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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Hot Autumn Nights and a $25 gift card plus a chance to win a $155 gift card!

This time of year brings a mix of warm and fuzzy feelings.  As I live in Wisconsin, the weather is always a surprise.  Whether my state is enduring snow and ice storms or frosted green lawns and cool day temps during the holiday season, I still seek the ultimate activities for warmth.

I delight in hot cocoa, lit fireplaces, homemade soups (I’m a soup addict), warm sun through a window, fleece apparel for those outdoor hay rides, visits to pumpkin/llama farms, and the twinkle of lights peeking from the holiday decorations that are generously lit during the long dark hours.

But my list of warmth could never be complete without the warmth and love of my husband to share it with me. 

Dawn


What’s my idea of a Hot Autumn Night? Well, it’s actually rather simple (I’m a simple girl…no…really….I am). I’m not into expensive champagne and I’m rather proud I’ve never had caviar. No, for me, a Hot Autumn Night would encompass a walk along a wooded lane, a full moon above lighting our way. The smell of wood smoke from a nearby fireplace and the brisk freshness of fall in the air. Leaves crunching beneath booted feet.

Of course, this walk would be nothing without the man I’ve chosen to spend my life with, his hand in mine as we walk and talk about our yesterdays…and our tomorrows. Once home, settling before a blazing fire, cuddled beneath a crocheted afghan, letting the flames warm us from the outside while the love we share warms us from the inside then later….well, I’ll just leave that up to your imagination…..but that’s my idea of a Hot Autumn Night. Nothing fancy, just…enjoying our time together, still in love after all these years. 

Marie

My favorite Autumn nights were from living in New Hampshire. After a day of apple picking, we would stop in at one of the many restaurants on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. We enjoyed a candlelit dinner looking out over the lake as the sun set. 

We returned home and poured ourselves our favorite drinks. Bob would have a Drambuie and I would have a Bailey’s and we would take them out to our hot tub and enjoy the night sky. Once warmed inside and out, we would run back inside to snuggle underneath the covers and well, I’m sure you know the rest :-)

Alexis

How about you? What is your best memory or wish for a Hot Autumn Night? Tell us in a comment for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com from Happily Ever After Thoughts and you will be entered into the blog hop drawing for $155 to Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Then visit the other blogs in the hop (on the right) for more chances to win!!

67 comments:

  1. Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway. Your post was very sweet! I love going for hikes with my baby in the fall or camping all snuggled up together.
    bookedandloadedATgmailDOTcom

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  2. I love snuggling up under blankets and then reading a book by the fireplace

    meandi09@Yahoo.com

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  3. Snuggly with my kindle & a hot cocoa with a splash of peppermint schnapps!

    Thanks for the chance to win :)

    raynman1979 at yahoo dot com

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  4. Being cozy warm on the couch with special treats my kindle and the kids in bed. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes.

    Chris
    ceagles48218@yahoo.com

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  5. I also love walks when it's dark outside, and read a romantic book..and about soups- I am also a soup person!
    Thanks for a chance :)
    Karina
    swordlily_girl[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  6. You ladies are so right! I totally forgot about how much I love getting comfy on the couch with a good romance novel as the darkness outside grows colder. Sheesh, and here I am a Romnance writer!

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  7. I love snuggling up under blankets and then reading a book by the fireplace

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  8. we just got a pellet stove so my favorite thing lately is reading by the fire! it's so awesome

    booksconsidered[at]gmail[dot]com

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  9. I love to curl up by the fire with the hubby sipping hot toddies or reading a hot romance book on a cold fall evening. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win. <^_^>
    reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  10. I love curling up on the couch with a warm blanket and a really hot book! Doesn't happen often with a 2 yr old and a 6 yr old running around.

    Awesome giveaway!

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  11. My perfect hot autumn night would be hours of time curling up on my couch reading with my fleece blanket.

    kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. all curled up with my husband watching twilight <3 my email is kellee926@hotmail.com

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  13. It appears to me that we're all finding comfort in being comfortable! These same ideas don't sound right in the spring, so I don't think I could ever do without a change of seasons-sorry Alexis, but I'm sure I'll be envious when the blizzards come!
    And Swordlily, soup and a breadbowl, right?!

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  14. I just love snuggling up with my honey whether it be on the couch or bed watching a good movie.

    Dawna Newman
    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. Cuddling with my husband under a warm blanket watching a good movie.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  16. Hot cocoa and a romance novel in bed.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  17. I love cocoa and soupmaking, too!

    vitajex(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. Hot cocoa with Baileys and Amaretto was a favorite of mine in the winter. Haven't had that in a long time. Probably because I haven't had a winter in over two years. BTW Dawn, we do have a change in seasons: rainy season, dry season and hurricane season :-}

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  19. sitting by the bonfire with kids and husband
    kimberly holgate
    kaholgate@ymail.com

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  20. Staying warm and reading a good book!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  21. Loving all these comments! And it seems the majority of us like to cuddle up, whether on the couch or in bed to read or watch movies and share some time with those we love. Sounds perfect to me!

    Marie

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  22. My ideal for an autumn night, in my lounge chair with a thow. My favorite dog on my lap. And finally, a book in my hand. Ahh heaven.

    Now with my sweetie, suggling on the couch and laughter. Not only is it a turn on, it's hot!

    roya-clan@sbcglobal.net Amazon, kindle ebook.

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  23. My hubby and I like to go for a walk and check out the leaves.DebP
    r.d1@myfairpoint.net

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  24. Snuggled up with a good book for the night will make me happy. Actually, I have to say I enjoy soups also, Dawn. :)
    Thanks for participating in the hop! :)

    imsocool(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. I am a happily single bookworm so my idea of a hot autumn night involves a good book, hot cocoa and my snuggie in a big armchair!

    grapeapril75(at)gmail.com

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  26. Autumn is my fave time of year. My family and I live near a state park that is beautiful this time of the year. We love to all go hiking. I am also fortunate to have a supportive husband and family who aids in my book addiction because I'm an avid reader. A book is always a must. Thanks for the hop!
    lorih824(at)yahoo(.)com

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  27. I live the crisp autumn air on a clear night when you can see the stars, cuddle in front of a fire and sip a warm drink - perhaps some mulled wine.

    sallans d at yahoo dot com

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  28. I love to cuddle on the couch with a good book and hot choco ;)
    (at night I cuddle in bed with a naughty book with a cold beverage on the nightstand ;) )

    rosemchallen[at]gmail[dot]com

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  29. I love snuggling up with my blanket and reading a great book staying nice and warm!
    Thank you for the great giveaway.
    What a fun blog hop!
    Latisha D
    tishajean@ charter.net

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  30. I stand corrected, Alexis:)
    Seeing as many of us love a good romance, blanket, and a warm drink, now I wonder what everyone reads in the fall. Is it different than summer reading?
    I think mine is. I like the season of the story to be the same as what's going on outside.

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  31. I love a great cup of coffee or two....and my Kindle and hubby.
    Yvette
    yratpatrol@aol.com

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  32. Aw, I loved these pics! You don't need to include me in the drawing! Hi, guys!

    Caris

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  33. Hey Caris, so happy to have you visit. The pics started with Dawn, the instigator ;-) I love that so many commenters include a romance book for a Hot Autumn night. I'm currently reading GATES OF RAPTURE. I highly recommend it and all five books that came before it. Riveting!

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  34. Since the hubby works nights I like to cuddle on the couch with my four dachies (they love cuddling up to me as I read) and reading a good book and the boys are asleep!

    Raonaid at gmail dot com

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  35. My perfect night has fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, a good book, and a warm bath.
    planterofhope(at)aol(dot)com

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  36. How could I forget the dogs?! I have two boxers and sometimes they kick me off MY couch...my husband works at night too, so I understand, Raonaid.
    And the coffee and cookies...homemade chocolate chip are my fav!
    Good to hear from you Caris:)

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  37. Hot Raspberry Cocoa, a crackling fire, and a good book or movie is the perfect Autumn night for me.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  38. Cuddling in bed with a great book.

    kp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. I love any autumn nights where I get hot chocolate and my two kitties cuddling

    smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

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  40. Best autumn memory is camping, the fire going, roasting hotdogs and marshmellows. The family sitting around playing cards by lantern light and laughing and joking with one another. The smell of woodsmoke keeps the memory alive.

    bookworm.judy@gmail.com

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  41. I just need a great book, chocolate and a blanket.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br

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  42. A hot tea, dark chocolate and as many books I want :D
    Thanks for the giveaway.

    alinutza4u2004[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk

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  43. Curling up in a blanket, drinking hot tea and reading a book!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  44. A hot romantic night for me is either sitting by the fire snuggling under a throw and just talking; or snuggling and watching a so called chick flick, as long as you are with the one you love...ok, you manly men…deal with! :-)

    Thanks for the opportunity to meet new authors and add to my out of control TBR list.

    Belinda G
    belgre AT comcast DOT net

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  45. I love just sitting in bed with warm blankets reading a favorite book :)
    laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Curling up on the couch with a cozy blanket, a good book and a cup of hot apple cider!

    kacidesigns AT yahoo DOT com

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  47. a hot tub, a view of the mountains and a hot cowboy - ahhh heaven

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  48. My favorite autumn activity is snuggling by the fire.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  49. Warm blanket, hot coffee and a hotter book.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  50. In bed with a good book. Thanks.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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  51. A good movie and snuggles under the blanket

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  52. to stay warm and read a good book

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  53. My best autumn night memory is sitting around a bonfire with a huge group of friends and just hanging out.

    JYL22075 at gmail dot com

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  54. I'd like a cool night in the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for participating!
    katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. Yours are all so sweet and lovely!
    We live in Fl, so not many cool/cold nights here.
    I would love to be in a cabin in the snow, with a picnic in front of a fireplace, some wine, maybe a hot tub and definitely my amazing hubby. :)
    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

    Tina B
    trb0917 at gmail.com

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  56. Definitely some snuggling in front of a warm fire place. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ~Krista
    pinkbonanza{ AT }gmail{ DOT }com

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  57. I like your lovely New Hampshire story. I, too, enjoy a splash of Bailey's--in my cocoa--at this time of year. YUM.
    catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

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  58. I love sitting by the fire with hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream and an even hotter book!!!
    Thanks for contest forettarose@yahoo.com

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  59. snuggling while watching a movie! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  60. i know it sounds strange but i love to read by candlelight. preciousyipperbear uses gmail

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  61. Me personally I enjoy snuggling up in a blanket with cup of herbal tea and good book but as the holidays approach us (rather quickly in my opinion)I find myself in the kitchen baking more..

    Happy Holidays

    BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom

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  62. What I love to do is relax snuggled under a blanket on the sofa reading a good book and having a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    redfirewood888(AT)yahoo(DOT)ca

    DarkBloodyVamp

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  63. I like to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good movie and popcorn! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com

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  64. I love curling up with a cozy blanket, a good book and an exceptional glass of scotch!

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  65. Boy, there must be something about the weather turning cooler that makes all us ladies want to cuddle-up, snuggle, and be completely comfortable :-)

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  66. Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you and yours!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. After reading Marie (from New Hampshire) favorite memory of a hot Autumn night, mine is so pale in comparison. Thus far, it's been reading a captivating romantic adventure. Apple picking and dining at a fine restaurant on the lake sounds soothing.
    susan_francesny[at]hotmail[dot] com

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