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14

The sweet sound of nothing…..and a giveaway

My husband and sons just drove off for a weekend Scout camp out. I’d be doing a happy dance, but just getting them out the door is hard work. In case you haven’t met my son, let me tell you something about him. He never does anything willingly. He mopes and groans and gripes about everything, like this camp out. But he’ll come home Sunday all smiles, telling me what a great time he had. He does this all the time, for pretty much every activity. We’re used to him, but we also get annoyed with the requisite moping. So we ignore him. And I told my husband to try to have the patience of a saint on the drive to the campsite.

So I have 2 days to myself. Just me and the dog, and all he wants to do is sleep. I have to work, but I don’t mind working when I’m home alone. No distractions, no feeling guilty for working while the kids are home.

But, if I didn’t have to work, what would I do? Hmm, that’s like asking yourself, what would you do if you won the lottery. You know it won’t happen, but it’s so fun to dream. If my family was gone and I didn’t have to work, I would spend the first night chilling out. I’d rent a movie, get some yummy snacks and curl up with a blanket. Then I’d sleep in, til at least 9 – if you have kids you know that sleeping til 9 is a luxury that doesn’t happen too often.

For my 2nd dream day without the family, I would take some time for me. Get my hair done, read a book, nap, whatever I wanted. Then that evening I’d grab a friend or two, and get dinner or movie, or both. I don’t know about you, but for me, a weekend like that would be like winning the lottery.

Just thinking about such a nice weekend has inspired me. Leave me a comment telling me what you’d do if your family left you alone for 2 days. Dream big, and give me details, what movie would you see, what book would you read, what spa treatment would you indulge in. I want to live vicariously through you!

Now for the giveaway part. I’m giving away a $50 Visa gift card to one lucky commenter.

To enter:

Please leave a comment describing how you would spend a weekend without your family.

I will pick the winner using the random.org generator and will notify them via email. Open to US addresses only. It’s one entry per person, but you can earn extra entries.

To earn extra entries:

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Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.

Please leave 1 extra comment for each additional entry, telling me which you have done (ie 1 extra comment if you subscribe, 1 extra comment if you mention this on your blog)

This giveaway will end on Monday November 17 at midnight. This giveaway has ended, look for the winner announcement once I get an email from them. Thank you everyone who entered, great ideas for a weekend without the kids!

I can’t wait to read your comments. Someday we’ll get to have that dream weekend, so it never hurts to plan ahead.

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255 Responses to “The sweet sound of nothing…..and a giveaway”

Karen

I would read, watch a movie and just be. *sigh*

Robyns Online World

I would turn up the music I LIKE as loud as I wanted all day. I would get Chinese take out for dinner one night and Qdoba take out the next night – yummy! I would watch Moulin Rouge and Chicago and turn up the surround sound as loud as I want! I would enjoy not having to tell anyone to pick up this, or please do this, etc. Ahhhhh

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Zippy

I’d have the “girls” over for a chick flick, a bottle of wine and a LOT of fun. I never get to do that.

Greta Blau

Ah – I would sleep in a little bit…maybe 10 AM. Walk down the street to the coffee shop, get a bagel with cream cheese and tomato (that I didn’t have to share with anyone!) and I would sit and read the paper that they have there on the counter, taking my time, knowing that I didn’t have to be back home for anything.

I would go to the library and browse for hours and take out as many books as I am allowed to.

I might go to an outdoor cafe and have another cup of coffee and read one of the books from the library.

I think I would really miss my husband and son at this point…ha ha. Maybe I would go home and get some pay per view…a movie I know my husband wouldn’t be into seeing.

Might drag someone out to get a pedicure. Sit and read Vanity Fair in one sitting because there would be no interruptions.

Sigh. A girl can dream.

Greta Blau

I subscribed to your feed in addition to the above comment.

I would read a book for grown ups – not a kid’s book or a parenting magazine. I’d go out to lunch – a non-kid friendly place. I’d go out to dinner with friends. Oh boy, where do I sign up for one of those kinds of days?
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I would spend it with a good book…Heavenly!!

I’d probably sleep in, garden all day, have crepes for dinner, take a luxurious bubble bath, stay up late doing artwork, and start all over again the next day….

Crayl

Strangely, I would clean the house first, so I could enjoy the clean for 2 whole days! Then and in addition to playing music I like, and watching movies I like I would have some friends over for a food/music/movie fest. Then i would SLEEP IN. Get a massage and go wandering around some stores I never get enough time in because someone is whining that we’ve been there forever. Thai take out would finalize the weekend, no clean up.
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I’d go to the mall by myself, play around on the computer, get take out whenever I got hungry, watch a chick flick movie with my own big bowl of popcorn and then late at night curl up in bed with a good book. And on Sun I would spend all morning with the newspaper, a muffin and a grande Starbucks!

Keeling

If we had a whole non-busy weekend to spend together, we would go to the local petting zoo/animal park and see all the animals. Then we might go hiking and have a picnic lunch.

I would park myself on the couch with a stack of books, a nice cozy blanket and my pillow, some chocolate, and just read all weekend long. Bliss!

Angie

I would LOVE To have 2 days to myself! I would do some papercrafting (well LOTS OF IT!), catch up on my DVR-ed shows, and enjoy PEACE AND QUIET!

Angie

I would like to pretend about all the wonderful things I would do with a weekend but I would actually just miss them the whole time and wonder what they were doing.

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Aubrey

Ok…I would totally sleep in the first morning then lay in bed with remote in hand until at least noon. Stop for some Starbucks Iced Chai on my way to my fave mani/pedi place. Grab some Noodles & Co, come home, snuggle with a nice, warm blanket and book. No interruptions. Watch a funny chick flick and drink lots of wine.
Next morning, wake up, grab the Sunday paper and head out for some hot cocoa. Read in peace. No little one tugging at my leg. Bliss.

Morgan

Oh my, what a dream a weekend away from my family would be! I know I would do a lot of sleeping. Read, watch a chick flick with friends, get a mani/pedi, and eat delicious food.

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Morgan

And, I subscribed!!

Mandie

I would spend the weekend lounging around in my PJs, eating ice cream, watching movies my husband won’t watch with me (chick flicks) and sleeping—a lot!

Amy

I think I’d just lay in bed and read a good book and catch up the sleep I miss from having an 18month old who still doesn’t sleep through the night.

Amy

and I subscribed.

I’d not make the bed-in fact I would probably spend the whole time just lazing around, catching up on my reading.I’d definitely have a bag of Lindors dark chocolate truffles near by.
I’d order out for dinner and buy something totally unnecessary, but wonderful from one of the home shopping channels.
And I’d refuse to feel the least bit guilty that the hamper is full.

I just subscribed to your feed.

I would go to a spa for a massage.

I subscribed

I would have a neurotic fit, feeling guilty for leaving them. But I’d like to go shopping, have lunch and a glass of wine at a nice little bistro, and go to a book reading or play.. The kind of things that bore hubbies and babies!

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I would sleep

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Wendy at Shopping Gems

I know it sounds weird and at one time in my life I wanted to get in a car and drive as far away from my family as I could (when the boys were growing up) but now I would be lost without my family. My family are my friends and since my boys have grown up I tend to spend all of my extra time with my husband. I think we go everywhere together. I can’t even think what I would do by myself. Besides, it’s more fun to go things with other people. I’m alone, working by myself at home all day so I have the opposite problem

Oh, I have to say..eww…ewww…pick me…pick me..

I would put on a good movie, put my feet up, maybe pop some popcorn and just relax

Diane

I would stay up late, watch a movie, eat yummy snacks and then sleep in the next morning. I would then get up, go to lunch with friends, and go get a mani/pedi. And then I would shop, and eat a yummy dinner, and then have a game night at my place with all my girlfriends!

Diane

Oh…I subscribed too!

Diane

I also put a link to your blog on my post on my blog.

Mechelle

Well I’m away from my family more than I’d like to be but there is something to be said for a girls night~ It would be great to get together with my best friends and go somewhere fun~ Like the melting pot. Chat and catch up on each others lives~ Oh and a trip to a day spa just for me well that would be nice too.
Thanks for a fun giveaway~
((hugs)) Mechelle

Mechelle

I’m a subscriber~

Morgan

I blogged about your giveaway, too.

http://www.mamalovespapa.com/2008/11/giveaways-galone.html

melanie

I work with my clay, catch up and make new things. I would also sleep and relax.

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melanie

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Dee

WOW…hmm…I’d honestly probably be all lonely! I’d go do some grocery shopping and then watch movies and read a book!

Thanks for the chance!

I would run a warm bath in my clawfoot tub, grab a good book, light some candles and the rest is history………….

I have also subscribed to your feed.

I would do a shopping excursion to a place I hadn’t been to yet.

Giveaway City

Well I love to garage sale, and too now with Christmas approaching, I love to go shopping for those special gifts. In fact my dear hubby is out for his weekend warriors National Guard duties for I have the weekend to myself, I am going shopping!

1. Aounds silly-but deep clean the house. Then I could sit back satisfied with a job well done and totally veg out with a good book.

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I would clean the house – really. I would get caught up and rid myself of the stress of being behind so that I could enjoy my family more going forward.

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Charlotte (Life's a Charm)

truthfullu, i will just stay home and blog and blog-hop the whole day. blogging is a stress reliever for me.

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I would probably look forward to it and then when it happened I would probably be lonely–with 2 teenage girls and friends around all of the time–I do complain that I would like some peace and quiet!! Anyway, I would sleep in–take my time getting ready, shop by myself and where I wanted to shop at and take my sweet time!! I would watch lifetime movies without interruption order takeout chinese and just RELAX!!

I would crank up the music and clean. Then I’d head off to the mall and not have to quickly hide anything when I got home. I’d then take a long hot bath, get comfy in my jammies, order a pizza and watch the soap channel to catch up on the week’s soaps.

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I would do my nails something I dont usually have time to do.

A weekend to myself sounds like heaven…I would watch a chick flick and lounge around in my PJ’s all day.

time to my self…what would I do?

I would bake chocolate chip cookies and curl up with a good book. I miss reading.

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I would start off by doing some shopping at my favorite antique/vintage stores with out worrying about getting home. I would stop at my favorite Chinese takeout on the way home, pick up some dinner then go home and eat it in the family room while watching a sappy chic flick. I would sleep really late the next morning, lounge around and read the Sunday newspaper in peace without having to share. Ahhhh – if only.

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I would read, read, read, sleep and eat some great food.

Kerrie

Hmm…I think I would probably just curl up either watch an old movie or read a good book! I never get the chance to do that when everyone is around! =)

Kerrie

I’m a subscriber!

Topsy-Techie

I’m getting giddy just THINKING about having the house to myself for two whole days. I know this probably sounds crazy, but I would CLEAN!! My house is beyond help at the moment because its a small house, and whenever I try to clean, I am inevitably in someone’s way. So I just don’t. Don’t clean. But I WOULD if everyone would get outta my way for a couple days. Then, of course I would reward my efforts with a Felicity marathon for half the night, and sleep till noon the next day. Think if I win the gift card, I could bribe my hubby with it and make him take the kids camping?

Harley

I would spend the whole weekend being crafty!! No one to stop me mid-project to say, “Hey, can you make me a sandwich?” or, “Hey, what’s for dinner? When are we eating?”

I would just let my creative juices flow all weekend!!

Harley

And I subscribe to you!!

First priority would be spend time reading, and to organize my family and travel pictures.

Ummm…I would go to the movies, something I haven’t done in about 15 years. I would go get a manicure. Sleep and/or nap a lot.
Hit the Books a Million store and browse for some wonderful reading materials.
Mainly, just enjoy the peacefulness!

Megan

I would finally make the hobbled shades for my living room and dining room I have fabric for and have been wanting to do for three months now.

I would read and “play with the computer” as compared to using it daily for work.

I would spend most of my free time reading!!

I would sleep in then spend the rest of the morning with coffee on the couch watching bad TV. Then I would get a mani/pedi and spend the afternoon organizing family pictures.

I’m a subscriber

Ashley Barnhart

i would go get a massage and a pedicure, then go to a bookstore and look around

Lee the MWOB Queen

A weekend alone? NOT happening for a long time – I got a 6 and 4 year old and a 16 month old. BUT if I did….
I would probably sit paralyzed for like the first two hours wondering what I should do because my brain would be riddling with all of the glorious possibilities…but when I FINALLY figured it out I would..
1) Take a run along the beach
2) Strum some guitar
3) Take some pictures
4) Surf too many blogs
5) Order me some take-out
6) Talk on the phone to all kinds of friends I haven’t spoken to.
7) LOTS OF SLEEP!

I would finally get to see an adult movie instead of a PG rating one. I would love to see the new Bond movie. Then treat myself to a nice peaceful lunch without having to take care of others and eating cold food. I would pick up a book that I have been dying to read, that has been collecting dust in my closet and relax.

I am a subscriber.

I would sleep in, probably wouldn’t be able to resist doing at least a little cleaning with no interuptions, read, scrapbook, and maybe do some shopping!

I am a subscriber!

Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland

In a perfect world I would go out to lunch, get a pedicure, massage and go out with the girls! Great giveaway, thanks.

I would sleep in, make a great breakfast for myself and check my email. Then I would head for my favorite book store. I would stop for an ice cream cone on the way home. I would play with my cats for a while and read. Maybe I would take a nap before I would make my favorite dinner and then I would watch some of my favorite tv shows and then do more reading and stay up as late as I wanted.
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tami lewis

i would check my email in peace, eat a snack without sharing, shower without getting out 4 times to settle an argument, watch what i want on tv and SLEEP!

tami lewis

i sub to you so extra entry please!

Michelle M

A weekend with out my family, hmmm. I think first I would get as much sleep as I possibly could. Then I would order pizza with mushrooms, (hubby doesn’t like mushrooms so I never get them), and probably veg out on the couch watching food network.

What I would do is sit on my butt, watch TV, surf the web, and eat whatever I want. No one to look at me like I’m being lazy. No one to bug me that I’m ignoring them. And no one to make me feel guilty about eating ice cream and halloween candy for dinner! Aaahhhhhhhh, what a nice dream! Thanks for the great contest…and thanks for making me jealous that I’m left home with the kids while my husband is hunting.

I am also a subscriber, thanks!

Hi, Thanks for the wonderful giveaway prize drawing! I would get a decent hair cut, and have my hair highlighted. I would get a take out meal from “The Bread Company” and enjoy it from the solace of my home. Then, soak in a hot bubble bath with scented candles lit! I would put on my most comfortable, warm pajamas and sit by the fireplace. A great book to read and a hot chocolate would be the end of my self-indulgent day! Many thanks, Cindi

I am an email subscriber to your site~
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As the mother of a 2 yr old, I would sleep as much as I could, clean the house, and watch anything on tv except cartoons lol!
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Maggie

I have to admit, I think I would catch up on some MUCH needed sleep, then maybe curl up in front of the fire and find something on TV that only I like to watch!! =)

Found you though MBC/Moms of Teens!

A weekend to myself would be spent reading, all day, all the time. With a few warm bubble baths where I would read in the tub.

I would go for long walks, read some books, rent a few movies and order my favorite take-out food.

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I know exactly what I would do because I am doing it next week. I booked a hotel room for 2 nights just me no one else. I am going to take some books,my coffee pot,some munchies. I plan to go shopping at all the stores in the area to finish up the last of my Christmas shopping with gift cards I have saved all year from doing surveys.Even my hotel room was free from winning a gift card to Travelocity. My weekend is not going to cost me anything but just some much needed alone time.

I’m a subscriber.

I would turn all the phones off (well ok the cell would have to go on vibrate just in case of emergencies) then I would pull out all of my cd’s and listen to the music loud. I would take an uninterrupted bath and soak for a very long time then put on my warm and fuzzy robe and sit on the couch and read read read.

Thanks for the wonderful dream and giveaway.

I am a subscriber!

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Melissa

Well…to be truly relaxed my dog would have to be gone too, lol. I would spend time on the computer without anyone else wanting it. Then, I would run a hot bath and while that was running I would be getting a good book, lighting some candles, heating up some hot tea and then soaking until the water was too cold. Then I would pop in a movie and heat up some popcorn. Maybe fix a gourmet meal or order food in lol. Then I might just spend some more time on the computer!

101

I would read, watch TV, go shopping and take a nice, hot bubble bath!

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Melissa

I subscribe to your blog as well.

103

Well, since I live alone, I already have weekends by myself. My favorite thing to do though is to curl up in my huge super soft chair that sits right by my floor to ceiling windows on the fourth floor and read a great book. I would make myself a nice cup of tea to drink while reading, and when it started to get dark, I’d put the book down and watch the sun set. I get the most amazing views from my apartment windows!!

Thanks so much!!
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I’m a subscriber.

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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I would read Mr. Jefferson’s Piano (short Stories of Harlem) and I would take a bubble bath every hour. or every 4 hours something like that.
I would also catch up my favorite show Weeds (it is HILARIOUS) so that would count as my movie. I would also spend gobs of time catching up on personal girlie chats with my girlfriends. that would so great. I could do that in the bath. heehe!

wow, i really need this weekend!

thanks so much for making me dream about it! I hope you are enjoying yours!

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I am a subscriber! (of course via email!)

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mannequin

Hmmm… You lucky girl you!
Let’s see..for one thing, I wouldn’t prepare any meals; I would order my meals and have them delivered! And I’d throw the plates away!

I may go shopping if he’s left his credit card in the drawer…I do NOT like to shop with him; too many questions. I’d probably end up buying everything for my son though…

I’d lay on the couch and read that new book (Cole Family Christmas) to get me in the holiday spirit, I’d clean house with no interruptions and then I’d…
Oh, this is silly. I am never alone.
My actions are always monitored by someone..

Anyway, I’LL live vicariously through YOU!

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mannequin

I’m a subscriber!

109

I would lay on the sofa and watch soccer games all day long!

110

Lots of sleep, lots of reading, and lots of yummy food that my husband makes me feel guilty about (hubby insists that all animal products are toxic to humans.)

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David

Well considering I’m a college student, I would do the usual: eat, sleep, party, and work

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I’d read and play on the internet allllll day

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i would read, scrapbook, and watch what I wanted to on tv.

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have already subscribed to you feed

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Janine

I’m drooling at the thought because while I occasionally get away with my girlfriends, I NEVER get to spend a weekend home alone!

I would:
spend all day Saturday in my jammies reading, writing, and then watching a movie.
Plus I’d probably call my husband a few times.
Then Sunday I’d shower and meet a friend for lunch. Oh wait, they would all have to be with their families. Too bad, I’d pick up some food and then read, write, sleep and watch another movie. Maybe soak in a bath .

Oh this is getting to good. I need to stop before I get depressed.

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Janine

And now I just subscribed!

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With a 2 1/2 and 1 yr old, I think I would take a long bubble bath and a nice long nap.

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Aimee

Oh I think I would ultimatly go nuts without my family but first I would sleep…clean my house…sleep…and take a bath alone…no kids! And if I had a $50 visa card I’d go shopping too!

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Oh boy. First off, I would SLEEP IN! Something I haven’t done in MONTHS, no make that YEARS! I would take a LONG bath. Watch a couple movies, I’m not sure what, but something my husband wouldn’t want to watch, you know, chick flicks! I would go out to eat with some of my girl friends. And probably do some uninterrupted scrapbooking!

121

I would take a HOT bubble bath, with candles and read a book!

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I’m subscribed.

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Renee Simmons

I would hope that when you say alone, that he takes the dogs too! LOL! Then I could get more done then. Sing out loud! Dance!

My adult kids just both moved out recently, and I am adjusting to their not fighting, food being ate faster than I can get it out of the grocery bags, no hot water, and doing their chores and paying their bills. But I still miss them, and it will take time. I can’t see hubby leaving me alone though, he spends a lot of time on his world of warcraft game in the next room. LOL!

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Renee Simmons

I subscribed to your feed!! TY again!

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Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories

Oh, this sounds just dreamy…(not that I don’t love them, but time alone is rare!). First I would go to Barnes and Nobles for about 4 hours, reading and drinking coffee. I would go shopping at Kohls and Target. I would take a long bath, watch a chick flick, stay up way too late and sleep in way too long in the morning. And I would eat chips and salsa to my hearts content.

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Gretchen

First I would clean. Sick, yes, but I can’t relax until the house is clean….THEN I’d be able to do things like dance around the kitchen with my music up loud, lay on my big, red, comfy couch and read, and write some of those notes I’ve been meaning to send for the last 6 months!

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Chi

I would work! I’d also watch sappy movies and catch up on TV shows I’d missed during the week Maybe get a few video games in too!

Thanks for the contest!

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Amy L

My “nest” is empty so I have a lot of time to myself (except for when my hubby is home.) When I do have a stretch of uninterrupted time I like to bake, read a book, take a hot bath.

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Amy L

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I would be in charge of the remote!

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Susan S.

I’d sleep in a bit – say 10am. I never get to do this as my three year old is an early riser. Brunch at the local diner. Nothing too fancy, just good comfort food. Then I’d probably drag one of my girlfriends out for some one on one time we’ve been missing. Browsing a good bookstore for an unlimited amount of time. Pampering/pedicure at the local spa. Afternoon and evening watching a movie or two that I can never squeeze in with the little guy in eyeshot…

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Susan S.

I just subscribed!

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Mama Zen

I would read entire pages at a time without interruption, NOT cook, and take naps!

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Shar

I would sleep in a bit. Do a quick clean up of the house. Sit at my computer and work on my digital scrapbook for a few hours. Go out and have a girly lunch with my buddies. Come home and sit at my sewing machine and make something FOR ME!!!!!
Ahhh….to dream!

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Monica Olberg

First of all I would catch up on all the cleaning. I mean real cleaning that I can’t get to every day. I’d take a super long shower (which I don’t get to have these days). I’d give myself a manicure, pedicure and maybe even paint my nails. Then I’d head on down to the casino! where miraculously I wouldn’t be the designated driver and I could have a few drinks for the first time in ages. Then I’d come home with my winnings (lol), lay in bed until at least noon the next day and do absolutely nothing from then on out except sit on the couch and watch tv.

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Christina M

A weekend without my family! WOW. Where do I sign up??

I would probably go to every single mall in my city and window shop. I would go to book stores and drink lattes to my hearts’ content.

I would read, surf the net, and sleep.

OH THE JOY!

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Take a long walk, a hot bath, read a book, drink chai tea, listen to my favorite cds, watch a chick flick.

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Christina M

I just subscribed to you!

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knit. watch a movie, order a hoagie for dinner.

141

Ah…to dream! First I would sleep in and then head out to Einstein Bagels and eat on the patio and read the newspaper. Then I would head to a nice shopping center and go into all the stores that I can’t with my kids because I’m afraid they’ll break something or get into everything! I’d stop and look at the things I wanted, get some lunch and not worry about getting home at any set time. I might get my hair cut and get a pedicure and meet some girlfriends for dinner. I’d wrap up the night with a relaxing bubble bath – music, candles, wine – and curl up in my comfy P.J.’s and read a great book until I peacefully fell asleep! Perfect!

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I would spend the weekend away at a lake just relaxing, reading, & enjoying nature.

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Mel @ A Box of Chocolates

What a great giveaway!! If I had a day of quiet I would read, nap, blog, and just enjoy the silence!! Enjoy yourself.

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i would go to the spa and then take a cooking class.

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Kristine J.

How great! Yay for you and a weekend!!!
I would, sadly, clean the house from top to bottom so I coud thoroughly enjoy my weekend time alone. I would take a bath (haven’t done since my baby was born 5 months ago) watch some movies, read – A LOT! Cozy up in bed. Maybe make some cookies!
Thanks for the giveaway!

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Kristine J.

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zoe

oh wouldn’t that be heaven. i would take a long hot bath. eat ice cream with out sharing ad watch movies that aren’t rated g.

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Tammy W

I would clean, clean, clean and toss, toss, toss the first day! THEN..I’d drink coffee, eat cheesecake and do absolutely nothing except read or wtch some chick flicks!

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Nan G

I would grab a girl friend and go shopping and have lunch one day then the next day I would just spend relaxing, listen to my “disco” music loudly, take a long hot bath and maybe bake some cookies. I’d be totally indulgent in the things I like.

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Mandy

Long baths, catching up on reading, and spending a ton of time reading blogs!

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Wow, if I had a whole weekend without my family….oh wait does that include the dog and the cat as well???? I would sleep in in the morning for sure. Have a little baileys in my coffee when I decided to pull my self out of bed. Catch up on ALL of my DVR recordings. Take a nap…Eat pizza and Haggen Daz ( a treat I never get) and watch chick flicks without being interrupted.

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First of all I would start by blessing the Gods that be that I don’t have to set foot in a grocery store for 2 whole days.
Then I would put candy in my purse and head for the adult section of the library. Then I would go shopping until I can’t take another step, Then i would go home and have popcorn and diet Pepsi for dinner.
I wold sleep in and lounge the entire next day.

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I would sleep in, scrapbook or stamp some, read Paper Towns by John Green (is on my desk waiting for me) probably watch Pretty Woman or Dirty Dancing, have coffee and chocolate and just chill.

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workout mommy

I would read a book, go to the movies, and out to eat ALL BY MYSELF!! (ahhhh, the dream!)

and sleep. Must not forget a lot of sleep!

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Nancy J.

I would spend the weekend without my family by reading uniterrupted a new mystery novel by Jacqueline Winspear “AMONG THE MAD”.
Order a chinese dinner to be delivered ,do my nails and just relax!

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Nancy J.

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I would love to head up to Boston for a weekend and take my kids to the childrens museum. I’d love to sleep in (ya right) and do lots of eating out!

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Ideally I would take naps and schedule some spa time (massage and facial) but in reality would probably be naps and some work but with silence in the background instead of kids screaming.

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Chelle

I would read books that have been sitting around dying to be read, make a batch of margaritas and invite some friends, go to the movie theater and go shopping…a girl can dream, right

Thank you for the giveway!

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Chelle

I’m a subscriber via Google Reader–thank you!

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Robyn

I had a day like this recently and spent it just the way I like. I went shopping, had lunch by myself (don’t feel sorry for people who eat alone, it’s wonderful!), went home and watched every thing on the DVR that I had recorded but couldn’t get to for months. I read in bed with the TV on, went to bed late, and slept in!
Thanks for the chance to win!rcroix@sbcglobal.net

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I would do all my crafting stuff I have to wait till naptime and bedtime to do; Beading, sewing etc.

Maybe read a book, watch a movie, sleep…

It would go by too fast, I know that much.

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I just added you to my feed also, through Google Reader. I don’t know how I’ve missed out on your blog!

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I would wake up as late as I could (not quite sure how to sleep-in anymore) read in bed, surf the net in bed. Then I’d go for a walk and go pick up a yummy Chipotle burrito and a new chick flick. After the movie? Time for a few phone calls to old friends. Leisurely calls w/o a screaming babe-wohoo! Then Id go pick up some hot chocolate and curl up in bed for the rest of the night reading until I fell asleep. OK, this dreaming is torture!

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Mamamoose

I’d read, read, read and shop!
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Joy

I would love a nice quiet weekend by myself although I don’t really like sleeping by myself..I like my dh to be sleeping by me..:)
I guess I watch too many scary movies!
I already subscribe to your feed but will mention your giveaway on my blog too.

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carrie lim

Just a few words, masage,spa,maniandpedi.

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Jennifer

I would go shopping with friends!

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Amber

I would spend time at a spa, go shopping and take LOTS of naps!

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Oh I would clean – deep clean the house with out my family home for lots of reasons but teh main two are it wouldn’t take me as much time with no disruptions and when I clean out closets and toy boxes no one would try to reclaim and hide items that I might be purging.

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Kaci @ My Three Sons

If I didn’t have my children for two whole days the first thing I would do is take the time to clean my house. No distractions or a two year old making another mess as I’m cleaning up one.

Next, I would go to the mall and buy myself something. Maybe a new purse, new shoes, or just some bubble bath.

Then I would have to go out and grab a manicure and pedicure.

Then to the store to rent a sabby love story and home with a pint of ice cream and watch the movie.

The next day I would sleep in and then probably have to do some serious excercising to work off all the ice cream I ate.

That would be a perfect two days to myself.

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i would read and shop. thsnks for the giveaway.

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Kaci @ My Three Sons

I have already added this website to my sidebar so i would love an extra chance to win.

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I would catch up on my scrapbooks that I am way behind on.

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Sharla

OH! You are a girl after my own heart! What would I give for a weekend like that. I know I have those days in the future since I have four boys and I know my hubby will always want to go with them. There are quite a few years to go before that day. (my boys are 8,4 and twin 18 month olds) Here’s what I would do: Take a long luxurious bath with candles, bubbles, the works. I would actually take the time to do a mask, exfoliate, pedicure, manicure, primp, etc. Then I would curl up on the couch with a good book and just read and rest. Next day I would have some friends over for a game and movie night. We would just be silly and laugh and watch movies like Strictly Ballroom and Just like Heaven. I would also love to just sit down and read the scriptures and actually take the time to search, ponder and pray. Someday……..

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Natalie Willis

Ohhhhhhhhhh, let’s see. Start with an evening with some girlfriends with some wine and food and chic flicks. Saturday, sleep late. Read a good book cover to cover with a warm mocha by my side and my cozy blankie and a fire in the fire place. Sunday go shopping by myself and maybe lunch with a friend.

Yea. That. OR, get all the cleaning done that I have been neglecting. Try to get caught up on laundry. And talk to myself cause my house would be too quiet after a few hours!

Natalie
http://www.believeinmandy.blogspot.com

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Sharla

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If I had a weekend to myself I’d curl up with a good book on the couch for a few hours. Then I’d order in some yummy food and watch a good movie. Maybe even do some shopping for myself!

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Bettina

I would order in, watch chick flicks and not clean one thing!

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Since I am the only female in the house, I would love a weekend to hog the couch, watch chick flicks, read magazines and eat ice cream straight out of the container

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Marcy

HIyas! wow a whole weekend by myself?
Hmmm, I would sleep in and get up whenever I wanted. Then I would make myself a nice breakfast, maybe french toast and sausage…then maybe watch a movie ( what I wanted for a change), read a book, crochet, play on the computer, basically whatever I wanted because I’d have no one else to answer to!!! I might not even get out of my jammies at least for one of those days, lol.

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I would sleep in, watch old movies on TV, and eat ice cream for dinner!

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Amy

I would finally get my house organized! Since I work full time, my weekends are spent pretty much in the car running the errands I couldn’t get done during the week (husband is home all week, but cannot seem to get the hang of these things). So I have no time to organize the house. And each week it just gets worse!

Thanks!!

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Amy

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MaryBeth @ FourSillySisters

Just last weekend I experienced a weekend away! It was lovely… relaxing at a beautiful cabin on the lake with 10 of my fellow triplet mommy friends. We all just lazed around chatting, drinking, eating hot food, serving only ourselves, no fights to break up, sippy cups to fill, or diapers to change… bliss, I tell you!! By the end I was eager to get home to my four girls.

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Muthering Heights

I would go visit my BFF, and we would spend the WHOLE weekend oil painting, sipping coffee, and talking!

Ah, now I really want a weekend off!

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Chrysa

I would sleep, read and take looooong walks with the dog. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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Chrysa

I also subscribed to your feed in my Google reader.

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If my family was gone…I would sleep, read and clean…I am a night person so I could clean at 2am if I wanted and not disturb anyone.

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Bonny Sallee

I would catch up on all my blog reading and sweepstakes entries! LOL
Have Christmas music playing all day while I was on the internet.
Maybe catch up on reading some of those free magazines I subscribe to.

My companion would be my 18 year old cat, but he sleeps most of the day.

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If my family were gone for a few days I would definitely sleep. I have been deprived of my precious sleep time since my son was born (5 years ago)! After I get my sleeping done, I’d do some serious house work! Its hard to clean house when you have a child tugging on one arm for more juicy or toonies and a husband tugging on the other arm for food and more food! LOL I love my 2 boys to death but alone time would be awesome!
Erica G.
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just kick back with a good book,and afterwards snack on some nachos while i watch a romantic comedy movie!

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I am also a subscriber!!

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Bonny Sallee

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I’d go to a spa and get pampered! Ooh yeah! =)

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Bonny Sallee

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I think that I would spend one full day sleeping. Then the next would be spent cooking and cleaning… I know it sounds like it isn’t worthy of a full day & I am sure many are thinking I am nuts but I never get to clean without interruption so the house never gets fully clean and I love to cook and I never get to do it the way I want to because all meals need to be cooked as quickly as possible so that I can tend to the animals (ok, children & husband).

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MaryAnne

I would do something for them that they don’t have the time to do….run an errand, buy something they wanted, make something special…just find someway to surprise them with a sign of love….then, eat what I want or play like I want..but they are always 1st for me

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Elizabeth

I would sleep in, then go to Barnes & Noble and spend hours browsing books and magazines while sipping Starbucks mochas, then go see a movie and have all the popcorn to myself! Then I’d go home and take a nap, get up and go grab some Chinese food, then watch hours of Buffy or Angel DVDs

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I would read, watch a DVD, sleep, read, sleep, … & be very excited (& hopefully rested!) when they got home!

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I would stay in the bath and read until I was totally pickled.

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Jen L.

Wow. Where to start? I would sleep very, very late, then get up and watch grown-up tv shows without having to pause for diaper changes! I would then go shopping for girly things like bras or shoes or earrings, treat myself to a pedicure and maybe go see a movie. The evenings would consist of Amy’s organic spinach pizza, wine and a good, loooooooong novel. Oh, man, that sounds heavenly!

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Linda Stewart

If I could spend a weekend without my family I would sleep late, eat junk food, watch TV, and enjoy the awesome sound of silence.

Who am I kidding … I would be so lonely I would end up crying all weekend!

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Linda Stewart

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Mikki

Wow. A weekend to myself.
Let’s see…
I’d kiss them all sweetly goodbye, watch them drive out the driveway, close the door, then do a HUGE happy dance!
I’d crank up the music – probably a cd mix I’d put together earlier in the week.
I’d make some great Italian dish and invite some friends over to watch a chick flick..
I’d sleep in on Saturday morning, then grab a good book, a beach chair , some diet coke with lime and head to the beach. I’d sit there till about dinner time.. stop by a local seafood place and pick up something for dinner.
Come home, sit in a hot bath, read what was left of my book then go to sleep..
I’d wake up Sunday morning.. drink a big cup of coffee on my porch and read the paper. I’d get ready for church, go to church, then come home and get a big pot of soup going for my family…

I’d love having all that time to myself.. but I’d love to see them come home too

Love your blog! I’ll be adding you to my Google Reader as soon as I hit Submit..!

Have a great day!

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I would sit on the couch in my jammies and read all day! Maybe make some cookies, just for me!

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Marisa M

Wow! 2 whole days! I’d be torn between sitting around and reading for 2 days (I love to read– but I feel guilty when I do that instead of housework or spending time with the kids) or I would work on getting a project done– like painting my kitchen. I would also use some of the time to hang out and shop with a girlfriend.

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Lisa A.

I would drag out all my sweepstakes entry materials and scatter them all over the living room. I would have the TV turned to some lurid crime show, and the computer on in case some sweepstakes can be entered online. Then I’d get down to the business of winning!

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I’d get Pandora cranked up, enter sweepstakes or read. Thanks for the giveaway.

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keyomi

I would eat out for all my meals. not cook or clean at all. But would love to get re-organized a bit in the house. I would sit endlessly on my laptop and enter each and every give-away and host some of my own! i would catch up on a movie or two and read some books! Also get my afternoon naps that i dont have the priveledge of since i work full time!

thanks..

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Veronica

I would probably sleep late, clean house, and bake. Just about the same I do now, but I could take all day, listen to my music while doing so, not have to clean one room 5 times, and wash dishes 8 times. I wouldnt have to listen to kids fighting over toys, or complaining they are bored.

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I’d spend the weekend getting caught up on my scrapbooks! (after sleeping in until 8ish)

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I just subscribed!!! Looking forward to reading more from you.

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Debra J

WOW wouldn’t this be nice. I would first off sleep in, take a bath, make myself an awesome breakfast and then catch up on my projects I have left behind. Sewing, crochet, reading, etc. Then take a long uninterupted nap! Ahhh, makes me want to take the day off of work! haha

Thank you!

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I’d clean up all the stupid stuff that bugs me (dishes, laundry, clutter) and then luxuriate in a house that wouldn’t get messed up again! I’d read in the bathtub and sleep late and eat junk food without setting a bad example.

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Id probally worry about my kids…catch up on my cleaning and such…and visit friends and catch up with them…

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brandy w

i think i would get bored. just lounge around and get some sleep maybe get a makeover or something. my hubby is never around. but i have spent the past 31/2 years with my children. everyday, so i don’t know what it feels like to have a break.

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Sleep late, read the stack of books that I never seem to have time for, watch movies that I want to watch, eat junk food while the kids aren’t looking, and just be lazy.
Thanks for the chance to win!

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Linda D. Rex

A weekend by jyself!!! How wonderful!! I would spend it in control of the TV. I would be able to watch all my programs my husband thinks are stupid!!!

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I would sleep in, take a “hot” shower alone, pick up a chai latte and drink the whole thing before it got cold….shall I go on. Thanks for the chance!

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I would spend the time all alone. I would not do anything special–play around on the computer, read, sleep in, drink coffee, order takeout, watch a chick flick, etc. I love being at home by myself. My house is my sanctuary!

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I would take a long soak in the tub, wear my jammies and robe all day, turn on the fireplace and some soothing music, and read a book! Oh, and can’t forget some chocolate!

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Rhonda Martin

What a nice thought this is~! lol First I would sleep until 10am and not get dressed until NooN for sure then off to have my hair done then visit some long lost friends I haven’t seen in how long. I start the next day the same way then shopping I would go. What an ideal weekend to myself. Just the thought of it was worth entering lol Thanks for sharing.

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Hi,
I would sleep late and probably stay in my pj’s all day. I would eat only snack food and not wash a dish. I would stay up late and do the whole thing over the next day.

Thanks!

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Meredith

I would sit on my sofa, without the tv ever being turned on, listening to music and enjoying a glass of wine. I would also sleep as much as possible, workout at a time of the day that I chose, not that is dictated by hectic schedules, and hope that hubbs and Little B. get home soon because I don’t know what I would do without them.

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Meredith

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you da mom

i love camping with my family. we go to truckee and stay at my family’s campsite. we swim or ski, depending on the season. this year i would love to take a day trip and go sledding! thanks for the giveaway!

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you da mom

oops! i thought it said “a weekend WITH your family!” lol. well, without my family, i would play really loud music and dance around, watch all the sappy movies i want and order pizza!

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I would relax and watch movies.

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My Weekend would definitely be a “going out with the girls” weekend!!
Its been ages since i went out with my friends and my dream weekend would start out going to the mall and picking out a cute new outfit.When i try it on, my friend will say its perfect and off we go to a night of dancing and drinks. After the cab ride home we would end up at my house for snacks and secrets just like when we were young:)

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I would sleep in, make some yummy snacks, and catch up on my scrapbooking…I am wayyyy behind!

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Megret

Have a blast scrapbooking for the first half-day, then pine for them the rest of the time.
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

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Rebecca C

W would probably go to the zoo and have a picnic, if the weather was nice.

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Kristy

Honestly…I would start my day out with a killer workout, and then I would head to the spa for a full day of massage, facial, mani/pedi, the works! Thanks for the opportunity!

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Sarah at themommylogues

Ok, I’d spend the first half day getting some things done around here that I can’t get done with all the chaos. And it would be so much faster without kids, that it would only take half a day, and then I’d veg. Watch movies. Find a marathon of something on. Snack. Read books. Get take out.

It’s so beautiful I could cry.

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Paige

Sadly, I would start by cleaning the house. Then I would maybe go shopping, or go out to lunch. Then I would watch WHATEVER I want on tv, and go to bed at 8:00 if I felt like it.

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