Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Welcome
Hello & Welcome, dear friend!
How are you holding up? It seems like the post-holiday blues have hit harder than ever this year. Since Christmas, our house has been a revolving door of sniffles, coughs, and endless cups of tea. I’ve even heard folks dubbing it “Sickmas!” Between RSV, colds, flu, and the dreaded Norovirus, it’s like we’ve all been caught in a germ tornado. But hey, here’s to hoping that we’ve paid our dues early and that 2025 will be a year of vibrant health for all of us!
Now, let’s shift gears. Whether you’re curled up under a cozy blanket, trying to dodge the winter bugs, or simply looking for a little inspiration, I’ve gathered a bunch of goodies in this week’s Friday Finds to lift your spirits. If something sparks joy or brightens your day, don’t be shy—share your thoughts in the comments. I love hearing from you!
Onward, my friends, to a delightful start to the weekend!
Gina
Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Recipes
Meatball and Ravioli Casserole (If the word casserole is taboo in your house, call it a 1-Pot dinner)
We’re all looking for simple, hearty, satisfying recipes to make daily life easier. This one-dish, family-friendly casserole will do just that on a cold evening. (AllRecipes)
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Apple Betty from The Pioneer Woman
“This is one of those “I don’t have anything in my fridge or pantry” recipes that’s easy to throw together at the last minute. Ree Drummond”
Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Book Reviews
Where is Love? by Annie Caboose ~ #Children #BookReview #Loss #Love #Adventure
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The Girl of Many Crowns by D.H. Morris [#BookReview #AuthorGuestPost #Giveaway #HistoricalFiction #Medieval
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The Costume Box & Under the Oak, Two Poetry Books from Peter Hynes (Spotlight ~ $15 Gift Card Available) #Poetry
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Dragon of Denmark by Jennifer Ivy Walker (Valiant Vikings #1) ~ #BookReview #Vikingromance #ParanormalFantasy
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Scars and Secrets by Thomas Grant Bruso {Book Spotlight, Excerpt, and $10 Gift Card} #LGBT #Mystery
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Here’s a look back at last week’s Friday Finds, in case you missed it
Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Fun Time
I plan to stick with fun questions instead of trivia-type ones. I’m not great at creating questions that aren’t easy to look up on Google, so let’s keep them fun and entertaining while we get to know each other better.
Do you prefer building a snowman or having a snowball fight?
I can’t throw worth a darn. I’m definitely the snowman type.
Share your answer with us in the comment section to be included in the next fun-time drawing!
Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Books
These new releases are going straight on my must-read list!
There is just something about a Danielle Steel book that I can’t resist. Many…many years ago, my Aunt Betty, Mom, & I passed every book between us and spent so much time on the phone discussing them.
Never Say Never is a moving novel about a woman who finds her life turned upside down while temporarily living in the French countryside.
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Girls on the Rise is an electrifying new picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.
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From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, The Stolen Queen is an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.
- Hardcover Book
- Davis, Fiona (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 352 Pages - 01/07/2025 (Publication Date) - Dutton (Publisher)
Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 |Independent Author News
From L.L. Muir:
For those of you who held off reading The Crown of the Fae King Series because you are strictly Kindle Unlimited readers, now is your chance! For the next three months, all three of these books will be enrolled. And if you’ve been missing Wickham, you’ll find him in these books!
This link will take you to the series page.
L.L. Muir was one of my first Independent Authors.
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Reshare – I’m starting a new feature on the blog where Independent Authors can purchase a dedicated block to advertise their books, websites, events, etc., for a very small fee. At this point in the planning, everything is negotiable. I need to find a way to bring in more income to make the blog self-sufficient. If this is something you might be interested in, please let me know, and I’ll see what we can work out.
This will be separate from the Author of the Month, awarded to the Indie Author with the most blog interactions during the previous month.
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Friday Finds | 01-10-2025 | Creative News
This looks like a fun little loom.
Bright Bookmark Weaving Kit from Tabby & Tweed
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I have some grandkids that may be getting this for an upcoming holiday! Maybe even the sons-in-law!
DIY STEM Project Kit, Bluetooth Dual Speaker Box
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I need more coffee on gray winter days!
If you are feeling exceptionally generous…donations are always welcome.
See you next week for more Friday Finds Fun!
Gina
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I loved snowball fights when I was a kid; snowman building was boring. Now I love building snowmen; snowball fights scare me to death!
I definitely would prefer to build a snowman! I never liked getting snow in my boots or down my coat!
I’m supposed to go to a baby shower Sunday, and I’m thinking “No! Too many possible germs!” 😂😷