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After a fun and active summer filled with sunshine into the evening, our little guy now goes to bed pretty late, leaving very little time for my husband and I to enjoy each other’s company, watch TV, read and relax like we used to. But, we do make room for a few things. One of those things is the Oscars. I love the excitement, the glamour and most of all, the heart-felt speeches. We record it and hit play right after the little man is asleep. I like to drink a glass of bubbly and typically tear up during some first-time winner’s speech or speeches. I love that stuff! Do you watch the Oscars?
I also love to read PEOPLE Magazine before and after the Oscars. The Red Carpet edition is full of pretties. And I especially love any personal stories and features. I’m all about the humble human interest side of things.
Two of my favorite celebs who are nominated in some capacity this year…
{via PEOPLE Magazine}
Ben Affleck—I’ve always been a fan, but Argo put him in a whole new category in my book. Amazing movie! Great acting. We don’t get to a whole lot of movies these days, but I’m so glad that one of our picks this past year was Argo. So worth it!
Amy Adams—I just loved her in Julie and Julia so much that I’ll probably always love her.
For mama time, I will be picking up the PEOPLE Magazine Oscars Double Issue which will be on sale from March 1 to March 18, 2013. It will be me, PEOPLE magazine, a glass of wine, a fire in the fireplace and my sofa… with feet up!
And Target wants to help you put together a few items for some “mama” or “me” time too. We are giving away one $20 Target gift card to a lucky Live the fancy life reader .
To be eligible to win, all you have to do is leave a comment below by March 1 at noon CST answering the following question: Which stars or celebrities do you want to see on the cover of this year’s PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue?
We will pick a winner on March 1 at noon CST via random.org. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 4.
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I too love the Oscars! I would love to see Rachel McAdams on the cover of People. Although I don’t think she’s done anything major in the past year, I love her so.
She is one of my favorites as well. She just seems down to earth and she’s so darn cute!
I want to see Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Play Book!
Me too! Love him.
I want to see the little girl from Beasts of the Southern Wild on it because she is adorable and because she is youngest person ever nominated for an Oscar – as a complete disclaimer I have not seen any movies nominated for an Oscar so I can’t speak to the movie itself. But Quvenzhané Wallis is adorable and talented.
I know, when you are a new mom, movies are few and far between. I love this idea. How sweet would that be?
Who doesn’t love the Oscars? I vote for Bradley Cooper – he’s dreamy. ;) A second vote – Merida from Brave (nominated in animated film category) because she sets a good example for the little girls out there.
I too love Mr. Cooper! Yes! I haven’t seen Brave yet, but have heard great things. When my son is a bit older, I know it will be a movie we’ll watch. Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay!
I love Ben Affleck too and would love to see him on the cover.
Did you see Argo? Love!!! So happy to hear I have a real-life friend who is an Affleck fan. :)
I want to see Ben Affleck AND the cast of Argo with the Oscar(s) the movie is going to win. Best movie in the bunch. Loved that I actually lived through the events of this movie (I was VERY young at the time).
How awesome! Can you remember news coverage from that time etc…? Very cool. I agree that the entire cast was amazing!
Gerard Bulter, Zac Efron, or Ian Somerhalder. My three favorites :)!
Gerard Butler is pretty fabulous, isn’t he? Thanks for sharing!
I have to agree with Katie- Bradley Cooper was awesome in Silver Linings Playbook…. And he’s not too bad on the eyes either!
I haven’t seen the movie yet, but it’s the next one on our list when we get a chance to go. Can’t wait!
I love the speeches too :)
Would love to see Anne Hathaway win — I’m confident she’ll give a very touching speech.
Also would like to see Bradley Cooper on the cover!
Agree! Her speeches are great!
I haven’t seen any of the movies but the ones nominated for Best Animated film… what does that tell you? ha ha
I would love to see actors from some of the foreign films nominated in People, like actor Gael Garcia Bernal from the film “No”
I’m just a foreign film fanatic though :)
I love him! I’ve only seen him in Motorcycle Diaries so far, but like you, I haven’t seen any of the nominated films other than Argo. Oh the life of a mom!
Jessica Chastain! I fell in love with her when she was in the Help. She is so gorgeous, I hear great things about Zero Dark Thirty so I expect her to be on the front of People Magazine. She also has a really feminine sense of style. She is consistently on my best-dressed list this awards season.
This is going to show how lame I am. I don’t even know who she is. :( I’ll definitely be googling her shortly. Thanks Kelly!
I would have to go with Hugh Jackman! I have not seem Les Miserables yet but he is a triple threat (actor, singer and a major hottie.)
Good point, Meadow!
I am lucky to get to attend an Oscar Party! I have a red dress and a less than enthusiatic body guard, but it will be fun! My vote is for Hugh!
Oh how fun, Kim! Enjoy!
I am all for Jennifer Lawrence…she is awesome! Or I guess Ben, he’s ok too ;)
She is great! I was blown away by her in Hunger Games.
My husband and I vote on this together: Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway for Batman/Cat Woman. Seriously..so good.
Nice Libby!
I vote for Seth MacFarlane, since he’s hosting the Oscars. He’s pretty cute for being a cartoon creator. I always pictured him as an bald fat guy until I saw him on 60 Minutes.
So, Jenny, if he’s not a bald fat guy, what is he? I actually have no idea. Now I’m forced to google stalk him. :)
I’d like to see Daniel Day Lewis on the cover.
LOVE!
I’d like to see Hugh Jackman
Bradley Cooper
i wanna see Jennifer Lawrence
I want to see Bradley Cooper
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I would like to see Anne Hathaway.
Keira Knightley, would be my choice.
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I want to see Anne Hathaway, Keira Knightley, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Hugh Jackman.
Emma Stone – she used to annoy me, but her last few roles have blown me away and now I’m a huge fan! Also, Rachel McAdams – who doesn’t love her!?
I love both of your picks, Jessica!
I haven’t seen a single nominated film! So sad! We used to see them all and obsess over the Oscars… Oh how having a baby has changed things! We want to see Argo before the big night. Anyway, I vote Hugh Jackmam!
I’m right there with you, Callie! Argo is totally worth using a date night for. :)
I want to see Christoph Waltz.
Angelina Jolie!!
I haven’t seen any of the movies that are nominated but my vote it for Bradley Cooper.
jennifer Lawrence!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Jessica Chastain! I absolutely love her!
Hugh Jackman and Kerry Washington
Hugh Jackman! :)