Are you a slow cooker fan? I’ve just gotten hooked on mine in the last couple of years. Originally, I thought I’d be using it mostly in the Winter to make soups and stews to enjoy when the weather is cold. Then, I realized how handy it is when the weather is warm. I can […]
Books
Preservation Society Home Preserves
There is nothing quite like the taste of homemade preserves! Camilla Wynne is a Master Preserver in Canada and has founded the Preservation Society. She produces a line of small batch preserves and likes to think outside of the box. For example, instead of a plain strawberry jam, she prefers to elevate the recipe and […]
Behind Closed Doors by Elizabeth Haynes
Thrillers are my favorite genre of fiction, especially smart thrillers with realistic details and a plot that keeps you guessing as the story is revealed. This is exactly the type of novel that Elizabeth Haynes crafts. She has published five crime novels and I’ve enjoyed each one – Into the Darkest Corner, Dark Tide, Human […]
Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective by Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer is a talented and busy woman! She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in The Help and has been working consistently on television and in movies for years. Somehow, even with her busy schedule, she managed to find time to author a children’s book series. The Sweetest Heist in History is the […]
Crossing the Horizon by Deanna Bailey
Grief is a very powerful emotion and each person experiences it differently. As Deanna Bailey was struggling to cope with the deaths of her two sons, her therapist suggested that she imagine the tragedy from her sons’ perspectives. She began to write. Instead of writing just a few pages, she continued to write and ended […]
Bobby and Mandee Children’s Books
It can be stressful for parents to try to keep our kids safe while allowing them the freedom to experience the wonderful things that life has to offer. Of course, we don’t want them to be paralyzed with fear. It’s important to give them the tools to deal with things like bullying and dangerous strangers. […]