Mutual Desire
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December is a hectic time. Well, actually it all begins mid-November for us in the US because of Thanksgiving and it doesn’t stop until after the new year.
Most authors hate having a December release. It can be a killer. Sure some people give books and/or bookstore gift cards as gifts, but not all. And with all the gifts that need to be bought, most times our book buying gets smaller or even disappears all together for the month of December. Which does impact an authors sales, but we only have so much money, right? Even if our addiction is books. 
I’m all for treating oneself, and I try to do it when I’m the most stressed out. Sometimes hubby or kiddos do it for me, letting me know I need some time to myself. I know I’m run raggad and need some down time during the holidays, even if its just thirty minutes where I can grab a book and dive into it. That thirty minutes does wonders for myself, and trust me, my family greatly appreciates it.
So do you give yourself treats? Tell me about them and I’ll treat someone to an Advanced Readers Copy of DANGEROUS HIGHLANDER before it hits the shelves!
hugs,
D
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Hi Donna!!
I would have to say my guilty pleasure beside books is that I usually go all out and get a pedi and and new hair as my hubby likes to say. I get bored often but getting a new style, cut, highlights the works usually costs at min a few hundred. So right before our family picks for the season I take a spa day and get the works from head to toe. ;-)) …. it can get a girl straight for the holiday’s to be a little pampered!
Brande
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I think it’s very important to treat yourself with little goodies here and there. For me, buying a book is a treat…a daily treat…
For special occasions or days when I need an extra boost, I’ll buy something decadent to satisfy my sweet tooth or make a fave dish like tuna croquettes. I’m also all about yummy vanilla smelling body butters and lotions so I’ll take a long steamy shower…use vanilla body wash…and then finish off with vanilla body cream and a spritz of il Profumi de Firenze Vaniglia Madagascar (my all time fave vanilla perfume).
Happy Reading
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I have to say Christmas for me is all about the Amazon orders… You can easily tuck in a couple of books for yourself as Santa’s gift to you for all your hard work!
Of course, a little pampering is always a welcome treat too and luxurious smellies are food for the soul.
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I definitely treat myself during the holidays! I indulge in Starbucks dessert coffees like Pumpkin Spice Latte and Gingerbread Latte–smothered in whipped cream, of course.
I also buy myself little things to put under the tree–like books. Yes, I could leave the books for others to buy, but this way I’m guaranteed to have several days of delightful reading once the frantic rush is over.
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Hi Donna,
yeah I treat myself during the holidays. Although I haven’t done it so far this year, because I have been sick at home and haven’t been shopping
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Yes, I treat myself. Why not? After all the Thanksgiving preparation, not to mention house cleaning!, and then Christmas decorating and that dinner preparation, I’m ready to take time off to do whatever I want to do. Either it is a long walk or going on-line to grab some cyber deals on stuff I was looking to get for awhile.
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Hi Donna :)
I hardly ever treat myself. I think of reading as a treat because I have to make time for it and I am a readaholic. So many great books! So little time! *forlorn wail*
:)
Happy Holidays,
Love & Best Wishes to you & yours,
RKCharron
xoxo
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My favourite treat to myself is shopping! I love getting something for myself, it can be something small but for me, you know?
Happy holidays!
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Even this year when money is extra tight, I treat myself to a goody. It’s the one way I know I’ll get exactly what I wanted!
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I do ALL of the Christmas shopping. My hubby does nothin’, so I deserve to treat myself, don’t I?! Last night, I placed an Amazon order using a gift card. I bought some gifts, but I did pick up a couple of books for myself, too! Also, I don’t see anything wrong with stopping by Starbucks after I have spent the day shopping.
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I treat myself to a gift every Christmas. Whether it be books, pampering products or new clothes.
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My treats to myself are the books I purchase & read. With 4 kids, 2 cats, many fish , & a tortoise (oh yeah and Hubby too) I really don’t have much time for anything else. Everyday I set aside at least a half hour when I park outside my kiddos school and read until the bell rings. That time I spend helps me to come down from the work stress in the morning and prepare for the housework/homework stress of the afternoon. Plus if its a really good book I will pick it up again while cooking dinner. There’s nothing like stirring the pot w/one hand and holding a good book w/the other. Who cares if the kids are tearing the house apart then, I am reading!!!
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I do all the shopping so it’s always magical that something that I really want I can get for a great deal! So I end up buying it and putting it under the tree :D
Hoping to win your contest but if not, I know I will be treating myself to your book after all the holiday rush :)
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Treating myself is a must :) All the pampering I do throughout the year for my family, I always drop a few things for myself while buying gifts for others.
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I do save myself a treat or two–it helps keep me going :) It’s usually chocolate or a new book, because nothing says love like something you can read ;)
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Yes, I treat myself to a Starbuck’s coffee every time I go to Barnes and Nobel to look for books. And of course, my weakness is books so I always buy a few but would love to win one for a change.
Happy Holidays
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I usually treat myself with bath products. My book buying is more than a treat for me which I see it as a feeding of my soul. You know, like drinking coffee and eating.
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Oh, I’m the same way. Reading is a definite treat for me! I wouldn’t be sane if I couldn’t read LOL
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My favorite treat is to buy myself some new books, music or maybe a movie. I usually get myself something for birthdays and Christmas, that way I know I’ll get at least one gift I really want.
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Reading is my treat. I just love adding to my hold list at the library and picking up those books. It’s just hard to figure out which one to start first. The real treat is actually buying a book though!
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Heck yeah I treat myself :D I can’t resist a good deal and especially when its something I want. So while I shop for others, treats for me get in the basket too.
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Yes I Do This Time of Year I by my Self a Boxs or two of Chocilats there on sale right now and I eat on them till Valentime and The I Buy my Self a New Boks of Chocolates I know there fating but look on the bright side the make me fill happy when i eat them.
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Oh, yeah, I give myself treats all the time
Like, when I am stressed from work, I drop by Borders because they close late. And have a nice comforting mug of freshly ground brewed coffee and a sinful cheesecake to go with my book and read for an hour in their comfy rundown sofa. Yes, they actually put rundown sofas in the cafe shop. However, my branch just recently closed as Borders went into administration 
I so need comforting now… I don’t know what to do!!!
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Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-dangerous-highlander.html
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Reading is my guilty pleasure and I treat myself with a minimum of 5 books a month. It has been a standing tradition in my family that the ONLY thing on my wish list is more books! Thankfully they are all very understanding and I get quite a few at Christmas, birthdays, etc.
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When i need to treat myself I will shut my bedroom door and read for about an hour. Robin
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Yes, I do treat myself. Whenever I’m having a particularly bad day I have cinnamon hot cocoa or a piece of cheesecake.
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I use books and reading to treat myself. Whether it is a copy of something that looks good or a few extra minutes reading.
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I treat myself with some books every month, and some spare time every day to read them. And some chocolate too!
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Hi Donna! When Christmas rolls around, I’m taking my employee discount and wish list to the local bookstore! (My hubby dreads this day, lol)
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I like to bake and make homemade ice cream so the guilt comes in when indulge myself by eating my creations.
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My treats to myself are books and chocolate.
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I very seldom treat myself but when I do it is normally witha book, a glass of wine and a bubble bath.
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I like to get a pedicure when I’m really stressed. Something about laying back in them massage chairs while someone else pampers my feet is just so relaxing to me.
I can just tune everyone else out and enjoy and my feet feel so refreshed afterwards. I love it.
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I gift myself by buying ebooks at 3 am.
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I’m so glad I’m not alone in treating myself.
I love hearing all the ways we do indulge. Its good for the soul.
Now…on to the winner of the ARC of Dangerous Highlander.
::drumroll:: Congratulations, Angela M!
Please email me (donna@donnagrant.com) with your address so I can mail you the book!
Thanks again everyone!
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Hi Donna!! I posted the countdown widget on my facebook!! http://www.facebook.com/VelvetKisses22
Ashley A
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Hi again! I posted the other widget on my MySpace blog: myspace.com/velvetkisses22
Ashley A
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