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Giveaway: Dance First. Think Later by Kathryn and Ross Petras

[ 121 ] February 25, 2011

I have a copy of “Dance First, Think Later” by Kathryn and Ross Petras for one lucky winner, courtesy of Workman Publishing!

About the book

The right quote at the right time can change everything-Steve Jobs once read “Stay hungry. Stay foolish” on the back cover of The Whole Earth Catalog, and those four words came to guide his life. Pithy but profound nuggets of big-picture wisdom can give anyone direction, courage, and inspiration.

Created by Kathryn and Ross Petras, whose books and calendars have over 5.6 million copies in print, “Dance First. Think Later” is a collection of the greatest life wisdom from an unexpected group of speakers, doers, and thinkers. There are 618 rules to live by-funny, thoughtful, offhanded, clever, and always profound:

  • “Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.”-Annie Dillard
  • “If everything is under control, you are going too slow.” -Mario Andretti
  • “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” -Julia Child
  • “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ―Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
  • “Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity.” ―Ray Bradbury

“Dance First. Think Later” is the perfect timeless gift for recent graduates, newlyweds, new home owners, or anyone looking for a little uplift and direction.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Deadline to enter is midnight on March 11, 2011.

Giveaway copy is provided free of any obligation by Workman Publishing. No monetary or any other form of compensation was received.

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Gift Idea: Luxe City Guides

[ 5 ] November 22, 2010

Have you ever fumbled with a bulky travel guide while visiting a new city? Or had to stuff a Frommer’s into an already overstuffed purse? Or had to leaf through page after page without finding any useful information?

The adorable and compact Luxe City Guides are perfect solutions to all of the above problems! Less than half an inch thick, these guides unfold to a wealth of information on everything from accommodations and restaurants, to fun activities and relaxing spas. To add icing to the cake, the information is relayed with a great sense of humor and quirky remarks galore.

I looked over the LUXE London and wished that I had this guide in my pocket when I visited the city a few years back. The most important advice in the guide is this: “On a budget? Don’t come to London.” I couldn’t agree more. However, if your budget is in fact limited, the guide does provide “good value b&bs” while warning that some accommodations are “opulent”. There are also handy tips on getting around via “the tube”, London’s subway system, calling codes, as well as deciphering “Brit-speak”. Who knew that “quite good” actually means “rather disappointing”?

Luxe City Guides are available for dozens of most popular destinations, and are also available for cell phones with ayear of free updates included. Here are my gift suggestions using the Luxe guides:

  • Pick the recipient’s favorite destination and give a Luxe guide or two as a stocking stuffer.
  • Give Luxe City Guides Mobile to a techie who plans on traveling. They will appreciate the instant access from their handset, as well as the free updates.
  • Luxe City Guides also come in sets of 5 or 12 packaged in beautiful handmade boxes. Pick the destinations and Luxe will gift wrap and mail the package directly to the recipient. Perfect for clients, colleagues, or even as bridal party or guest gifts at a wedding.
  • Know someone who plans on traveling to China, Thailand or Europe? Luxe City Guides are available in travel sets of 3 covering each destination. For example, the Europe set contains guides for London, Paris and Rome.
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