Joshua Bell: At Home With Friends REVIEW

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review Joshua Bell's new album, At Home With Friends. On it, the violinist collaborates with some of his favorite instrumentalists and vocalists to create a truly unique compilation of music.

I will not beat around the bush, I absolutely love this CD. I haven't listened to a lot of instrumental music lately and I have really enjoyed having this music on. My favorite track right now is "My Funny Valentine" in which Joshua Bell collaborates with Kristin Chenoweth. My third grader, Audrey, has just started playing the violin in school and is also loving this CD.

Hearing the amazing instrumentalists and vocalists makes me miss the days in high school and college when I used to sing in choirs. It has actually made me think about finding a choir to join around here somewhere!

Disclosure: I was provided with a free CD for this review, thanks to the One2One Network. I was not compensated in any other way for this review, but by reviewing I am entering a contest to win a gift card.

UPrinting Greeting Cards: WINNER!

Congratulations, Melanie, you are the winner of my UPrinting greeting cards giveaway! I can't wait to hear how they turn out.

Disney on Ice: WINNER!

Congratulations, Robin, you are the winner of the Disney on Ice tickets! I hope you have a great time at the show!

Disney on Ice: GIVEAWAY!

We love Disney at our house, so when Mom Select and the Feld Family Activators asked if I wanted to help spread the word about Disney on Ice, of course I jumped at the chance! Disney on Ice is coming to Philadelphia starting on October 14. If you want a great night out with the family, just use coupon code MOM when you order your tickets from ComcastTix and you can get 4 or more tickets for just $11 each for Monday-Friday matinee shows, and $4 off of Friday night and weekend shows!

Even better, I have a family 4-pack of tickets to give away for Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00, which is opening night. If you live in the Philadelphia area, just leave a comment telling me your favorite Disney character. This contest will end on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00 noon EST.

Vinyl Banner Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations, Luvdaylilies, you are the winner of the Vinyl Banner giveaway! Please let me know how it turns out, I hope it is a great special touch for your daughter's graduation party!

Large Format Poster: Winner!

Congratulations, Suzannah, you are the winner of the 18x24 custom photo poster courtesy of Large Format Posters! You will be getting your coupon code emailed to you tomorrow!

And if you didn't win, don't forget to enter my giveaways for a vinyl banner and 250 custom folded greeting cards!

Your Songs CD: Review

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review Harry Connick Jr.'s new CD, Your Songs. Thanks to One 2 One Network, I received the CD before its public release.

Listening to this CD was such a treat. On it, Harry (we're on a first name basis, of course) sings his own rendition of classics we know and love. And who doesn't love hearing his velvety voice wrapped around those great tunes and lyrics?

My two favorite tracks were "The Way You Look Tonight" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." But really, you can't go wrong with any of them.

If you like jazz with a full orchestra and tried and true songs, pick up a copy of Your Songs.