Monday's Music Moves Me: Love/Valentine's Day Songs #MondaysMusicMovesMe #Music #ValentinesDay

Hey everyone,
I am a little late for the music today but I suppose better late than never. The Monday's Music gals are spinning the tunes this week with love songs. That seems appropriate since Valentine's Day is on Wednesday. Let's get to it, shall we? Don't forget to link up!

~Michelle💌

The first song that comes to mind is from Neil Diamond. Oh, could he play the love songs!
Did you know he retired this year? sigh...

Next up is by another singer who is also retiring this year (sheesh), Elton John. He also knows how to write those beautiful love songs. For the record, did you know this song was in the remake of "Moulin Rouge?" 

So many selections I could play. Hmm...ok, this last one will be one by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. I have always loved this song. Did you know it was originally released by Luther Vandross?

8 Virtual Valentine's I Am Giving Out This Year...2016 Edition #Valentine'sDay

As I may have mentioned in the past, I am not a big Valentine's Day kind of gal. I think if you love someone, you should show them all year but that is just me. Anyway, last year I gave out 8 virtual Valentine's and it is now time for the 2016 edition. Ready? They are in no particular order.

1. The first Valentine I have to give out is the homeless guy I saw up at McD's today. In fact, for all the homeless people. You might think that I pass by and do not care. This is simply not true. The fact is, I do care and I care a lot. It is just that I am broke and almost where you are. You deserve to be loved and cared for like anyone else. This is all I have to give right now...and a cheeseburger.

2. I have been thinking a lot about a trip I took to Rome in 2000. There I encountered someone I want to give the next Valentine to. Her name is nameless as the many who work the streets in this country and around the world. So, nameless prostitute, this one is for you. Why, you ask? Well, it is because like the homeless dude above, you deserve to be loved. You deserve to have real love, not like the stuff you dish out to men who do not care. It has always bugged me to see you and my eyes automatically turned downward. I actually wished I had spoken to you then and told you that you were loved. So, this is for you.

Whew...some heavy Valentine giving out there. Huh?  Hang in there with me. 

3. If it is possible to give a Valentine to a thing, I want to give one to my ever present camera. I received you for Christmas and you have been by my side ever since. I know sometimes I let your battery go down and I am truly sorry for that. You constantly see things through your lens that I may not ever get to see again. I am lucky and happy to have you. Of course, I took a crummy photo of you but that could not be helped this time. Nice selfie by the way.

4. This next Valentine goes out to the Red Rock Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, The Garden of the Gods, and the Swiss Alps. Oh...my...gosh...how beautiful you are. I am so fortunate to have seen all of you and best yet, get to see Red Rocks everyday! Your love for me is immeasurable and you keep shining all the years even in monsoons, rain storms, and snow. Thank you, here is my heart in return.

5. I gave this next one out last year but seriously, I got to give one again. This goes to the "elixir of life", Pepsi. You are the omg, I have to get up before noon, love of my life. I get a headache just thinking about not having you. Seriously, you are the best!  However, a little note: that NFL halftime show needed some tweaking this year. It is still ok though, because I love you.

6. Following along those lines, I am giving Peyton Manning a virtual Valentine. You are the man! Whatever that really means, I am not sure. However, you and the rest of the team made this Broncos fan one happy camper. If you decide to retire this year, I would not blame you. The team would miss you but we understand too. I raise my Pepsi to you as I hand you this Valentine.

photo credit

7. I would be amiss if I did not give this next Valentine to a sweet gal who have given me clothes since I arrived here in Sedona. I literally came with 4 small suitcases, all I owned. I had very few clothes in those cases either. She is  hooking me up slowly. I am grateful and she deserves to have this from me. I hope you do not mind sharing Debbie with another gal Linda who gave me some great socks. Don't you adore these socks I just got from her?

8. Finally, this last but certainly not least, Valentine goes to my good friend and "boss" Julie. We have worked together 3 or 4 years now and for someone I have never met in real life, I adore her.

She has kept me with work but more importantly, she has been a dear friend and for that, I can never thank her enough. 

BONUS VALENTINES:

Like last year, I wish to give out a couple of extra Valentines that deserve a high five.

First, my Mom. I am grateful she gave me life...that is the best thing ever. However, she has also taken me in this year when I have been at my lowest point. She is just listening and working to help me gain good footing again. She deserves all the love I can possibly muster! Thanks, Mother. I love you so much!

For my children, children-in-laws, and grand-children, you make me happy. I miss being with you and enjoying your day to day lives. I hope you know how much I really love you!

All my love, Naila Moon

#Giveaway: Threadlab $25 Gift Card ends 2/14/16 @las930 @MyThreadLab

Welcome to the

ThreadLab $25 Gift Card Giveaway!

This is part of The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! Stop by and check it out for great gift ideas for the whole family.

Below this post you can find all the other giveaways for the guide, please take a minute to enter as many as possible.

Each giveaway will be slightly different as to cut down on entries for each one.

The Grand Prize has a lot of entries but, over $1,000 worth of prizes to 4 winners, so you will not want to miss that! Do some entries each day, plus there are lots of daily entries for more chances. 

You can enter it HERE on this blog!

This giveaway will be Twitter entries. Follow bloggers on Twitter to get extra entries. You must be following the bloggers until the end of the contest to be eligible for those entries.

The sponsor entries are a variety so you get lots of entries for those, and don't forget the daily entries. The sponsor entries will be worth the most.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is

ThreadLab

$25 Gift Card

See the review HERE.

1 Winner will receive this prize!

Disclosure: This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from the sponsor in the last 12 month. This Giveaway is valid in the Continental United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 2/14/16. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. Naila Moon of Just the Stuff Ya Know nor any other blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. 

Entry-Form

MORE GIVEAWAYS AS PROMISED

 

An InLinkz Link-up

#ad Your Cover Personalized Gift Just In Time For Valentine's Day

I think it means a lot to my loved ones when I take the time to really think about who they are before I purchase a gift.  Your Cover is one of those items that is unique for personalized gift giving. How about for Valentine's Day? 

Use your own photo to create completely customized magazine covers that show the ones you love just how special they are to you. 

3 easy steps: 
1) Use the online tool to choose a template - Valentine's Day, Love, Blank (to make up your own title) or one of over 80 other choices. 
2) Upload your photo (you can add an optional 2nd photo if you choose)
3) Personalize the default headlines to be all about the special person/couple starring on the cover.

YourCover can be delivered instantly as a photo file download to print yourself at home (perfect for last minute shoppers) or they can print and frame your magazine cover for you (prints are $19.95 and frames range from $10 - $40). 
YourCover is a unique gift for birthdays, holidays and milestone events - Sweet 16, New Baby, Wedding, 1st Birthday, Anniversary, Sports, Dance, Music, Hunting, Fishing, & more.

LOOK HER! My Readers Save 20% off your entire purchase using the code USFGVD20
at http://www.yourcover.com

Here are some direct links to the Valentine Cover - http://www.yourcover.com/Browse-Covers/Holidays-magazine-cover-templates/valentine-s-day,

I will be receiving mine soon and I will show you how easy it really is to get. Until then, go and get yours for the love(s) of your life.

Song-suasion...2/14/15 Who sings it best and Valentine's Day

Here it is another Saturday and none other than Valentine's Day too. I am joining one of my musical buds, Cathy, from curiousasacathy.com for another day of musical bliss.

Now usually I post just one song but today, I will be posting several of the same song plus at the end I would be ad missed not to post a V-day song. So, be fair warned. So, here we go.

I know that many of us are probably sick of hearing the song, "Let It Go" but in all seriousness, there have been some pretty cool renditions which I want to share.

This first one, I shared not long ago for Monday's Music Moves Me. It "spoke" volumes to me!

Next one I just recently heard, it to is an amazing rendition. I love the tribal sound in this version.

How about this version from Jimmy Fallon's tonight show.

Last one from Disney itself.

So, what is your favorite? Tell me in comments.

Finally, as promised a Valentine's Day song...

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Saturday! ~Naila Moon

8 Virtual Valentine's I Would Give Out This Year in 2015

I have never been a big Valentine's Day kind of gal, well at least not since my 20's. So, I never really wanted to celebrate the very Hallmark Card Holiday. Don't believe me? Ask my husband! Believe me, he has tried his best (really he has) to do whatever it is you are supposed to do on Valentine's Day.

I guess after six years of marriage to him, I have decided this year we can. He has to work on the big day, so, it won't be much. Still though...I have been thinking about it.

So, I guess if I am going to give out Valentine's this is whom I would give to. I have a list of eight.

1. Since Tamirisc has waited six whole years to change my mind, I suppose he gets the first one. SWAK! 

Hope you loved it honey.

2. The next one would have been at number one but I just could not bring myself to push my hubby off that spot..um, yet...So, this next Valentine goes out to Sean Connery! I mean come on, he is sexy as they come for his age. He can be my Valentine any time! *swoons*

3. The next Valentine goes out to the Minions! I mean what is a Supreme Leader of the Known Universe to do without them? I will give them these Red Velvet Oreos and they will be happy as clams. Enjoy guys!

4. This special Valentine is going to Pepsi. Now you other sodas don't send me letters because I did not send you one too. It is just Pepsi is my favorite drink and well, dang it, deserves my love! There I said it.

5. To follow up with that last Valentine, I am giving one also to  Boone's Strawberry Hill Wine. I have drunk my share of you...even when I was not supposed to, uh hmm...we had good times together. Fond memories, oh yes. It is not like I can drink you ever again but ya know, you still deserve the Valentine. Thanks for the memories...or lack there of.

6. My next Valentine goes to my cheap Dollar Store monthly calendar planner. You are already red which suits this holiday well. Maybe I can put some of those cheap heart stickers I got from somewhere on you. Would that be appropriate, or too much? No matter, I adore you! Without you, I would be without a doubt lost.  

7. The next goes out to my friend and rockin' "boss" Julie! For that matter all the other "bosses/supervisors *whether I cared for them or not*" , I have had over the years since I was 12 years old. Without you, I could not have bought crayons, markers, pens, glue, construction paper, suckers, tape, candy hearts or any other thing to make Valentines. Or for that matter to have had Pepsi, wine or well, ya know, food on the table. Thanks a ton for that one!

8. Finally, the last of the only 8 Valetine's I am giving out goes to all the social media sites that I am on and all the people that are in it. Without you all, I would not have the friendships, my husband, a job, and crazy life. Thanks, I adore each of you.

Much love, Naila Moon

Sincerely, PS. I am giving out one more Bonus Valentine because, well, I can. This one goes out to my Parents, family, and those I consider family.

My Parents love gave birth to me and what a special gift that is of life.

The rest of my family, kids, grand-kids, siblings, aunts, uncles,cousins, in-laws, Grandparents, and folks who are not blood related but still family to me...have given me love in this life too and I am truly, truly grateful for it. 

Besides, I know if I did not say something about all of you, you all would be calling me! lol         

Dad, Grandma & Paw Paw, I miss you more than words can possibly say. Happy Valentine's Day wherever you are.

I love you all so much! ~M.

Valentine Swap Fun!

"
This year I found a blogger who was doing a Valentine's Swap box and wanted to know who would like to join. I had never really done a swap before but it sounded like fun so, I joined in.

I was partnered to swap with Olivia aka Liv. I emailed her and found out some things about her. We chatted a couple of times over email. It turns out she was a swap box newbie too. This was going to be interesting!
After a couple of emails, we exchanged addresses. We had to spend at least $10 but not obligated to more unless we wanted to.

Well, Liv wasted no time. I mean the gal was on the ball! I received an email from her saying she had ordered my box and it would be there in a few days. I was giddy to say the least to wonder what I was receiving. In the same sense, I was in terror as I wanted to make her box perfect! I sort of failed. Yes, I did!
The deadline for sending approached and passed after I realized when I was supposed to have sent something. Ahhhhhhhhh......I made it up to her though. Instead of one box, she got a box and a gift card too! :) She loved what I sent her, which I will not tell because she is supposed to write about it.

So, what did she send me? Well, this....

I like Bath & Body a lot but often will not get stuff for me. She sent me this whole thing. The candle makes my whole apartment smell wonderful! She did not know but the Japanese Cherry Blossom lotion is my favorite!

The experience was great and I would do it again for sure. We are no longer swap box virgins! LOL
Thanks Liv and Happy Valentine's Day!

#Giveaway: #WarnerBros. Movie Just In Time For Valentine's Day- #WBValentine

Just in time for Valentine's Day Warner Brothers is dishing out the love with movies and a fun blog app too.

February is the one month of the year where everyone has love on their minds! It’s can be romantic, it can be love for your children or parents or you could just be a movie lover! Whatever you love, this February Warner Bros. has you covered with some amazing DVDs perfect for the whole family!

If you’re a love lorn poet, there’s the Peanuts Collection! If you want to smother your significant other with kisses we have the Looney Tunes Pepe Le Pew Collection, and if you want to solve some madcap mystery, I’ll bet Scooby-Doo is the one for you!

Check this out!

Who is Your Cartoon Crush? - Everyone has had a crush at some point in their lives, but do you know who your cartoon crush is? Is it Scooby-Doo? Charlie Brown? or maybe Bugs Bunny? Find out who you would be romantically perfect with!

Valentine’s Day Recipes! When I think of movie night, the first thing I want to know is... What are the snacks? Here are three easy and fun recipe’s perfect for your Valentine!


To make life even sweeter on Valentine's Day, Warner Bros. is giving away one of the following movies chosen at random to one of my lucky readers. Will it be you? Enter in the Rafflecopter below.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition  A Charlie Brown Valentine  Bugs Bunny’s Cupid Capers  Happiness is... Peanuts: Friends Forever  Elmo Loves You  Looney Tunes Pepe Le Pew Collection  Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: For The Love Of Snack Disclosure: Each household is only eligible to win One (1) Valentines Day DVD Chosen at Random via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please. Please note that the assets included within this message were delivered to you to promote Warner Home Entertainment. Any actions (including contest and competitions) that you complete with the provided assets are your liability, and should comply with both local and international laws. Naila Moon of Just the Stuff Ya Know is  working with Warner Home Entertainment. Do to time constraints for winner to be received, you must provide your mailing address as an entry. This will not be used for spamming nor sold to another party. I will be the only one to see this entry. This entry cannot be solely for winning either. I am not responsible for prize shipment.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thankful Thursday and A Song/Valentine's Day 2-14-2013

Here it is the big Valentine's Day. It also happens to be Thursday and another day to be thankful for the things of the week.

Although, I am not a huge Valentine's Day person (just ask Tamirisc), I am thankful for the loved ones I have.

Thankful for the love my parents had for each other, that I am here today.

Thankful for my children who make me laugh (and cry too) and thankful for my grand-children who are just simply precious.

Most of all today though, I am thankful for the  love of my Tamirisc.

Very recently, we have been going through a rough time with our extended families but side by side we are able to wade through this mud.  It makes it easier knowing that his love for me is sometimes the only thing that keeps me sane.

I make an effort to tell him that I love him everyday or at very least in my actions.

So, knowing that he will eventually read this...I LOVE YOU HONEY!
I am most grateful for you in my life. Thanks for loving me.
~Your wife, Naila Moon

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an EdenFantasys Giveaway (please only view if you are 18+)

Believe it or not Valentine's Day is right around the corner and love is in the air.
What couple does not like to have a bit of fun on this day too?  Nothing like having a hot, hot, HOT special day or night. Right?

You could show your man (or woman) a little hot romance when you surprise them with just one of these little numbers from EdenFantasys.

EdenFantasys has all sorts of stuff from clothing to toys to books to ramp up your fun, private life. The stuff you find here is certain to put a smile on the face of the one you love. They have a news letter too! Check them out and sign up!

  Steal his heart with your love, but Light his fire with    

Do you want to make the best Valentine's Day ever? Well, I am linking up with Xmas Dolly to bring you this fantastic giveaway.  

EdenFantasys is here to help. They are offering a fantastic giveaway to one lucky reader, a $55 gift certificate. Wow! 

Enter in the Rafflecopter below and good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: Just the Stuff Ya Know/Naila Moon received no compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize shipment. 

Photos for this blog entry are used from the EdenFantasy website. **See below.

**Per EdenFantasys all models on their site are 18+years old and they are in compliance with the rules for adult audiences only. If you are not 18+ years old (in some states 21 years old) you are asked to please leave the website immediately.