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.
It's Holiday Season in the Friday Finds for 11-01- 2024
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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 elections will be decided next week. At least, I hope it's all done by the time I next email you. This has been the longest election season ...EVER! All other announcements will be at the close of this email. This week's website edition features:
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-10-2024 | Trivia Time Here's this week's trivia question: What common household item can be used as a makeshift paintbrush in crafting to create unique textures and patterns? Leave your answer in the comment section to be entered into this month’s trivia contest. Since we took a short break from the trivia section, I will let the drawing go until the end of November. The answer to last week’s question: What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s? I would have bet it was mustard. I have heard of mustard plasters. Good thing I’m not a betting person. Ketchup was actually used for medicinal purposes in the 1800s! In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett claimed that tomato ketchup could cure ailments like indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice. He even made “tomato pills” that were marketed as health supplements. Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Indie Authors/BBNYA I'm spotlighting one BBNYA semifinalist every day until Dec 4, 2024! (All 59 of them!) I decided to give them a separate section in the Friday Finds for now. These Independent Authors deserve kudos for outstanding books in all genres. Click here to see this week's winners! ~~~~~~~~~~ Here are a couple of Indie Author promotions for you. Chevron Ross will be on a panel tomorrow at the Faith and Fellowship Book Festival for those who enjoy interacting with authors. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. EST. There’s no charge, and you can choose which sessions to attend. Here’s the link: http://www.ffbookfestival.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Recipes 6-ingredient gooey Swedish chocolate cake (kladdkaka) by ScrummyLane There is only one pan and no whisking required. Just melt the butter and stir everything else in, and you’re only 20 minutes away from oozy, gooey, richly chocolaty heaven! Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Crafts Please share the 11-01-2024 Friday Finds with your friends and family. The blog follower and email subscriber list is growing. The more followers and clicks I get, the more fun finds I can bring you. If you are feeling exceptionally generous…donations are always welcome! See you soon for more Weekly Friday Finds Fun! Gina |
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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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