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Hi, I’m Gina!

I offer honest book reviews, DIY articles, and down-home cooking recipes on my website, GinaRaeMitchell.com. I send one email per week called the Friday Finds, where I curate a list of the best books, recipes, crafts, and more, just for you. I wear many hats: wife, mom, nana, weaver, knitter, and reader are just a few. Join me for an entertaining & helpful weekly guide to make life more enjoyable.

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Reader, Welcome to Friday Finds for 11-08-2024. How are you today? I'm doing great...busy, but things are going well. I'm still deciding on changes I will be making on the website and to the newsletter for 2025. I am soliciting advice from my readers on several points. I plan to have a few polls to help me decide. But I could NOT face anything to do with polls and voting just yet. No matter your thoughts on the American election, we ALL need a break from that rhetoric! So let's relax and have...

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Welcome to Friday Finds for 11-10-2024. Wow, what a week!! I’ve been out to breakfast with friends, Christmas shopping has begun, and I am still trying to find a replacement furnace. My article was published in Lou Kemp’s newsletter, and I hope to gain some traction from that endeavor. The BBNYA Semi-finalist tour is going great. Until December 4, a new post featuring a semi-finalist will be posted every day. Look for the hashtag #BBNYA2024 on ALL social media sites to follow along. The US...

Welcome to Friday Finds, 10-25-2024. I hope you've had a wonderful week. I'm continually looking at numbers and stats to see where my best engagement is coming from on the blog and the newsletter. I'm compiling a list of features I can devote my time and resources to. Like everyone these days, I need to get the most bang for my buck! Hopefully, I can make some adjustments by the new year. All other announcements will be at the close of this email. This week's website edition features: Blog...

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There are affiliate links in my emails and blog posts. Using my link does not cost you a penny more, but it does help support my blogging efforts. Welcome to Friday Finds, 10-11-2024, Reader. I hope you have had a wonderful week. It was yet another week of horrible storms in the southern US, but at least this week, Mother Nature gave us the beauty of the Northern Lights reaching quite deep in the country. Photo courtesy of DeeG This week's website edition features: A Blog Roundup with...

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Welcome to Friday Finds, 10-04-2024. I hope you have had a wonderful week. It doesn’t exactly feel like fall outside, but the calendar says October, so I’m going autumnal with my theme today. This week's website edition features: A Blog Roundup with giveaways A Texas Sheet Cake Bake-off Grilled Salmon on a Cedar Plank A Kindle Unlimited Fantasy Promotion A New series from Karen Marie Moning Pumpkin Coasters Art Kit Trivia & Author of the Month news Weekly Friday Finds | 10-04-2024 | Trivia...

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Hey Reader, I hope you are all safe no matter where you are in the world! If you are in an area affected by the latest hurricane, my thoughts are with you. Let me know your favorite find this week in this email or the Friday Finds website post. Reply to this email or leave a comment on the blog post (preferred method). Now, on to the fun! Gina Any news or announcements will be found at the bottom of this email. This week's web edition covers: Independent Author News Books for your TBR Dolly's...

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Hey Reader, It's been a week and a half crammed into one for me. So today's brief Friday Finds are presented without fanfare! Let me know your favorite find this week in this email or the Friday Finds website post. Reply to this email or leave a comment on the blog post (preferred method). Now, on to the fun! Gina Any news or announcements will be found at the bottom of this email. This week's web edition covers: Independent Author News Books for your TBR Yummy, Simple Apple Cobbler...

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Hey Reader, What's new with you this week? Are you ready for Fall where you live? I'm ready, but Summer has decided to hang out a bit longer around here. Let me know your favorite find this week in this email or the Friday Finds website post. Now, on to the Fall Fun! Gina Any news or announcements will be found at the bottom of this email. This week's web edition covers: Independent Author News Books for your TBR One-Skillet Beaf & Bean dinner Entertaining blogs to visit Decadent Blackberry...

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Hey Reader, I feel like I am almost back to normal! (whatever that is?) Life is flowing much more smoothly right now. Fingers crossed, it stays that way! Please read to the bottom for the announcements! Let me know your favorite find this week in this email or in the Friday Finds website post. Stay happy & healthy! Gina The newest Author of the Month and Trivia Contest winners were announced in the blog post. Did you win? This week's web edition covers: Independent Author News Author of the...

Hey Reader, I'm happy you decided to open this today. I'll try to make it worth your while. lol Please read to the bottom for the announcements! I hope you have lots of fun planned for this weekend! Gina This week's web edition covers: Independent Author News Wisconsin Recipes Entertaining blogs to visit this weekend Yarn & Fiber Sales Books Trivia Time Recipe Here's your email-only recipe for the week. Barbeque Brats and Peppers (from Taste of Home) Trivia Time This week’s trivia question...