Kelly Brakenhoff's Blog, page 8
September 13, 2022
September Online Book Club: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
I'm excited to read this series aloud to my grandkids! But they're still young for the recommended 8-12 age group, so I'll have to bide my time. I wish someone had read them aloud to me as a kid.
August 19, 2022
August Online Book Club: Poodle Versus the Assassin by Anne Shillolo
Poodle Versus the Assassin opens in a men’s bathroom, of all places.
August 1, 2022
July Online Book Club: Welcome to Spicetown by Sheri Richey
Not every mystery needs a body count. Cora Mae Bingham is the super-organized senior citizen mayor of Spicetown, Ohio. (One of those Women Who Gets Stuff Done!)
June 23, 2022
June Online Book Club: Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne
Over the years, my book club has read about World War II many times. Every available perspective. Or so I thought.
May 24, 2022
Blueberry Chocolate Chip Scones (Grain free)
After searching for paleo recipes online, I tested a few then came up with my own version using the ingredients I needed to fit my meal plan.
May 13, 2022
5 Visual Language Tips for Parents with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Every child benefits from visual cues in their home and school. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, they can be a key component of developing skills in written, verbal and signed languages.
May 11, 2022
May Online Book Club: Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes
Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries pushes the traditional cozy mystery way over to the comedy side of the meter.
April 10, 2022
April Online Book Club: Arsenic and Young Lacy by Kassandra Lamb & Clang! by Darcy Pattison
Our German Wirehair Pointer hunting dog does his job based on instinct. Watching Duke's body freeze in place when he spots his prey, then inch slowly closer until he's in full point is fascinating. He's been through training to learn basic commands and how to move with my husband while they're hunting, but most of it is just natural.
March 11, 2022
March Online Book Club: The Missing Hockey Stick by Lori Briley
Do you look at your pets and wish you knew what they were thinking? Or wonder why they do something a certain way?
February 15, 2022
Apple Cranberry Crisp
If you need an easy dessert for your next supper with friends or family, I highly recommend this Apple Cranberry Crisp made in the crock pot. It's easy to throw together and leave until dessert time when you serve it warm with ice cream.
