7 Days of Yoga in Fiji Winner
Alexis Marnel - New York, NY
Question: How do you relax?
"Phew. When I used to relax I would revel in foreign countries and different spas. Now, I have just inherited a garden and I look forward to creating it and being able to step out of my head and out of the city for however brief a moment and enjoy my new gift."
Beauty Cabinet Makeover Winner
Lisa Hoch - Superior, WI
Connie L. Potratz-Watson - Hudson, WI
Question: Which of your FOFriends deserves a Beauty Cabinet Makeover and why?
"My dear friend Connie deserves a beauty cabinet makeover. Three years ago I was privileged to donate a kidney to her. Although she'll still have to be careful and deal with anti-rejection meds for the rest of her life, she's doing wonderfully well. Money for new make-up falls far down on her list and this would be a marvelous boost!"
A Super Foodie Weekend for Two In Wine Country Winner
Petra Hennek - Andover, MN
Question: Which class would you most like to take?
"This is a tough decision as all these classes are of so much interest to me. I think though, that kneading bread is the ticket to dealing with my stress-filled last year. I can methodically contemplate simplicity while kneading bread and hopefully the end result would be a wonderful loaf of bread. Then all we need is the butter. That's all I need for simple happiness and to be reminded of why life is good."
A Beach read that's anything but sunny Winner
Barbara Marzolf - Hamilton City, CA
Question: What's the best book you've read so far this year?
"Half the Sky- Inspiring, discouraging, it made me feel grateful for what I have, want to help others (I give $$ to Heifer International), enlightened, REALLY ANGRY that people are so cruel, and hopeful that people, especially women, are so resilient. It made me question what I do for others and even made me think about that hidden desire to become a nurse. In other words, it touched me like no book has touched. As a reminder to truly live each day, honoring myself and the other women I love and care about, I started painting."
A 30-minute healthy, sexy body "makeover" winner
Mary Cunningham - Villa Rica, GA
Question: Ask Rosie Battista, FOF nutrition guru, a question.
"Why does my 65-year-old husband lose 10 pounds by just "wishing off the weight" when I gain 5 just looking at a bag of chips?"
A 5-Day Crafting Retreat Winner
Cathy Novotny - Fairfield, CT
Question: Which class would you most like to take?
"I would take jewelry making or beading. I have a container full of beautiful semi-precious stones that have been waiting for five years to become beautiful one of a kind jewelry."
Bellecore Bodybuffer Winner
Becky Lax - Green Bay, WI
Question: What's your cellulite troublespot?
"My backside is the worst! The good news is I can't see it, bad news is everyone else can."
Other Winners:
Bourque Simmons - NYC, NY
Ellie Trockman - Marietta, GA
Denise Barrett - Ontario, Canada
Custom Photo Mementos from Pinhole Press Winner
Cheryl McCall - Jacksonville, FL
Question: Do you keep a photo in your wallet? Who is it of?
"Yes!! As a Foster Parent for the past 5 years, I keep mini albums in my purse of the 50+ children that have been my children from a few days to a year or longer. We also make keepsake photo albums for each family to take with them when they leave. For many of my children, these will be the first photos ever made and kept for the future."
Other Winners:
Mary Wright - DeLand, FL
Mary Jane Protus - Schenectady, NY
Osteoporosis Bone Health Challenge Winner
Karen Marek - Parma, Ohio
Question: Tell us what you're doing to promote your bone health.
"Menopause started at the age of 40 for me, and by the time I was 43, my periods had stopped. Due to my small frame, my mother's history of osteoporosis, and early menopause, my doctor decided to do a bone density test. I always ate healthy, exercised, and took daily vitamins. Sometimes however, things happen which one has no control over, as in my case. I thought my test would come back within normal range, but was very surprised when the doctor said I was osteopenic. I was immediately started on Actonel, along with OTC Calcium supplements. I kept up with my daily walking routine. One year later I was surprised to find my scores dropped even more on my bone test, very close to the osteoporosis range. I then was switched to Fosamax, and with determination taking over, I continued to walk daily and added weight training exercises. I faithfully took weekly Fosamax and added Vitamin D and began having more milk and yogurt. Within a 5 year period, I increased my bone density to the point that in December of this year, I may no longer need to be on Fosamax. I have become an advocate for taking care of your bones, because it really is never too late to save them. I have too much living to do, and will continue to fight the battle of osteoporosis."
$250+ worth of Lancome Products and Beauty Guide Winner
Lori Boin - Houston, TX
Question: If you had plastic surgery, would you tell people or keep it a secret?
"Yes, I would tell. There's no shame in me wanting to feel better about myself. Maybe my honesty would influence someone else who is sitting on the fence."
A 5-Day Reinvention Retreat Winner
C. Denise Johnson - Pittsburgh, PA
Question: What bad habit would you most like to break?
"I tend to fixate on the terrible twins - procrastination and regret. I think they're conjoined because the two seem inseparable!"
Jane Iredale Tantasia Giveaway Winner
Sheree Fournerat - Katy, TX
Question: Have you ever used self-tanner?
"As I have gotten older, I have taken pity on those around me. I will use a self tanner on my legs just so no one asks me if Casper could have his legs back."
The Next Generation of "Business Cards" Winner
Beth Weatherford - Maumelle, AR
Question: Do you prefer networking in person or online?
"I think that in person is the best way to go, but there is so much to be said for online...you can reach so far and such a wide audience."
Other Winners:
Penny Frederick - Milwaukee, WI
Maria Bastone - Larchmont, NY
Ultimate Ancestor Search Winner
Janice Knechtel - Derry, PA
Question: Do you have a family tree?
"Yes, I started my search about 6 weeks ago and have been enjoying every minute. So far, I found that my 5xGreat Grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War and a Great Uncle fought at Gettysburg in the Civil War. But, I think the best part of all of my research has been the talks I've had with my Dad about his family...priceless!!"
Elizabeth Adler Book Winners
Margot Quinn - Scottsdale, AZ
Question: Which one of Elizabeth Adler’s books would you like to read first?
"I would love to read It All Began in Monte Carlo first! They both look wonderful."
From Barcelona, With Love Winners:
Brenda Leon - Evansville, IN
Connie Torgerson - Portland, OR
Kathleen Juliano - Albany, NY
Virginia J. Edgar - Garner, IA
Shirley Turner - St. Louis, MO
Amy Mayer - Charlotte, NC
Sharon Villalobos - Morganville, NJ
Christina Phillips - Jermny, PA
It All Began in Monte Carlo Winners:
Donna G. Brooten - Peapack, NJ
Victoria Zumbrum - Glen Rock, PA
Valerie Clark - Lowell, MA
Alice Hayden - Hicksville, NY
Martha Eskuchen - Marianna, FL
Nancy Dozier - Raymond, MS
Rosemary Simm - Ocala, FL
Theresa Norris - North Agusta, SC
Nicole DAgostino - Fredericksburg, VA
Deana Fruth - Bucyrus, Ohio
Jennifer Brown - Buck Hill Falls, PA
Karla Westerfield - Palm Bay, FL
Kathy Wernsing - Zephyrhills, FL
Diana Prewitt - Austin, TX
Angela Roberts - Cleveland Heights, OH
Michelle Childress - Bristol, VA
Sherri Rodgers - Surprise, AZ
Sheila Jain - West Orange, NJ
Cathy Lawton - Smithfield, RI
Cindi Mitchell - Pensacola, FL
Hira Hasnain - Ontario, CA
Lucy Sinkler - Bakersfield, CA
Carol J. Guth - Montgomery Village, MD
Lori Howe - Pinehurst, NC
Michele Gootenberg - Boca Raton, FL
Rose Soriero - Lawrenceville, NJ
Tracy Dent - Owings Mills, MD
Renee Brown - Dallas, GA
Celeste Judge - Schaumburg, IL
Rosemary Krejsa - Willoughby, OH
Kathy Fannon - Washington, MI
Portia Asher - Mount Laurel, NJ
Lynn Salvatore - Seven Hills, OH
Phyllis Owens - Albuquerque, NM
Jeanette Hocking - Diamond Bar, CA
Jody Heifner - Wellman, IA
Penny Thomas - Bradenton, FL
Jeannine Ray - Des Moines, IA
Ingrid Wingate - Doerun, GA
Meg Baker - Boston, MA
Lynda Christian - Hazelwood, MO
Edie Greene - Milwaukee, WI
Margot Quinn - Scottsdale, AZ
Pocket-sized Family Tree Contest Winner
Tiera Bonnefond - Arlington, VA
Question: Where are your ancestors from??
"We are definitely mutts. I married into a French-Polish-English-Irish family. My own roots are German, English, Welsh, Scottish and Native American (family lore, but I haven't proved it yet). I love doing the family research and the thrill of the find. My relatives seem interested and it has allowed me to re-connect with distant cousins."
Other Winners:
Vera Jane Brasher - Hackett, AR
Deborah Hansen-Ching - Oakland, CA
Luxe Leather Handbag from Barr + Barr Winner
Diane H. Hinkle - Louisville, TN
Question: Do you match your bags to your shoes?
"I am nearing 70 and I came from a generation who seemed to always match shoes and purses. Sometimes it meant making a purse or actually covering a pair of shoes with fabric. I have done both so I was stylish. Over the last twenty or thirty years attitudes have changed greatly about what one wears with what. I now have pursers that are patterned as well as different shades of one color and the usual solids. I carry them with whatever makes me happy that particular day and I have fun. You are never too old to change and never too old to have fun. I'm doing both!"
A Fantasy Shopping Weekend Winner
Tobi Klaskin - Schwenksville, PA
Question: Where would you most want to shop -- California, Florida or New York?
"I would love to go shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York! I've been hearing about these amazing outlets for years and have yet to go. I've been laid off from an albatross of a job I'd worked at for 15 years (it's a good thing). I'm working on finding myself again...starting with yoga...and a shopping trip, would greatly help with the reinvention of me!"
Other Winners:
Debora Rogers - Porterville, CA
Elizabeth Leskowyak - Westerville, OH
5 Molton Brown Travel Beauty Bundles Winner
Nikki Boone - Addison, TX
Question: Ask the FOF travel gurus a question.
"My college roommate and I want to take a 4 day trip to celebrate our 40 years of friendship. Any suggestions about where to go on a short trip and get the most bang for our buck?"
Other Winners:
Fran Lans - Glenview, IL
Merrill Plumlee - Stony Point, NY
Anita Conley - Prince Frederick, MD
Debbie Sorg - Leland, NC
A Week of Yoga and Horses Giveaway Winner
JoAnn Mallozzi-Freedman - Encino, CA
Question: Have you ever been horseback riding?
"For our senior class trip this "city gal" saddled up and went gitty yap to the horse that was chosen for me at the Dude ranch. Mind you, the only horse I had ever ridden was the one at the carnival attached to a carousel! The only problem with Elenor was that she was on the older side and all she wanted to do was eat the grass on the side of the trail and or pass wind. It got so bad that the other students behind me on the trail were asked to pass me since the smell was horrendous and they were choking! If I wasn't so scared to be on the back of this big and cranky animal I probably would have enjoyed it more. So, yes, I have been horseback riding! LOL!"
Paula Dorf Eye and Face Primer Giveaway
Ita Luehrsen - Willow Springs, IL
Question: Which of Paula Dorf's "7 FOF Beauty Sins" do you commit most often?
"Egads, I think an elf came and took my eyebrows one night. Really....when did that happen? One more bad makeup habit to add. Oh, and primer too. A work continually in progress. Sheesh..."
Other Winners:
Cheryl Marie Wilson - Canton, GA
Patrice Mantovani - Marietta, GA
Maria Unis - Aliquippa, PA
Alene Wendrow - Arlington, VA
Jan Timmer - Blue Springs, MO
Catherine Kichler - McCordsville, IN
Margarita Cantu Diaz - Atherton, CA
Rita Bankes - Stockport, OH
Ogden Kruger - Furlong, PA
Win a "couture" seed kit from an FOF Garden Guru Winner
Jennifer Mittereder - Buck Hill Falls, PA
Question: Have a gardening question for FOF gardening guru, Laura Baldwin?
"I need a shrub/bush for a very shady corner next to my house. Rhodies and azaleas have both died there. I'd like something to brighten it up. Any suggestions?"
VIP Passes to the Ultimate FOF Beauty Bash Winner
Cynthia V. Anzaldua - Dallas, Texas
Question: What part of the Bash are you most excited about?
"I would love private sessions with leading dermatologists, plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists. I am in the midst of trying to re-create myself to prepare for my new career and my new and improved body. I wish to remove the many tags I have on my face and body. I also want to remove the dark patches on my face that are attributed to the use of birth control pills and tanning. My outer appearance is the only aspect of myself I am not happy with. I want to improve my health through diet and exercise and look the way I feel....beautiful and healthy!"
A Week of Cooking (and eating!) in Tuscany Winner
Kailyn Hart - Rancho Cucomonga, CA
Question: Which dish are you most excited about?
"Um, where do I start - wine tours, fresh markets, foreign vineyards, the gorgeous Villa Lucia and lastly but not forgotten, super sexy chef GianCarlo! OK! I'm staying focused. I would most like to cook gnocchi con pesto e pomodori. I heard that the right gnocchi can fill the room with love. I know I'm a hopeless romantic. Please ship me to Italy!"
Cookbook Winners
Elaine Roberts - West Hartford, CT
Winning Comment:
"They all sound great and I'm sure they all have fantastic, delicious recipes. However, my choice definitely has to be the Bon Appetit cookbook. She had me with the deep, dark chocolate cheesecake! I'm going to be dreaming about that one."
Other Winners:
Kimberly Law - Carmel, IN (Sara Moulton Cookbook)
Elaine Roberts - West Hartford, CT (Bon Appetit Desserts)
Beverly Young - La Selva Beach, CA (Wild Table)
Sandy Eckstein - Syosset, N.Y. (Dorrie Greenspan Cookbook)
Linda Fingerote - Ontario, Canada (Italian Home Cooking)
The Menopause Makeover Winner
Loraine Alcorn - Palm Coast, FL
Winning Comment:
"I have been using a few OTC supplements for hot flashes but still no luck. Have you found one that works really well and is over the counter?"
A gift for you and for the charity of your choice Winner
Valerie Clark - Lowell, MA
Question: Visit CafeGive and tell us which of the five charities you would like to support.
"I would pick Friends of the Children's National as a charity of choice. Why? It's simple. Have you ever paid attention to a child? Have you seen the light in their eyes, the swelling of their hearts and the tears they didn't shed? Mentorship gives that type of attention to someone who needs it. Having someone pay attention can make a world of difference in someones attitude, fortitude and life's decisions."
The "greenist" kitchen container Winners
Elise Puhala - Sahuarita, AZ
Question: Have you ever been to a Tupperware party?
"I have been to a ton of Tupperware parties in my lifetime and I have a ton of old Tupperware to prove it. I haven't been to a party in years now. I think it's a young mother's "get me out of the house before I kill the kids" type of party. At least, that's the way it worked for me back in the 70's and 80's. My kids are living proof that this escape mechanism worked."
Other Winners:
JoAnn Arnold - Fort Worth, TX
Linda Weissman - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nancy Cuellar - Huntington Beach, CA
Lisa Gillogly - Lovettsville, VA
Kathryn Mohring - Baton Rouge, LA
Glenda Steffee - Sewell, NJ
A 6-day life-changing vacation for two in New Orleans Winner
Erika Bradley - Taunton, Massachusetts
Question: Which of the different volunteering projects in New Orleans would you choose?
"I would choose to work with the elderly. After taking care of my Mom, who passed away from Alzheimer's, I recognize how life comes full circle.The gentleness we show infants and children should be bestowed on our elderly as well. I believe that it is our responsibility as the keepers of the flame to ensure that their final years on this earth are filled with kindness."
The Perfect Shade of Red Nailpolish Winner
Thilde Peterson - Laguna Beach, CA
Question: Do you get professional manicures or do it yourself?
"You know that phrase: Leave it to the professionals. I live by that! When you are a professional person, grooming is everything. Lisa has been my manicurist for 7 years. It's a relationship I cherish. It's my therapy."
A Quilt Made from Your T-Shirts Giveaway Winner
Denise McRae - Olympia, WA
Question: What special t-shirt would you include in a Stitch-T quilt?
"My three granddaughters have t-shirts from different places they have lived due to their father being in the Army. Their father also brings them t-shirts from different areas of the world from his deployment to Iraq, Africa and Korea. My granddaughters are often without their father for long periods of time.The girls are always having to go to new schools due to their father being relocated. They put on a brave face and move forward with their daily activities. At night, however, you can hear them in their room talking about missing their father and sometimes weeping. The t-shirts they have collected remind them of places they have lived and activities they have shared with their father. This comforts them until he returns. God Bless our Soldiers and their families."
Fabulous Things of 2010 Winner
Charlotte Johnson - Seattle, WA
Winning Comment:
"This is the only site that I visit regularly. It is so great to find some place that is focused on things that are pertinent to me. Thank you for a great site. Keep up the good work!"
Bestsellers and Advance Copies Winners
The Orchard Winners
Carole A. Stark
Linda Arzoumanian
Patricia Fleishman
Cynthia Smith
Brenda Rosenberg
Jo Ann McCready
Bonnie J. Malcolm
Joanne Vicente
Margaret Osburn
Shirley, Svihra
Fireworks Over Toccoa Winners Winners
Annie Laura Smith
Aimee Phillips
Jeanne R. Miro
Martha Davis
Maria Unis
Patricia Douglas
Julie Prideaux
Marilyn McMillan
Maggie Westfall
Priscilla Strickland
Angela Ritter
Judy Meidel
Karen Curl
Paula Weekley
Christine Newton
Shari Bennetti
Maureen Stanford
Laura Henderson
Deb Mendel
Georgette Thaler
Martha K. Bennett
Sara Jones
Pamela E. Harris
Judy Frederick
Vickie Bovender
Mara Kaplan
Barbara Steadman
Carol Rogero
Carol Mardis
Joan ODonnell
Donna Fritz
Lucy Pinto
Arlene Bailey
Marcela La liseuse
Phoenix Vie
Claire Knight
Susan Bradley
Leeana Fatovic
Freda Witt
Gail Ahern
Debbie Nye
Lisa Ginsburgh
Marilyn Adam
Jane Farrissey
Andrea L. Lawley
Sharon Murner
Kelly Campbell
Lori Hayes
Deborah Shade
Wendy McGuinn
Sandra Spilecki
Sherie Otteson
A Set of Friendship Earrings Winner
Nancy Murray - Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Question: Which earrings do you like best, the circles or the doves?
"I like the doves for what they represent - peace and love - things that best friends give to each other."
A Girlfriends' Getaway to Bermuda Contest Winner
Jody Mitchell - West Chicago, IL
Question: Who would you bring to Bermuda?
"I would bring my friend from second grade, Vickie. We went to elementary school, junior high, high school, Sunday school, confirmation, youth group, bluebirds and camp fire girls, boy-chasing, dating, pom-pom squad, graduations, weddings, showers, babies, miscarriages, divorces (yes, both of us), dating again after divorce, drug issues with our sons, serious health issues with our parents and ourselves and now we are both going through menopause. We could write a book together about our life experiences."
Artist Palette Cheese Tray from Fishs Eddy Winner
Suzanne Bernstein - Columbus, Ohio
Question: Do you have better taste in art or cheese?
"I have better taste in art! However, I would most definitely be willing to create cheese art on the cheese palette! Looks like fun."
A 7-day art retreat in Puerto Vallarta Winner
Kathie Fuston - Columbia, TN
Question: Does creativity run in your family?
"Creativity and the ability to express yourself through the arrangement of your surroundings and your life is a gift that many in my family have been blessed with. My paternal great-grandmother and grandmother created the most beautiful clothing, carefully drawing it out before cutting the fabric. My father painted and gardened, touching so many people with the beauty of his creations. I enjoy painting canvas and porcelain, and also thrill at redesigning my landscape each Spring and Fall. We all have an innate desire to surround ourselves with the beauty of our own creation, and we have been blessed with partners who enjoy creating with us. What a blessing this is!"
Custom-made tribute movie Winner
Linda B. Kaufman - Horseheads, NY
Question: Do you like digital cameras or do you miss film?
"My husband was always the family photographer as our children were growing up. I always felt intimidated by all the lenses and fancy equipment that he used. Now I feel very capable and competent using my digital camera to record memories and life's little moments. I love being able to instantly assess the quality, layout and content of my photos and I really love that delete button."
Aspirinpods Winners
Question: Has heart disease affected your life? How?
Cheryl Marie Wilson - Canton, GA
Toni Hughes - Memphis, TN
Ginny Kelly - Nicholson, GA
Wendy Brown - Danville, CA
Katie Kelley - Plainesville, OH
Karen Smith - Tucson, AZ
Beth Holden - Laingsburg, MI
Tower of Chocolate-drizzled Popcorn Winner
Hope Wolf - Chestnut Hill, MA
Question: Do you prefer to snack on candy or popcorn when you go to the movies?
"I prefer to snack on popcorn. You can't beat that crunchy buttery flavor as you settle down in your seat and become immersed in a good movie. If it is a mediocre or a bad movie, than the popcorn compensates for the disappointment on the screen!"
3 products invented by FOFs Winner
Patti Roberts - Sacramento, CA
Question: What invention has you constantly saying, "I wish I thought of that"?
"Facebook, of course."
Custom Color beauty System Winner
Karen Berckman - Upper Chichesten, PA
Question: Which of the four hair color categories fits you best?
"Warm Blonde - I love the idea of shopping with the colors. It will cut down on returns. How many times do you bring something home and it just does not feel right? Now I know it was the color!"
Chantal Cookware Winner
Bekki Wilkins - Riverdale, MI
Question: Where did you get your pots and pans?
"I had a mix of pots and pans that my mother-in-law had given me. I think they came over on the Mayflower. I used them for quite a while until they were so warped and worn that I had to break down and buy new ones. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a nice set of Warever pots and pans."
A Weekend of starry-eyed romance Contest
Anne Barrington- Abingdon, Virginia
Question: Why do you and your honey need a romantic weekend together?
"My 30 year-old, recently disabled son had to move in with us. He will need care for a long time while he recovers from a serious health problem. My husband of 5 years has been wonderful to him, helping care for him not only physically but emotionally as well. I would like a chance to spoil my husband and let him know how special he is to all of us."
Soft Surroundings Winner
Kylee Baumle- Haviland, OH
Question: Which item from the Soft Surroundings spring collection would you wear most often?
"The half-moon bay shirt is just gorgeous and would be appropriate in any number of situations. Being made of rayon, it would indeed be a soft surrounding!"
Secrets to a breathtaking bod Giveaway
Deborah Martin - Cumberland, Maryland
Question: What part of your body do you love the most?
"I love my hands. They've held my children when they were babies, held their hands when they were older, wiped their tears and now pat them on the back as they have grown to be adults. My hands help me be creative (knitting, cooking, sewing, gardening, writing), add drama when I speak and provide a big wave when I see a friend. Yep, without a doubt, I love my hands!"
Best of 2010 Survey Winner
Jennifer Bispo- Thousand Oaks, CA
Question: Tell us your favorite things and win ours!
" What was your favorite fragrance?
fresh Sugar Lemon
What was your favorite beauty product discovery (skincare or makeup)?
Laura Geller Spackle
What was your favorite tech gadget?
iPad
What was your favorite exercise routine?
Zumba
What was your favorite blog or website?
Pioneer Woman
What was your favorite book?
Winter's Bone
What was your favorite foodie find?
Anything at Trader Joes"
Kristin Hannah Books Giveaway
Night Road Winners:
Barbara O'Connell - Woodstock, VT
Susan Vrtis - Temple, TX
Linda Sommer - Maywood, NJ
Deborah Blake - Moultonboro, NJ
Donna Blair - Hollidaysburg, PA
Laurie Ayers - New Iberia, LN
Virginia Rappaport - Deerfield, IL
Elynn Shapiro - Ocean , NJ
Jodelle Brohard - Westerville, OH
Winter Garden Winners:Patricia Assanowicz - Waterford, CT
Wendy McGuinn - Lafayette Hill, PA
Julie Laws - Jackson, MI
Jessica Dewey - Bemidji, MN
Tammy Harrison - Irmo, SC
Betty Woolfolk, Senatobia, MS
Judy Furo - Pickering, Ontario Canada
Susan Stebbing - Churchton, MD
Carol Godette - Saratoga Springs, NY
Barb Mazzara - Pinconning, MI
Freda Witt - Center Line, MI
Erika Scheitlin, Port Orchard, WA
Annette Estell - Peoria, AZ
Ellen Falkenberry - Birmingham, AL
Daisy Ellen Barnes Klein - Shelby Township, MI
Marilyn Kleinberg Wald - North Palm Beach, FL
Barbara Puhala - Olmsted Falls, OH
Nancy Murray - Saddle Brook, NJ
Darla Martin - Berkeley, CA
Kathyrn Mohring - Baton Rouge, LA
Roz Rickman - Castro Valley, CA
Jane E. Farrissey - Wakefield, MA
Linda Weissman - Hollywood, FL
Kathryn Webster - Pembroke, GA
Shirley Macrides - Fountain, CO
Kathy Brown - Laguna Niguel, CA
Susan Chester - Gresham, OR
Tina-Joy Kinard - Raleigh, NC
Rose Fear - Dowling, MI
Holly McCracken - Auburn, IL
Robin Joslyn - Shapleigh, ME
Marge Yanker - Chapel Hill, NC
Martha Hildreth - Lynchburg, VA
Sandi White - Beaverton, OR
Janice Farr - Grandy, NC
Valarie Adams - Flintstone, GA
Carol Spiegel - Newtown, CT
Pamela Hansen - Fostoria, OH
Margarida Brei - The Woodlands, TX
Gina Parker - Thorofare, NJ
Karin Zindren - White Bear Lake, MN
Lynnmarie Doherty - Lumberton, NJ
Laura Abshier - Beaumont, TX
Kathryn Maulding - Ludlow, IL
Susan Pertierra - Pembroke Pines, FL
Kathy Simoncelli - Rahway, NJ
Winter Busters Winner
Patty Echerd Bost China Grove, North Carolina
Question: What part of your body needs the most skin-soothing during the winter?
"I need a head-to-toe moisture makeover. I'll have to say my feet are the worst. My feet are so rough, I fear that rubbing them against the sheets at night may start a fire! How am I going to explain that to the insurance company? Please save me!"
4-Day Fitness Retreat in Antigua Winner
Rose Soriero Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Question: Do you prefer fitness classes or working out on your own?
"A group of FOF's have been meeting at the gym for over a year now. We all do our own thing but enjoy seeing each other every morning and you better have a good excuse for not showing up!"
1960s Vintage Fashion Jewelry Illustration Winner
Janie Bowthorpe Moab, Utah
Question: What era of fashion did you like the best?
"I loved the fashion era of the 60's! Bright colors, daring hemlines, fun designs of paisley, fishnet hose, go-go boots, Mary Jane shoes and Gunni Sax long dresses were in style. Does anyone remember the year we wore decorative bloomers that might have matched something in the dress? I got sent home for wearing that one!"
Jazzy Jewelry and expert advice Winner
Carolyn Parkin Hueytown, AL
Question: What's your most prized jewelry possession?
"I have a dime attached to a large safety pin that is more precious to me than diamonds. When we first got married, I opted for a stove, refrigerator and washer instead of a diamond ring. My husband promised me a diamond by the time we were married 10 years. By our 10th anniversary, we had a brand new house, two kids and a car payment. My husband presented me with a beautiful box with the dime attached to a safety pin. This was my "dime-on-pin". He did it as a sort of joke but I wouldn't trade it for the largest diamond in the world. He had remembered his promise and kept it with something he had made himself. We have been married 37 years now and I still wear it."
"Gone to Paris" recycled cashmere hat Winner
Jan Carson St. Louis, Missouri
Question: How do you avoid getting hat head from your winter cap?
"When my hair is very short, I can go to the Ladies Room, take off my hat, wet my fingers and run them through my hair. It reactivates the gel and I can finger comb it. As my hair gets longer, this does not work as well. I then end up being 'married to the hat'."
The most restful 2 - nights of your life giveaway Winner
Cathy Margolin Los Angeles, California
Question: What do you do when you're having trouble falling asleep at night?
"When I can't sleep it's always because I have too much in my head. I know I should stop working before trying to sleep. When I don't, a little lavender essential oil drops on my pillow and behind my ears starts the dreamy process. If I wake up with my head buzzing with ideas, deadlines, projects, etc., then I visualize. Each thought in my head is released on a kite string as I sit on my favorite beach in Hawaii, watching the most beautiful sunset. As the sun sets, so do I. My thoughts that were keeping me up are safely attached to the kite, retrievable if I need them the next day."
Winter warmers worth $700+ Winner
Ilene Schwartz Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Question: Do you loose your gloves every season
or do you have them for years?
"At the end of the winter season, when I take my jackets and coats to the dry cleaners, I typically find a missing glove in a pocket. I even found a $20 bill once. However, by then, I have gotten rid of the gloves' mate. I have to go out and buy a new pair of gloves at a winter end sale, literally using my $20 pocket money. One time I thought that I had lost a pair of gloves but found them months later in the glove compartment of my car. Now I know why they call it the glove compartment!"
E - reader case & Bookmarks Winner
Susan Olson Little Rock, Arkansas
Question: Which item do you prefer to read - an e-reader or an old fashioned, page turning book?
"I don’t own an e- reader yet but hope to. Two of my children have them and love them. They down load lots of their favorite books and new ones too. I think it’s the way of the future. I still read my old fashioned hard and soft cover books too. There’s just something about holding and reading a nice book."
Classes from OneDayUniversity Winner
Leona Gibbs Salmon, Idaho
Question: If you could go back to school for anything, what would it be?
"I have been fascinated with crime solving for the past 5 years and would love to have been a forensic investigator. Instead of following that dream, I worked for 26 years at the post office."
Wrinkle - Preventing Beauty Pillow Winner
Katie Myers Ojai, California
Question: Do you sleep on your face, side or back?
"I sleep alternating between my back and side. It depends on where the dog is."
Sleepy Time Special Tea Winner
Julie Reed Wichita, Kansas
Question: Have you ever taken sleeping pills?
"Yes, or I would be in a padded room by now!"
Stunning Wrap Sweater Winner
Susan Stebbing Churchton, MD
Question: What's the worst wearable gift you've ever received?
"I hate to say it, but I received a sweater with Koala bears on the front...talk about ready for the retirement home! My friend gave it to me because she knew I loved Koala Bears. It was a beautiful thought and I wore it (yes I did) to her New Year's Party. What did it matter what others thought about it; it was my friends feelings that were important."
NYC Shopping Tour Winner
Alicia Brandt Ely Los Angeles, California
Question: Where's your favorite place to find a great deal?
"My friends closets! Twice a year a group of us has a "fashion swap". We empty out our closets of stuff that we no longer wear. Other peoples trash becomes my treasures! Plus, we make it a party."
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