We’ve been having so much fun this past year learning more about all of our favorite authors! First, there were 25 Things we were dying to get the answers to. Then we wanted to discover 5 Things we didn’t already know about these fabulous women. And because we didn’t want debut authors to feel left out, we began giving out our Lit IT Girl tiara to the best of the best. But even after we learned all these things, we still found ourselves wanting to know MORE. Because, well, we’re just greedy like that. So we came up with a new feature that we think will be a lot of fun!
THE BUCKET LIST.
That’s right. It wasn’t enough to learn 5 things. Now we MUST know what our favorite authors want to do before they die. Because not only are we greedy, but we’re pretty damn nosy too.
And to kick it off, we’ve got Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, one of our all all-time fave writing teams. Seriously, the writer’s crush we have on them is OFF THE CHARTS. And since they did such a incredible job of kicking off our 5 Things feature, we thought they’d be the perfect choice to lead off with their Bucket List.
Why do we love Emma and Nicola so much? Well, it could be the fact that they’ve written a few of our most beloved books like The Nanny Diaries and Nanny Returns. Or the fact that they were kind enough to interview us over at Sheknows.com last year. But they’re also super nice, funny and love Tina Fey as much as we do! And they’ve even written a sassy YA novel to satisfy Liz’s secret love for the genre. C’mon, what’s not to love?
Speaking of Nanny Returns, it comes out in paperback tomorrow. So if you didn’t run out to find out what happened to Nan when it first came out, here’s your chance to catch up on what the X’s have been up to.
And OF COURSE we have FIVE copies to give away! Just leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win. We’ll choose the winner by random drawing on Wednesday night. Sorry, but this one is for US residents only. =(
So without further adieu, Liz & Lisa are very proud to present our very first Bucket List!
EMMA AND NICOLA’S BUCKET LIST
1. Meet Angelina. Because, well, why not?
2. Meet Tina Fey. Because we love her. And so Nicki can ask who cuts her
hair.
3. Go to Asia. We’re really not picky about where. But we both feel we
didn’t do enough traveling before becoming moms and want to make up for it
now. You know, when it’s really hard.
4. We’re both pretty wussy, so you’re not going to find anything like
skydiving on this list. We don’t think accidentally dying while in pursuit
of exciting life experience is noble. But maybe a nice hike through the
Grand Canyon?
5. Go to a spa. We’ve been talking about doing this since 1995 and have yet
to so much as get a pedicure together.
Thanks so much Emma and Nicola! xoxo, Liz & Lisa
To find our more about these lovely and talented women, head on over to their website or hit them up on Facebook and Twitter.
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Very creative new idea for your blog! It was fun reading their list. I definitely agree with number 5. :)
I loved “The Nanny Diaries” and would be thrilled to add this one to my bookshelf. :) Thanks!
I’ve never been to a spa either. :( Here’s to us all going to a spa soon!!! I would also love to win the paperback of Nanny Returns, I haven’t read it yet.
What fun things to do! I also did not travel enough before having kids, so I hope these ladies take advantage of every opportunity and get to see Asia!
I agree! The bucket list is a fabulous idea for interviews! Great article.
Also, I AM one of those who hasn’t gotten to the sequel yet. I have been dying to read it, along with a million others on my list. LOL
Looking forward to the Nanny Returns and a mani/pedi when I find a job! lol.
Thanks Melissa, you’re entered!
I’m sad that I didn’t make their bucket list. :)
Nina, I know, I’ve had a spa certificate sitting in my drawer since Mother’s day that I need to use but can’t find the time!
Amy B, Totally! I would LOVE to see Asia!
Thanks Stephanie G! Good luck and thanks for the comment! xo
Sara, omg.I need a mani/pedi so bad it’s crazy. My toes look awful!
I, too, have an expired mani/pedi birthday certificate sitting in my drawer!!! haha While I love going to get pampered,,I seem to always come home and redo the paint job! I have done my own nails for years and happen to like the way I do them! Saves money, I guess! haha,,,,I love the bucket list questions!
Would love to win this new book!!!! :)
I need to go to a spa too! I’ve been saying all summer that I’m going to go for a pedi, but it just never happens!
Love the comment on traveling my husband and I have been talking about starting a family, but decided to get some traveling in first! Would love to have The Nanny Returns for our next trip!
I haven’t read this one and would love to win a copy….thanks for the chance!
I love the Bucket List! So excited to see a new Nanny book!!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! i can’t wait to dive into this new Nanny book!!!
I’m so glad to hear someone say they don’t have skydiving on their bucket list! I’m pretty sure that if I sky dived, I would die mid-air of a heart attack, thus making my bucket list completely unnecessary. Wusses Unite! ( – :
LOVE THEM!! I think meeting Angelina would definatly be on my bucket list too! Great new feature Liz and Lisa!
how did i not know of a 2nd nanny book before? i would absolutely love to get my hands on a copy. i’m betting it’s even better than the first installment. thanks for the heads up!
How fun :)… love Tina Fey, too. But you girls need to book your spa NOW– you know, now that you’re moms and it’s really hard but DESPERATELY needed?? ;-) Thanks for another great feature, L & L!
It’s funny, but probably going to a spa would be on my bucket list too!! My 10 lb weight loss reward is I get to go to a local spa in town and get a mani/pedi. Here’s to working those 10 lbs off quickly!
I loved Nanny Diaries, so I can’t wait to add this one to my bookshelf! :) Thanks!
I LOVED the Nanny Diaries (book and movie) and have had Nanny Returns on my wishlist for a long time! Would love to win a copy, but will definitely pick one up either way!!!
So funny, I have the spa on my someday list too for a pedi. I am too chicken to go… Just don’t like my feet, or anyone touching them. Hopefully I will cave someday. :) As for the Nanny Diaries…. LOVED IT. And I can’t wait to read Nanny Returns. Hoping a copy has my name on it ;) If not, it is still added to my list.
Can’t wait to read this one! Love the bucket list idea :)
So glad you like them! And I’m getting inspired to get a mani/pedi later!
Jen R, true dat!
Addie, Thanks for the comment, Good luck!
Lisa, you’re entered! xo
Jennifer A, you’ll love it, it’s really good!
Diana, so glad you like! xoxo
Karen, I haven’t skydived either, you’re in good company!
Jenn, I would LOVE to meet Angelina. And Brad would be nice too….=)
Robyn, it is really satisfying to see what is going on with everyone! You’ll love it!
Heidi, so glad you like! And I’m looking at my toes right now, they are AWFUL!
Allison, good luck with the weight loss so you can get a relaxing mani/pedi! xo
Colleen, good luck! Thanks for the comment!
Sally, Good luck and thanks for the comment! xo
Gina B, so glad you like! Thanks for the comment!
I love that on their bucket list are things that are possible for them. Not crazy stuff like getting shot out of a cannon or spending the day on the moon. Why make a list of the impossible??
Their list pretty much sums it up. Except for the skydiving thing… that would be fun! And I LOVE the Nanny Diaries! Somehow I missed that there’s a sequel. I’ll have to read that one soon!
I haven’t read this one yet so i would love to win a copy!!
On my bucket list–run (not walk) a 5K just to be able to say I did as my normal mantra is only to run if being chased or in pursuit of a great deal, vaction in Italy and Greece, see a show on Broadway, and take a road trip with my college friends down the banks of the Mississippi river.
I remember their first book and loved it! Glad to hear they is writing another one! would love to win a copy!!
I can’t believe I didn’t know there was another book after the Nanny Diaries! I would love to read it. This is a great article…loved it :)
I am in total agreement with item 4. You will never catch me jumping out of a perfectly good plane (or defying gravity on a rollercoaster)! Scares the bejesus out of me!!!!
This looks like a great read!! Please enter me.
Thanx!! BTW, I love your blog!
~Steph
I say “AMEN” to getting all that traveling going…I wish I would have done more before becoming mommy…also, I totally agree with the “no thanks” to skydiving!
Rebeca, I agree! =)
Kim, you should! It’s really good!
Stephanie S, Good luck!
Angie, love them all! I need to start training for my 5k so I don’t embarrass myself like I did last time!
Christy, good luck! Thanks for the comment!
Rene, so glad you liked! xo
Marnie, I want to think I will skydive one day…but…I may be too much of a scaredy cat.
Stephanie, Thanks!!! You are entered-good luck! xo
Gabrielle, I know, right? I wish I had traveled more before having kids too!
I am so psyched for this book! I love the Bucket List…I would have to put on there- before I die I would like to learn how to stop checking facebook 97 times a day and how to stop watching shows like Bachelor Pad….maybe this is not bucket list material…maybe this is therapy material. :-}
enjoyed this posting very, very much :)
This book looks PERFECT to add to my reading tote bag that I’m taking with me when my husband and I go on our anniversary cruise! Yay!! Please enter my name!
Fantastic new edition to the blog – there is very little I enjoy more in life than a good list! Makes me feel accomplished when I can mark something off as done! :)
Erin, at least you didn’t watch Dating in the Dark AFTER watching Bachelor Pad! *hangs head in shame*
KarenK, so glad you liked! xo
Lauren, we love lists too. In fact, some would call us list whores….
Cannot wait to read this one! Looks like it is going to be a fantastic read! Thanks ladies!
Kathy- you’re welcome!
CONGRATS to nina_tarner@hotmail.com, angela_femali@yahoo.com, twokids4us@cox.net, karenknoxster@gmail.com, bunchesofemails@gmail.com! They’ve each won a copy of NANNY RETURNS! Thanks to all who commented-we appreciate your support! xoxo, L&L
WooHoo! I won! Can’t wait to read it. Thanks!
Congrats to the winners!!
I love their Bucket List! Especially #4! :) Can’t wait to catch up with the Nanny!
Congrats winners!
Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Looks like a fun read!
Sarah- you’re welcome! Thank you for commenting!
Just found out about this website, and am enjoying it! Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win a book. Good luck with the bucket list!
Suzze- it is! You will love it!
Julie- welcome! So happy you found us! xo, L&L
excited to read this book, hope I win! also am a fan of this new feature…
Thanks Justine! zo