep getting up to serve etc. I also like a nice dessert but don’t usually have room after the main course.
I’ve heard so much about Ruth Chris Steak House – I would love to go there.
Hi Becca, thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’d enjoy a meal at the Cantonese Kitchen.
I LOVE Pappadeaux which is the Cajun seafood chain based in Texas.
Thanks for the giveaway and have a great weekend!
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Thanks again for this giveaway. You are so generous!
I love eating at the Inventions Restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland, Paris. I don’t know if you have the equivalent in Florida. The spread is fabulous, and though pricey, it’s an ‘eat all you can’ buffet. The little French rolls are so moreish!
Feeling hungry now ;o)
Hugs
Anne (UK)
I took flowers to the cemetery and there were flags lining all the drives. They also put smaller flags on all veterans’ graves. It was an awesome sight.
One of my favorite local restaurants is Lomeli’s Italian restaurant — they have very good food. It is not a large restaurant and most times there is a wait, but it is worth it.
The best pizzas in Ringwood are found at a place called Balsamic. They are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize.
Hello Becca,
the perfect re-inker palette sounds wonderful…now to see if there is anything similar here in Western Australia,
I’ve been reading some of the responses to the favourite restaurants and all the talk of food is not helping my diet any, they all sound delicious and tempting,
hope you are having a good weekend
Susan
You certainly are very creative… great idea for your distress inks : )
Another of my favorite places for dinner is Marie Callendar’s. They have the best waldorf type salad and awesome corn bread!!!
Hope your weekend is going great!
Love and hugs ~
Lori
Favorite Restaurant for breakfast and / or lunch, I would have to say ‘Our Place’. They do close at 3 in the afternoon but they have the best home cooked meals and the service is Fantastic. You have to get there early cause usually after 9AM you will have about a 20 – 30 minute wait to be seated.
Oh, and they have the best desserts, of which are all homemade as well.
Thank you again Becca for such a wonderful giveaway on this holiday weekend.
ColleenB.
Morning Becca. I work for Michaels so I appreciate all the Michaels tips.
My second favorite place to eat is the Breakfast Buffet at the Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney. Mary Poppins and the Mad Hatter come and dine with us. It’s loads of fun!!
Hugs Cheryl
Thanks for the chance for blog candy!
I used to like Olive Garden for an Italian restaurant, but when they took my favorite dish off their menu and then on top of that stopped serving their chocolate lasagna for dessert, I was finished with them. But, we found an even better Italian restaurant… even though it’s a chain restaurant, it just has a feel to me of a little independent, privately owned restaurant and the food is so much better than any other Italian restaurant I’ve tried. I love their lasagna or a dish they call “skilletini” (sp?) which, as it’s name suggests is served in a big iron skillet. But, of course, they have to have a great dessert to be a favorite of mine and they do… an Italian Chocloate Cake that is unlike any other restaurant chocolate cake I’ve ever had. So, that’s one place I might choose if someone is taking me to dinner.
well, today it’s off to downtown Chicago for the Soldier Field 10 mile run to cheer on our daughter. So food for the day will probably be hot dogs or hamburgers at the concession stands there.
have a great Saturday!
Drover’s Inn is another place we go to for dinner occassionaly. Great pub food. Thanks for another opportunity to win the blog candy.
Thanks Becca
My favourite place to eat is the Ritz Hotel London.
Flattop Grill would be another favorite restaurant. You pick your veggies, meat, sauce and they stir fry it for you….yum!!!
Thanks, Becca for this opportunity to win some wonderful blog candy–very generous to be sure.
I enjoy going to a chinese buffet that’s here in southern Ontario called the Mandarin. It’s a favorite of my 7 year old nephew too, and I love to take him out for lunch. :) I do love “real” chinese food, it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to get to a place that serves it.
Thanks again for the chance to win some blog candy! I love Italian food so anyplace with that is great.
Morning Becca, it was the Red Hot last night and we’ll be dining at home the rest of the weekend.
Hi Becca:
Thanks for the chance to win. I like the food at Logan’s and O’Charley’s.
Happy Saturday! For a really special occasion, we go to Shoguns, a hibachi style restaurant. Thanks for a chance to win!
Jenny L.
Happy Saturday…A place I would love eat out is Cracker Barrel where not only is the food great, I can shop too! Thank You for another chance to win blog candy.
I like Cracker Barrel….good food and very reasonable prices. Love your site. I visit every day!
You have wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Having been a missionary in Kenya for the last 10 years, I’m new to blogging, and can’t tell you how blessed I was when I stumbled across your website — w/ all the absolutely beautiful cards you create!
My husband & I rarely eat out — but, if we were to go out this weekend, I think I’d like to go to The Mayflower, a local seafood restaurant, for some fish.
Have a blessed holiday weekend.
One of my favorite places to go is Applebees! They have a new lower calorie menu that is sooooooooooooo good! Thanks for the chance to win the goodies, Becca.
Blessings, Pat
A favorite of mine and many famous MN sports figures (like Twins Joe Mauer) is right in my neighborhood…it’s called The Nook and it’s just a hole in the wall bar but has the best burgers and fries…people stand outside the place for a chance to get a little “Nookie”. What a fun place!
Good morning Becca
My daughter in NH takes us to a place called “Browns” on the coastline. It is very casual – a huge room of picnic tables, but they have the most amazing seafood – fresh! My stomach growls just thinking of it. And of course the company is great also!
Hi Becca – I really enjoy Olive Garden, too. The endless salad and Chicken Marsala is what i enjoy most there!
You are so much fun, Becca! Love your work!
Becca,
Thanks for the chance to win that yummy blog candy! I love eating out. It is a nice break. One of my favorite places is Mc Gregor’s tea room about 45 minutes away.
Mary
For a local restaurant, I would pick The Basil Leaf, an Asian-Fusion place in Newtown. They have fresh, wonderfully cooked selections with great eye appeal. Becca, thank you for sharing your ideas and projects. I love them.
Happy Saturday Becca,
My next favorite place to eat is called Cactus Mexican restaurant. We would have to drive about an hour and a half to go to it though. So, I will still pick the food shack first.
Have a great day!
Lisa
Thanks for a wonderful blog. I check in every day I can.
Afav of mine is Meers in Lawton, Ok. From the outside it looks like a dump, just corrugated tin. Inside isn’t any better. All the tables have something under a leg to level them, and nothing matches. But the food! Hamburgers as large as a pie tin, fries that fill another tin. An order of ribs is the whole rack. For desert, a large bowl of homemade icecream. I’m on my way now.
Enjoy your holiday, Becca! I am enjoying a chance at the double play for that blog candy — YUMMO!! We are just grilling here at home with the kiddos for our holiday meal. Thank you for sharing on your blog – love it! ~Amy S.~
I am originally from Boston, which has some of the best restaurants so I am going to say ANY Italian in the “North End.” Thanx for a 2nd chance to win some candy, have a nice weekend!!
I loved your idea with the water color paint wells and the Adorondic reinkers. This weekend will begin most people’s summer activities, so eating outside or eating grilleddinners will be a favorite. I’m off to Farmer’s Market today to see what fresh veggies I can find.
Hi Becca,
Thank you for this opportunity to win awesome blog candy. I really like to be taken out to the Lone Star Restaurant.
Enjoy your weekend.
Anne :)
Red Lobster is a great place to go.
I really like all of your organizing tips and am grateful to have found your wonderful blog.
Yesterday I forgot to talk about the restaurant I want to go to. My first choice is an Italian one here locally called Napoli’s Pizza & Pasta. They have a Lobster Ravioli that is beyond description!
Thanks for the wonderful ideas you share.
Blessings,
Cindie
Hi Becca,
What awesome blog candy! Thanks for the chance at winning! One of my current favorites is Bonefish Grill. I love the bang-bang shrimp. Others have tried to imitate it, but theirs is IMO the BEST!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
Cathy
Another favorite of mine is Olive Garden. I love pasta! Also enjoy the salad and breadsticks! One of my favorite dishes there is the eggplant parmesan. Yum!
Happy Saturday! How about fried clams in just about any clam shack along the coast of Maine? Used to love that once in a while in the summer.
Thanks for the chance to win great blog candy. Good long weekend distraction.
If you’re going to take me to dinner, I choose a local small chain called Hyde park Steakhouse-great prime steaks cooked the way I can never get them at home.
I love this restaurant Barton G’s Miami Beach, the outdoor scenery is to die for…..a little pricey but for a special occasion is worth it…the desserts are amazing.
Last night we traveled to Cincinnati, OH to spend some time with my hubby’s parents. Our favorite place in Cincy is Skyline Chili. That’s what we grew up on. I’m sure it isn’t very good for you but we don’t get here too often, so it was a treat! Happy Memorial Day to you and yours.
Another wonderful candy- how generous! I won’t get all the words though, sigh. If someone could take me out to my favorite dinner they would have to make it a bit of a drive because my fav dinner, no matter what it is, is in a restaurant that over looks a body of water- so peaceful!
My favorite place to eat out for years and years has been The Turtle Club in Fox, Alaska (near Fairbanks). They serve the best prime rib I have ever had and have a nice salad bar, also. Since I no longer live in Alaska we only feast on memories now. However, we always go back there whenever we go back “home.”
although I love to eat out -one of my favorite things to do on the weekend it to be with my family. Each Sunday -we have a family dinner- it rotates between our homes and there are usually 8 – 12 of us — the food is wonderful – made with love – and the family is just the BEST
Here is my comment for today! Thanks to all the military for everything they do and give up for our country!
P.S. We ate at Longhorn–I guess it was the power of suggestion! :-)
I love Chinese food so if I were to be treated I would like to go to a real high quality Chinese restaurant.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks for the fun!
Sandra
Well it’s Day Two of eating out so……today I think I’d like to go to PF Chang’s please! LOL Don’t know about the entree but i know I’ll start with the lettuce wraps, mmm.
Thanks again for the chance to win.
This is so much fun! I never named a place yesterday, but today I really want to go to Longhorn today. I am really in the mood for a good steak!
Have a wonderful day!
Today we’ll be going to one of our fav places to eat, Sushi Town. They have great tasty sushi and fresh salmon sashimi…mmmm..
Good Morning Becca! I can’t believe I am here two days in a row. LOL. Last night I got my other favorite dinner, chinese!!!Do we cook at home anymore?Tonight we will eat at Pam’s spaghetti place.
Want to come along?
Hugs,
Pam
Another great place to eat is a small quaint place in my home called my kitchen. My family gets great home cooked meals with plenty of delicious desserts. Baking is my specialty. No one ever goes hungry around here. Hope everyone is having beautiful weather this weekend like what we have here in Chicago. Enjoy.
Day two of my “favorite restaurant” post is Applebee’s. It is one of my favorite places to eat but I do not get to go there often. Have a great Saturday. It is hot and muggy in Alabama!
Linda
Another place we love to eat is Hog Heaven … they have the most wonderful ribs, chicken, pulled pork … YUM-O! Yep, and you feel like a stuffed pig when you leave LOL
Love your blogs! I’d love the goodies!! lol We’re going to Evansville tonight to O’Charley’s – haven’t been there in a quite awhile. I know they have wonderful potato soup & delicious hot rolls!! I’ll let you know tomorrow how it went.
Have a blessed day!
Elaine Hartley
Hi Becca,
love your idea today for the reinker palette…super idea and so glad that I’m not the only one who would be doing things the hard way and have the mess to clean up. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Today its a bit cool here…and I think I would have to say that I’m in the mood for some good Fish and Chips for my dinner tonight, along with a nice dish of coleslaw.
Good Morning, Becca………….
The Spaghetti Factory is a great place for Italian dishes.
It has the ambiance of the “old world” and the food is delicious and they give you lots………….makes for a great second meal the next day!!
Enjoy your weekend…………….I’m heading to Big Lots…………..They are having a $2.00 sale on Cuttlebug folders and dies………….Whoopeee!!
Becky
a great idea to store your distress inks! Any where for a free meal is a deal!!! :)
Hi Becca,
A favorite place is La Trattoria del Mare…I love the seafood there…all you can eat with delicious garlic butter…I’m in heaven…especially when my daughter is home and we can share this together with my husband…it’s so relaxing…good food, good wine and good company…I love it…
May the Good Lord Bless you and your family…
Denise Trottier
The other place that my husband and I like to eat out at is his mothers house she makes the best home cooked pot roast and potato salad.
Love your blog Becca… thanks for the chance to win! If someone special were taking me out to dinner it would be to the Butcher Shop downtown Memphis for a nice thick steak… or Corky’s for BBQ.
Well Becca thanks for another opportunity to enter for the eye candi.
You sure got a steel at Michaels with the watercolour pkg. I think stampers are always analyzing the full purpose of pkging. LOL
Have a Great Creative Weekend!
Hugs, Sheila
My favorite places are local currently they include Back when cafe, the right place, and wish. Thanks for the chance to win and like your ranger ink idea, thanks for sharing.
Hi Becca, Thank you again for the chance to win your wonderful blog candy. I hope you are having a fun, safe start to the holiday weekend. Again, my fave place to eat out is Applebee’s, but I’m seriously considering giving Outback Steakhouse a try.
Cherie
when i was a young adult i went to mt first nice steak place, i think it was called indian wells. it was possibly the best food i have ever eaten. it isno longer there but it was awsome. for a place that’s still open, dinasaur bbq in syracuse, ny.
After reading about your reinker palette project Becca, I add patience to your many virtues! Tonight I won’t be eating in my kitchen or dining room. It’s the state soccer tournament in Billings,MT where we’ll join my daughter’s U-18 team at Johnny Carino’s. (Go Bozeman Blitzz.) It’s snowing in Bozeman so we’re happy to be driving 140 miles downhill to the east where it should be mere drizzle.
Becca, Love your idea. I might just do that for my small seed beads I use on cards. This way I can see all my colors at one time. TFS. Woo Hoo off to Michaels today. Well one of my other favorite things to do going out to dinner. If someone was going to take me out I love cajun food and we have a place near our house call the Big Easy they make a meal called Bourbon Crawfish Tails with dirty rice it is really spicy but once you try it you will never eat crawfish another way. TFS Have a great holiday.
It’s a new day and a new comment. Another place I like to eat is in Missouri at Lambert’s cafe, the home of the throwed rolls. Yes, the throw the rolls to you instead of serving them in a basket. They have wonderful sorghum molasses to go with it. While you wait for your food, they pass around fried okra, beans and rolls. Your almost full by the time you get your meal.
Have a great day.
I love your idea for the inks-a little dab will do ya’ with the reinkers! Now I’m going to have to try it! Another favorite restaurant is The Lighthouse-it’s a local one that has melt in your mouth BBQ ribs. We only go there for very special occasions-like when we told parents we were expecting our baby! We took them out to eat and told them on Mother’s Day. Happy stamping!
Awesome reinker idea!! Love it!! Another place I like to eat is Salt Grass Steakhouse. Their steaks are sooooo tender and juicy and they have a cheesy seafood fondue that’s fabulous!! My husband and I usually get the fondue and then split a steak meal…..yummy & delicious!!
Becca is amazing! I love to eat at Red Lobster too. Their biscuits rock. Now I’m off to scrapbook my Maui pic’s at Artfully Simple–a great scrapbooking studio in the Cincinnati area! Have a great day.
Back when I lived in New England there was a little neighborhood tratoria that had the most incredible Seafood Risotto. Mumm, I can almost taste it now!
R/
Happy Mem Day! In Canada, our biggie was last w/e, but for this one a friend is coming up to visit from NY. I’m looking forward to seeing her knowing we can talk in person instead of the 4 hr Gabfest telephone marathon we’re known for-hee! We’ve got a few things planned including the new Cirque de Soleil tomorrow (yay!) and a super yummy french bistro dinner tonight. My bag is packed (I’ll be staying in the hotel with her) and I’m all set to boogie.
Let’s all wish ourselves a fine Memorial Day w/e!
Thanks for the generous chance to win once again, Becca!
Good Morning, Tonight going out for steak at the outback. Cant wait.
I always enjoy going to Outback Steakhouse, I love their bloomin’ onion and ‘shrooms! Tks for a chance at the blog candy!
Would love to win. Favorite place to go out to eat-Outback or Red Lobster.
Favorite dinner out, to go to a “place” would be a hard one. I am not big on going out to dinner, so more than a place, it would have to be with family. Wherever family is, would be the place I would like to be. How about Antelope Point since it is right on the water and a beautiful sunset setting? Thanks again for a wonderful blog, and sharing so much of your talents with all of us.
When we want to go to a place with great food and good prices my husband and I go to a little Italian restaurant close to our house called ‘Sweet Basil’. The acoustics are great there so we can talk quietly with each other :-).
Becca! The Blog Candy looks so fun. I’m looking forward to playing, especially for the double play. Love love love punches.
If I were to go to dinner, it would be P.F. Chang’s right now. Definitely in the mood for it. But that could all change by tomorrow!! :O)
Have a relaxing & safe holiday weekend.
Thank you so much for the chance at your blog candy! I would so love to go to Outback Steakhouse, we have not been there in so long. :)
Hi Becca,
YES! I would love to win this blog candy. Thanks for the chance to win! My husband and I love the Outback Steakhouse. The steak is to die for! I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. My thanks goes out to all the soldiers who have given their life or who are keeping us safe, I really appreciate YOU! Jeanne
Yes Yes would love to win some candy and that awesome punch! Well I live in a rural area that doesnt not have any big name eateries but I love seafood so probably Red Lobster would be my choice.
Another restaurant we love is Tara’s it falls under Diners,Drive ins, & dives category(dive) but the food is great & cheap! My son & I ate lunch there last week he got lobster,fries,soup, & salad,soda & I got the Tara burger & chips & a bottled water 18.00 w/tip!!! & that’s a 20% tip. Amazing!
If we are going out as a family we like to do to a place in Dover that is called Old Towne Buffet. It is an all you can eat Chinese buffet. Hope you have a great memorial day weekend and thanks for a chance at some awesome blog candy.
Great idea for the reinkers. I agree out of site out of mind.
I hope your DH is back to great health and healed.
I think if someone were to take me out to eat I think it would be great to be with all my family (we are so spread out – different states) but to get together for a great BBQ, play games, visit, laugh and just enjoy the get together. That would be the perfect place for someone to take me.
another favorite of mine is Chili’s…I love their chips and salsa and I can be happy with most of the items on the menu! Thanks for another chance to win!
I have just discovered your blog. Beautiful cards. An inspiration. A nice place to eat is the Elora Gorge Restaurant.
Another favorite place to eat is Red Lobster….love their grilled tilapia. And how about those cheddar biscuits!!!!! Thanks Becca for all the inspiration you provide to us.
I was smiling as I was reading some of the comments last night. Seems Olive Garden is a very popular place to eat. Given a choice, I”d say my husband would pick Olive Garden at least 8 out of 10 times. We both battle the “bulge”, so always get their unlimited soup, salad & breadsticks, but rarely a second helping of anything. It’s consistently good no matter which Olive Garden we go to. Always neat, clean, great service and reasonable price!
another fav is OLIVE GARDEN….YUMMY…love the breadsticks and never ending soup and salad! Happy & Safe Memorial Day weekend, Becca!
Since I am a widow, I would prefer to be asked over for dinner instead of going out. I eat out often since it is just easier than cooking for one. If they prefer to eat out I am very flexible and would agree to go where ever the group would like to go. We have several local restaurants the would be fine also. They are good food, located within a short distance and very reasonably priced. I am easy to get along with no matter what you have heard. ; )
Thanks Becca,
Another favorite place to go is closed now but when it was open Carnevalle’s was the best.
We like to go to Olive Garden too, but rarely get there because the closest one is an hour away. We usually order their soup and salad. It’s not so filling, and it’s always so good.
Darn, miss a couple of days and all kinds of things happen around here ! I’m too late for collecting the words..how interesting !
For me, some place Italian. I love lasagna, manicotti..all those nice cheesy things with some salad and bread! Dh doesn’t eat any cheese, so that’s always a treat for me.
thanks for the chance !
Since this is a holiday weekend, “The Hole in Wall BBQ” is a wonderful for it’s bbq meats, the ribs – oh – well lets say I don’t share, they have a rub that is to die for. The ribs are not a goey mess, however they do have an assortment of sauces to add your own goey experience… oh the cornbread is always moist and ready for that honeybutter… the coleslaw is just right, not too much dressing.. Oh my is 9:00am and I’m ready for some ribs….
Thanks for another chance to win! There is a new restaurant just opened in town that I want to try:)
The Double JJ Ranch is another place I like. Again very good food & beautiful scenery overlooking a golf course.
Hope everyone has a happy & safe Memorial Day week end.
Thanks to all our Military, past, present and future for our freedom.
I would love to go to Outback. We haven’t been there in ages. Being retired if we go out to eat we go for lunch because it is more reasonable. Outback doesn’t open here until 4 p.m. We’re really not doing anything for Memorial Day. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!!
Lynn S.
I love steak, so one of my favorite places to eat is “Big Horn Steak House”. I’m not sure if the chain exist in the US, but if it does, it’s definately a nice place to stop by. The last time me and my boyfriend were there I even got a big dessert for free because it was my birthday.. :)
Hi Becca
Thank you for another fabulous blog candy. I am sure someone will be extremely happy to win!
We have a German restaurant here in United Arab Emirates and they serve PORK! Being a Muslim country, pork is not that freely available. I love going there and that is my favourite restaurant it is called The Brauhaus, it is located in a hotel. It was soooo funny when they dicovered “swine flue”, all pork products were stopped in the UAE and this restaurant was forced to close for a while. Thank goodness it is open again.
Hugs Lizette
If I want a wonderful pepper steak, we go to Tony’s in Alton, IL. Totally good food.
Hi Becca
This is my first time playing. It is a wonderful blog candy to win. I play on staying home with my granddaughter and having fun in the craft room. Hubby is working and we don’t like to travel on holiday’s. We will be cooking out on the grill and having fun. Thanks for the chance to play for the blog candy. I love your site.
As I mentioned earlier, my son leaves for Alaska Monday. When the salmon season ends and he’s home again, he’ll bring lots of salmon with him! Oh, boy! I love ocean grown salmon! I’d like to have it right now, but I’ll wait 6-8 weeks till son brings it home!
Thank you for another chance to possibly win your awesome blog candy. Another place I really like is Olive Garden. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
When I’m in the mood for Chinese I head for the Red Dragon Restaurant. Wonderful!
I love The Great Wall for Chinese…they have cashew chicken to die for!!
dar
Favorite Chinese is Formosa Garden, San Antonio.
A lazy day today and then off to an ATC swap tomorrow and a movie in afternoon.
Irene
O.K., I know I’m on a Thai and Japanese food kick lately so I’ll have to let you in on another Thai establishment in the Portland area called “Typhoon”, LOVE IT!!!!
Thanks Becca for the Re-inker Idea, I will have to
give it a try.
A favorite place to eat for me is…Timber Lodge,
the food is fantasic.
Thank You, I love your blog and try to visit
everyday.
Another place I would LOVE to go when someone takes me out is Copelands. LOVE their shrimp and garlic pasta.
Smiles~
Marilyn
I love anything italian but I sure am dying to try Max Brenner’s Chocolate store…. they have regular food but also have chocolate items for any meal including a chocolate pizza :)
Becca, what a great idea for the alcohol inks. Yesterday I gave you a favorite meal so how about dessert today. I love moist chococolate with chocolate frosting. Thanks for the chance to win.
Becca – love all the beautiful things you create! We have several places we like to eat — one of our family favorites is Cheescake Factory. Thanks for a chance to win.
For Memorial Day I think cooking at home outside on the grill will be the best! I love taking chances at this blog candy!
I love going to Red Lobster, especially for the cheese biscuits!
Hello – computer down this morning – no word!! Blah!!
A meal that I would enjoy being treated to would be one from a little restaurant in Emma, IN. It’s a typical Amish settlement – probably has about 75 – 100 residents. There is an OLD general store that someone has refurbished – old style – and has created a eating place. Specials every night (except Sunday) and Wednesday is Swiss Steak special with homemade bread and, of course, real mashed potatoes and corn…..just the typical Amish food – and so yummy!
I do have more than one restaurant that I like to dine at. There is a small Greek family restaurant that serves plenty of food at a very reasonable price. And the food is VERY GOOD.
Thank you for the opportunity to win some prizes and for sharing your tips.
For today’s one comment, hmmmm….the 2nd restaurant that I love has to be Hoss’s Steakhouse. Normal order consists of the salad bar, and a ribeye medium well and a baked potato. mmmm!
hi becca…
you always treat us to such awesome candy – thanks so much for the opp to win! i love to go for good italian :D
Wow, what great candy .. a second favorite place to go – has to be Red Lobster. No matter what you get it’s always good.
If I were going out, I would pick Olive Garden or my all-time favorite Red Lobster. However, I’ll be having a home-made pizza and enjoying it thoroughly! Love your blog and all those spectacular cards you make. You are my “Wizard of Fabulous.”
Great Idea. Thanks
Love your Blog, thanks for offering candy! A favorite place of our is a local place called stonehurst manor. Everything there is wonderful!
Another favorite restaurant of mine is the Water Club in NYC. It’s actually a floating restaurant that overlooks the East River. The views are of the East River bridges are spectacular as is the food!
My husband and I like to go to a place called Shien of Osaka for Sushi!!!
Sweet & Spicy Crunchy roll is the best….
Thanks again for the opportunity to win blog candy!
I love the chicken oriental salad served at – Applebee’s or Chili’s – I’m sorry, I cannot keep the two separated as to which serves what. In our location they are side-by-side and my memory is not as it should be. Actually, I think both serve this salad but I prefer one over the other; just don’t go often enough to know which is which. In my mind their menus and restaurant layout do not differentiate them from each other…maybe I should send their CEOs a letter. lol My entry today is a blatant attempt for another chance to win the blog candy…the icing on top of all the goodies you present on a daily basis. TFS
For lunch, I love Subway….good sandwiches, good price and some are even healthy.
Oh, Becca! You have the Spellbinders Frameability Scalloped Edge die again in the candy box!!!! I just can’t tell you how badly I want this die!!! I loved the box you made w/it and I want to make one so badly!!!!!
There is a resturant in town that I’ve never been to (I’ve heard it’s REALLY pricey!!!) and I’d love to go to and the name is Ruth Chris Steak House! My daughter and her husband and their very best friends went there one year at Christmas time and it was each couple’s Christmas present to the other. They had a wonderful time!!! The food was wonderful! The atomshpere was wonderful! I really got the idea that it was a wonderful place to go!!! lol!!
Thanks, Becca for this chance to win candy; however, I am sorry that the way we get this chance was by you losing your chance to go away! I hope you really enjoy your crafting time this weekend! Hugs, C:o)
One of my favorite restaurants is Teds in Oklahoma City. It is a mexican restaurant and I have never eaten anything bad there. The quesadillas melt in your mouth and the chips are so light that they could probably float.
Love your idea for the re-inkers.
What a great idea. I seem to be always organizing – probably more than crafting!! I like so many of your ideas. Thanks for this one.
We probably will not go out for dinner, but if we did I would like to go to Pearl’s Saltwater Grill. It is a wonderful seafood restaurant. This a wonderful idea for your inkers. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Thanks Becca for the great ideas and the fun blog candy!
One of my favorite restaurants closed this past year. It was the Alpine Garden Grill, setup at a greenhouse, with a beautiful garden and fountain. They had very good food, Halibut or Salmon, steak or poultry dishes served with fresh veggies and herb sauces. It was always a spendy meal for the 2 of us so usually only for special splurge occasions like our anniversary or a birthday.
One place I used to like eating at was Steak n Ale. Its no longer open here. Oh well!
I love to go to Sticky Fingers Rib House. They have the best dry rub ribs!
Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies and I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
After a movie…a little warehouse district place called Little Sheba’s!
Hi Becca-
I just love visiting your blog! Thanks for the chance to win the fabulous blog candy. I live in Hawaii so we don’t have an Olive Garden here :( But if I want great garlicky Italian food then I love going to Bravo’s- they have the best garlic olive oil rolls and it comes in heaping baskets. But I do wish we had an olive garden here. Thanks again!
Seafood is my favorite so Red Lobster or any place that I can get good shrimp or fish always pleases me.
Hi Becca
Thanks Becca for having another chance to win the blog candy. My favorite restaurant is a place called the Mandarin, it is a buffet place in London, Ontario.
Thanks again for a chance to win the blog candy.
Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Hugs
Donna B
The best restraunt is the one you go to with good company. To me it is a social experience.
Arlene S
hi rebecca this candy is fantastic! i love to go for good italian, i’m italian!
Hello Beeca another resturant I love is Outback hope you pull my name for this blog candy I really appreciate you for takeing the time out to show people like me how you make your card and they are a sight to see I tell people about you and your sight. Thanks again.
sushi has been my favorite. wouldn’t mind going to a fancy sushi restaurant either. :)
Our town doesn’t have any nice bike trails so my husband and I took a short road trip this morning to a town about 30 miles away where there are some nice trails. We rode (just guessing since we don’t have a pedometer) probably about 15-20 miles. That’s a lot for me since I haven’t ridden in probably 3 years. Anyway, we did one of my favorite things for lunch. We packed a few sandwiches and had a picnic on the edge of the river. We were very hungry after our ride, so anything would have tasted good and the company couldn’t have been any better. ;) It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be wonderful!
Hi Becca, hope you and hubby are enjoying your holiday! It is still raining hard here in Portland, OR. Course, our really dry season (yes, we have one) doesn’t start until the middle of July so rain this weekend is no surprise. When we want to go out to a really special place, with friends or family, we go to McGrath’s Fish House. They have other things than seafood so this is a good compromise and the prices are reasonable. It is usually very crowded and they, of course, serve fresh, caught in ocean off the Pacific Northwest, seafood. We also use the Seafood guide put out by many zoos and aquariums around the country for good and bad choices of seafood. Sadly, some are being over harvested or grown in “farms ” where the condicions are not palatable to the American tummy. If anyone is interested in such a guide, they should check with a zoo or aquarium website. I know Monterey Bay as a downloadable list; the Oregon Zoo too I think. There, I got in my pitch for conservation. I feel so upset about what is happening down in Louisana! Pray that Obama will keep his promise to help those folks and all those animals!
Hello Becca
Just checking in for the new word and to see what’s new. Have a great holiday week-end
In our small town there is an amazing restaurant called Ty’s and Tails. It is very small and they only open certain nights and you usually need a reservation. The food is prepared when you order and is not like anything you would get at a regular restaurant. The maple glazed salmon is one of the best fish dinners ever and although they are well known for their sticky date pudding, nothing on the dessert menu will ever disappoint!
Thank you for a chance to win your wonderful eye candy. I’d love to win some new toys to play with. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I was hoping for a cookout with our kids but it’s suppose to be rainy and cold so we will wait until this rain stops!!!! My absolute favorite place that we go to for our anniversary is in Portland, Or at Saylor’s Steak house. They have the best prime rib and lots of extra goodies to go with it – hot bread, a wonderful relish tray, along with your salad, potato and mild horseradish sauce to go on your meat. Makes me hungry and our anniversary isn’t until November.
Just checking in for the new word. Enjoy your weekend.
Taking 3 kids out for dinner is a real challenge so we often get take-out. We will get chinese from Quality Foods here on Vancouver Island, BC. We get enough for dinner and there is usually lots left over for lunch the next day. There is no MSG and all made fresh on site. It costs a lot less than all of us going out and I don’t have to cook at all.
Thanks for your inspiration.
Hi Becca,
Hope you are having a great day! I forget the name of the restaurant but it was such fun and the food was good. It is in Florida and you must walk out this long pier to get there. It is in the gulf of Mexico. The pelicans come and roost on the roof. There is a pier around it and the pelicans are friendly enough to touch. That would be a great place to have a meal.
Blessings.
just ate at outback steakhouse in Lumberton N.C. good eating, great service.
Hi Becca
Back for another day. Another favorite restaurant is a spanash restaurant about a half hour away… they make the best tapas!.
YUM
Another place that I love to go out to eat at is Olive Garden, you just flat can’t beat their soup, salad and breadsticks deal!
Darn, I think I am missing 2 words…i am very involved this weekend as I am a participant in the Operation Write Home memorial day blog hop.
Favorite restaurants…. a family owned diner up near my mom’s place in Princeton…the BEST cream of turkey soup I have ever had!
Mings Dynasty…Chinese/american buffett with a mongolian grill and sushi bar…one town south of us.
Applebees :)
Ok, caught up for now :)
Susan
Hi Becca,
It’s a new day here in Aus and being early I thought I might read what some other’s have to say on their food preferences, the garlic prawns sound very nice and my favourite meal to be honest but as it’s still early here I think I will settle for coffee and toast,
enjoy the rest of your weekend
Susan
MOM’s HOUSE is the best,
I discovered Cheddars Restaurant not to long ago. I like going there because they have such a variety! The prices are great! Huge Margaritas for $3.50! Yummy
Thanks again for the chance to win wonderful blog candy!
another place i love to go is called the buell street bistro; they serve the most marvelous vegetarian dish with curry, chickpeas and basmati rice….LOVE IT!!!
Restaurant…Carlos O’Kellys, a great Mexican place here!
Next stop to eat for me would be Liberty Fish – a little tiny place on the wharf that also sells fresh seasfood . They’ve got great clam chowder in a bowl. Most places on the wharf have it, but their’s is really tasty. We became friends with the owners after going there several times, and our connection grew because both of our mother’s had alzheimer’s so we began sharing information on that front as well. You never know where you’ll run into people who will become good friends.
If I were being treated out to my fav, it would absolutely be to any crab house. I am a total crab freak! I can eat it cold, hot in a sandwich, salad or just by itself! Have a wonderful holiday weekend and thanks for the chance to win such great stuff!
Terry
I would love to go with my husband to Mainstreet Grill in Deland, FL. Just love the small town feel with my favorite guy. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.
If would LOVE to go with my husband to Chapters Viewpoint in Kamloops BC, or Ric’s Grill. Both places have a great reputation for great food, even though it’s more expensive than our budget allows (currently).
Hope you’re having a great weekend at home! All my kids are home this weekend which is quite a feat since 2 of them are married now.
My hubby and I love to go to the Black Angus. The other place that I would choose (if I’m ever asked) is to the East West Cafe in Tacoma. Yum yum.
Becca,
Just tried a new resturant in our area. It’s called the “TACO CHAN.”
We had a bowl of shrimp, octapus, scallops, squid, onions, cactus, jalapeno peppers, and cucumbers in the most wonderful broth. It came with rice and flour tortillas and you ate it like fijitas. This was the best. I can’t wait to go back and try it again!!
Thanks for doing the Blog Candy, again.
Becky
Thanks Becca for such a great blog. I always love your cards and “tips”. Thanks also for offering the blog candy. Another favorite restaurant is local to the Richmond, Va area called “Halfway House”; it’s a civil war era house made over into a restaurant. Great food. Have a gr8 weekend!
My hubby and I ate at a lovely winery Friday night called “Tarsitano” in Conneaut, Ohio. Very small new “barn” with quaint table settings, and the most delicious homemade pasta, hands down! Owned by a married couple, he is the chef and she serves and makes the dessert of the night. Word of caution – if it sounds yummy, make reservations! We watched several people leaving . . .
Your work is amazing! And so are you for offering the blog candy!
My favorite out to dinner is where ever I can get a fresh lobster tail!
Oh my goodness ther are alot of post’s. Good luck to everyone . Becca thank you for the chance to win these great prizes.
I would love to eat at the Olive Garden. I ate there about five years ago and it was yummy. I am such a push over when it comes to pasta.
Hugs, Judy
Tonight my hubby and I went to a Japanese Steakhouse for our anniv. I love the show.
Does going out 2 hours away to our cabin count? My favorite place to have dinner out is there! Steaks always taste better in the beautiful pines!!!
Hi Becca
I guess if we were to go out to eat it would be to Ryan’s. Hubby’s and DD love the buffet there.
I waiting to see your next creation, I love looking at your beautiful Artful Creations.
Betty
For great authentic Mexican food, the Jalapeno Fresh Grill- Marion, NC. The food is wonderful and each dish a true masterpiece.
Hi Becca, Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying your holiday weekend. I like to stay home on big holidays like this one. I’d rather not fight the crowds. Eating out is good though, so I don’t have to cook. We have a nice restaurant not far away called The Briarpatch. It serves a great steak. And I won’t have to clean up either. Thanks for the chance to win your neat gifts. Stay well and safe. Blessings!
When you think about it, if someone else is treating, isn’t anything a great dinner??? Spending time with someone who cares enough about you to take you to dinner is a treat in itself!
Mexican food would be another favorite for our family!!!
Another favorite restaurant of mine is here in town and its called Hart’s Tea Room The food is good and the atmosphere is very nice. Our Red Hat group enjoys going there for lunch and I enjoy taking my out-of-town guests there also.
Jean McGee
There is a lovely cafe that we can go to lunch here in South Australia called Mallyons. It is on the cliff tops over looking the Murray River. The food is great and is not expensive either.
After watching FOOD TV I would love to go to E.A.T. in New York to try their a grilled cheese sandwich.
I never get to go out to dinner, no one to go with therefore if any one wants to take me it has to be good down home Mexican food the real from Mexico type!
If I am fortunate enough to get taken out to dinner I would want to go to The Lighthouse. They have the BEST fish and chips. Just love ’em.
The seafood lover in me would pick Red Lobster.
Hi Becca back again this is soooo much fun.
One place that I love when we get to Myrtle Beach is the Texan it has the BEST ribs. Thanks for another opportunity at the Wonderful Blog Candi that you have up for grabs.
I hope you are enjoying your crafting weekend, I am sure you will have some Fabulous Creations for us as usual, just love your “Art”
Thanks again, Sheila
Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Any good italian restraurant is my favorite place to go out to eat…LOVE it!
I am soon to visit the USA to celebrate my Mom’s 92 birthday. We will go to Cracker Barrel sometime during the visit because it is one of her favourites.
When I am in the south I love Cracker Barrel.
Olive Garden is another place I like to go to. Thanks again Becca!
We were treated to dinner out Friday as a thank you. We went to a local Chinese restaurant called oriental Village.
Its rainy and cold here, but we love going for ice cream!!! someone could take me to Dairy Queen for a treat!
I love Mexcican food mjammie………but ice cream i love also
hugs Linda Dekker
Hello again Becca!
I have written about 2 of my favorite local restaurants but then thought–“if I could go anywhere-why not pick a couple of my hometown favorites?” So here goes: Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven Ct is the first. It has been serving “tomato pies” since the 1930’s. The only item on the menu is pizza and you can have it just about any way you like. The oven is coal fired and big enough to fit more than 30 lg pies at a time. The family brought them here from Italy when they imigrated and they are a tourist attraction all on their own. The doors open at 4 every day and a line starts forming outside around 3. The line is constant for several hours. If you are ever in CT you won’t want to miss it.
For steaks, we usually go to either Hoffbrau or the Outback Steakhouse.
Hi Becca — A fun place I get to go to about once a year for brunch is The Reef in Long Beach — located very close to the Queen Mary. My daughter has taken me there several times for my birthday. Since my birthday is right before Christmas, the restaurant is always beautifully decorated. My daughter gets reservations with the same waiter each time — Augie. He only works on Sundays and sitting in his section is like getting a show along with your meal. We always have a wonderful time.
Morning Becca. I also love the food at Olive Garden. I have always loved pasta and fresh bread. Hugs and thanks again. Cheryl
Hi Becca, we went to another of our favorite places today… inexpensive, willing to split a meal, customize, etc. Ours is in a mall, it is Noodles&Co. Our favorite is the buttered noodles (oh, those callories!) with a grilled chicken breast. We split the noodles, got 2 different breast (Hubby’s was with parmazon cheese, mine was plain) and refillable drinks. Hope everyone is having a safe and sane holiday. Don’t forget the reason for this special day…. to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Hello Becca,
Went out for a drive this afternoon and couldn’t resist the temptaion of traditional fish and chips eaten straight from the paper…must confess they taste much nicer than the ones served on a platter,
thanks for everything
Susan
Enjoy family and friends today. We never know what tomorrow holds.
Well, I’ve finally finished looking at your entire website. It’s so great! It’s now in my top sites.
My dear sister-in-law has invited us over today for dinner, so I don’t have to cook tonight. Yesterday my wonderful husband played with my daughter and cooked dinner so I could take a nap and organize my craft room. Lucky me!
Have a lovely day!
You have such a wonderful blog, and the blog candy is yummy!
If I were to be taken out for my favorite dinner, I would be taken out to “The Chop House” for their Seafood fettuccine Alfredo
Hi Becca – our tradition for Father’s Day is to go for brunch at the Pier W – a local restaurant in Lakewood Oh (near Cleveland). The building juts out over Lake Erie offering a lovely view of downtown Cleveland and the Sunday regattas. The food is delicious – roast beef, salmon, Belgium waffles, and more – yummy! Lovely view, delicious food, my darling family – I’m looking forward to it!
Turning out to be a beautiful sunny perfect weekend here! Sure hope your weather is lovely, too!
Hi Becca. Today we will eat at one of our favorite places – Mazzios Pizza. It has been our family place for years, and now that the children are gone from home, we still love their wonderful salad and pizza buffet.
I now have another favorite place to eat – PF CHANGS yummy and the BEST desert – bananas fried in a wonton wrapper – served with ice cream and covered in carmel and vanilla sauce !! how great is that??
5 words down – so much fun
I look forward to your blog to see your creations, the blog candy is such an added bonus! My husband and I enjoy eating at the Bluewater Grill. Excellent food ! And of course at home.
Let us all remember what this special week end is all about. God Bless American and those who have fought for our freedom and those who are serving in our military now.
Have a wonder, safe and blessed holiday!
Celabrating Memorial weekend with family and friends
I also like Macroni Grill. The food is good plus I usually go with my friends and then the conversations are GREAT!
Thanks again for your wonderful site!!!
I like eating at both Logan’s and O’Charley’s. However my favorite place is right here at home being treated to a fabulous meal by my husband who has been through cooking school and is a terrific chef!
My favorite restaurant in the Mall of America, which has tons of places to eat, is the Twin Cities Grill. They have a flat bread pizza that is out of this world. And I love their salads as well…always a treat to go there anytime or when I bring out of town guests to the Mall.
Another favorite is FARGO’S Pizza Palace in Colo. Springs. It’s just a really neat place and it’s a tradition w/our family, when we go to C.S. to eat there w/all the family.
Well, it really is an eating weekend. Today I am going to Panera Bread with my son and daughter-in-law to celebrate my birthday which is tomorrow! One of my favorite fresh fast food places. Yummy and healthy!
Happy Sunday!! If we have a hankering for pizza, we go to Gattiland, an all-you-can eat pizza buffet!! Something for everyone! Thanks for a chance to win!
Jenny L.
Becca,
How I would love to win that generous blog candy! One of my favorite places to eat out is West Side Bistro in New, Glasgow.
Mary
Its another WET miserable weather day here so I guess as much as I would have LOVED to make Beer Can Chicken on the BBQ, I guess maybe I will make either a stirfry with prawns or maybe Pizza tonight.
THanks again Becca for your inspiration.
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another of my favourites is the santa fe in brockville; great mexican food and a wonderful atmosphere…
A favorite of ours is Sea Island in San Antonio. There are several. Not fancy, but great food!
So we went to one of our fav places to eat yesterday, sushi town, as mentioned on my previous comment :-)
Next, I wish to go to Swiss Chalet. They have the best apple pie! And cool tap beer….and let’s not forget the chicken right? Delicious!
A great braekfast place in San Antonio is Magnolias. They also have a great cup of coffee.
Thank you for a chance to win the candy. Another of my favs in OKC is ”Ted’s”. Wow talk about great mexican.
Just checking in for the word of the day before church! Have a Blessed Sunday :-)
Good morning, Becca. Another beautiful sunshiny day where I live. Makes me want to go outside and play. However, if dinner out is on the agenda a good place to go would be Pike’s Landing in Fairbanks, AK.
Wow, I’m running out of places to eat…………………..I think the Olive Garden is a good choice. The salad, soup and bread special is always a good choice. It’s all you can eat and there are lots of soups to choose from. Also, they are always introducing new items so it’s fun to try those too.
Thanks Becca for your great hints and tips. The new “Girl” card is adorable. Perfect for a new baby as well. Ejoy the day……………..
God Bless
Becky
I am back to check for the word of the day (half day LOL!) but another favorite restaurant would be Macri’s. It’s a huge deli style restaurant where you can get sandwiches and soups in Bloomington, IN. Love their food and in each area of the restaurant they have tvs but one area is sports, one area is kids, etc. Fun place to eat! Have a wonderful Sunday!
Here’s hoping I win the blog candy.
Lynn
I can’t believe I have looked to find all of the words! I’m over half-way there now! I just loved your pink card today!
So far so good…I think I have managed to get all the words listed so far,
hope hubby is well and truly on the mend now and hope you are keeping well,
Susan
There’s a really good Mexican place here in town (well, just down the road in town), that I love call El Meskal. Cheap, but authentic Mexican food. Sometimes, that is where I want to to when someone else is paying.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Hi Becca,
A favorite place is at my son’s around the pool with my grandkids and my daughter at home visiting all of us from out of the province, barbecueing on a hot summer day…a real relaxed family gathering with all those I love close to me…what a treat…
Praying and remembering the fallen on this weekend, I thank God for still having all those I love healthy and around me…God Bless You and yours, Becca…
Denise Trottier
Happy Sunday! Best bbq ever at a friends house yesteday…..yum!
Becca, Thanks so much for the chance at some wonderful candy. You are such a thoughtful person to do this for all of us. I visit your blog daily and just cannot wait to see your cards and other projects to show. You are such a talented person. TFS! So on to the favorite place to dine. We have a place near us call the Big Easy it is all about cajun food which I love. They have a dish call Bourbon Crawfish Tails with dirty rice which is spicy and to die for! Here’s hoping hubby will take me there this weekend! Have a great holiday weekend.
Also love good Italian food! We’re lucky to have a couple of local places that are good and there’s always Olive Garden. Where do YOU like to eat??
R/
Wow Becca,
DELISH Blog candy!!! I have not been on the past week due to Graduation activities with my Daughter, we are so proud of her. I am also honoring my Son this weekend as he is serving in the AF. He may not be overseas, but is guarding “items” that are very important. I am so proud of him as well. I am blessed with 3 wonderful children, although they are all adults now, my oldest very happy in a relationship, and working.
I think my favorite meal would have to be here at home, when my Hubby breaks out the BBQ pulled pork. He has perfected his rub and has a smoker, but to be honest, I love watching him “take” care of his boston butts, sometimes through out the night. I make the coleslaw, and we usually invite friends of ours, our Daughter, or family. It is always a great time, and everyone who has eaten his pulled pork always ask for more!
I will give you a favorite restaurant, it is a local one here in Augusta called Fujiyamas, but we go for lunch and I get the Bento Box, Hubby gets the steak and shrimp hibachi, while my Daughter is the Sushi Chick! Sometimes we will order or favorite sushi roll which is called a “spyder roll” which is filled with a yummy fried soft shelled crab and some sort of sauce. The also have a ginger house dressing that is completely addictive.
Have a very happy Memorial day weekend!!!! No surprise Husband is grilling, except Turkey burgers, and corn on the cob. I’m on Potato salad duty, which in the South, most people mash the potatoes!
Crafty Hugs!
Lisa
My favorite (one of) restaurants is Ruby Tuesday… not because of it has my first name… but their burgers. tks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
Today I am in the wood for ribs from Smokey Bones. I would prefer that my hosts pick them up and bring them home so we can really work on enjoying them. Ribs make such a mess.
Another favorite local restaurant is the Rubiyat (spelling is probably wrong). Very good food.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some “candy”.
Jean McGee
Loved your card Becca.
Place to dine.
The Ritz Hotel London
After fish and chips, my favorite place to go has to be Outback. I love their blooming onion and could make a whole meal out of it. Nothing but blooming onion, oh yeah!!!
Love seeing America flying their flags and being proud of our men and women in the military!
Of the chain restaurants I like Outback Steak house. Love the bloomin onion. :)
Thank you for the chance to win some new craft goodies!!!
Thank you for doing this Becca. I very much admire your talent and work!
This is so much fun! I get a lot of new ideas reading other people’s favorite places to eat! We ate at “NOCE” in Chardon, Ohio yesterday! They make the BEST unusual pizzas, from homemade dough, and hand tossed! However, we chose their delicious salads last night, since they are so refreshing on a hot day! Yummy!
I’d love to go out for ribs at the Spaghetti Factory, yum. Thanks for the chance to win some new craft supplies!
My family really enjoys Outback offerings. Their pork loin is tender and yummy.
Another Restaurant I like is The Melting Pot (fondue), but lately we have been doing it at home outdoors and I enjoy it much better…thanks again.
Another restaurant that I love is a local place called the Chop House…………..oh, their prime rib is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for the chance to win all the goodies!
Blessings,
Pat
Another wonderful card posted! We have a wonderful restaurant nearby called River Falls – they have a special all you can eat shrimp dinners on Thursday nights for $12.99 pp – it has become a favorite place to go – they also serve many other wonderful dishes! Hope all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
for the best late night breakfast/dinner it’s the hollywood restaurant in rome ny. they have steak eggs and greens to die for. don’t order a poached egg ’cause the only one that knows how to cook it is the waitress and she has to wait on everyone else first. mmm …
thanks for the opportunity to win. hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day.
Just coming back to find the word this morning, glad I woke up in time lol :)
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful goodies you share.
Hi Becca,
Another great place to eat is Pizza Hut. I love to come to your blog and look at the beautiful Cards, it really inspires me. Thanks for another chance to win.
I like the fantasy of a lovely, quiet, candle-lit room overlooking a body of water (lake, river, ocean, don’t care) with my husband. Just quiet and romantic and great food and service. A lot to ask for, I know. Thanks for everything.
Such a sweet little Tilda card today, just darling! It would seem I have a lot of “favorite” places to eat, because I keep thinking of more places. When we get to Milwaukee, WI we often go to a little restaurant near the university campus. It’s called Oakland Gyros, and as you can tell by the name, it’s specialty is gyros. They serve lots of other tasty Greek foods, but the gyros are sooo good. There is so much meat on them, that I always have to order an extra pita bread and take half the meat home for another meal. It’s great food, not outrageously priced, so it is a hit with the college kids too. They also serve a raspberry lemonade that really quenches your thirst. Makes me wish we were headed to Milwaukee this weekend!
One of my very favorite restaurants is in Memphis, TN… so if someone wanted to take me out for one of my favorite meals it would be to Corky’s in Memphis for the most wonderful ribs that I’ve ever had.
Right now. . . I’d like to go to the little restaurant at the Monterey, CA airport for sand dabs! They just melt in your mouth! Mmmmm. . . . .
My husband and I, on our first trip to Cape Cod, ate at an inn on a hill looking over the bay. I think it’s gone now, but I want to go back.
Hi Becca
Thank you for giving us a chance to win blog candy! I am not sure that I can participate, because I don’t live in the States, but just in case here goes:
My favourite restaurant would be: “Something Fishy”, they have the most devine fish at this restaurant, just love it!
Hugs
Lizette
I love the Tilda card..so cute!!
So clever the way you created the distress ink palettes..
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
ann
I love to go to olive garden , i love the frozzen drink ” teramassiu” i think thats how to spell it ! anyway, my husband and i just celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary , so we went there. as to this weekend going out ? well, i think we are gonna enjoy a relaxing day to ourselves at home. as far as olive garden goes; my favorite food is the appetizer, shrimp scampi and my favorite person to spend it with is my husband who means the world to me, i would be lost without him , as i am disabled . I look at all the stuff that you make every day and get inspired to come up with something of my own, as i don’t like to copy since it will either disapoint me that it wasnt like yours and since i want to be unique in my card making as well. so , keep up the great work !
Cheesecake Factory! They have the best food and portions are big enough to share (if you can both decide on the same item). Love all the cards you make, you have a special gift and a way of making things come together in a beautiful and meaningful manner. Keep up all the good work and especially giving us great ideas for our own creations!
When I was in Colorado visiting a friend, the best place I ate there was
The Egg and I. Yummy food.
This has been fun reading others comments and seeing where their favorite places are.
If it’s Japanese food, I vote for one of the oldest restaurants in Portland, OR., The Japanese Gardens in downtown Portland. Always good!
Another day, another meal (3 to be exact) Sometimes I just like staying at home. I’m no gourmet cook, but a homemade BLT can’t be beat.
Got another friend “hooked” on your site yesterday.
Hi Becca. Need to do some real work in a bit but didn’t want to miss leaving another comment. Olive Garden is a nice treat every once in a while!
A champagne supper would be great!
Great Candy and Love that punch! If I lived where there was an Applebees I would love to have dinner there. :)
A friend is treating us to dinner in the backyard. A favorite for us . Just need to make a quick dessert.
Lovely card and thank for the chance to win blog candy.
Linda D.
Also love to go out for Dim Sum – some fabulous restaurants in Vancouver for that too :D
Good morning, Becca (still AM here)! Love your little Tilda creation today with all those Spellbinders’ dies you’ve used. I wanted to say that it appears in that huge treasure trove of a giveaway, I can see another Spellbinders peeking out just a little beneath that stamp set & the yellow/orange embellishments, can’t I?! You are ever so sneaky and clever! Actually keeping up with the words of the day this time!
Another fav place for us to eat is Elephant Bar — love their Spicy Thai High Chicken Salad — yummy!!! Was treated to one for my recent birthday luncheon by our dear friends. Great food & good friends = perfect day!!!
Here’s wishing all serving the military in whatever country they live a safe return to their home and families.
Thanks for your inspiration Becca.
Our neighbors we trade back forth over the year having each other for dinner, the summer time is the favorite, you get to eat outside without wearing tons of clothing. But my favorite meal is the BBQ Salmon that is freshly caught. We soak a cedar board the day before and the filet the salmon and then apply a rub of lemon pepper seasoning and brown sugar, the corn on the cob wrapped in foil with buterr, lime juice and clintro, the rest of the vegies will be cut into large pieces and then grilled in a basket. Dessert will be an almond pound cake with fresh friut of the season. The backyard is the bestest place to eat… with friends – bring your own drink, maybe a shanty or diet coke with a twist of lemon.
The next place I love to eat at is a little shack by the water called the lobster shack. The owner is an old world Italian man and he looks like the quintessential fisherman with his red bandanna. beard and shorts.
They have the best lobster rolls there
That is just the cutest Tilda, Becca! What gorgeous work you do! Speaking of gorgeous, DH and I went to Hawaii for our 35th anniversary in 2008. We went for breakfast at a golf course on Maui, and we ate on the terrace overlooking the golf course, and the bay where the whales come to play in the warm waters. The whole thing was incredibly unforgettable, and I’ve been wanting to go back there ever since. Besides the scenery and the surroundings, the Eggs Benedict with fresh mushrooms and brie were outstanding!
Good Sunday Morning,
The Cheesecake Factory!!! But eat dessert first
after their wonderful entrees, you will be too full
to have their fabulous Cheesecake.
My next place I would like to eat at is Lady Ann’s Tea shop. It is a beautiful tea shop that serves lunch. I had a sweet potato crusted sea bass last time. With lunch comes a soup, salad, scone and dessert. it is all very delicious!
Love your work. Love your website.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We’ll be grilling out to celebrate two family birthdays, but if I were going out, I’d love to go to Outback Steak!! Yum!
Our supper at O’Charley’s was great last night. The food was great – most of all the fellowship with a former music pastor & his family were in town & we all went to supper together. How wonderful. Enjoy company of Christian friends & the fun we can have!!! The bad thing was I missed the second word yesterday!!! boohoo That’s what I get for being gone!! What can I say.
Hi Becca!
We found a new place by us call BJ Fins… it has all kinds of seafood and we just love it there. Have the Steel Drums going its great! and the Food is Good too!!
Dotty
I’d really like to go eat at the River Cafe in Brooklyn the next time I visit New York. It must have the most wonderful view and romantic setting in the city.
What a cute card…pretty in pink
Wow, I made it back to find another word and lots more comments! Another favorite place – well, we have a local pizza place that serves great meals as well. Everything is good there and it’s always a toss up as to what to order. Hope you have a great day! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow! A lot of people are playing Blog Candy! Good luck everyone. We are having a family gathering today and cook out, not necessarily for Memorial Day but for my son’s birthday. The grandchildren will play in the blow-up pools. It is hot in Texas!
Hello, Becca. Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.
One of my other (I have many) favorite places to eat is India’s which has a a great Indian buffet daily at lunchtime. Yummy!
I enjoy eating at Benihana’s because they cut my food into small pieces for me! ha ha
It is true if I am eating chicken I like to cut it into pieces before i start eating. Nothing like someone doing it for you!
I love the card you added today! Thanks
For me it’s seafood!! I LOVE fresh seafood… especially lobster! Moving from MA to VA 5 years ago has made me miss it so much!! Locally, the best place to go for seafood is Red Lobster! DH and I only get to go a couple of times a year, but we definately enjoy it!
im back to post a litle note again…(already told you about my fave restaurant)..bt wanted to say that i am a follower of your blog…(have been for ages)..and get my email updates to your blog posts daily…and check in at your blog all the time…..but am enjoying checking in twice a day now while checking back for the 2 words each day.. That punch is fantastic..so im making sure not to miss a word….just in case my name is pulled!
hope youre having a nice holiday weekend…
Another fun day in blog-land! : ) Another one of my favorite restaurants is Red Robin. I like their salads, their different chicken burgers, their wraps, their strawberry lemonade, their milk shakes, …well, most of their stuff, everything I’ve tried I’ve liked. I usually have a hard time choosing the rare times we go there!
Happy Weekend! Hope it’s beautiful there as here : )
This is a tough assignment, I am not big on going out to dinner. If I could go again, I would love to go to Apizza Scholl’s in Portland. Their pizza is fabulous, and it is the best I have ever had! Thanks again for a chance to win.
Hope your weekend is going great.
I think another great place for dinner would be Outback steak house the bloomin onion is ohhhh so good I love that and a nice chicken salad. Umm really nice.
Becca, I absolutely love the idea about the ink holder. It is so awesome. Seems to me, I am not totally sure but don’t reinkers act alot like watercolors in that if you just add water to them they rehydrate. So if they do dry out, just add water? Anyway, love the Girl Thing. Daugher is expecting our first grandchild in July and I can’t wait. Can imagine using this for a bunch of different girly things. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed holiday.
What a cute card today! Tilda is adorable. I just noticed someone else’s post about Red Robin. Love the garlic fries!!!
Oooo…yeah, someone mentioned The Outback….great place! Great steak!
dar
Beautiful card and the bow is so perfect. As for a restaurant, Claim Jumpers has been my favorite for years!
I love to eat at the Outback Steak House and have the bloomin onion. Becca, I love the card. Thanks for a chance to win.
The card is very cute. As far as a restaurant I would have to say Ricardo’s. That is where myself and some of the girls would go to eat after work. It is also where my husband preposed to me.
My husband has been gone for a couple of months with a new job, and I know when I see him again we will be going to Olive Garden, one of our favorite places, love the bread sticks and salad. Thank you so much for the chance at your wonderful candy. Have a great weekend. :)
Another place I like to go is a India Resturant the food is good it is Hot in taste as well and the Ice Cream is wonderful also. Love your work
Let’s see…..pick a favorite. I love all kinds of food so anything would please me. My favorite type food is probably Mexican so anywhere with good enchiladas would suit me.
Hi Becca,
What great creativity that God has blessed you with. Thank you for sharing that with us. A place that I enjoy eating at would be Panera Bread. And I think it is the atmosphere as much as the food. But time with friends makes any place enjoyable.
Blessings
Thank you so much for the opportunity to see your beautiful work and to learn from you.
God Bless you,
Cindie
Where would I choose for dinner? I wouldn’t care if I was treated to McDonalds~~just so I didn’t have to cook! lol But if it was really a special occasion I would say to a restaurant we have here in Prescott, Arizona (up in the mountains) that’s an old converted Victorian home that’s calledl The Rose. Beyond expensive but oh, so good.
Peggy E.
Hi Becca ~ Another place I like to eat is Esmeralda’s (or any Mexican restaurant for that matter!)
I”m having fun playing along : ) Thanks!
Love and hugs ~
Lori
Today I could really go for some BBQ ribs. But haven’t found a good rib restaurant nearby so my vote would be for ribs bbq’d by DH.
I love the fish sandwich served at Rib City Grill and George enjoys their ribs so we treat ourselves every so often. Hmmm – it’s been a while since we’ve been there and this is a holiday weekend…thanks for bringing it up. Am always inspired by your edgings and layerings of diecuts, etc. We certainly benefit from your enjoyment of ‘playing around.’ TFS
Hope you are having a great weekend at home. And home is my favorite place for dinner. We can relax and have fun together. We had grilled salmon last night.
Thank you for your generous prizes! And sharing your work with us.
When we feel like down home BBQ we head over to “Johnnie D’s.”
You walk in and feel like you have been transported to the Louisianna Bayou. The BBQ is fantastic and the cornbread, greens, and fried pickles are mouth watering. The prices are good, the amount of food is generous and the staff are welcoming and friendly.
The free peaunts while you wait are adictive as well.
O.K. Now I’m hungry……………….where’s the fridge!! :-)
Becky
we have a local Italian restaurant that NEVER fails you – the food is always good …. I would like to go there!
Thanks for the fun,
Sandra
Super giveaway!!! If I got to choose wherever I wanted to eat, I’d choose the Melting Pot. I love fondue, but unfortunately my hubby does not so I’ve never actually eaten there. I’ve heard great things about it though. If hubby’s taking me out then we’d probably go to Carrabba’s.
Today, was the best eat out….We enjoyed each other company OUT in the yard. B-BQ, sides and family. Have a SAFE holiday!
For a great burger I like Five Guys. There are some days, you just have to eat cow… :)
Hi there, Thank you for the prizes. Very kind of you. We rarely eat out. My family likes Brenda’s kitchen the best, but it is always nice to have a break from cooking once in awhile. Cassey’s is a nice place to eat.
One of my favorite local restaurants is called the Irish Democrat and they have really unique salads and sandwhich combos. Lots of good food at a decent price!
We eat out way more than we should – another favorite take out place for us is Romano’s Macaroni Grill – we just adore the warm spinach salad and prosciutto and arugula pizza. It’s our go to dinner on busy weeknights when cooking is difficult.
I love it when you have blog candy – I just know eventually my number will be picked…
Teri
Hope you are enjoying the holiday. Just checking in for the word then must get back to Nascar, I’m a gearhead!
Today my favorite restaurant is Longhorn’s. I love their food and am always ready to go there! I think my favorite menu item is grilled salmon. I wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. I am so grateful that I live in the United States of American and I want to thank all members of the armed forces, past and present. Thank you for protecting our freedom!!
Linda
Found a new favorite with the best egg rolls called Basil. Thanks for the chance to win, may you have a wonderful weekend.
Another great place to eat in Tacoma is the Lobster Shop. I might have to have my dh take me there for our 30th wedding anniversary! Thank you for the chance to win!
On Friday, I usually run errands. Look forward to that drive-thru chik-fil-a. I love the sweet tea.
Thanks for the chance to win Becca! I wish I could tell you about a favorite place to go, but I’m new to my neighborhood, so I haven’t exactly figured that out yet. It would have to be someplace where they serve breakfast all day. Love breakfast!
Thanks for another chance to win Becca. I hope you are having a good holiday weekend.
If someone was to take me out to dinner today, I would hope that they would take me to Olive Garden
My 1 comment for day 3 is…the 3rd restaurant of choice that I haven’t had in a while is Olive Garden. I’ve ordered their take out chicken parmesan. I’ve never ate their though and I think that would be nice. :)
I would love to go on one of the harbor dinner cruises they have here. There’s dinner, dancing and cruising the harbor under the stars. Sounds so romantic.
Hi Becca,
First, I must say that I have been following you for the last while after stumbled upon your website. I have to tell you that you personally got me hooked on spellbinders! I have a Cricut expression, cuttlebug and all the other goodies and thought I had everything that I could ever want…until I saw your beautiful cards and projects! You are very gifted and I inspire to achieve your level of creativity.
Now, this blog candy is all new to me. I have never left comments or replies on any website before, until now.
If someone wanted to treat me to dinner (I hope it would be my husband) I would love to go to The Keg. We always enjoy their food!
Thanks for sharing your ideas, tips and techniques!
Hi Becca
I had a wonderful night with my family. We went to church for family night and awards day for the grandkids. They both received awards and I was proud of them. Afterwards, we had all sorts of goodies and fellowship. Hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day week-end also.
Connie H.
Hi Becca,
I eat at Macaroni Grill quite often. They have great grilled pork chops with reduced balsamic vinegar, red potatoes with rosemary and steamed brocolli. Yummy!
Renee
love your work. I am staying home this weekend also. Friends got married yesterday. My favorite to be treated is Panera Bread. Nothing fancy but great food. Have a nice weekend
Hi Becca – it is so nice to just go out for dinner with my hubby, without kids! I have just go into Atlantic Salmon and love it with a crispy skin, sitting on a bed of Potato Mash and a tomota and olive salsa. Yum! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Hope you are having a super great holiday–& I still don’t want to go out to eat!!
One of my favorite places is Cracker Barrel. Besides the food, I also enjoy having time to shop in the store there!
A couple of weeks ago, we ate a great French restaurant in Buffalo, NY. It was named Rue …..something. The wait staff was the best I have encountered, and the food was incredible. We sat at a table overlooking a small, tiered garden that was beautiful. I felt as if I was in Provence. Pricy, but nice for special occasions…
I always just love to have a cookout with friends or family! One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is a big turkey. Nothing like a whole grilled turkey.
I love to eat at Wendy’s. They have a blue cheese bacon burger I just love!
I would love to go to a fancy French (or other European ) restuarant one day. I watch a lot of fancy cooking shows and would love to try that sort of food.
You are so generous, both with goodies and ideas. Thank you.
When I go out for dinner, I don’t care where, so long as I don’t have to think of what to cook, do the cooking or wash up the dishes. I do enjoy a good pizza, and especially enjoy food that is time consuming to cook or requires special ingredients – in other words, something I won’t be bothered to cook at home.
Happy Memorial Day, Becca!
I just got back from vacation, so I have missed the “words” for Double Play…. but I can tell you about an awesome restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina called “Angelo’s”!! Althogh it’s an Italian restaurant, they are famous for their steaks and boy were they good. My favorite… the 4 oz. filets with Marsala sauce served over garlic smashed potatoes. Boy, were they good. Thanks for the opportunity to win goodies. Love your style of decorating!
Happy Memorial Day weekend. Tomorrow we will have all five of our children together for the first time in 28 years!!! Since nearly all of us have been in the military there will be a lot of Army vs Marine talk. Yahooooooo.
My DH is ill so we rarely go out to dinner but when we do we go to the Golden Moon. LOTS of Yummy food at a great low price.
Thanks of the chance to win your yummy candy.
Hugs
Bernie
Hi Becc, Happy Memorial Day everyone! Today we spent almost 10 hours going from cemetary to cemetary cleaning and putting flowers on 15 graves. Missed 6 which we will maybe do tomorrow or maybe when the weather is better because it is supposed to rain here in Portland, OR tomorrow. None of them are vetarans, which this holiday is really about. Anyway, for a late lunch we stopped at a favorite little hamburger joint that I have been eating at since I was in jr. high…. well, lets just say about around 55 years! The burgers are still just as good as they were when I was 15!
Another place I love to eat is at Someburros, a place my whole family loves and somewhere two of my kids worked in high school. It has the best mexican food around! Have a great weekend…
Here it is Monday May 31st. 1:13 AM.
I’m hungry right now so I guess I’ll have a glass of milk, some cookies & go to bed. Have a great day everyone.
God Bless our military, where ever they are.
Happy Memorial Day Becca
Amazing tribute on the TV last night, really great show for all the soldiers & those we have lost in all the wars.
I hope you are accomplishing all the crafty things you wanted to over this long weekend.
Thanks again for the opportunity to win your Great Blog candi!f
Enjoy your day today
Hugs, Sheila B
Went on holiday to Phoenix, AZ and ate at a great little BBQ place called
‘Scotsdale BBQ Company’. If you like BBQ, you must check it out if you go to Phoenix.
Thanks again Becca!
We usually stop by Ivars for some chowder! yummm…. gotta go across the border to get some though!!
Happy Memorial Day to you!
hugs
juli
Hi Becca
My most favorite food for goining out to dinner is Mexican, but I also love Greek food, and we have a fantastic Greek restaurant in town hihi. Thanks for chance to win your great candy
hugs Linda Dekker
Just reading some of the other comments and it’s really interesting. Maybe another question could be ‘what did you do yesterday?’ or ‘what did you do on memorial day?’ I live in Canada so we don’t have memorial day, just remembrance day in Nov. but found it really interesting reading the other comments. Anyway, another great restaurant .. I love Swiss Chalet – but we don’t have one in our city!! I’ve heard rumors and I hope there will be one soon! Have a wonderful and safe memorial day.
Hello, Becca. Hope you had a great weekend. In addition to the Cajun, Tex-Mex and Indian food / restaurants I mentioned previously, I also enjoy Thai food. One of my favorite local restaurants here is Thai Cottage (wonderful red curry); another is Patu (the most yummy cream cheese rolls).
Thanks again for this chance to win your lovely blog candy.
My favorite burger place in Milwaukee is Kopps. The hamburgers are about 6 inches round and very tasty.
Happy Memorial Day Becca and may God bless our wonderful service men, past and present, who unselfishly put their lives in danger protecting our country.
God Bless the USA!!
Even though it’s been rainy here in Oregon and too cold for a BBQ this year, after church today we went to one of our favorite places to eat – The Super King Buffet – it’s a wonderful, large Asian buffet and the food was so good!!!! I’m so thankful that we live in a free country. Happy Memorial Day everyone…….may we continue to live free and God richly bless our land.
Blessings,
Catherine
Hi Becca,
Well one of my favorite breakfast places is Cracker Barrel. I love their potato casserole and their fried apples.
Could be traveling it just seems good. Oh forgot to mention their sweet tea, one of my most favorite things in the world.
Well, hope my number is selected.
Will be writing soon :-)
Renee
Gee, Becca, I’m running out of favorites. So I guess I’ll have to give you a non-favorite. Olive Garden. The only thing I can eat there is the salad and bread sticks (yummy!). Everything else makes me sick, really. For some reason their food just doesn’t sit well on my tummy. However, it is one of my son’s family’s favorites so sometimes I have to go and just order the salad and breadsticks. The staff get really obnoxious about it sometimes and don’t want to bring me a plate for the big salad bowl course. But if I am paying for it separaetely, I don’t understand why I should not be able to eat with the rest of the family! Guess that makes it a double unfavorite. :-)
Happy Memorial Day!
Another fun restaurant is Back Home in Lahaina. They even have live entertainment on certain nights — a band playing Hawaiian music, with diners joining in and doing the hula. Obviously the dancers are not beginners — they know how to hula.
I usually get their teriyaki chicken sandwich and hubby likes the char sui chicken fried rice. We both get the Hawaiian ice tea and share a piece of haupia cheesecake for dessert. Yummers!!
A great local restaurant I love is the Steam Plant Grill. No one even has to ask where I want to go!
Tahoe Joe’s! Have you ever been to Tahoe Joe’s? They have fabulous steaks and a great salad with pecans and raisins. I haven’t been there for ages!
Have a wonderful week : )
Love and hugs ~
Lori
we have a great little sport club in a small seaside town nearby at Tooradin- the food is great and the prices ok. the other local place is the RSL- Returned Soldiers League club and your supporting our armed forces
Hello Becca,
Welcome to the start of a new week and a new month starting from midnight tonight…can’t believe we are almost halfway through the year, here in Australia will be the first day of winter tomorrow and boy is it cold already and seeing food is the main topic here I have decided to cook a curry tonight, another of my favourite dishes,
It’s funny when my Mother was alive she would always ask what was for dinner and when I told her she would always say that was her favourite, I seem to recollect everything edible was my Mothers favourite…you don’r get any prizes for guessing who I take after,
take care
Susan
Hi Becca,
Have had a wonderful weekend so far. Lot’s of family around. Usually stay real close to home throught the holiday, but we did venture out this year because we had a very dear friend who is visiting from Arizona this year. He has terminal cancer but is quite the trooper. We took him to San Juan Capistrano and had dinner with my 85 yr old Mother-in-law at a local cafe there. Great visit and very good food. We will BBQ tonight with the entire family, and then we are meeting up with more friends the following morning for breakfast at a place called the Bread Basket in Alpine. Hope you and hubby have had a safe & wonderful weekend.
Marcie
Hi Becca. I don’t eat out very often. I would have to say the Outback Steakhouse has the best steak I have ever eaten. I used to live near Concord, Massachusetts. There were many small homey places to eat. I like the places that are run by families. The family bakeries are wonderful there too. The area I live in now, Central Florida, has only large restaurant chains. I really miss the family type atmosphere of the northern pubs and inns. I watch Guy Fieri and envy the way he travels all around and goes to all kinds of different places on the road. I have never been to New York, but it looks like they have wonderful bakeries and places to eat.
Hugs. Cheryl
One of my favorite restaurants that we only ate at once (on our Honeymoon) was in Maui….the Tommy Bahama Restaurant was AWESOME. I think they also have one in Naples Florida.
For “amazing” :-) BBQ, we love RENDEVOUS in Memphis.
mastori’s restaurant in/near bordentowne nj. is an awsome place to eat. the best part of the meal are their homemade breads. my two favorites are the cinnamon swirl and the cheese bread. i am a carb lover from way back. they sell the bread to go too, so when i know someone is going to be in that area i ask them to pick up a loaf for me. i haven’t lived there in 20+ years but just thinking about it makes me hungry. thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
Hi Becca, thanks for your Amazing website and great ideas! I try to check it out every day. I like eating at both Logan’s and O’Charley’s, but most of all at home. My husband is a really terrific chef.
You are one amazing woman. I fell in love with your cards the first time I saw them. Having a quiet weekend home just catching p on things and eating with the kids and grand kids. Thanks for the chance to win.
Good morning, Becca! Beautiful card posted yesterday! Had to check in before we leave for the parade this morning! Another favorite spot to dine out (especially when I am on track with healthy choices) is Outback. They will work with me on grilling my steak without extras, as well as my mushrooms and onions!
Good morning. Did you see the concert on TV last night honoring our veterans? It was wonderful. (I cried through much of it; that’s a good barometer of excellence, right?) Anyway, remembering so many that sacrificed so much this day.
Dinner out? Pappadeaux’s is a choice I would make. Our son took me there for a Mother’s Day brunch. Yum.
A good steak dinner is always nice. I like the Outback and I have to admit that I’m also fond of their WallbyDarned drink! Hope that you’ve had a good weekend. God Bless the USA and her Armed Forces, past, present and future.
R/
One of our favorite restaurants just closed up after being in Smyrna DE for over 70 years. It was called Wayside Inn and the food and atmosphere was so nice! It was a favorite for a romantic dinner for an anniversary or birthday. But the days for the small business entrepreneur seems to be quickly disappearing. Thanks again for some wonderful blog candy and I really enjoy your cards!
What a pretty pink card you posted yesterday! I love that flower border and the pretty bows.
Chinese is always a great option for going out. Or sushi. We just saw a new sushi place in our town and my 8-year old daughter is excited to try that out.
And today is birthday breakfast with my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and a cousin-in-law. I have wonderful in-laws.
Then the church picnic.
My favorite place to go for pizza is Grampa Tony’s in St. Paul..love their pizza..could have it every day!
Good morning,
I think another great place to eat is Applebees…just love their Oriental Salad.
Thanks again for your Blog Candy offer…and just love your site.
Grilling out today with family. Suppose to be a beautiful day.
Good morning,
Happy Memorial Day!
Another Great place to eat is Texas Road House. Wonderful food!
Thanks for another chance to win what look like wonderful blog candy.
Seems like all my favorites are in OKC and I don’t even live there. Maybe it’s just the time we spend with family that makes a best place.
One more I like is Buck’s, in Moab, Ut.
Thank you for a chance to win.
Happy Holiday Becca and all you Becca fans!
You are amazing Becca – i love your work!
Today’s special place to go is White Oaks in Westlake Ohio
its another local place that has been around for a long time
overlooking a rushing stream, they have a lovely setting
during the winter they have six fireplaces to warm you
the food is outstanding and the staff very friendly
yum!
Great blog candy! If someone is taking me out I choose an old-fashioned fish fry at a VFW or fire house, where they cook the fish in an old drum barrel converted cooker and their families donate the sides and desserts. A real community feast!
Happy Memorial Day! And many thanks to all servicemen and service women!
Looking forward to a beautiful day and a cookout later in the afternoon.
Thank-you Becca for a chance to win some candy, and for all you wonderful inspiration!
Hi Becca,
Enjoying this very much. Let’s see…where do I dream of eating tonight? I’ll go for The Rustic Olive for some Italian.
Happy Memorial Day! If I was going out to eat today – I would want a picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad! Since it is going to be HOT here in the Dallas, Tx area this afternoon, I think I’ll go for something air conditioned!
Blessings,
Cindie
For my 1 comment for the final day 4…I love chinese food. My favorite has to be beef lo mein. I normally order take out but wouldn’t mind going out to eat at a local restaurant.
Thanks Becca for the great blog candy giveaways and your excellent blog! I’m still going back through your blog day by day from the very beginning, so far i’m in sept of 2008. :)
Again, Good luck to everyone!
Hi Becca, this is the final day, and I can hardly wait to see who wins. My favorite place to eat is at home. It is always better to have a home-cooked meal than to eat out. That’s my vote! But it is nice to go out and not have to cook occasionally. We like Cracker Barrel when we travel – love to shop and see all their goodies!
As always thanks for all the candy blog. Please put mh name into the pot. I just had knee surgery and am a little confined to house, computer, craft room.
Can’t get enough of the spellbinders and new punches. By the way whose punch is this anyway. Would love to add to my colledtion.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Great candy, one of my favorite places to be eat out is East Sides they have the best salad.
Love your Tilda today! Just beautiful. Have a happy memorial day. Can’t wait to check in to see who wins this awesome candy! Thanks.
Hope you are having a great weekend. My son just went to Mongolian Grill and really enjoyed it. I’ve never been so might have to put that one on my list to check out.
Just popping in! Hope all is well in your life!
Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. There is a little restaurant overlooking the Delaware called Francisco’s that we really enjoy–yummy food. That would be a lovely night out.
I am giving up meat, poultry and seafood for 30 days. After the 30 days I would love to go to Maine for a LOBSTER with lots of butter. Any restaurant that serves good lobster. I have time to investigate :}.
Thanks again for offering up more blog candy. You are so very generous! Happy Memorial Day.
Have a great holiday…I think after this weekend I just want to cook at home tonight after I get off work…thanks for another chance at some great blog candy!
Besides all of the restaurants I mentioned in my first reponse, I love to eat Japanese food.
seafood – I love good seafood too …. any one have the best seafood place in the world? That is where I would like to go!
Thanks for the fun Becca.
Sandra
Hi Becca,
Just to let you know I have had a lot of fun this weekend collecting the words and playing along.
This is the first time I have ever done something like this but it sure has been fun.
Anyway we are going out tonight for dinner (yeah) we will be going for fish and chips at an amazing resturant at the beach.
Hope your weekend turned out good.
Thanks for keeping me entertained all weekend.
Becca, your cards really are amazing and your grace shows through each one you make. You are a shining example to all of us. Have a great Memorial Day!
Hello Again!
Happy Memorial Day! May God be with all the families who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and may He keep His hand of protection on our troops.
Today, we are doing one of my favorite things of all. We are getting together with a small group of friends for a cookout. Mostly, we will just sit around togeter and chat. We will probably eat too much but when you re with close friends the calories don’t count right? Have a happy day! Ellie Werner
Becca, your blog is truly amazing and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of your beautiful creations and tips! Have a wonderful Memorial Day!
Good Morning Becca,
Happy Memorial Day. Let us never forget those who gave their lives so we may enjoy the freedom we have today. We take so much for granted and fail to remember we didn’t come by this easily.
This time instead of a resturant I think a picnic in a park would be a favorite place to go. Surrounded by family, singing birds, a babbling brook and children’s laughter, a PBJ would be a feast!!
Thanks for all you do Becca, to enrich our crafting experience..
God Bless,
Becky
We have an excellent restaurant called The Library in our area. It’s a terrific place for fine dining. featuring French and American gourmet fare. We really enjoy our “infrequent” visits there.
Happy Memorial Day! I’m sitting here thinking about what this day is all about, and feeling so thankful to all who’ve served our country.
I didn’t want to forget to stop and tell of another favorite place to eat. When we want Italian food, we like to go to a place called Ala Roma. The serve so many delicious Italian dishes: pastas, paninis, calzones, in addition to the best thin crust pizza we’ve come across. Their salads are so big that my husband and I now order just one and split it. As more and more people discover this place, I can see that it won’t be long before they’ll need to expand.
Have a wonderful day!
Hello Again!
Happy Memorial Day. We had such a wonderful service yesterday to honor the men and women who have given their lives so that we can enjoy our freedom — and, prayed for our troops and their families.
Actually enjoyed lunch out on Saturday w/ some dear friends from church. We ate at Cracker Barrell, and I so liked browsing through their store while waiting for our table. What a fun place!
I think for this holiday it’s most fitting to eat bbq in our own back yard with the red, white & blue American flag flowing in the breeze to remind us how special our freedom truly is and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep it so. Thanks Becca for helping make our Memorial Day weekend more fun and thanks to all those unsung heros and their families around the world who give up so much so that we can be free to live in this great country! God Bless America and keep us safe!!!
HI Becca
Happy Memorail Day!! -Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends -We are all getting together today to have a cook out – hope it doesn’t rain. but if we weren’t cooking here – we would love going to the Outback – great food – good prices and the BEST chocolate sauce on the brownie sundae –yup – I am a sweet lover for siure
Thanks for the fun – sure hope to win
Becca,
One of my favorite places to eat out is Justamere Cafe in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Thanks for try at the blog candy.
Mary
Great blog candy! My favorite place for a treat is the melting pot. I think it’s a fun dinner that encourages conversation.
Hurray for the Red, White and Blue!
Before I get to more card making, wanted to stop and add my visit with you. Reading about all the favorite restaurants kinda makes me hungry! :)
I think I’d like my husband to take me out to Papouli’s, a little Greek restaurant here in San Antonio. I love the garden pita with grilled chicken, black olives, lettuce, tomato & feta. It also has an olive-oil based sauce one can pour over the whole thing. Yum!
Hello Becca and all,
Just stopping by before I take myself off to bed, I’m enjoying reading what everyones favourite dish is and how everyones likes and dislike can vary or in some cases be the same,
hope you’ve all had a safe and super weekend and keeping well.
Susan
Happy Memorial Day, Becca! Hope you’re enjoying a restful and relaxing holiday..
ann
I just love this blog candy!!! The bonus punch would be grat to win!!
I have to say that my husband and I actually like eating at Denny’s. It is nice to have someone else cook you breakfast.
Thanks
There’s always that special place from your childhood that sticks in your mind and mine is from my freshman year in highschool. I remember Roake’s Hot Dogs. A place out of the 50’s along the side of the road where you parked and walked up to the window and ordered. They were slow (this was not a fast food joint) but of, they were good! Homemade chili for the dogs was the best!
Today I will enjoy a tri-tip barbeque with family at home (after a trip to Michael’s to catch their big sale!). It will be a fun, relaxing time. The only place I’d rather be would be in London having scones with clotted cream and jam with dear friends there.
Just popped in to say Hello and of course to collect the word for this morning.
Right now Anyplace sounds good as long as I don’t have to cook here at home; even a fast-food place would set with me just fine; something that is quick and easy.
Hope Everyone is enjoying this holiday.
Many thanks once again Becca for offering such wonderful blog candy.
ColleenB.
It’s lean cuisine alone tonight as hubby heads out on the road. Time for crafting!
I hope you’re having a wonderful Memorial Day. Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy.
Have a great day!
Lynn
Hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day holiday, Becca! One of my favorite meals is the Mesa Chicken Salad at the Red Robin’s Restaurant.
We enjoy eating at a local Greek/Italian restaurant, Georgio’s. The atmosphere is good, noise level is manageable so that we can talk and dh can hear! My fav dish is Eggplant Parmesan – they get the eggplant so crispy yet done on the inside. Along with the angel hair pasta and their signature Marinara sauce, they serve a bottomless salad bowl and garlic breadsticks. Add a glass of vino and – – – – I’m out the door!!!!!
When my husband and I are visiting our family back ‘home’ we always try to go to Deisings for breakfast or lunch. They have the best Black Forest cake that we’ve ever tasted!
Tonight Dh is going to grill steaks for us. We’re remembering the reason for the holiday by ourselves.
Well, our favorite restaurant today will be “The Hartley’s” – which is at home!! A great cookout – hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, salad, dessert & lots of fun!!! What a great way to celebrate a holiday. We are so thankful for the men & women who serve our country & have even given their lives for our freedom. Thank you
Elaine
Thinking of the past years, when the weather has been dry (Pacific Northwest) and we’ve had a first real big BBQ of season, we usually have grilled pizza, it is an all day event. (I sent my husband and a friend to cooking class to learn how to make it for the friends birthday present – they were the only two males in the class) My husband is dough boy and he makes the dough up early in the day to raise and then they chopped the veggies, and grilled the assorted meats. Usually we have people bring their favorite topping to grill and then I supply the fresh mozzeralla and or goat cheese, then you get to design your own pizza once the dough has been turned, we end up making way too many pizza’s and they are yummy, with sides of Greek Salad (this was included in the class), fresh fruit salad and we have wonderful time.
Thanks Becca letting us share our favorite food haunts and bring back memories of sharing time with friends and family while eating….. blog candy looks yummie!
Whenever we travel, I like to find a ‘non-chain’ pizza joint. I find these are usually quaint little places with wonderful pizzas that have been able to compete and stay in business against the giants in the industry. Also, we like to find some of the places which have been featured on the program “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” when we can find them. Such good places to eat!
Happy Memorial Day everyone! Outback is always a nice treat
Happy Memorial day Becca! next favorite place to go – lenny and Joes for seafood and icrecream. You eat outside on pinic benches and then there is a carousel for the kids to ride. Great fun!
Happy Memorial Day!!!
Today I prefer to eat at home and share memories with the family. I enjoy our quiet family time more then anything
Since today is Memorial Day, we’ll be grilling sausages and burgers to go along with some potato salad and beans. Can’t wait for dinner! Hope your day is relaxing and fun.
Thanks for another chance to win. Even I’ve missed one of of the words it’s still fun to play. Of course the best part is seeing more of your unique designs and reading other peoples comments. I like to eat out and love every kind of food, as long as I don’t have to cook. I especailly love good seafood and always order when I can. We ate at some terrific seafood places in Baltimore, in fact about 5 nights in a row. Yum!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I love your website – so much inspiration!!
Wow, thinking of eating dinner out has been a challenge. For the last answer, I will say Olive Garden. LOVE their salad(the dressing just makes it) and they offer something for everyone. Plus, they have an awesome “birthday song” they sing when it is someone’s birthday – very fun! Thank you again for your wonderful site and all the work you put into maintaining it, teaching tutorials and absolutely amazing work! Appreciate too the chance to win your blog candy, thanks!
I have to say the best for me would be really good Chinese Buffet
Arlene S
One of my favoirtes is Ruby Tuesday’s! The have the most outstanding salad bar. Another is Olive Garden, great luncheon of salad and breadsticks (do we see a pattern here, LOL!) Most of all, I like my own cooking though!
This blog candy looks scrumptious! Another one of my favorite restaurants is Texas Roadhouse. I know it may sound odd, and most people would choose steak at a restaurant like that, but I happen to love their grilled chicken salad! All those crisp greens, and there is always more chicken than any other restaurant I’ve been to! Have a great day!
My favorite local restaurant is Kelsey’s. We have celebrated many birthdays and other family times there!
The local diner is a good place to go, Marj’s Country Kitchen. I must say that my family like to eat at home best though.
Hello Becca,
I managed to stay up long enough for the last word…now 1am here in Australia, off to bed now and look forward to hearing from you all another day,
take care and best wishes
Susan
Hmmm… last day for a favorite restaurant… I can’t believe I’m having trouble coming up with a 4th one. I’d really love to say that I’d enjoy a wonderful meal in a dark, romantic restaurant… but since I have a degenerative retinal disease and at this point besides being legally blind in the daylight, I’m pretty much totally night blind, so in dimly lit places I just don’t see much of anything… so unfortunately I can’t do the dark restaurant thing and enjoy it. So, I guess for my last pick I’ll just pick something simple like Chili’s. They’ve really re-done their menu in the past year, I think. I was never really impressed with them until trying their ribs a few months back. We’ve gone back a few times since then and every dish I’ve tried has really been great food. So, for a nice reasonably priced meal these days, one place I’d choose would be Chili’s.
Going to stay home and make some fresh veggies from the nearby farmer’s market. I found a recipe for Zucchini Pancakes, like potato pancakes, but heathier. Fresh corn on the cob and okra too.
We have a locally owned and operated pizza place that has wonderful super stromboli’s!! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for all the inspiration!!
Whoo-hee!! Now have all the words! Now it is just holding all thumbs in the wait for the draw. Becca, thanks so much again for your generosity!
My favorite restaurant here in South-Africa is still Ocean Basket.
Have a great week!
On this beautiful, sunny Memorial Day, doesn’t
an A&W Root Beer Float in a frosty glass
mug just sound so wonder?
Thanks for offering the blog candy.
Where would I go to dinner? Anywhere!!!! As long as I don’t have to cook I don’t care if it’s a dinner at Taco Bell (which I happen to like by the way. ;)
Peggy E.
One of my dh favorite restaurants would be the local Der Dutchman.
Even though I missed the first word, it has been fun to play along for the blog candy. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Becca, thanks for the chance to win some goodies. My favorite place to eat out is Outback. I love their Alice Springs Chicken, and of course the bloomin onion.
I love olive garden; cant pass up italian food ! and i love to spend my time there with my husband, we just had our 14th anniversary there. my favorite food i think is the shrimp scampi appetizer, although it tends to change ! hope i winn the blog candy , i have all eight words , so call me, this is my first time trying , hope i am doing this right !
Happy Memorial Day! Love your site, so much inspiration, thank you for the chance to win. :) I love going to a local restaurant, Lee Roy Selmon’s, (the football player) wonderful southern style food!
Love the quote on the card you made for MEMORIAL DAY> I’ll have to buy that stamp, too.
I’m out of resturants……….asked DH where he would love to go…….His favorite place is home. Says He likes my cooking best.
Bless His ever Lovin’ !!
Kudos to you for this blog, your willingness to share your bounty with us. Whoever wins? Congrats and Enjoy!!
Love to all,
Becky
I am sticking with an italian restaurant, Lattanzi in NYC…. I would eat italian every day if I could….sure wish I was italian instead of german… I am not much of a meat & potatoes kind of girl….pass me the pasta! :) Thanks for the fun!
Ron’s hamburgers…it is the one place in OKC that needs to serve cholestrol medicine with the meal that you order. Everything on the menu is absolutely fabulous…the grease and salt make it all taste so good even if it is bad for you. If we feel lucky, we only eat there twice a year!
Eating out,, even if its at your best friends house is a Blessing, you dont have to do the dishes, and you can visit your friend at the same time and then hope she’s got a dishwasher, hehehe
Sunday afternoon lunches at Panera are the standard at my house – 1/2 sandwich and a small bowl of soup hits the spot….
Thanks again for offering the blog candy!
Teri
Hi Becca! I’ve been checking in to get my words each day but almost forgot that I could leave a comment everyday too. So, i hope this is the lucky entry. Another favorite restaurant of mine is Nicholas James in Merrick, NY. It is a neighborhood spot with a chef that could rival some of the best in NYC. Hope you had a great weekend.
Another of my favorites for places to eat is almost any little Italian restaurant, I can think of 2 particularly, Little Italy and Piccolino’s. I love pasta, and cheese, and some meat, and need some veggies to be more healthy…mmmmmmmmm.
Speaking of food, what a beautiful day to salute the veterans, say a prayer for those active, and relax with family and friends.
Becca thanks once again for the chance to win a wonderful blog candy here is to another place to dine is the Ponderosa have a nice day and I would love to win this candy
I really like the quote today. So true. Another of my favorite restaurants is Joe MaMa in Pt St Joe, FL the best salad and delicious pizza and a great staff. A huge thank you to all of our troops past and present.
Hi Becca,
ahh, another day to think of yummy food…I think today my pick would be a wonderful homemade cearsar salad with fresh garlic crouton and lots of yummy parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top…and maybe a few good slices of freshly cooked chicken breast to make it a great meal!
Thanks as always for your wonderful blogs and all the inspiration they provide.
Hi Becca
Thanks again for giving me the chance to play for the blog candy. This is all new to me and I still can’t believe all the wonderful thing you have for candy. Someone is going to be very lucky.
Connie H.
Happy Memorial Day… I’m going out tonight to Ted Montana for Bison! Have a good weekend.
Happy Memorial Day, Becca! Just enjoying the day making pasta salad for our cookout. Reading a book and playing with our chocolate lab dog! Thank you for the opportunities to try at this awesome blog candy! ~Amy S.~
Ruby Tuesday’s is my choice today. I love their food but have not been able to go there lately. Thanks for offering such good candy. I love your cards, they are always awesome!
Our favorite lately has been TGI Friday’s. They usually have a coupon that we can use and my husband loves their chicken and shrimp dinner. Have a lovely Monday!
I like Red Lobster. I can always find something good to eat!
The food that I’ve recently been turned on to is Korean food. My daughter lived there for 2 years and it is delicious. Again, thanks for the opportunity to win and for the joy of your artwork.
My last entry before the drawing, and I’ll mention Mama Leone’s and their clams linguine, a favorite dish of mine. I get the entree while George will order the veal parmesan patty appetizer. Naturally he has to sit there and watch me while I finish my dinner, long after he’s finished his! But he’s never seemed to mind and I do let him know how much I enjoy it. lol I want you to know your blog also brings me great enjoyment…quite often my mouth waters when I see your beautiful pieces!
Happy Memorial Day! I would pick The Melting Pot as a place to go with a good friend. It’s fun, casual and perfect for visiting and eating! Hoping that the number picked will be one of mine – lol.
Last entry ~ home – and we’re ready for this afternoon. Dad made his potato salad. Try as I may, mine never turns out like his. And I made my “gourmet” burgers. They’ve been assemble and “chilling” since this morning, soaking in all those wonderful flavors. Now they just need to be cooked. YUM. And, I made enough for leftovers, and these taste even better the next day because all the flavors have melded together beautifully. Happy Memorial Day. I hope everyone took a few minutes out of their day to remember those we’ve lost and those who continue to serve.
Time is nearly up for this blog candy. Sure hope I am a winner. Today is Memorial Day. I ate at Olive Garden with 12 more of my stamping friends for lunch. It was a fun time.
Come to think of it, any place where I don’t have to prepare, cook or clean up is a GREAT place to eat, especially with loved ones. It is hard, however, to beat the Olive Garden’s soup ‘N sandwich special. Their Pasta Fazoule is wonderful!
I am getting ready to embark on a 5 week holiday so a home cooked meal will be most welcome. I have enjoyed looking through the comments and will have to try some of the restaurant’s mentioned.
Hi Becca! Amazing projects, as always!! Another restaurant choice would be a local “real” Mexican food restaurant called Luchita’s. Very good food and sevice!
Tonite is our favorite backyard cookout. Burgers and baked beans. Been a while so it is extra good. Beats the cost of eating out, but…
Last day, last chance. Another favorite restaurant is also in our town and that is Ede’s. It has the best bacon wrapped pork loin served with a sweet potato and a nice soup and salad bar. They are even willing to split the order for my husband and I – and there is enough for the two of us. YUM!!!
Jean McGee
Dinner at any of the Champneys health spas in the UK is a great experience. Their buffet lunches are pretty good too.
Hope you’ve had a good weekend.
Hugs
Anne (UK)
Outback and Carrabba’s are at the top of our favorites list. I never get tired of orderin the Outback Special or the (Chicken) Polla Rosa Maria.
Hi Becca, I have the 8 words (yay). One last place I’d like to eat – any fancy seafood restaurant by the sea, would be great. Don’t know any by name as they are a bit out of my price range!
Thanks for a chance to win such generous blog candy, Tanja
happy memorial day weekend. I’d like to go to a local place called Back When. It’s a lovely little place that has old tables, chairs and pictures.
Happy Memorial Day!
If someone were to take me out to eat, I would like to go to a local Chinese restaurant. No. 1 Schezun. The food is good and tha atmosphere is fun. Thank you for the opportunity to win the blog candy. Blessings
you have name thinking of another fave place that we like to go to eat..its a small new englad style seafood place…nothing inside has changed since the 40’s…you sit at a counter..on a stool..the decor is in a time warp…theres always a crowd waiting for a stool…max seating…approx 20…run by a dad and 3 sons… the food is to die for….calamari..scallops…shrimp..ipswich clams…soft shell crabs (in season)…everything is so fresh…so good…and absolutely deeee-lish!
and the new england clam chowder.. AAAAAAmazing….
if you eve visit the south shore of long island.i’ll happily take you there for lunch…!
oh gee..now i feel like riding up there for a bowl of clam chowder!
hope you had a happy memorial day…
Hi Becca,
Got one more favorite restaurant hubby and I go to. It’s Mitchell’s Fish Market. I have not gotten anything there that has not been good. I especially like their spinach salad tht has apples and a tangy/sweet sauce. Yum-my.
If you come to Cincy we can have lunch there.
Take care. Hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day.
Renee
Well, it’s Monday night and the last word has been posted .. I look at my list and I’ve tried hard to play along but only have 6 of them! Alas, I cannot keep up with you! Regardless, thanks for the chance to win. Will you list your favorite restaurants too?
Another I can think of is Montana’s – food is good but service lately has been so slow that it’s hard to take the kids there!
Praise God for our veterans! Thanks for offering the blog candy. Another place we like to eat at is a local Japanese restaurant.
Yes I am also grateful for those who gave their lives for my freedom and those who still serve this great country today! May God bless them!
And now…my absolutely favorite place to eat is….drum roll please…my Mothers house!!
I hope you’ve had a good Memorial Day! One of my favorite places to eat is MY KITCHEN. My husband and I both enjoy cooking and sharing that time with each other, as well as entertaining guests. He does a lot of the prep work and I “throw it together”. We both test and add the special ingredients that make it special ordered to our tastes. Thanks for your great designs.
The SteakSmith. I’ve been fortunate to go a couple of times and it is heavenly. You’d think steak – but i choose shrimp.
My hubby and I like to go to Millers Dutch Kitchen. Homemade cooking is the best! But, I really have been craving the French fries and dip at The Distillery in Savanah, GA. They soak them in beer overnight before they deep fry them the next day. (no trace of alcohol taste, though). I am not a big fan of deep fried food, but these are the best!
I still love Cracker Barrel – the shopping, the decor and the food
For my last comment, I want to thank you for letting us play and have fun : ) I’ve collected all the words (i think) so… pick me! pick me! lol!
One more place I enjoy eating out is … and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner… is IHOP! I can eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner : ) It’s all good!
Love and blessings ~
Lori
Hello Becca and followers,
Welcome to the first day of June and our first day of winter, the past few weeks have been so cold that I’m wishing it was our summer again which you ladies in America should be enjoying,
Have a lovely day everyone and take care
Susan
Hi Becca,
I hope my American neighbours are enjoying your holiday weekend. We just had our long weekend last week in Canada.
Now, if someone was treating me to dinner I would love to go to The Keg. Always a great meal.
Happy day to all!
Cathie
Of course I forgot to leave a comment every day but I tried to leave one as often as I could. We had burgers on the grill and they were wonderful so I guess my dh was my favorite cook this weekend. So yummy :)
I love any outdoor place with great music, I think it makes the meal more enjoyable. Thanks so much…
I love reading the responses – isn’t it fun! If I wasn’t choosing a fav. restaurant, then I would definitely have a barbecue on the banks of the Murray River and enjoy the sun, fresh air, good friends and family and the beauty of God’s creation all around me.
Red Robin has a special menu for people like me with food allergies so I eat there sometimes when I am away from home all day.
Oh wow, how could I forget the Cracker Barrel! We love the home-cooked style of their meals, and the shopping is so much fun, even if you are only looking! We don’t have any Cracker Barrels in Oregon so we have to lookf or them when we travel. Our loss….
My “fast food” favorite pick has to be Chipoltle….I love their stuff and the servings are so large I can eat 2 meals out of their one!
Hi kBecca,
I told you in my last comment that I would love to be treated to The Keg restaurant for a special dinner however, my husband surprised me last night after work with 2 luscious beef tenderion steaks. Between the two of us we made a delicious supper with lots of fresh veggies. HUM, HUM, HUM!
Well, it”s back to the grind for most so have a happy Turesday.
Cheers,
Cathie
Our local Asian restaurant is called The super buffet. Oh, the food there is super. If you go away from there hungry, it’s your own fault. Memorial day is a day for gratitude and reverence, for me to remember all the service men and women who have fought and died around the world so that we can be free. And they still are. Oh I pray for Peace everyday and beg others to do the same. Just last Thursday my 19 year old cousin was injured badly by a road side bomb. They think he will be OK, with much healing time. But another soldier with him lost his legs. Please pray for them and all the soldiers in harms way. Thanks for a chance to win. Blessings!
Becca, can’t wait til you post the winner, my fingers are crossed. Just wanted to say thank you for your blog and by always sharing the “word” ….blessings for a GREAT 1st week of June!
Thanks for the chance to win Becca, I love your blog you are a very talented person and I have learned so much from you. When going out for dinner DH loves Boston Pizza and so does my three year old, since I told you where I love to go I thought I would share the family favorite (2 against 1) lol.
Red Lobster is where I would go especially if I could order anything I wanted.
Hello Becca,
reading all these messages here has made me think about the time when I was just a kid and dining out was something only the rich folk could afford, today even the poorest of families manage to squeeze in a take away,
I can remember the first time my Mam took me to a cafeteria and I had a dinner it was a real treat, and silly as it sounds what was not a favourite meal at home soon became a favourite when dining out simply because it had been served up in a restaurant…in other words everything has become my favourite if someone else has cooked it.
take care love Susan
Who won? I didn’t see anything about it.
Another place I like to eat is Bob Evans. Thanks for a chance to win wonderful Blog candy.
I love that cool punch-haven’t seen it in person anywhere!
Another of my favorite restaurants is Panera Bread…love their soup and sandwhich combos!
Does anyone know what number or name was selected for the holiday blog candy?
Renee
I do not believe that it has been posted yet! Becca, is everything alright? We are getting worried . . .
Hello Becca,
so many comments here I’m wondering do you ever get the time to read them all? you could do with a secretary to get through this lot,
hope you are enjoying the start to the new month and continue to show us your beautiful creations
best wishes
Susan
Hope all is well with your husband and that he is doing fine now.
Thank you or another blog candy although I never won any one’s but it does give me a chance to enter and to say I like your work.
Becca, I just love your website and all the beautiful things you do with Spellbinders. I started buying the medallions because of a card I had seen on your site using the lotus pendant. Your cards really are works of magic and beauty. You definitely are on my top list of blogs to visit as often as I can.
If I were to be invited out to dinner I would ask for sushi.
I am a retired critical care nurse of 25 years, had to retire at age 45 because of my own medical problems. I miss it a lot but now I occassionally volunteer at the lovely hospital gift shop.
I have a small home based business making custom and original handmade greeting cards. Everyone is different so there is no assembly line cards here.
Thank you for offering this wonderful blog candy. I NEVER win and since I am facing blindness(need urgent surgery) and need urgent tests for a possible C diagnosis I surely could use a pick me up right now…………hugs to you and to the winners on your blog…………dorothy in BC(Canada) by the sea