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.
[FIRST NAME GOES HERE], The August 30, 2024 Friday Finds are here! Brief, but packed with goodness.
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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:
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 is: How tall is Helene’s assistant in The Hating Game by Sally Thorne? If you aren't familiar with that book, here's a bonus entry for you. Wisconsin is a leading producer of the herb _______ in the United States. Leave your answer in the comment section on the blog or reply to this email to be entered into the monthly trivia contest. The answer to last week’s question: I’m full of words, yet I cannot speak, Books What are you reading this week? Here is a suggestion for one I think I will read soon. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy, and an ingenious exploration of the nature of power and the potential for love to change it all: Welcome to The Ministry of Time, the exhilarating debut novel by Kaliane Bradley. My Weekly Independent Author News Today, 8-30-2024, is the launch day for historical romance writer GL Robinson’s latest book, I Have Always Loved You. Authors! Send me your announcements. I would love to share them! Your Exclusive Craft Project A Bit of News I'm still in Wisconsin, visiting with my daughter and her family. We've had an enjoyable visit that will wrap up tomorrow with a Lake Michigan cruise. When September rolls around, I always get the urge to change things around a bit, whether it's my furniture or the blog! What features should I keep or lose? Do you have any ideas for the Friday Finds that I should consider? Until next week, Gina Please share the August 30th Friday Finds with your friends and family. It makes my day to get those new subscriber notices! 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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