I enjoy baking, but I rarely make the time for it. Except at Christmas. I still don't do a lot of baking, but I always make at least a few yummy goodies to have on hand. It just wouldn't be Christmas without cookies. Growing up, we would go to my grandparents house for Christmas every year. I have so many wonderful memories of playing games with my cousins, singing carols, playing Skipbo (once … [Read more...]
We’re Thankful for You Giveaway
My mind is spinning that we're already at the end of November and today is Thanksgiving. This year has flown by in a blur. Has it felt the same for you? Are you ready to sit down to a table overloaded with turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and fresh rolls? Maybe there's an apple or pumpkin pie ready to be eaten while you watch a football game or play card games with friends and family. … [Read more...]
How Far Will You Read Before Giving Up on a Book?
One of my daughters got a book in the mail and squealed with excitement over the new book. Sadly, once she started reading the new squeal-worthy book, it fell into the book graveyard. It had a gorgeous, captivating cover. A catchy title. An interesting blurb. And it promised to be a fun, light read.So why did it die and get buried?After she read the first chapter, I asked her how she liked it. … [Read more...]
A Sale, a Giveaway, & an Extravaganza
Do you enjoy giving books as Christmas gifts? I do. My daughter and husband usually end up with books beneath the tree. My boys are not really book people, so they get computer gear instead. This year, several extended family members will be receiving books as well. I couldn't resist. As much as I enjoy giving books, I am a hard person to buy books for, because I tend to be really picky. My … [Read more...]
Life in pictures
Do you take a lot of pictures? I do. I save a ton of pictures sent to me too. Aren't we grateful we live in a day and age where we have the ability to snap so many precious moments of life for safekeeping? Think about how much more we might have known about the past if our ancestors could have taken pictures of their lives so readily. So here we go... In no certain order, these are … [Read more...]
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