Why are you excited about Independence Day? FOURTH OF JULY BLOG HOP {CONTEST}

7/1/2012

From July 1st through the 4th we are taking a moment to celebrate our Independence Day fun and you can take part in a blog hop. The blog hop will allow you to simply by commenting on a post from today through July 4th and be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and a Pair of sterling silver and green bead pierced earrings. Simply that, comment and you are entered. Today, stop by and say Hello...Let me know why you are excited about the upcoming holiday!

Also make sure you check out the other sites that are also a part of this blog hop. You can find the other sites here:http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/

Malika Gandhi link

7/1/2012 01:44:41 am

I am from the UK so I don't know a lot about US Independence day but I love the enthusiasm and the celebrations! I hope all US and non US citizens (who celebrate it) the best 4th of July!

Melissa link

7/1/2012 06:17:51 am

Malika,
It is interesting that we celebrate a holiday about gaining our independence from England, but as a teacher I have a whole different perspective of the American Revolution. If you think of it as England as a parent and the colonies as teens, it makes a lot more sense.

DeEtte Anderton

7/1/2012 03:07:13 am

I have always loved this great nation, and have been in almost all of the states. I recently moved from Utah to New England, and will be spending the 4th in Boston, with my son. I love history, & I am very excited to be here now! I have waited more years than I care to admit to be in Boston this time. I spent the 4th of July of 1974 in Philadelphia

Melissa link

7/1/2012 06:19:20 am

DeEtte,
I've been to Boston and the history is so rich there. I hope you get to see it all. Don't forget to visit Harvard as well. It has been years since I was there but there were some great places to eat along the river near Harvard Square and who couldn't resist the bakeries in Little Italy! OMG the cannoli's were to die for!

Tessa

7/1/2012 03:32:51 am

I'm from Helsinki, so we don't of course celebrate independence day here on the fourth. but I have lots of American friends, some of whom live here, and we celebrate together.

Melissa link

7/1/2012 06:20:36 am

Tessa,
I like that you are open to celebrating with your friends. That is what the holiday is all about, family and friends coming together to celebrate independence, which can take so many forms. How is the weather in Helsinki? I would love to visit!

Danny

7/1/2012 08:59:46 am

I live in Germany, but have spent several US holidays in the States and I always love the celebrations with family, friends and neighbors

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Melissa link

7/1/2012 09:21:39 am

Danny, Does Germany have a celebration like the Fourth of July? It sounds like you travel a lot! What do you do for a living?

Sue Sattler

7/1/2012 09:14:29 am

I have always loved what the 4th stood for and made sure that my kids knew why we were celebrating. They grew up with great pride in their country and when my son joined the Army he was so proud, as was I. Now that he has his angel wings, my grandson said that the fireworks were for Uncle Dane, to say thank you and we love you. The fireworks this year will be extra special.

proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

Melissa link

7/1/2012 09:25:46 am

Sue,
What a touching and heartwarming story. I am so honored that your son felt that our country was important enough to give his life over. I hope he knows how much we appreciate his and your family's gift. Fireworks are so much more special when they mean something to our families. I will certainly look at them differently now after your story.

Thanks for sharing!

Tamara Hoffa

7/1/2012 09:14:45 am

Hi Melissa. (waves frantically) so want to read Protecting His Wolfe

Melissa link

7/1/2012 09:23:03 am

Hi Tamara! *waves back* Protecting His Wolfe is in the top 10 best sellers by my publisher on All Romance Ebooks. I'm so excited about this book. It's gotten a lot a comments. I hope you enjoy it when you read it. Good luck on the contest!

laurie

7/1/2012 12:09:11 pm

i live in Canada and OUR national holiday is july 1st. and for those of us who live near the border the days between the first and July 4th is like one big holiday and i know a LOT of ppl on BOTH side of the canada us border who will take time of NOW to vacation!

Melissa link

7/1/2012 01:50:40 pm

Hi Laurie. I live in a suburb of Detroit so we get to combine the two holidays and have a downtown firework festival and street fair. This year it was held this past Monday. They always go way out! It is nice that we are able to share holidays that way!

Lisa G

7/1/2012 12:13:57 pm

I am looking forward to seeing my kids enjoy the day

Wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net

Melissa link

7/1/2012 01:52:03 pm

Hi Lisa...It is always about the kids! How old are yours? It sounds like they are younger. Mine are now adults and so it isn't as much fun as it used to be watching their faces light up with the fireworks. But then again, I have a whole different relationship now too!

Lacey T

7/1/2012 01:43:14 pm

I'm going to be taking my family out to a cookout :)
laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com

Melissa link

7/1/2012 01:53:19 pm

Hi Lacey, That sounds like a wonderful time! Do you know what you are cooking yet? Hot dogs and burgers are a staple but I love a good steak! How about you?

Jess

7/1/2012 04:20:17 pm

I think the fireworks.

Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:31:46 am

Hi Jess,
The fireworks are always a popular part of the holiday. Happy Fourth of July!

Trix

7/1/2012 04:55:34 pm

I've always enjoyed the fireworks and family barbecues...haven't been to a parade in a while, but it's tempting for some reason!

Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:33:29 am

Hi Trix! Parades are tons of fun. Have you ever walked in one? I haven't seen as many parades for the Fourth as I have for Memorial Day.

Throuthehaze

7/1/2012 06:30:07 pm

I'm looking forward to the fireworks
throuthehaze at gmail dot com

Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:34:54 am

Everyone loves the fireworks. Does your family set them off at home?

Kristy

7/1/2012 07:17:52 pm

I'm looking forward to mingling with my close friends and family members over drinks and BBQ! Plus the playing with fireworks afterwards doesn't hurt.

kliu107 at gmail dot com

Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:36:13 am

Hi Kristy!
What are your favorite part of the fireworks? Do you set off your own?

Brandi S.

7/1/2012 07:35:18 pm

Happy 4th of July! I am looking forward to the 4th of July so I can have a nice BBQ with my family and do some cool fireworks. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:37:10 am

Hi Brandi,
I hope you enjoy your time with your family. What are you cooking?

Crissy M

7/2/2012 03:07:24 am

I love July 4th. I love spending time with my family and friends! I love the cookouts and the fireworks...This year I'm looking forward to spending time with my niece. This is her first Independence Day and I can't wait to see her reaction to the fireworks :)

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Melissa link

7/2/2012 03:38:54 am

Hi Crissy,
Introducing children to holidays is one of the best parts. They show us fresh eyes and add to the excitement. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Karen H in NC

7/2/2012 05:38:33 am

I don't necessarily celebrate the 4th but I do enjoy a good cookout...especially if the grill is filled with all the yummy meat products shown in that picture above! Enjoy your 4th...stay cool and safe!

Thanks for the giveaway.

kareninnc at gmail dot com

Melissa link

7/2/2012 06:32:12 am

Karen,
I'm a steak girl if given a choice. But I do love burgers and hot dogs on the grill. For some reason, my ribs do better in the oven. I usually marinate them and then slow cook them so that the meat just falls of the bones! I hope you get a cookout in soon!

Wendy Pogrant

7/2/2012 03:30:49 pm

I like the fireworks.
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Melissa link

7/3/2012 12:48:43 am

Hi Wendy,
The fireworks are always a favorite of mine too!

Penumbra

7/2/2012 07:14:10 pm

Have a great 4th of July! Thanks for participating :)

penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

Melissa link

7/3/2012 12:49:32 am

Hi! Thank you for stopping by!

Mackenzie Crowne

7/3/2012 02:26:46 am

I live in Phoenix and with the dry conditions don't expect any fireworks this year, but I grew up in Boston and that grand city knows how to do the 4th right. There is nothing like joining the throng in Copley Square to cheer on the pyrotechnics exploding over the harbor.
Mac

Melissa link

7/3/2012 03:22:44 am

Boston does know how to celebrate the Fourth! It is a town that history built!

Foretta

7/3/2012 03:44:53 am

Thanks so much! I love watching the fireworks with the kids! They get so excited!!!

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Melissa link

7/3/2012 03:48:06 am

Holidays are all the more special when kids are involved. I love that they give us fresh eyes!

Christine

7/3/2012 04:14:16 pm

Hi! A day off with family will be fantastic. I'll get to see my sister & my nephews.

Melissa link

7/4/2012 11:21:13 am

Christine,
It is great to spend time with family! Even better when you get a day off! Enjoy!

June

7/4/2012 12:16:44 pm

Not too excited this year. No plans due to families work & vaction schedules and we are having a very dry, hot summer with heat advisories and bans on fireworks and such. I am housitting alone and just plan on watching a fun movie or reading a good book.
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

Melissa link

7/4/2012 04:52:24 pm

That's not a bad thing June. I cherish those times alone. It is when I get to enjoy a book or let my muse out to play!

Catherine

7/4/2012 12:23:06 pm

I've looked forward to, and am enjoying, a mid-week day off from work! WONDERFUL...
Happy July 4th
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

Melissa link

7/4/2012 04:52:59 pm

Catherine, Any day off work is a good day!

evelynmoly

7/4/2012 05:33:08 pm

Happy 4th of July!!! Thanks for the contest! We loved watching the fireworks tonight! They were GREAT!!!

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