$50 January 2017 Your Way Giveaway!!

Happy New Year 2017Congratulations goes out to Kristen, the winner of my December 2016 Giveaway. Kristen requested a Target Gift Card. Have fun shopping!

2017!!! WOW! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. I hope 2017 brings us all peace, happiness and much JOY!! ALL year long!!

Closing out 2016 my big MYSTERY is still a mystery. Postcards are still arriving scattered throughout the month, no one will fess up. Now I think my girlfriend Sherry is behind this. So my suspect list consists of my oldest Daughter Selena. Or Dan. Or Sherry!! NO ONE will fess up!! Yes, it’s making me CRAZIER than ever!!  These mysterious postcards arrive in the mail with one or two lines written out for a song that I hate! I HATE the song!! The postcard picture and lyrics are just enough to get that song playing in my head again. For DAYS!!! The plan is brilliant. It’s funny. The cards are postmarked from different states and COUNTRIES!?!? Still a funny, brilliant gag.

I’m getting ready to head to Las Vegas on the 5th (yes, just 5 days away!!) I will be at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) I have been asked to speak at the ZMODO booth. So nervous. So excited. Mostly nervous. However, I am excited because it’s a Mom/Son trip. Zachary and I have never done a road trip before and if I ask too many questions it might be the last one!

So, that’s my monthly update and now in to the Giveaway!! My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! (Yes, I do just copy and paste the remainder of this post. I’m lazy! AND tired!!)

The December Giveaway has the same exact spiel as last month and the month before and the month before that! The year before and well, you get the idea. For as long as this giveaway is popular, I’ll continue to do it. I am truly thankful and feeling blessed that you stop by. This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal option only. (I’m not sure the other GC would work worldwide) This is a Giveaway that is hosted only by me. So, by coming back often and staying around for a while, looking at more than one page, really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements and going through PBnWhine for your regular Amazon Purchases is always appreciated. It’s also very appreciated if you like any of my reviews on Amazon. (I AM the queen of subtle hints!! I just can’t make it an entry because of Amazon’s terms of service. But I will be forever grateful AND able to continue to afford this giveaway. See??? Subtle!!)

Win $50 Your Way!  Tons Of Ways To Enter The $50 Your Way Giveaway!! Comments!! I LOVE COMMENTS and SHARING!! Hint hint!! Okay, so technically, I love all the entries and I’m thrilled you do any of them! Every once and awhile I may add a new entry so be sure to double-check occasionally.

Since I’m the sole sponsor of this giveaway, you can expect that all of the entries are about me, me, me, me…. and of course ME!!

I am so thankful for my wonderful followers here on Peanut Butter and Whine!! I really do feel blessed that you stop by!!

$50 PayPal or Target or Walmart or Starbucks, Amazon Gift Card, OR?? Your choice!!

Thank you all so much for your support!!
The main entries are the same every month, so if you a regular follower you’ll just breeze through the list.

If you are new here… welcome!! I hope you’ll be back. OFTEN!!

Now, off ya go. Good Luck!!

267 Comments

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Lots of lovely memories here of a typical (ie pre-Covid) January: Panto rehearsals & performances, squashing everything else in between, and thoroughly enjoying the magic!

  • Carrie Barron

    I’m recovering from a sinus infection but feeling pretty good at the moment. I should probably do some housework while I have the energy and no sinus headache. 🙂

  • clojo9372

    I feel kinda bleh… I think it’s all this cardio that I am doing to combat holiday weight gain. I feel energy zapped. I will push forward though. I have a goal.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, my niece came over last night & said, “Dad sent me to borrow Granny’s wheelchair.” (Mom uses it when she has to go to the hospital, where she can’t walk all those long hallways.) Turns out my sister-in-law was carrying some new floor tiles downstairs & she fell. Off to the emergency room &, yep, her foot was broken. So, the day that was supposed to be about putting new flooring down ended in the ER. Thankfully, it wasn’t worse, though.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Our little village has been like something from an old B movie: so much fog there was no sound at all … very weird kind of day.

  • BIRDIE SKOLFIELD

    My day is going good me and hubby went on a bike ride its 80′ here today the sky is blue no clouds and a light breeze SoCA !!! yay

  • michele

    So much for fun back to working today.. the garden needs work the husband needs assistance and there is wine making work to be done…. off I go

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    A very quiet day today, just reading & cooked a nice dinner. I’m feeling a lot better & my voice is gradually coming back, but now I’ve gone deaf in one ear!

  • michele

    Well we finally saw the latest episodes of Sherlock.. Even though I am a traditionalist and Basil Rathbone will always be Sherlock for me I do like this modern take…For me it was a great season…

  • Sue E

    To tell you the truth, I am glad this day is over! I am beat and over tired! We’ve had 5 grandkids spend the weekend and I M TIRED!! Good night everyone!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I went to bed with great intentions of getting up early to take advantage of a good weather forecast. I woke up at 3 in the afternoon, the day half gone, too late to do laundry etc. So I chucked a pizza in the oven & made an apple pie and that’s all I’ve done today!

  • michele

    Here it is the weekend.. what most people wait for…..laundry to do and some light cleaning then lets see what trouble we can get into!!

  • Mandala

    Had a long tiring day at work and felt a bit sick when I got home. Now just trying to relax after a later dinner and waiting for sleep to come.

  • BIRDIE SKOLFIELD

    we spent the day having coffee with friends and then working on our car we put new blue lights under the rear end it looks sooo cool.

  • Cathy French

    Today I’m pretty much playing catch up since I had that nasty cold going around. Feeling a bit better enough tho the cough doesn’t want to go away so maybe I can get something done today

  • Krystal Waters

    My day went terrible, my husband hit a raccoon today and it cracked the front bumper on the car and it’s going to at least cost the deductible. The raccoon was fine by the way.

  • Tamra Phelps

    well, had to do the paperwork to renew Mom’s medical stuff today. So frustrating, having to dig out paperwork. Why can’t I just write on there: ‘nothing has changed since last year!!’ lol

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    My first day up & out of bed since the weekend. I’m on antibiotics for a sinus infection and have lost my voice as well 🙁 Feeling well & truly sorry for myself.

  • michele

    A lazy day today.. middle of the week and everything I wanted to get done is done so bake some cookies and chicken parmesano for dinner and thats it for me!

  • Cathy French

    I am sick today with a terrible cold. My boyfriend had it for a whole week last week and missed work but I think I’m gonna be over it sonner than he was. Here’s hoping anyway

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, I knew the great temps in the 60s couldn’t last forever. We are headed back down below freezing this week. Did I mention how much I hate Winter??

  • clojo9372

    Monday comes by so quickly… Did the horrible breathless body workout and then began work. Man, I hope I can lose these 10 pounds quickly… 🙁

  • michele

    I listen to alot of retired people saying they are BORED… how can you possibly be bored?? There are so many things for you to do now that you have time….Hobbies,, volunteering….events to go to.. I don’t get it….

  • Sarah L

    We had two great concerts yesterday with almost a full house for both. Had many friends who marched in the Women’s March. I couldn’t because we had an early call for the chorus, but my pink pussyhat marched with a friend.

  • michele

    So glad to be retired and in good health….Planning on helping my hudband with some gardening today.. not much though it is Sunday!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I’m up after only 3 hours sleep: who/whatever created adrenaline had obviously never accounted for women (I was going to write middle-aged) in their prime! Toes are still tapping and I can’t stop smiling almost 12 hour later and that’s why I do Panto every year!

  • Carrie Barron

    My day has been great because I was able to get time to myself for the whole day. It has been especially nice because I’ve been awake with sick kids all week. Thanks!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Well, I’ve just got home after the last Panto performance & the ‘wrap’ party. The audience were up on their feet & dancing all the way through the show – what a night!

  • michele

    My new washer arrived yesterday.. These new appliances look like something out of the Jetsons as my daughter says.. LOL.. going to try it out today….

  • Darcy Koch

    It is %:30 in the am and here I am on my computer. I had a rough nite. I had abdominal surgery 2 weeks ago and have not yet fully recovered. I awoke with pain and took some of my pain meds. I am sitting up waiting for it to go away.

  • Tamra Phelps

    I was up early to get Mom’s portable oxygen ready for her trip to the dentist in Lexington. So…I’ve been kind of draggy today, but now that it’s getting close to bed time, I’m wide awake. Of course. Lol, story of my life.

  • Laurajj

    Oh having a fun day today…kids are off school today…so just a nice relaxing day at home! Think the kids want to go outside and build a snowman this afternoon!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Ugh 🙁 Woke up this morning all bunged up & feeling miserable. Boo hoo, pity poor old me struggling to smile when there’s a beautiful Spring day going on outside!

  • Tamra Phelps

    This has just been a blah day. I think I have that ‘fed up with Winter’ syndrome, lol. I need daylight that lasts past 5 p.m., lol. A little sunshine would be great. At least our temps have been above normal; supposed to be in the upper 60s tomorrow, which is bizarre. But it just keeps raining. OK. End of my whine, lol.

  • Mai T.

    I want to attend all dance classes but I’m out of energy. Working 12 hours a day is not really a good thing for a long time period. What to do what to do!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Tonight’s audience was tough to begin with but by the interval they were loving it! Another standing ovation! I am tired though but we’re half-way through the run already.

  • michele

    Another rainy day.. Tomorrow is my big shopping day so I shall spend the morning making lists and doing inventory then read in a cozy chair somewhere

  • Lissa Crane

    I always say positive things, but today I’m not feeling so well! I have the stomach flu and have been home in bed for a few days! I’m hoping to get back to normal very soon!

  • Tamra Phelps

    Honestly, it’s just the usual around here. My nephews are here while my brother & my sister-in-law go to my niece’s volleyball game. It’s actually in the 60s today but rainy & gray. Just normal for January, lol.

  • Cathy French

    My boyfriend stayed home from work today sick with a bad cold. Feel bad for him but damn, I like it quiet in the house during the day. He has that tv so loud I wanna scream.

  • Laurajj

    Oh going okay today, got an ice storm and snow last night so school was 2 hours late today. Was a nice peaceful morning getting ready!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Christmas has finally been packed away! Well, apart from some little white twinkly lights that are so pretty I’m going to hang them in my bedroom!

  • clojo9372

    OMG I did the Amy Dixon Breathless Body dvd and I swear I need a new heart. That workout is hard and horrible. High Intensity Cardio fan, I am not.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I’m trying to catch up with housework & laundry today and cooking a decent dinner, then off to another performance tonight – phew!

  • Mai T.

    Wisdom tooth removal went well. Some swelling is still here but at least I’m chewing my food. What a relief now that it’s gone.

  • Tamra Phelps

    It feels like it has rained for a week straight, lol. It has been just consistently raining all day, every day for so many days…but at least the temperatures haven’t been as cold.

  • michele

    Grateful for this glorious Sunday morning….Planning to make Sunday lunch then spend the day with magazines, newspapers and my book!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I was in bed by midnight & slept for 10 hours so I feel great! Another matinée today then I’ll go grocery shopping. Goodbye fantasy, hello reality!

  • Dawn Monzu

    My day went pretty darn good! I hope you had a great day as well. I tried to sign up to start driving for Lyft (car ride service), but I had some problems. Hopefully I will figure it out tomorrow! God let me wake up today….so it was awesome! God bless everyone!

  • Tamra Phelps

    This has seemed like one lonnnnnng day. I used to love weekends, but now I just want to go back to weekdays, with regular programming & things to do, lol. It has poured rain all day, it’s dark by 6 p.m. & I just want Spring to get here.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Today’s matinéeof Snow White & The 11 Dwarves was brilliant! Some of us went for a meal afterwards which was scrummy!

  • clojo9372

    Had a good day today! Did my 30 minute cardio session before work, finished work, and now I am enjoying the rest of my afternoon.

  • michele

    Saturday and I have piles of laundry…. going to move things around in the freezer to aid in getting more room available.. so grateful for veggies to freeze… I don ot garden well but my husband does and for that I feel blessed….

  • Cathy French

    Went to bed early last night and layed in bed til late this morning. Should have enough sleep now to get me thru today. Hopefully I’ll get a lot done.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Friday 13th. Why would anyone pick that date for our Opening Night? Other that that little Whine, all’s well in my little corner of Ireland 🙂

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    We’ve had sleet & a little snow today – in Ireland? And it’s got bitterly cold & windy, chill factor & all that, so sleeping in socks tonight!

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, tomorrow is Friday. That’s the most exciting thing about my Thursday. This has been a pretty average day. Raining & windy outside, but at least it’s not cold—BUT we might actually get an ice storm tonight. (We’re right on the line, so hopefully we’ll miss that!!)

  • Mai T.

    I have a wisdom tooth growing in a not-so-wise place. It’s hurting at the moment & I need surgery to get it out. Money is pouring away again, I see.

  • Tamra Phelps

    This was just an average Wednesday. My nephews were here after school for a few hours, we ate Ramen noodles & I tried to get them to do their homework. They did because they had to go to baseball practice later, lol.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    A guy I used to work with arrived on my doorstep just out of the blue this afternoon. It was such a lovely surprise! We spent an hour catching up then I had to go for the Dress Rehearsal.

  • clojo9372

    I had a hard time getting motivated to work, I just wanted to sit, drink coffee and blab to my BFF. So… I did both. 😉

  • michele

    I read about all the nasty weather all over the world so I guess I cannot complain that it was 77 ° here this morning…I know for sure that I could not deal with cold ice and snow anymore…. everyone please be careful on the roads…

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, it’s kind of a dreary day (rain, 40 mile per hour winds!) At least it’s not freezing cold, though. I really had nothing to do today, unless you count spending an hour trying to get my nephews to do their homework, lol. You know, they can get it done in 20 minutes, but will spend hours trying to avoid it.

  • Cathy French

    Went to Kroger for the second time this week to get items from their mega sale that weren’t in stock on Sunday. Got most of them. always love couponing and saving money

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I slept till almost midday! I did need it though, so I’m not too cross with myself. Catch-up on housework day & cooking a couple of dinners for the freezer ready for when the Pantomime run starts, then rehearsals from 7pm.

  • Mai T.

    My day’s been going fine. A normal Tuesday routine like any other week day with nothing to expect exceptionally. I look forward to the evening with Netflix.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Another busy day ahead of me. After I look after Mum I have to take my niece for an appointment in Dublin (6 hours round trip) then home, shower, eat & rehearsals till 11pm tonight …

  • Tamra Phelps

    It’s still freezing cold here in KY, but at least we escaped that ice & snow storm farther South. This has just been a long day. I’m ready for it to wrap up, lol. But, it’s not 7 p.m. yet.

  • michele

    It is a lovely morning here and I am enjoying sitting in the gallery having coffee with my husband….I shold go to mass but I can pray and give thanks right here right now…

  • Sue E

    My day is superb!! My husband made me breakfast and did the laundry!! What did I do to deserve him?? Thank you Dear Lord!!

  • michele

    Getting back to normal here… changed all the drapes and curtains did laundry and now I guess I wait for the Easter bunny……

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    It’s been a bit of a spooky day! Another funeral this morning in the village. I guess it’s the time of year that hits the elderly the hardest. It was so foggy, it was like something out of a Gothic novel and then a piper played at the graveside; sad but very atmospheric!

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    We started the day with the funeral of an elderly gentleman from the village; Mum played the organ & I sang. And it rained all day. Need I say more?

  • clojo9372

    The Christmas season is officially over and we took down the tree and decorations in the house. But before you know it… it’ll be here again! 🙂

  • Cathy French

    Woke up with a horrible headache and if it wasn’t for my kitty pestering me for food I may not have gotten out of bed this morning. Now, however, I feel a lot better and am trying to get some house cleaning done.

  • Cindy Merrill

    Greetings from Grand Marais Michigan. Both pf my cats are elderly, Fred missed his aim on his litter box this morning. Also Ginger is losing fur on her back. Other than that, my day is ok.

  • michele

    Today we are taking down Christmas.. I must admit when I do this I get very depressed.. all the lovely decorations.. the 2 trees… the linens and dishes… oh well better get moving…

  • Jerry Marquardt

    My day is going indelibly untouchable. I just cannot seem to get the ball spinning right yet for the first week. Nothing bad, just not the best.

  • Audra OHara

    We’re hoping for snow! My daughter’s so excited. We haven’t seen snow yet this year and we want to go sledding. I’m one of those people that love it, even as an adult. Been really busy with work, and that’s always a good thing.

  • Tamra Phelps

    We got the first snow of the year today. About 3 inches has fallen today, just enough to cancel school, lol. So, I spent today with my nephews.

  • Sarah L

    We got up to a high of 6 degrees today. Only had 6 inches of snow instead of the 12 they were predicting. I stayed indoors.

  • michele

    Well first banking deposit of the year and it is all fouled up…where are all the competent workers?? Do your job please….aggravation today

  • clojo9372

    Today’s the 12th Day of Christmas! This is the last day we hear Christmas Carols on the radio. We plan to take down the tree tomorrow. I am going to enjoy the last day of holiday fun! 🙂

  • michele

    I am fascinated that people are still talking about Mariah and her debacle on NYE….as a comedian said, and I agree you are a performer and a singer.. sing for heavens sake.. you do know the words to your own songs right?? look I am a fan always have been and aside from her diva behaviour always will be….

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    I was up with Mum a couple of times last night so I’m starting the day tired! However, onwards & upwards; there’s work to be done, appointments to be met & Pantomime rehearsals tonight – sigh!

  • Audra OHara

    It’s official…I’m never going to get back on schedule after the holiday break! lol It’s my own fault; I was staying up until 2am for a week and now I need to hit the hay around 11:30. How much longer until summer break? 🙂

  • jenn sparks

    This day has been a struggle for sure. Woke up early, couldn’t get back to sleep. Found hubby left the juicer dirty so we had a little spat about that. Then I find a cat puke on my spot on the couch, luckily before I sat in it. Then after I took a bath, the pipe burst!! I couldn’t get the water shut off so hubby had to rush home to save the day. I think I’ve had enough for one day. My body is bruised and beat up. Tomorrow will be better.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, it’s another rainy day, but it’s in the 60s again so I don’t care. Tonight it’s going to get cold again, though–snow by Thursday. Ugh. We are going to be in the single digits by the weekend. Anyone who doubts that climate change is real & our weather is getting weird, just spend a few weeks in KY.

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    Another busy day finishing off jobs that I started ages ago! Oh, the joy of ticking things off my list! Seriously, I love that feeling – how sad am I? 🙂

  • Sue E

    It is raining and gloomy here. This weather doesn’t help my bone pain! I am trying to be positive and happy, but it is so hard!! Plus it’s been one week today since my sister-in-law died!! I’m still hoping for a better year!

  • michele

    Feeling a bit sad today… I will have to give up Christmas this week and I do get post holiday blues… cheer up Michele

  • Natalie

    Today I go back to work and I am anxious because there are a lot of new changes in regards to documentation. I guess I will wait and see.

  • Janet W.

    Not a great day so far. My grandson woke up very cranky and I’m exhausted because I didn’t get enough sleep last night.

  • Audra OHara

    Not a good day; the poor hamster died. My daughter has cried and cried. I just hate things like this; feel so bad for her.

  • Kristen

    I’m having a lovely day….escaping the rain in a quiet little coffee shop with my best friend and a white chocolate peppermint mocha. And we saw 2 rainbows on the way here 🙂

  • Sarah L

    Mostly quiet today since the pools were closed. Went to Costco, Vitamin Cottage and got my last Bronco Deals from McD’s and Arby’s.

  • Pamela

    2017 is off to a great start – after celebrating News Year’s Day yesterday, today if the “official” holiday and we’re using it to rest up before everyone’s back to work/school tomorrow!

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, it’s a rainy & dreary day, but the temperature is in the 60s, so I’ll take that. Seriously, I just can’t take the freezing temps these days. I used to love Winter. But now, no, not so much.

  • Judy Thomas

    Its January the 3rd here and very early so my day hasn’t gone anywhere yet but I am hoping that it is not hot and humid like yesterday. Happy New Year!

  • Stephanie Phelps

    My day is going okay. I am sleepy and have my granddaughter so laying back down is not an option. lol I am going to be taking down the tree in a little bit and putting the house back together!

  • michele

    I promised myself I would get going today on all the projects I have lined off for myself this month.. Well I am doing laundry and started the closet downstairs but is my heart in it?? Work… NO.. until the epiphany I am still in holiday mode.. music and decorations up until then….

  • KATE SARSFIELD

    After a wild & windy night the sun is shining, the air is clean & crisp. A beautiful winter’s day, in fact. I’ve made one NY’s resolution: to (try) to finish what I start. I’ve an awful habit of getting distracted (I call it multi-tasking) and it means that, for example, sorting out the spare room never gets finished. Well last night it did!

  • Janet W.

    My day is going great so far! Had a nice breakfast and now I’m reading to get started on cleaning around the house soon.

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