Cassandra's 2016 Birthday Party Winner

The winner of my birthday party contest is...

Sarah Glenn!

Congratulations, Sarah! 

Bear picked your name out of the magical birthday hat as my winner. 

Check your messages for more on how to collect your prize!

Thanks to everyone for dropping by and wishing me a happy birthday!

Cassandra's Birthday Party Fun!

Hi ya'll. Celebrating another year and hoping ya'll will bring the margaritas. lol I'll be checking in a bit later, but wanted to let you know about my birthday contest.

Leave a comment on this or another of my birthday posts today and you're automatically entered for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Friends will be dropping by to offer up free ebooks for readers and fans, plus other neat stuff, so scroll around and find all the birthday posts for today.

All contests* end today at midnight, so enter now and enter often!

*Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law. It is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and contact Cassandra Curtis.com in order to claim the prize. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of contest winning announcement. If not claimed within 30 days, the prize will either be added to another contest, or a second chance drawing at my discretion. Not responsible for lost/stolen mail.

Cassandra's Birthday Celebration - Guest Author Christa Maurice

Hey ya'll! Welcome to my birthday party! My friends and I will be posting more later today, so check back and see what new fun we've got going.

Friend and author Christa Maurice is here now to share a little music with everyone and a free ebook! Read more to find out how you can get her book VICTIM OF LOVE for free today!

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Christa in Venice

Everybody’s life has a sound track. (Doesn’t it? Tell me it’s not just me.)

I have this amazing ability to get lost. Seriously, wildly, awkwardly lost. When I went to Venice, I didn’t stay in Venice (my first mistake) I stayed in a town called Mestre, just a short bus ride from Venice.

Should you ever plan to go to Venice, I suggest three things. One, stay in Venice. Two, condition for the trip because you will be doing a lot of walking and a lot of stairs. Three, waterproof shoes.

On the first day I got on the bus no problem and when I arrived in Venice I noted the bus number and parking spot and then went off to enjoy Venice. I walked and walked and walked in inadequate shoes. At one point I was headed down a sidewalk and either didn’t notice the water or didn’t think it was a big deal. It was the tide. I ended up wet to the knees in my inadequate shoes. Did I mention it was March? Cold, wet, inadequate shoes.

At the end of the day I went to catch my bus. Which bus was it? Bus two in space six! I hopped on the bus and rode back toward Mestre. Except nothing looked at all familiar. The longer I was on the bus, the less familiar the scenery got. I asked people on the bus, showing them the post card the hotel had given me with the address and a map of the neighborhood, but I was in an Italian city and the only language I speak fluently is English. The other riders were able to communicate that I was on the wrong bus and nowhere near where I needed to be. The bus driver had enough English to tell me which bus to catch after he left me off. When I got on the second bus, the driver had even less English, but he looked at my map and pointed to a spot on the floor right next to him. Then, when we got to the stop nearest my hotel on his route, he used hand gestures and the map to explain to me how to make my way back to my hotel. I was never so happy to see a hotel in my life.

And what song do you supposed was running through my head that long day as I walked around Venice and Mestre on my numb, wet feet wearing jeans that were still wet and stiff to the knees with sea water? The Proclaimers, “I Could Walk 500 Miles” because, what else would be stuck in my head? (Want to sing along? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84CPo4bVkMk)

What song is the story of your life?

Want to read the first book in the Rock And Roll State Of Mind series, VICTIM OF LOVE, for free? Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/4VZuD and receive a free copy of VICTIM OF LOVE.

Website: christamaurice.com
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Twitter: @christamaurice
Email: christabellemaurice@gmail.com

CeCe's Birthday Bash Next Week!

This year I decided to host my birthday party on Facebook. So mark your calendars for Monday, Feb. 16th, 7pm est and join me for fun and games, door prizes, and virtual wet bar! :D

https://www.facebook.com/events/869757236379071/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Mega B-Day Party Recap

I promised to share a recap for everyone who won door prizes, so here you are:

Cassandra's Mega Birthday Celebration Winners List:
(check to see if your name is on here and then go to yesterday's post to see what you won and the preferred method of contact. Thanks.)

Door Prize 1: Crystal A.
Door Prize 2: Tessa
Door Prize 3: Ginger R.
Door Prize 4: Teresa K.
Door Prize 5: Tina Green
Door Prize 6: Hotcha.
Door Prize 7: Judy Zartelle A
Door Prize 8: Mary K.
Door Prize 9: Jodi H.
Door Prize 10: Silma Pagan J.
Door Prize 11: Tira Brown
Door Prize 12: Fedora
Door Prize 13: Sally P.
Door Prize 14: Susan
Door Prize 15: Pamela J.

A big congrats to all my winners, and a huge hug to everyone who dropped by to listen to the music, dance, order virtual drinks, and help me celebrate my birthday. Ya'll made turning another year older fun.

Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law. I strive to make my prize winners happy, however, as with all my contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of contest winning announcement. If not claimed within 30 days, the prize will either be added to another contest, or a second chance drawing at my discretion. Not responsible for lost/stolen mail.

Cassandra's Mega Birthday Party

Welcome to Cassandra's mega birthday party, ya'll!

Hi yas! Glad to see you arrived and are here to help me celebrate! As day turns into night, my friends and I will be updating this post with new information, adding pictures, and winner announcements for the various door prizes. Also, a little later in the party, we'll draw the two winners from my Valentine's Day contest entries. Each update to this original post will start with the words UPDATE in red and include a time stamp, so you can catch the new stuff as well as zip past old updates as you scroll. I hope this makes things easier than a ton of same day posts that are confusing. There can only be one...(post, that is), hmm...I remember that phrase from somewhere...? lol
The comments section is where you'll want to leave your open bar drink orders, song requests, birthday wishes for me, etc. My goal is to get over 100 comments today, just to see if we can. Yeah, I'm goofy that way. :) The more you comment, the more your name is entered into the kitty for the various door prizes. There are fifteen door prizes in all, so you'll be seeing that red update a lot in this post. But I think you'll enjoy dropping in and seeing what I'm doing next. :D  ~ Cass
::birthday bad girl::

Let's get this party started!

  
Birthday Wishes and Stardust Dreams...

If you could give Cassandra anything in the world, what would you wish for her? Be creative, no holds barred. Leave a comment with your birthday wish for Cassandra and you'll be entered for the first door prize of the day, a $10 Subway gift card, the perfect treat for lunch.

UPDATE! 12:15pm >> The winner of the 1st door prize is: CRYSTAL ATKINS!
Congratulations, Crystal! Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail address, so we can get your prize out to you asap! :)

Check back and see if your name is listed HERE! :)

The *live* band will be here later this afternoon, 
but until then, help yourself to free virtual drinks at the open bar.

OPEN BAR
Order your drinks here and click on the video to learn how to make five of the best party cocktails ever.

Remember to watch for door prize announcements to be added throughout the day and don't forget to leave a comment to enter to win after each update. Scroll up (or down) for more door prizes and fun. Unless stated differently, all door prizes will be drawn and the winner announced during the birthday celebration 
(party til midnight, February 16, 2014).


The second door prize will be drawn when at least ten people have checked in by leaving a comment with their drink order and letting us know they're here.  Want to see the second door prize?

Faceted amethyst gemstone and silver pendant.

UPDATE! 7pm>>> The winner of the 2nd door prize is: TESSA
Congratulations, Tessa! Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail address so we can get your prize out to you, asap!  

The *live* band has arrived, I hope you enjoy the awesome tunes. 

UPDATE! 7:22pm >> Door Prize#3
Item: Silver and Amethyst pear drop natural amethyst earrings and 3 strand genuine amethyst bracelet.

The winner of the 3rd door prize is: Ginger R.!
Congratulations, Ginger! Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail address so we can get your prize out to you, asap! 

 What is one of your favorite singers or rock bands? 
Leave a comment and let me know.  

UPDATE! 7:45pm >> Door Prize #4
The winner is: Tigger! Congratulations, Tigger! 
Please email me directly so we can set up a time to do your reading. 
Item: This door prize includes a 45 minute tarot reading with interpretation and consultation.

I'll be drawing for the Valentine's Day Contest winners in a few minutes...in the meanwhile—
Do you have any requests for the band?

UPDATE! 7:50pm>>Drawing for The Month of Romance Valentine's Day Contest!
Date:  2-14-14 Two winners of amethyst earrings & ebooks on Valentine’s Day.
Garnet silver heart earrings & Natasha Moore ebook, Her Royal Masquerade
Prize Winner is:  Michelle A.

Amethyst silver heart earrings & Cassandra Curtis ebook, Song of The Sea
Prize Winner is:  Night Diva!

Congratulations to both Michelle and Night Diva! Please contact me directly via FB or email to receive your prizes!

UPDATED! 8:45pm>>Want to see Door Prize #5?

Item: ROSE QUARTZ+RAINBOW MOONSTONE+AMETHYST earrings & NATURAL 7 3/4" AMETHYST Bracelet
The winner is Tina Green!
Congratulations, Tina. Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail address. Thanks!


Door Prize #6 is a Papa John's $10 Gift Card!

UPDATE! 9:15pm >> The winner of the Papa John's gift card is... HOTCHA! Congrats, Hotcha. Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail addy so we can send your door prize. Enjoy!

Want to see Door Prize #7? Here you go:

UPDATE! 10pm >> The Winner is... Judy Z.  
Congrats, Judy. Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail info so we can send your door prize to you asap!
Item: BLACK ONYX & RED MADAGASCAR AGATE GEMSTONE 20 1/4" NECKLACE. This is a totally heavy, gorgeous beaded necklace, a true statement necklace that will go great with shirt and jeans or a slinky dress.

Time for a game!
You may know the birthstone for February is amethyst, but do you know the zodiac sign associated with amethyst?

UPDATE! 11PM >> Door Prize #8
The winner is...Mary Kirkland! Congratulations, Mary.
Please contact Marie Wyatt on FB to receive your gift certificate and order your chosen gifts.
Item: $15 Paparazzi Gift Certificate good for jewelry at Papparazzi



UPDATE! 11:36pm >> Door Prize #9

The winner is...Jodi Henley! Congratulations, Jodi!  
Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail info so we can get your door prize in the mail, asap. :)
Item: Silver and Amethyst dangle earrings

UPDATE! 11:50pm>>Door Prize #10

The winner is: Silma!
Congratulations, Silma!
Please email and contact me directly to claim your prize.
Item: Mystery ebook lovers Gift Basket from authors
Jennifer Frishetto and Artemis Greenleaf

 

Update! 11:55pm>> Door Prize #11
The winner is...Tira!
Congratulations, Tira.
Please email me directly for your door prize. cass [at] cassandra curtis [dot] com (no spaces)
Item: Natal Birthchart Astrology


Update! 12midnight! Door Prize #12
The winner is Fedora!

Congratulations, Fedora. Please email assistant@cassandracurtis.com with your snail mail info.
Item: Silver, Druzy, Garnet, and Amethyst pendant

Update! 12midnight! Door Prize #13

The winner is Sally! Congrats, Sally!
Item: pewter manatee thumb ring sz. 8, and russet jade dragon necklace with magnetic clasp.


Update! 12midnight! Door Prize #14

The winner is... Susan! Congratulations, Susan!
Item: Honey Topaz and Ammonite fossil earrings

...and the final door prize of the night—Door Prize #15
Update! 12midnight! Item: $15 Amazon egift card 
 

The winner is...Pamela!  
Congratulations, Pamela. Please Email me directly.

Thanks all ya'll for spending your Sunday with me 
and helping me celebrate my birthday. 
May your wishes come true and my best wishes to you! Cass.

Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law. I strive to make my prize winners happy, however, as with all my contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of contest winning announcement. If not claimed within 30 days, the prize will either be added to another contest, or a second chance drawing at my discretion. Not responsible for lost/stolen mail.