✨ Celebrate July 4 with Books, Berries & Big Fun


Hi Reader,

Happy Independence Day Weekend to those of you in the USA! 🎆 Happy Belated Canada Day to my northern subscribers!

Your latest edition of Friday Finds is ready—and it’s bursting with summer sparkle. This week’s post is packed with goodies for readers, creatives, and holiday enthusiasts alike.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

📚 A fast-paced thriller with a Silicon Valley twist
📖 Indie author spotlight: R. Weir and his gritty, witty characters
🍓 A patriotic berry dessert that’s light, festive, and family-friendly
🎨 Last-minute July 4 crafts to brighten your table or picnic
🎉 Plus: This month’s Fun Time Drawing question—answer to win a prize!

👉 Click here to read Friday Finds – July 4, 2025

✨ Don’t forget:
Comment on any July Friday Finds post by July 31 to enter the monthly giveaway. The winner will be announced on August 1st!

Wishing you a joyful, safe, and story-filled holiday weekend.
Until next time—
Happy reading, cooking, and creating!
— Gina 💛

🎁 As a little holiday treat, here’s your subscriber freebie: a sweet, simple recipe that likely uses what you already have on hand!

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches from Country Living


I hope you find many treats to delight you in today's email and post! See you next week!

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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