Friday Finds | 05-23-2025 Buckle up Reader, because this week’s Friday Finds is blazing with flavor, fun, and a whole lot of Southwest sass! We’re diving into Sonoran-style eats (yes, there's a bacon-wrapped hot dog involved), spotlighting some must-read indie gems, prizes, games, crafting up some mead, and asking the one question that defines your inner desert spirit. 🌞🌮📚 Trust me—you don’t want to miss this one. Your weekend inspiration starts here. 👉 Read the full post now! Stay spicy,Gina...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Friday Finds | 05-09-2025 | Announcements What do you think of the new format for the Friday Finds Email Announcement? Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who celebrates!!! Happy Friday, friends! 🌵 I am making my way through the Southwest. I planned to go to Colorado first, then swing into New Mexico and Arizona. However, Mother Nature had other ideas. The roads and passes on our route were closed due to snow—lots of snow! Since road trips are all about no set plans, we simply adjusted the route...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Friday Finds | 05-02-2025 | Announcements What do you think of the new format for the Friday Finds Email Announcement? Happy Friday, Reader! 🌸 May is off to a beautiful (but rainy) start, and I’ve gathered up another round of treasures just for you—books to fall into, creative finds to spark your imagination, and a peek into what’s happening behind the scenes with some fantastic authors. From fairy tale retellings and heartfelt prayers to road trip romances and NetGalley reflections, there’s...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! 🌻 Friday Finds | 04-25-2025 | Announcements In case you missed last week's announcement, I’ve decided to combine my email list with the blog subscribers list. I’m finding it hard to maintain two separate “Finds” lists. So, from now on, the Friday email will simply be a list of highlights from the blog post with appropriate links to remind you to look for the Friday Finds. I am sooo close to 1,000 blog subscribers. Who will be the lucky 1,000th subscriber? Maybe you??...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! 🌻 Friday Finds | 04-18-2025 | Announcements I’ve decided to pair up my email list with the blog subscribers. I’m finding it hard to maintain two separate “Finds” lists. So, from now on, the Friday email will simply be a list of highlights from the blog post with appropriate links to remind you that the latest Friday Finds post is live. Remember that you can subscribe to the blog in the sidebar or at the bottom of any page, and you will be notified whenever I share a new...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! 🌟 It’s been a fun and jam-packed week around here, and I’ve got some amazing Friday Finds to share with you today—book reviews, spotlights, recipes, crafty goodness, and even some very exciting giveaways (hello, $100 Target gift card and a phone call with an author 😍). Whether you're here for your next TBR obsession, a cozy crockpot recipe, or just to see what’s new, there’s something for everyone. Click HERE to go directly to the Friday Finds! Scroll through and click...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! Welcome back to another edition of the Friday Finds! This week is packed with exciting bookish discoveries, spotlights, giveaways, and creative inspiration. Whether you're looking for your next great read, a new recipe to try, or some fun springtime activities, there's something here for everyone! 📚 Book Spotlights & Reviews – A BBNYA 2024 Finalist, a gripping historical mystery, a literary fiction review, and more!🍰 Delicious Recipes – Sugared Lavender Cupcakes look...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Can you believe we’re wrapping up March already? Spring is officially here, and with it comes all the fun of longer days, fresh blooms, and, of course, this week’s Friday Finds! I’ve got a great lineup of book reviews, spotlights, recipes, and creative finds for you to explore.#knitting #weaving #crochet #CookingOnAStick #IndieAuthor #News #BookReview #Giveaway This email is just a short recap of the full Friday Finds post, along with a bonus tidbit or two for you. Please...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Reader, Spring is officially here, and with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! This week, I’ve got an incredible lineup of book reviews, spotlights, and fun finds to brighten your day. From historical fiction set during the Great Depression to a whimsical children's book about unicorn poo (yes, really!), there’s a little something for everyone. Plus, I may have gone a little overboard on the blueberries—so if you're looking for a new dessert, you’re in luck! There are a couple...
3 months ago • 1 min read