Friday Finds - December 13, 2019 | Gina Rae Mitchell

Hello, my friends. It’s time for the Friday Finds – December 13, 2019 edition.

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I can NOT believe how quickly the Holidays are approaching this year. It seems the older I get, the faster the time gets away from me. Perhaps, I have forgotten how hectic life was when my girls were little. I look at their lives now, and I am thankful I survived that stage.

Let’s move on to the Fridays Finds for this week. I searched for goodies to help you prepare for the Holidays no matter how or what you celebrate.

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I reviewed a wonderful book this week on the blog. The Adventures of Fawn: ‘Til the Last Snowflake Falls might be my new favorite Holiday story. Author, Al E. Boy has outdone himself with this delightful trilogy featuring Fawn, the rambunctious daughter of Comet and Vixen. Her adventures will entertain you while emphasizing friendship, faith, and caring.

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Friday Finds December 13, 2019 – Book Recommendations

I’m sticking with a Christmas/Holiday theme today. Are you looking for an excellent book for yourself, your family, or a gift? Any of these titles will do the trick.

Love Comes for the Scrooge by Savannah Adams A cranky accountant. A benevolent yoga teacher. Will a new love thaw his frozen heart in time for Christmas? You’ll adore Love Comes for the Scrooge if you believe in Christmas miracles and happy ever afters. Love Comes for the Scrooge is a sweet romance and is the fifth book in the small-town series, Love Stories from Magnolia Grove. Each book in the series is a complete story with overlapping characters and can be read in any order. A swoon-worthy ending guaranteed!

The Magnolia Grove books are a favorite series of mine. Watch for a series review on the blog soon!

Christmas Reminisce by Neha Mishra Once upon a time, near Christmas days, under a shivery winter night, a mysterious star from the sky made heart breaker Jane and superhero Kiaan really spellbound. Since destiny has taken the lead, the rules are gonna change. There are going to be heartbreaks, heart-melting cakes, and running from place to place. Some sweet magic is going to follow them all along, healing every little hurt as they will try to understand the difference between dream and reality. Watch closely!

Ferdinand, the last Christmas Dragon by Audrey Harings A lonely dragon lives hidden in a cave, camouflaged by a thick layer of snow. Ferdinand is a Christmas dragon and the last of his kind. He still has three siblings, but they have been slumbering in magic dragon eggs for centuries. Ferdinand cannot wake his siblings alone. He has lost his magic because people no longer believe in him and so he sinks into a deep sadness.

One day an unfortunate bat, Hugo, plops into Ferdinand´s cave. Hugo has run away from home and no longer wants to be a bat. Together with Hugo, Ferdinand explores the night. Perhaps there is someone out there who will believe in him and give him back his magic? And what does Marge the hen have to do with any of this? Find out and accompany Ferdinand on what is probably the most extraordinary adventure of his life.

Norman’s Gift by Michelle Olsen Norman, the Button, has forgotten to get his best friend a Christmas gift, and time is running out. With big dreams and a small budget, he sets out to find the perfect gift to show his love for Freddy. But when his extravagant gift ideas don’t work out, he must settle for something made from the heart.

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Friday Finds December 13, 2019 — Recipes for Holiday Mornings

Cinnamon rolls are a holiday tradition in my family. We open gifts first on Christmas morning. Then while the kids eat & play with toys, the adults enjoy their rolls and coffee at a more leisurely pace. I’m thinking about trying this recipe soon. I bet it would make the morning even calmer, and it would free up the oven for the turkey. The Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole from Eating on a Dime looks like a winner to me.

If you are looking for something a little heartier for your breakfast or brunch, Delish has a recipe for a Crockpot Breakfast Casserole that is simple and versatile. You can easily leave out what you don’t like & add in what you love. It’s so simple to adjust for the vegetarians or spice lovers among your guests.

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Friday Finds December 13, 2019 — Christmas Craft Fun

I think this is such a cute project. You could make it for a gift or as a family project. Check out the video on my Pinterest Christmas Crafts page. I’ve also seen it with a burlap bag for the base, and you store your stones inside. The link takes you to an ad for the marker set. I have no affiliation with this company. You can choose to buy from them or make your own set; the choice is yours.

Next up is a craft that is new to me. I love the idea of upcycling old books into something fabulous. This Folded Book Art Starter Kit would make a great gift for your favorite crafty person, even if that is YOU! I know the image is large, but I wanted you to see the detail.

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Well, my friend, I am off to tackle another chore on my to-do list. I wish you a peaceful and productive week. Let’s wrap those gifts and early prep everything we can this week.

One final hint—-If you bake the Christmas cookies early, be sure to hide them from the family, or you may find yourself doing them over again! This hint is brought to you by the

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See you back here soon,

Gina