Blog Anniversary Celebration - Blogmania

It Is the One Year Anniversary

of Mysteries and My Musings.

Join the celebration with prizes galore.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated.
Entries for the prizes are now closed.



This would not have been possible without the 
Small store owners donating items.  
Please visit these talented and hardworking people.
Simply click on the photo titles and browse their shops.
They did this hoping to meet all of you!

 
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Below are the prizes and the suppliers

who are on board to make this a memorable event.

Please take a peek at what they are providing to our

Blogoversary event - you might find some early holiday

or gift ideas while you are at it!

Disclaimer:  Prizes are shipping directly from the shops/companies providing them.


The winners are listed below with the photos.
I shall be forwarding email addresses to the shop owners and winners should be notified by them shortly.

Mystery Stone Pendant (Argentium Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Pendant)
Winner:  Smash Bravo Team

Mystery Air Plant by Augury

Winner:  CathyH

Murder on the Idol Stage Dinner Game by FromAfrancess2You
 Winner:  Andrea I

8x12 fine art print by Gary Heller Photography
 Winner:  Heartnsoulcooking

Magnifying Glass Necklace by Marolsha

Winner:  Misscaseylee

Mysterious Kingdom Bookmark by Rustic Goth
 Winner:  Ashley

Mysterious Perfume Oil Blend by Midnight Gypsy Luxe
Winner:  Tree

Clue Mystery Necklace by Clock Work Beetle
 Winner:  Icedream

Sherlock Holmes Pinback Button Set by Poptacular

Winner:  Rebecca Wells

Sherlock Holmes Paperweight by Ephemeralogie

Winner:  I♥thesecrazykids    

Agatha Christie Earrings by Pretentious Jewelry
 Winner:  Elizabeth

Dangle Key Earrings by The Pretty Gypsy
 Winner: Stephy905

Antique Book Locket by Renee Loughlin

Winner:  haydensmommy05

Hitchcock Quote Pin by P Tierney Designs

Winner:  BMom76

"Some of our most exquisite murders have been domestic,

performed with tenderness in simple, homey places like the kitchen table."

Mysterious Art Print by John Clark (5 X 7.5)

Winner:  expogenic

I Read Banned Books Bracelet by Carolyn Forsman

Winner:  k_sunshine1977

Novel Teas by Bag Lady
Winner: Jess

For 48 hours we will be all about celebrating one year of Mystery and Suspense and you have a front row seat.

How to enter:

*** First, you must be a member (follower) of this blog.***

All entries are to be in the comments for this post.

I will accept entries for this giveaway Wednesday September 15 beginning at midnight (EST) through to 11:59 pm on Thursday September 16.  Winners will be announced Saturday Sept 18.

 

IF you are a member of this blog, you only need to leave a comment with your correct email information.

Prizes will be given away by a lottery system, so you don't know which one of the wonderful prizes you may get.

Check out the other Blogmania participating blogs here:

* * * * * If you have enjoyed this blog, then PRETTY PLEASE vote for this blog as best Entertainment Blog (proving reading is entertainment) CLICK HERE and also as best Hobby Blog CLICK HERE. Thank you most sincerely. There are voting buttons on the sidebar too. You will have to register with Blogger's Choice, but it is a simple process. I am listed under Mysterysuspence.Blogspot.com. * * * * *

Blog Anniversary Coming

 

September will be the

One Year Anniversary

of Mysteries and My Musings.

It will be a big celebration with prizes galore.

Below are some of the prizes and the supplierswho are on board to make this a memorable event.Please take a peek at what they are providing to our Blogoversary event - you might find some early holidayor gift ideas while you are at it! 

Novel Teas by Bag Ladies Tea

I Read Banned Books Braclet from Carolyn Forsman - donated by A.F. Heart

Mystery Air Plant by Augury

Elegant Stone Pendant by Jennifer Ware
  Murder on the Idol Stage Dinner Game by FromAfrancess2You 8x12 fine art print by Gary Heller Photography Magnifying Glass Necklace by Marolsha  Mysterious Kingdom Bookmark by Rustic Goth  Mysterious Perfume Oil Blend by Midnight Gypsy Luxe Clue Mystery Necklace by Clock Work Beetle

  Sherlock Holmes Pinback Button Set by Poptacular Sherlock Holmes Paperweight by Ephemeralogie Agatha Christie Earrings by Pretentious Jewelry Dangle Key Earrings by The Pretty Gypsy Antique Book Locket by Renee Loughlin Hitchcock Quote Pin by P Tierney Designs Mysterious Art Print by John Clark   For 48 hours we will be all about celebrating one year of Mystery and Suspense and you have a front row seat.SAVE THE DATE:SEPT 15-16, 2010  * * * * * If you have enjoyed this blog, then PRETTY PLEASE vote for this blog as best Entertainment Blog (proving reading is entertainment) and also as best Hobby Blog. Thank you most sincerely. There are voting buttons on the sidebar too. You will have to register with Blogger's Choice, but it is a simple process. I am listed under Mysterysuspence.Blogspot.com. * * * * * 
  

Book Giveaway: Photo, Snap, Shot

JUNE 15th is "National Give a Girlfriend a Book Day" A book is a thoughtful gift, it tells how you are interested in the inner being of your friend.   Whether it is for inspiration, self improvement, knowledge or a fun escape, giving a book shows you care.  ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~

The author has graciously provided 3 copies of Photo Snap Shot by Joanna Campbell Slan for promotional giveaway.

 

Old money and tradition are the hallmarks of the St. Louis prep school that Kiki Lowenstein's daughter Anya attends. But the elite academy is stamped with scandal when Anya finds the dead body of teacher Sissy Gilchrist in its elegant theatre. Even worse, Anya might have seen the killer.

Pegged as a shameless flirt and a lousy teacher, Sissy would've made everyone's "least popular" scrapbook page. Especially for those who were seeing red over Sissy's mixed-race romance with a colleague. Fearing her daughter is in danger, Kiki sifts through the school community's many shocking secrets to pin down the murderer, while doing all she can to avoid starring in her own memorial album.

Includes scrapbooking tips and a special offer from the sponsors of Spotted Canary!

Please read the directions carefully as I have changed one or two things.

How to Enter:

*** First, you must be a member (follower) of this blog.***

All entries are to be in the comments for this post (or possibly in an email.)

I will stop taking entries for this giveaway Friday June 18 at midnight and will announce the winner Monday  June 21.

For each point you earn you will have one entry in the random drawing. There is a chance for 9 points total for each contestant and thus 9 entries each.

+1 for leaving a comment with your correct email information. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your email in a comment, please email me your information at: mysterysuspense1 at gmail dot com.

+2 for posting on your blog about this giveaway with a link back, please supply link to your blog post in the comments

+2 for each new member you bring to this blog (you must identify the new member you brought) limit of 1 new per contest

+1 for having this blog's button in a side bar of your blog with a link back, please supply link in comments

+2 posting on Facebook recommending this blog or post, please supply link in comments

+1 for tweeting about this contest, please post link in comments

Comment/email example:

+1 here is my email address so you can notify me I won _ _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com

+2 here is the link to the post I did on my blog for this giveaway proclaming how great your blog is(http://myblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/book giveaway hurry)

+2 for new google member Sadie197 I brought to your blog

+1 for adding your blog button to my blog sidebar (http://myblog.blogspot.com/)

+2 here is the link to my facebook entry about your giveaway and how great your blog is (http://www.facebook.com/xxx/xxx)

+1 here is the link to the tweet I did on this giveaway and your great blog(http://twitter.com/NICKI0162/status/7657117606)

Thank you for participating and good luck!

 
 
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Now for a little Summer Fun ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 

Easy homemade Ice Cream

 

Ingredients/Materials Needed:

* 1 pint of half and half

* 1/3 cup granulated sugar

* 4 tablespoons of your favorite instant pudding mix (chocolate was used here)

* 10 cups ice

* 1 1/2 cup rock salt (kosher salt or sea salt can be used too)

* 3-pound coffee can, emptied and rinsed

* 1-pound coffee can, emptied and rinsed

* Duct tape

 

Instructions:

 

1. In a medium bowl, combine half and half, sugar, and pudding mix with a whisk until thoroughly mixed.

 

2. Place 1-pound coffee can inside the 3-pound coffee can and pour ice cream mixture into smaller can. Cover the smaller can with it's corresponding lid and seal with duct tape.

 

3. Surround the smaller can with ice and salt by layering 5 cups of ice with 3/4 cup of salt.

 

4. Use duct tape to seal the 3-pound can with its corresponding lid and start rolling. Have the kids face each other and roll the can back and forth on its side for 10 minutes.

 

5. After 10 minutes, open the cans and check the ice cream. Remove the smaller can and check the ice cream. The mixture on the sides of the smaller can will set up faster than the center. Use a rubber spatula to quickly scrape down the sides and give the ice cream one stir.

 

6. Next, reseal the lid on the smaller can with duct tape, and set it aside. Quickly dump the melted ice water from the large can, and place the smaller can into the larger can again.

 

7. Now you need to surround the smaller can with remaining ice and salt by repeating step 3. Once that is done, put the lid on the larger can and seal with duct tape again.

 

8. Ask the kids to roll the large can for 10 minutes more.

 

9. Once they're done, open the cans again and serve the ice cream to your little helpers!

 

Book Giveaway - A Toast to Murder by Michele Scott

Welcome blog joggers.  Thank you for stopping by my Blog! Please explore all this Blog has to offer, then jog on over to the next blog in the jog rotation - Blogging with Barbara HERE.  If you would like to visit a different Blog in the jog, go to http://blogjogday.blogspot.com/.”

As you can see this blog is dedicated to mystery, crime fiction and suspense novels.  I hope you find something to interest you here.  Enjoy!

Thank you Carol for putting this together, it is a great idea.

Now on to the next Book Giveaway. The publisher has graciously provided 3 copies of A Toast To Murder by Michele Scott for promotional giveaway. Read the review I did HERE.


Please read the directions carefully as I have changed one or two things.

How to Enter:

*** First, you must be a member (follower) of this blog.***

All entries are to be in the comments for this post (or possibly in an email.)

I will stop taking entries for this giveaway Friday May 14 at midnight and will announce the winner Monday the May 17th.

For each point you earn you will have one entry in the random drawing. There is a chance for 9 points total for each contestant and thus 9 entries each.

+1 for leaving a comment with your correct email information. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your email in a comment, please email me your information at: mysterysuspense1 at gmail dot com.

+2 for posting on your blog about this giveaway with a link back, please supply link to your blog post in the comments

+2 for each new member you bring to this blog (you must identify the new member you brought) limit of 2 new per contest

+1 for having this blog's button in a side bar of your blog with a link back, please supply link in comments

+1 for tweeting about this contest, please post link in comments

Comment/email example:

+1 here is my email address so you can notify me I won _ _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com

+2 here is the link to the post I did on my blog for this giveaway (http://myblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/book giveaway hurry)

+2 for new google member Sadie197 I brought to your blog

+1 for adding your blog button to my blog sidebar (http://myblog.blogspot.com/)

+1 here is the link to the tweet I did on this giveaway (http://twitter.com/NICKI0162/status/7657117606)

Thank you for participating and good luck!

Book Giveaway: Wild Penance by Sandi Ault

I am excited to present my very first book giveaway!  I looked at how other bloggers conduct book giveaways and have copied shamelessly the same methods. 

The publisher has generously provided three hardbound copies of Wild Penance by Sandi Ault to be given away.  You may read my review of Wild Penance here.

How to Enter:

All entries are to be in the comments for this post (or possibly in an email.)

I will stop taking entries for this giveaway Saturday Feb 13 at midnight and will announce the winner Monday the 15th.

For each point you earn you will have one entry in the random drawing. There is a chance for 7 points total for each contestant and thus 7 entries each.

+2 for following me. (you MUST be following me to be eligible to win. Please let me know you are a follower in your comment and/or email)

+1 for leaving a comment with your correct email information. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your email in a comment, please email me your information at: mysterysuspense1 at gmail dot com.

+2 for posting on your blog about this giveaway with a link back, please supply link to your blog post in the comments

+1 for adding this giveaway to a side bar of your blog with a link back, please supply link in comments

+1 for tweeting about this contest, please post link in comments

Comment/email example:

+2 I follow you under nicki0162
+1 here is my email address so you can notify me I won _ _ _ _ _ @ _ _ _ .com
+2 here is the link to the post I did on my blog for this giveaway (http://myblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/book giveaway hurry)
+1 here is the link to the tweet I did on this giveaway (http://twitter.com/NICKI0162/status/7657117606)



Thank you for participating and good luck!

Until next Thursday and the next book review I wish you many mysterious moments.