Friday Finds for 11 February 2022 | Superbowl & Valentine’s Day | The Best of 2 Worlds
Welcome to today’s edition of the Friday Finds. I hope you find something you enjoy in this post.
This is a pretty big weekend. We have the Superbowl on Sunday which is one of the biggest party days. It’s followed by Valentine’s Day on Monday, which is everyone’s excuse to eat all the chocolate! (Or is that just me?) I’ve included party appetizers and classic chocolate peanut butter hearts. If you aren’t a football fan, grab one of the fantastic books, or make a quick Valentine’s craft project.
Let’s chat! (My answers are at bottom of the post)
What’s your favorite genre to read?
How about your favorite type of dessert?
What’s your go-to hobby?
Friday Finds for 11 February 2022 | Books
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
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Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw
Sally Skellington is the official, newly-minted Pumpkin Queen after a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack, who Sally adores with every inch of her fabric seams — if only she could say the same for her new role as Queen of Halloween Town.
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This Is Not Enough (You Are Not Small) by Anna Kang
Finding a gift for your best pal isn’t always easy in this fun tale from an award-winning author and illustrator.
Two friends are excited about getting presents for each other. But when they try to find just the right gift, nothing seems good enough. From skywriting to painting to gardens, each thing they try ends up feeling just a little off. How will they ever find that special gift?
Author News
Author Jessica D. Adams shared that her newest book, Back to Grandmom, is a free Amazon download on Feb 14 & 15, 2022!
Friday Finds for 11 February 2022 | Recipes
Easy Pizza Dip (Recipe from The Seasoned Mom)
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Pigskin in a Blanket from Delish
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Chocolate PB Valentine’s Hearts (recipe from omgchocolatedesserts)
Friday Finds for 11 February 2022 | DIY
This craft project is quick and easy. Have you got an old puzzle laying around that is missing a piece? No need to throw it away…re-purpose! You can also pick up an inexpensive puzzle at the Dollar Store for this project.
Friday Finds for 11 February 2022 | Blog Roundup
These are a few blogs/websites that I visit frequently. Look for more shout-outs every week.
Miz Helen’s Country Cottage – Recipes
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If you missed a book review in the past week, here’s an easy link to find them or click on the image & links below. There are giveaways ranging from $50 gift cards to signed copies of books, and extras. Be sure you are entered before they expire.
Revenge of the Beast (The Beast & The Bethany #2} by Jack Meggit-Phillips | Book Review
Wilthaven by Oli Jacobs | 2021 BBNYA 9th Place Finalist | Spotlight & Quotes
Wanted: An Honest Man by Cricket Rohman (The Lindsey Lark Series #1) | Review
Stabbed in the Tart by Carol E. Ayer | $10 Giveaway, Excerpt, Review
Olive and the Valentine’s Spell by Helen Millman | Author Interview, Giveaway, & Review
Jack Gregson and the Forgotten Portal by Peter Wilson (Jack Gregson #1) | Giveaway and Review
Bentley’s Best Birthday Ever (Bentley #2) by Claire Eckard | Giveaway & Review
My answers to the chat questions:
What’s your favorite genre to read? Probably historical fiction, but it’s very hard to choose.
How about your favorite type of dessert? Chocolate….anything chocolate!
What’s your go-to hobby? Knitting & small loom weaving.
Thanks for reading this week. Wishing you a safe, healthy, happy week to come!
Friday Finds for 11 February 2022
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Favourite genre: Hard to pick! About half a dozen are vying for top spot . . . Maybe science (non-fiction) or sports books.
Favourite dessert type: Love whipped cream! I’d put my mother’s strawberry shortcake on the top of the list.
Go-to hobby: astronomy. I LOVE the night sky. It used to be dark when I was a kid; so sad to see what light pollution has done to this incredible visual feast.
Love your picks, Gary. When my children left the farm, the night sky is one of the things they missed.
Those peanut butter/chocolate hearts look delicious! I also think the wreath sounds like a fun craft. Thank you for providing some lovely Valentine’s day ideas.
Thanks for stopping by, Astrid. Love having you here.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I really like the jigsaw-puzzle, heart-shaped wreath. It’s perfect for the day.
Carol
http://www.scribblingboomer.com
Thanks for stopping by, Carol. It is a really cute project.
The pizza dip looks good. WOW, the 7 husbands book!! Thanks so much for linking up at the 25 and Done Link Party 9! 25 entries in 25 hours!! Shared on Fb, Pn, and Tw.
My favorite genre is probably True Crime, I think I read all of Ann Rule’s books.
Favorite type of dessert is pie. I just made a lemon meringue ice-cream pie with pecan crust!
Go-to-hobby is soap making. I love the idea that my soaps are full of oils and no chemicals!
Happy Friday and go Rams!!
My hobby that I wish was more than a hobby is writing books.
My newest book, Back to Grandmom, will be free to download Feb. 14-15, 2022!
Oh Jessica. Was I supposed to announce that? I missed it in the email but can add it to the post.
Thank you so much!
Happy Valentine’s Day Gina!!
Thanks! Same to you, Eve.