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.
The September 20, 2024 Friday Finds just for you, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]!
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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:
Recipe Here's your email-only recipe for the week. Nana's Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Here's the original recipe. You can tell it's been well-loved over the years. I've made several adjustments over the years depending on who I am making them for. Leaving out the chocolate, adding more peanut butter for one grandchild, and adding bacon or chili powder for another. But the general consensus is the original can't be beat. Secret hint: Don't make them on a rainy day. They never set-up right for me. Trivia Time This week’s trivia question is: What is the best-selling soup flavor in the UK? Leave your answer in the comment section to be entered into this month’s trivia contest. The answer to last week’s question: Which infamous event in history occurred 717 years ago on Friday the 13th, contributing to the superstition surrounding the date? The Knights Templar were hunted down and executed on the order of King Philip IV. Don't forget, as an email newsletter subscriber, you receive bonus entries that are not available to regular readers! Books What are you reading this week? Here is a suggestion for one I think I will read soon. Time's Orphan by Hayley Reese Chow (Odriel's Heirs)
Speak of pain, and I’ll tell you of the Time who stole it away… You can learn more about the Time Heirs HERE! They are also available in Audiobook format. My Weekly Independent Author News Chevron Ross shared the September releases from the American Christian Fiction Writers. Mark J. Engels shared a Kindle Unlimited promotion for fantasy lovers. Kevin Lovegreen has a new children’s book out. Kevin Lovegreen | Lucky Luke Books | Fishing with Mom. Elizabeth Pantley is participating in a Magical Cozy Mystery bundle promotion with 30 books available this weekend. We'll be wrapping up another Author of the Month soon. Make sure you visit your favorite author on my website. Each visit & comment counts for one vote for that author. You can always check out the current Author of the Month on the website sidebar. Your Exclusive Craft Project Jack-O-Lantern Craft Kit Party Pack – Build, Play & Display Air-Dry Clay Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween & Fall A Bit of News You can read the blog post to learn about my crazy cat's adventure during the recent lunar eclipse. I'm still trying to find uses for our bumper crop of red-delicious apples. BBNYA has reached the final round. This year, 16 Indie Author books made it to the finals! Panelists have until December to read and score their assigned books. AND!!! All 59 of the semi-finalists receive a spotlight tour featuring their book. Since I may be unable to read too many full books for review posts, I agreed to spotlight all 59 books over the fall. I just might be crazy! See you soon for more Weekly Friday Finds Fun! Gina Please click over to the blog post for the full Friday Finds! Please share the September 20th 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! But the very best thing you can do to help me is to click on any link to an Amazon product, visit the blog post, click links in it, and share it with your friends and family. Word of mouth is king! |
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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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