The October 2018 Book List has all the book recommendations from the weekly newsletter as well as several more that are on my to-be-read list. Did a book in the newsletter catch your eye and now you can't remember where to look? Then this is the post for you. All the newsletter books and many more are now searchable on the website through these reading list posts. The recipes, patterns, and crafts are not available at this time except in […]
Spooky classics for Halloween reading are a must for late October. Do you need a reminder of some of the great classics that fit this genre? Look no further than this list. My list is just mildly spooky. I don't want to scare anyone to death .... especially myself! This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a qualified purchase, I may receive a small referral commission however, this is at NO additional cost to you. […]
5 Favorite Halloween Books for Kids Halloween is nearly upon us so I'm sharing my 5 favorite halloween books for kids. Do you need a few good book recommendations for spooky books to read with your children, grandchildren or other little ones in your life? There is something special about curling up and reading with a child. If your little one doesn't live nearby, they will love to open a package from you with these books inside. Candy is devoured […]
My never-ending obsession with books and crafts led me to this post on hand-made books. I can NOT tackle another craft now but I can dream. Perhaps this is best left until after the holidays when the cold winter sets in. Making books by hand seems like it would be a fine craft to try on a snowy day while sitting by a fire. Tom Barr, a partner in Kate Davies Designs has written a wonderful 3 part blog series […]
I have a pin loom obsession. I freely admit this. It doesn't matter if I can sell the end product or use it in another project. I have to keep making bookmarks, small coasters, large coasters, pattern work, plain weave & more. Posts may contain affiliate links. At NO additional cost to you, if you click & make a qualified purchase, I may receive a small referral fee. It all started a few years ago while making potholders with my […]
Fried fruit pies are a tasty treat that reminds me of my Grandma's kitchen. I had forgotten all about the tasty goodness of a fried fruit pie. You can make this recipe with a wide variety of dried fruit. I know many of you have an abundance of apples from the last of the season's harvest so I thought this recipe was appropriate. If you slice and dry those extra apples, you can have that fresh apple taste all winter […]