Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Books ~Author News ~ Recipes ~ Crafts ~ New Trivia Question
Hello and welcome to the 05-10-2024 edition of the weekly Friday Finds.
I hope you have had a wonderful week and are ready for a relaxing weekend. Let’s see if I found anything to help you enjoy the next week better. I think today’s post offers a lot of inspiration.
This post is being written early since I am out of town for a few days. If I missed any news, I’ll catch you up on it next week. If you watched the Milwaukee Brewers MLB game last night and saw a large group of knitters wearing matching hats…I was there! This is a picture of the hat from the designer. I’ll try to get some pictures of the group for next week’s Friday Finds.
Until next week,
Peace & Love to you!
Gina
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Blog News
Here’s a list of my blog posts from the past week. Did you catch them all? Some of the authors are offering nice giveaways as part of their tour.
Legacy of the Witch by Kirsten Weiss – Pennsylvania Dutch Dark Cozy
Cover Reveal for Exiles by LJ Ambrosio (Reflections of Michael) – Coming of Age Literary Fiction
From Trophy Wife to Cosmetic Surgeon by Victoria Johnson, M.D. – Memoir
The Heaven Spot by Mary Frances Hill – Family mystery with a twist!
The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision by Dr. Judy Ho with a Guest Post from the author.
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Recipes
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers from Pillsbury
Stuffed peppers take a chicken Parmesan twist in this delicious and colorful version filled with chicken, pasta sauce, and mozzarella, finished with a crispy bread crumb and Parmesan topping.
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Strawberry and Rosé Sheet Cake from The Pioneer Woman
The cake batter comes together in one bowl with just a whisk. The recipe’s surprising ingredient is rosé wine, which gives the cake moisture and balances its sweetness with a hint of acidity. Baked in a large sheet pan, this cake finishes quickly in the oven and can feed a crowd. It’s perfect for a Mother’s Day celebration but would also be lovely for a baby shower, bridal shower, graduation party, or just because it’s beautiful. The video on the website is what sold me on this recipe!
You can also check today’s corresponding email newsletter for more recipes. (Don’t get the Friday Finds email? Sign up on the sidebar! ) —> This week’s exclusive recipe is for a Chicken-Onion-Brown Gravy dinner. If you are a new subscriber, let me know, and I’ll ensure you get a copy of the newsletter.
Tune in next week for more delicious recipes.
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Books
Raising Tiny Humans by Liz Swensen
With this full-color illustrated field guide as your constant companion—full of tips, tricks, and a healthy dose of humor—you’ll feel confident embarking on the adventure of parenthood for kids ages one and beyond! With chapters on body and brain development, behavior, and the ever-pressing question of how to help your child become the best human they can be, Raising Tiny Humans is the compass every parent needs to guide them on their way.
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This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
- Jane Start is thirty-three, broke, and recently single. Ten years prior, she had a hit song—written by world-famous superstar Jonesy—but Jane hasn’t had a breakout since
- This delightfully funny and steamy novel about music, fate, and love from beloved songwriter and Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs
- “A total knockout…the smart, ferocious rock-star redemption romance you didn’t know you needed.” – New York Times Book Review
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Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story by Jeffrey Mason
“Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story” is a fun and delightful way for you to discover everything from your mother’s childhood memories to the profound turning points in her life. Featuring specially selected questions in an easy-to-use layout, each intentional section gives your mom a place to share her life with you while creating a lasting legacy.
With over 250 thought-provoking questions and prompts, “Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story.” is the beloved and enjoyable way to encourage your Mom to share and preserve her life story.
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Indie Author News
*No news has been reported as of this writing!*
If I missed anything that comes in late, I’ll share it next week.
If you are an Indie Author with news, email me or leave a comment on this post.
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-10-2024 | Creative News
Last week’s Friday Finds featured hand-woven towels. I’m sharing some exciting news from Gabi and Edith of BluebonnetCrafters this week.
We introduced the new TinyTURTLE™ XF-extra fine sett at the inaugural Weave Together retreat, and it became quickly popular as a “weaver’s assistant” to get a first feel for how a finer weaving yarn may weave up. I keep sampling yarns on this fun little loom; there are too many to list. Today, I want to highlight just one: Size 10 crochet thread. “I have so much leftover crochet thread … can I weave it?” is an occasional question. Even in the past, we showed ways to put crochet thread to good use, like in this needle case, but the TinyTURTLE XF now expands the possibilities.
Weekly Friday Finds | 05-03-2024 | Trivia Time
This week’s trivia question is:
Mother’s Day marks the most ______ on any given day of the year?
Leave your answer in the comments. If you are also a newsletter subscriber, you’ll get double entries. The drawing will be held before next week’s Friday Finds!
The answer to last week’s question:
Which spice is derived from the crocus flower? Saffron
Saffron is a spice that comes from the dried stigmas of the autumn crocus flower, Crocus sativus. The stigmas are the red threads in the center of the flower and are also known as saffron.
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Hope you had a great Mother’s Day Gina. Would the answer to this week’s question be, ‘reservations’? 😆
That cake looks absolutely delicious, great picks.
IKR! It just screams Spring….or maybe it’s just saying “You know you want to make this!”