Win My Mother's Day Blooming Bundle

Mother’s deserve to be celebrated, and I’m inviting myself to the party once again!

Some of my favorite sponsors and I have put together a beautiful collection of Mother’s Day blessings, and we’re giving away five (5) of theses blooming bundles to help spread love, joy, and gratitude for moms and all they do!

It’s a package to delight the senses; a gorgeous floral arrangement and some brand new music to set the mood, pampering products to make her feel pretty, a book to get lost in, and a sumptuous bag of treats for a little self-indulgence.

Who do you know that would love to receive all of this as my way of saying, “Thanks for all you do, Mom!” ?

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AMETHYST GARDEN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
From Balsam Hill

No matter the season, you’ll find some area of my house made more cheerful with one of Balsam Hill’s beautifully handcrafted items. Their florals have the most realistic details and last for ages, so each piece in my growing collection has extra special memories and moments attached.

This year, my friends at Balsam Hill and I felt like moms would especially love the gorgeous purple blooms in their newest Amethyst Garden Floral Arrangement - it features an array of hellebores, lilacs, and lavender in an antiqued silver finish ceramic pot. It will surely bring a splash of color to any room all through the summer season.

I’m making it the centerpiece of our Mother's Day blooming bundle gift package!

Find it, an a vast array of seasonal florals and décor at Balsam Hill.
Use the promo code SPRINGHOPE22 for a 20% discount on your order

Oh! And before I forget… You and Mom can get some tips and tricks on decorating the home for Mother’s Day from the Balsam Hill team - find them here: Home Decorating For Mother's Day.

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AM GOLD ALBUM DOWNLOAD
From Train

Known for their countless chart-topping hits spanning nearly three decades, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band TRAIN is set to release their 11th studio album, AM Gold, on May 20th.

It’s the group’s first all-new original music in five years!!!

They debuted the title track,  “AM Gold” – and its accompanying lyric video – back in February, and, friends, I am obsessed!

Frontman, Pat Monahan, recently sat down with me for a long podcast chat, and I found him to be the same handsome, talented, insightful, and friendly guy we all fell in love with back when “Drops of Jupiter” swept us into the cosmos over 20 years ago!

They’re touring this summer too - joined by special guests Jewel and Blues Traveler - so make sure you get your tickets to a phenomenal show!

A Digital Download of the entire AM Gold album is the soundtrack to our giveaway package.

Order your own AM GOLD album

Watch the AM Gold video

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‘CULT CLASSICS’ FULL FACE KIT
From Laura Geller

You know how much I love Laura Geller beauty products. Since discovering this luxurious (and affordable) cosmetics line, it’s all you’ll find in my makeup bag.

I’ve also been gifting it to friends and family - especially those, like me, who’ve left their 40th birthday behind and are now embracing life, and beauty needs, on the other side.

My most recent package from Laura Geller contained the ‘Cult Classics‘ Full Face Kit. It’s the absolute perfect gift collection for my give-away. This 6-piece full-sized product kit includes :

• Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer in Hydrate

• Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color-Correcting Foundation

• Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Tropic Hues

• Baked Original Highlighter in French Vanilla

• Modern Classic Lipstick in Regal

• and their Retractable Kabuki Angled Brush

Everything needed to put your best face forward this spring, PLUS a bright and cheery pink makeup bag to carry it in. Mom will be delighted with this pretty pampering package of luxurious makeup essentials!

You can find the ‘Cult Classics’ Full Face Kit
and so many more incredible (and affordable!) luxurious beauty products at
LauraGeller.com

Use promo code LAURA25 for a 25% discount on your purchase!

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“GAMES IN A BALLROOM”
by Jentry Flint

My May book club choice is, “Games in a Ballroom”, by Jentry Flint, it’s another Proper Romance book which always means good, clean, fun… Perfect for our Mother’s Day bundle.

It’s a light, lovely period piece that sweeps us away from housework, bill-paying, and daily drudgeries, placing us gently into an 1815 London. You’ll leave the sweats and sneaks behind, donning petticoats and satin slippers instead, as you immerse yourself in the world of Olivia Wilde - a young socialite with a father determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, and Emerson Latham - a title-less lad who will never receive her father’s blessing.

Powder your nose, nestle your tiara atop your shining mane, put your feet up, and come away with me, to play some Games in a Ballroom…

Get your own copy of Games in a Ballroom, and another for Mom, HERE

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ALMOND ROCA® PURSE PACK
From Brown & Haley

Here’s a handbag every mom wants in her collection! The Almond ROCA 12oz assorted purse pack!

It’s packed with pure deliciousness and includes a generous sampling of classic Almond ROCA, Dark Chocolate ROCA, and Cashew ROCA (there’s about 27 pieces in each “purse”).

I can’t think of Almond ROCA without thinking of my own beautiful mother - it was one of her favorites, and a gift we often gave on special occasions, like Mother’s Day!

Brown & Haley, the maker’s of Almond ROCA®, have been churning out treats made with fresh and sustainable ingredients, in their Tacoma, Washington factory for over 100 years. The partnership was formed after Mr. Brown and Mr. Haley met in church, and it’s been going strong since 1912!

VISIT Brown & Haley online
to purchase your favorite treats, read their fascinating history, and get some scrumptious recipes!

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I love being in a position to share these incredible products with my friends and listeners, thanks to the generosity of my sponsors!

I hope these sweet blooming bundles of goodness find their way to 5 deserving moms (EVERY mom is a DESERVING mom!) brightening their day, providing a few moments of relaxation, entertainment, papering, and bringing them JOY!

You may nominate a mom to receive one of my bundles
Friday, April 22 through Sunday, May 8th.

Tell me WHO you’d like a bundle delivered to this spring, and WHY they are so deserving!

Fall Into New Music!

Music is the language to the soul, and there is some new great music coming out to soothe, make merry, and warm our souls this chilly fall!

Even though it's hard to say good-by to summer, some of the albums I'm hearing about have me pretty excited and will certainly make it easier to slip out of the shorts and tank tops, into the jeans and sweaters, and a better frame of mind.

Here's a sampling:

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Paul McCartney | Egypt Station
Available September 7th

I've had a crush on Paul McCartney since I was old enough to crush. Some things just never change and that makes me so so happy! 

You know what else makes me happy? Sir Paul will release an all new album, Egypt Station, (the first full album of all-new McCartney music since 2013,) this September 7.

Paul says, “I liked the words ‘Egypt Station.’ ...I think of it as a dream location that the music emanates from.”

And the press release says this:

True to the inspiration behind its title, Egypt Station’s 14 songs combine to convey a unique travelogue vibe. Between the opening and closing instrumentals “Station I” and “Station II,” each song finds Paul capturing a place or moment before transporting the listener seamlessly to the next destination.

Stops along the way include an acoustic meditation on present day contentedness (“Happy With You”), a timeless anthem that would fit on virtually any album of any McCartney era (“People Want Peace”), and an epic multi-movement closer clocking in at seven minutes with a song suite structure harkening back to the days of Paul’s previous combos (“Despite Repeated Warnings”).

The result is a kaleidoscopic journey through myriad musical locales and eras, yet firmly rooted in the here and now--with Paul’s singular unmistakable melodic and lyrical sensibility serving as a guide.

Two tracks were previously released as singles; the plaintive ballad “I Don’t Know” and raucous stomper “Come On To Me."  I loved both as much as I love the album cover, McCartney's own art work of course. (I'm tellin' ya, CRUSHIN'!)

I'm climbing aboard at Egypt Station and think you too should get your ticket to ride!

Pre-Order Egypt Station HERE  
And, listen to “I Don’t Know” and “Come On To Me.”

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Rod Stewart | Blood Red Roses 
Out September 28th

My good friend, Rod Stewart, will release his 30th studio album, Blood Red Roses, September 28th on Republic Records! I can't be more excited! 

Rod is such an incredible artist and incredible man. He loves and cares deeply, and no more so than for his children and their future. The album’s first single, “Didn’t I” is about the damage drugs can do from a parents’ point of view. If you pre-order the 13-song standard or 16-song deluxe album from digital retailers you'll instantly receive a download of "Didn’t I.”

‘I always think I make albums for a few friends and this record has that intimacy,’ Rod Stewart said. ‘Sincerity and honesty go a long way in life and the same is true in song-writing.’

“Blood Red Roses,” is a deeply personal 13-track collection of originals and three covers, and has been described as "...quite simply peak Rod Stewart." It moves as smooth as the man himself, from acoustic driven folk, through Motown-tinged pop/R&B, to unadulterated rock’n’roll, with those quintessential Rod Stewart heart-melting ballads thrown in.

This new album will be released nearly 50 years to the date of when he signed his very first solo recording contract. (Fifty years we've been rockin' to Rod!)

There is no one NO ONE quite like Rod Stewart, a legend who has enjoyed chart-topping hits every decade of his career. I'm absolutely thrilled that this album is being released and looking forward to watching many of the singles become more ageless tunes we'll be rockin' to for the next 50 years! 

Rod has donated several concert packages that have helped support Point Hope, and I couldn't love him more for it!

Pre-Order Blood Red Roses HERE now.
And, for more information, visit RodStewart.com.

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Train | Greatest Hits
Coming November 11th

 Call Me Sir - out NOW!

Train will be coming out with their Greatest Hits album on November 11th along with a few new songs, including the sweet “Call Me Sir,” that features Cam and Travie McCoy which is already being played!

Last January, Train released their 8th studio album, a girl a bottle a boat,  and the lead single, “Play That Song,” went platinum in 4 countries!!! They are a multi-talented, multi-faceted group that gets a LOT of air-time on the Delilah program, and one I especially love to play during the holidays. Christmas in Tahoe, re-released last year, brings that signature Train sound to holiday classics as well as several original songs. It's so so good!

Train recently wrapped up a spectacular co-headline tour with Daryl Hall & John Oates. I hope you were able to catch it in your area! If not, check their tour page for upcoming dates. Hopefully they'll be scheduling more venues soon!

AND, did you know Train partakes in other ventures outside of music? Proceeds from newly launched Save Me, San Fransisco Chocolates, and Drops of Jupiter® wine portfolio go toward Family House, a San Francisco charity that supports families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. 

"Helping and relating to children has always been a priority for us (Train). We were kids ourselves when we started Train, and played in coffee shops in and around San Francisco - and now we all have children of our own. Because of that, our San Francisco roots, and the fact that some of us have experienced our children being in NICIU's, the best way for us to give back is with the Family House Organization." 

Train has also been a very generous contributor to my own heart's cause, Point Hope. I love the music, I love frontman, Pat Monahan, and I love their hearts!  

Climb aboard the music, and experience, that is Train!

Enjoy my friends!