Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Books ~ Crafts ~ Holiday Recipes ~ Indie Authors ~ Contests
Welcome to the Friday Finds for December 20, 2024! 🎄
The hustle and bustle is in full swing, with the holidays just around the corner. Are you the type to have everything neatly wrapped and ready, or are you scrambling to check off those last-minute to-dos? No judgment here—this season is as much about the chaos as it is about the joy for me!
This week’s newsletter is packed with festive inspiration, from delicious recipes and delightful holiday reads to creative gift ideas and exciting updates in the world of indie authors. Plus, a heartfelt thank-you for your support—it truly means the world to me.
Grab your favorite holiday beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into the fun!
Peace, love, and holiday cheer! 💖
—Gina
Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Recipes
Enchilada meatballs provide a unique twist on the usual potluck dish, with cornbread and taco seasoning delivering Tex-Mex flavor and feel. This recipe is easy, inexpensive, and a hit for any occasion.
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Are you like me, not fond of eggnog, but love cake? This Eggnog Cake from LivForCake should make everyone happy!
Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Blog Posts this Week
Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois (Love is a Beach series)
Santa Claws (A Christmas Tail for Cats) by Denise Alicea
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That’s it for this week. I spent some time catching my breath after a hectic 2024 BBNYA competition. Be sure to watch my social media on Monday, when the winners will be announced. The single person with access to all the forms and numbers tells me the competition has never been this close! The cover contest is wrapping up this weekend, too! Have you voted for your favorite cover?
Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Fun Time
I plan to stick with fun questions for the time being instead of trivia-type questions.
What is your favorite holiday movie?
Mine is It’s a Wonderful Life, followed closely by Holiday Inn and White Christmas!
I’ll wrap up all contests for the Fun-Time drawing and the next Author of the Month this week. Winners should be announced in the December 27th Friday Finds.
Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Independent Author News
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This Fantasy Novels & Series promotion is winding down soon. Check it out now to stock your digital reader for the new year. I found a few of my favorite fantasy authors in this grouping. (Waving at Anca Antoci, Mark J. Engels, and Michael Angel.)
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Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024| Creative News
In my opinion, it’s too late to purchase or make physical items for the holidays. But it’s never too late for printables. Here are several to inspire you, whether you need framable wall art, activity books, or party games.
Weekly Friday Finds | 12-20-2024| Giftable Books!
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If you are feeling exceptionally generous…donations are always welcome!
See you on December 27th for more Weekly Friday Finds Fun!
Gina
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If I had to pick a favorite Christmas movie, it would be Miracle on 34th Street. If I had to pick a favorite cartoon, it would be Rudolph!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Your favorite movies are my favorites too, except I’d swap White Christmas for Love Actually! 🥰 Merry Christmas Gina!