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A five-star book review of A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connolly! I loved this book. I was captivated from the start. Every moment of preparing this book review of A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice was enjoyable. A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice book cover blurb: Shortly after midnight … Read more
Here’s a fun recipe that checks all the boxes: tasty, easy, healthy, and affordable. The limes, honey, and parsley give them a great fresh flavor. Try these easy lettuce wraps tonight! Serving suggestions and variations: I think these are a full meal on their own, but it would be great to slice a baguette and … Read more
Five-star book review for The Women by Kristin Hannah! Kristin Hannah did not disappoint in this compelling read set during the war in Vietnam. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed planning this book review for The Women. The Women book cover blurb: From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah’s The Women—at once an intimate portrait of … Read more
Author Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite contemporary authors. I’ve read several of her books, and she never ceases to amaze me. She is an extremely versatile author, covering so many topics and times in history in a way that is compelling and eye-opening. Author Kristin Hannah’s bio from her website: Kristin Hannah is … Read more
Praying scripture is a meaningful part of my faith journey. I hope this resonates with you. What does it mean to pray scripture? It’s the practice of using Bible passages as the framework for prayer. Many people insert their name into the passage, while others use the phrases and ideas in the verses to build … Read more
I love themed gifts, and I have some great blueberry themed gift ideas for you! Themed gifts are fun and flexible. Themed gifts are easy to plan ahead. I can gather items as I find them, and then have several on hand when a need arises. It’s also a great way to support small businesses–most … Read more
These easy citrus scones are the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa on a lazy afternoon. Start by putting your flour and a stick of butter in the freezer the day before you plan to bake. This recipe calls for grated frozen butter, which makes it so much easier to fully incorporate all of the ingredients. … Read more
This post has my heart. I deeply value the work Human Library does, and I’m excited to share it with you. What is the mission of the Human Library organization? The primary objective is to bring people together for dialog to break down stereotypes. Often our prejudices originate in a lack of understanding and experience. … Read more
Five-star book review of Hidden Yellow Stars! Keep reading for my book review of Hidden Yellow Stars. Overview: Hidden Yellow Stars is a work of historical fiction by Rebecca Connolly. It is set in Belgium during WWII and is based on the true story of two women who heroically hid Jewish children from the Gestapo. … Read more
Here we highlight author Rebecca Connolly. Author Rebecca Connolly’s bio from her website: Rebecca Connolly is the author of more than two dozen novels. She calls herself a Midwest girl, having lived in Ohio and Indiana. She’s always been a bookworm, and her grandma would send her books almost every month so she would never … Read more