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Holiday traditions and memories

When I posted my 30 Days of Holiday Magic Giveaway last week, I invited readers to share a holiday tradition or memory with me as a way to enter the giveaway.  And you have…but in a fashion that has surprised me, humbled me, and warmed every corner of my heart. Your stories are funny, uplifting,(...)

Holiday Magic Giveaway!

I love the holiday season. I love the smells, the sparkle, the chaos, and the sheer energy…but most of all, I love the times of togetherness. The family gatherings, the board games, the baking, and the traditions—both old and new. One of my favorite traditions is from the Christmas Eves when my three girls were small.(...)

Recipes by Request: Stuffed Cauliflower

Years and years (and years) ago, my parents gave me The All-Colour Busy Cook’s Book for Christmas when I moved away from home. For the most part, it has gathered dust on my shelf—first because I was single, cooking for one, and couldn’t be bothered (and consequently lived on tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches(...)

The Great Kitten Menace

You’ve probably heard that Ogden Nash line, “The trouble with a kitten is that eventually it becomes a cat.” Well, I would like to respectfully disagree with Mr. Nash, because it’s not the cat stage you have to worry about, it’s the getting there. Let’s face it, kittens themselves are simply adorable. All tiny, wide-eyed,(...)

You know you’re doing weekends wrong when…

Two weekends ago, with winter fast approaching, I decided we needed to clean out the garage (so the vehicle will fit into it) and put the yard to bed for the season. The first task took five hours of hard labour; the second, a full seven. This past weekend, my husband and I helped our(...)

Remembering

Remembering with enormous gratitude all those whose sacrifices have ensured the freedoms we enjoy today.

Zombie Preparedness: The Final Reckoning

Well, with our nighttime temps threatening to fall below freezing this weekend, I think I can safely declare that summer is over. Like it or not, it’s time to rake the leaves, put away the garden solar lights and chair cushions, and just generally batten down the hatches, so to speak.  It’s time, too, to retire my(...)

Favorite Quotes

I’ve been playing around with adding quotes to pics lately, and this is one of my favourites.

Recap of a Rollercoaster Week

Goodness, what a week! Between blog tour, release day, and the first reviews beginning to trickle in, this is pretty much how I felt…   Only maybe not so young. Or thin. But I digress… To recap, this is where I’ve been & what I’ve done this week: Guest post at Phantasmic Reads on Procrastination(...)

Sins of the Lost has launched!

It’s here at last—Sins of the Lost has officially launched!!! And what better way to celebrate than with a fabulous giveaway? But…not yet. First I thought it would be fun to share with you 10 Things You Might Not Know About the Grigori Legacy Series, some of which go back to the very first book concept(...)