The 7 April 2023 Friday Finds are here! Meet my new Author of the Week, Books to Read, Recipes to Try, and a little something Crafty.
Hello, my friends & welcome to the 7 April 2023 Fun!
It’s been a wild week here in the Midwest, USA. Severe storms, devasting tornados, and atrocious winds have hit the area. Please say a prayer in whatever form works for you for all the folks who have lost family, friends, homes, and livelihoods. Donations are needed all over the US if you are in a position to do so.
Luckily, here on the farm, we only lost a few shingles from the roofs, so we have no damage to repair. We are counting our blessings. I’m also thankful for the county emergency management system. They text an alert telling you when to take cover. Fortunately, we only had to get up once in the night to seek shelter from a tornado. It veered north of us.
Let’s get into the happy stuff now. Take a look at this week’s finds, and be sure to let me know if you try any of them.
Don’t forget to look for the question of the week at the bottom of this post. The March winner will be announced next week. Be sure you check back in to see if it’s you.
All comments and clicks are greatly appreciated.
Peace & Love
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Friday Finds | 7 April 2023 | Author News
Do you have a new book releasing soon, a special promotion coming up, or any other news I can share with my readers?
In the reported book and author news this week…
The deadline to become a 2023 BBNYA panelist or, if you are an indie author, to submit your book is fast approaching. I hope you all take advantage of this unique opportunity. The prizes for panelists and authors are even better this year. I’m finishing my reviews and spotlights for the top 15 finishers; it has been a pleasure.
Cricket Rohman is featuring (and discounting) Saving Madeline for the entire month of April. It has an updated cover and book club discussion questions at the end. You can check out several of her books that I’ve reviewed HERE.
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Patricia Furstenberg is my newest featured author. I was also very touched by the Easter post she recently shared about the “Door of Humility” Please welcome Patricia to the website (on the sidebar & in this post) by reading my reviews and visiting her website.
Would you like to be featured as my Author/Blogger of the Week? Please drop me a comment below to let me know. That’s all it takes! If no one “volunteers,” I have systems in place to choose one.
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Friday Finds | 7 April 2023 | Books
Construction Site: Spring Delight: An Easter Lift-the-Flap Book by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Celebrate the coming of spring with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series!
It’s Easter at the construction site! As sunshine melts the snow away, the trucks discover the signs of spring all around them. Lift the flaps on each sturdy page to reveal blooming flowers, baby ducks, and gentle lambs—and a special Easter egg hunt surprise! With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker’s lovable rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Easter board book will bring smiles to truck lovers and their families while celebrating the beauty of spring.
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Congratulations, you are a teenager! The big question is, now what?! The teenage years are an exciting yet ever-changing period of your life. New challenges and tasks seem to pop up almost daily—not to mention all the transitions your body is going through. As you get older and take on more responsibilities, you have probably wondered how to do many of the adult tasks your parents or older siblings seem to breeze through daily. Everyday challenges like how to tell if the chicken in the fridge has gone bad to how to get rid of dandruff has likely crossed your mind.
As you learn and experience new things, questions about basic life skills will arise. This book is here to help you solve the daily problems adults take for granted. While the internet provides a wealth of knowledge, it can be overwhelming to navigate at times. I mean, which of the thirteen articles about budgeting and saving money is actually accurate? And yes, you can ask your parents or other trusted adults in your life to teach you specific skills, but sometimes you just want to figure it out on your own.
That’s where this guide comes into play. Dive in and start learning life skills for teens! Order yours now.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses ~ 5 Book Bundle by Sarah J. Maas
Lose yourself in the seductive world of the Court of Thorns and Roses series by internationally bestselling author Sarah J. Maas with this five-ebook bundle.
Passionate, violent, sexy, and daring … A true page-turner –USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and Roses
Feyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf …
Follow Feyre’s journey into the dangerous, alluring world of the Fae, where she will lose her heart, face her demons, and learn what she is truly capable of.
The world expands in A Court of Silver Flames with the story of Feyre’s fiery sister, Nesta.
This five-ebook bundle of the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas includes A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.
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Friday Finds | 7 April 2023 | Recipes
These Easter recipes are so fast you can whip them up before the Easter Bunny arrives.
Fast, simple, and you probably have the ingredients in your fridge or freezer!
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If you thought radishes were just for salad, think again!
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This is always a hit, but don’t add the pretzels until you serve it to keep the sweet/salty crunch!
Friday Finds | 7 April 2023 | Something Crafty for You!
Bunny Ear Treat Bags sew up fast and easy, but this digital download also includes tutorials.
Friday Finds | 7 April 2023 | Gina’s Blog Roundup
Here is this week’s featured blogger, Hannah, from HanLovesToRead! Hannah blogs, reads, and is big on Bookstagram. You should give her a visit.
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Question of the Week ~ 7 April 2023
What do you think of the new floral theme for April?
Leave a comment below to be entered into the April drawing.
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If you missed one of my reviews in the past week, here’s an easy link to find them all, or click on the image & links below. Be sure you check out the giveaways. There are some great prizes this week!
The Disappearance of Emily (Destiny Falls Mystery and Magic, Book 2) by Elizabeth Pantley
Vindictive Too by Ryan Lawrence | Spotlight ~ Excerpt ~ $10 Giveaway | Thriller ~ LGBTQ
BBNYA Winner’s Tour: # 7 ~ The Thirteenth Hour: Book One of The Cruel Gods by Trudie Skies |
Mirrored Reflections by J.F. Ridgley | Spotlight ~ Giveaway ~ Guest Post from the Author
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Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Glad you are safe from the storms!
I love the flower theme for April! The tall ones remind me of one of my past patients at a nursing home. She loved going for walks outside and she would always pick the flowers she told me she called Queen Anne’s Lace.
Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 107.
Never tried Pineapple Fluff. Hmm. Sounds interesting. Happy Easter!!
The grandkids are huge fans of Oreo fluff but they won’t do pineapple anything right now! I love pineapple 🍍
Hi Gina!
Happy Good Friday and congratulations on the latest addition to the family 🎊. I rejoice with you.
The Easy chicken puffs and pineapple pretzel fluff look tasty. Would try them out. Thanks for sharing.
Chika
Thanks for stopping by today, Chika. Happy Easter! 😊
Happy Easter Weekend, Gina. I really enjoyed that post on Patricia’s site, thanks for sharing that. I have also pinned the recipe for the Chicken Puffs, they sound delicious. I like the pretty floral motif. I really should change mine throughout the year, but I always worry I will mess up my blog if I muck with it.
As well, I am glad that you are safe and the tornado went north of you. I am definitely praying for those all around who have suffered from the extreme weather we have been having.
I’m thankful you were spared severe tornado damage. 🙏
Me too, Carol! There was a couple on the news near us that dug their way out of basement to find their family farm of 32 years… just gone…everything! Devastating
Tragic 😢
Dear Gina, thank you so much for this honor. I am touched and grateful that you chose me as Author of the Week and that you enjoyed my Easter blog post.
I loved revisiting your thoughtful review of Silent Heroes.
Tha floral pattern is perfect for Spring! So fresh and light.
You are most welcome!