Gift For The Readers In Your Life November 26, 2023

Hello friends!
If you’re looking for some new Christmas stories, check out this anthology.

Christmas Across Time Volume 3 from Mystic Publishers!

Inside this book is my short story, Christmas in the Sky.
Madison Fletcher is a pilot in the Air Force and this story is about a Christmas mission that she led.
Called into action minutes before flying her airplane into the Christmas Eve star-lit sky, Madison had to fly her team into a battle she knew nothing about. The only help she had was from her First Officer and a special list of code words they had to memorize. Can Madison successfully complete the mission, or, will she be captured along-side those she’s trying to protect?

You can find the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1948266946?ref_=dbs_m_mng_wim_calw_tpbk_2&storeType=ebooks (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1948266946?ref_=dbs_m_mng_wim_calw_tpbk_2&storeType=ebooks)

Book 2

Give the gift of something to read with an educational adventurous book for the middle grade reader in your life when you purchase my book,

Gia Giraffe and the Zoo Adventure

Gia Giraffe has just moved into Sunnyside Zoo and she’s nervous because she doesn’t know any animals there. That night, when everyone leaves, Iggy Iguana, the zoo’s official messenger and party planner comes to visit and invites Gia to a parade to welcome her to the zoo. Gia and Iggy watch the parade, Gia’s introduced to and befriends the other animals at Sunnyside Zoo.

https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/856164-gia-giraffe-and-the-zoo-adventure (https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/856164-gia-giraffe-and-the-zoo-adventure)

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Happy reading and happy holidays!

Blessing Mix November 24, 2023

My friend Melinda dropped off a bag of Blessing Mix. Attached to the bag was a sweet note that explained the meaning for each item in the mix.
The first recipe below is for the original Blessing Mix.
The second recipe is the Gluten-Free and Nut Free version that I created. I couldn’t find a snack that matched the shape of the Bugles, so, we Gluten-Free and Nut Free eaters must improvise the contents in our Blessing Mix, but we can still make it taste delicious! Have fun playing around with it and make it your own special Blessing Mix.

Original Blessing Mix

Bugles represent the cornucopia, a horn of plenty.
Pretzels represent arms folded in thanks and prayer.
Candy Corn reminds us that during the first winter, the Pilgrims were allowed only a few kernels of corn per day because food was so scarce.
Seeds (Melinda used peanuts) are a promise of a future harvest if they are planted and well tended.
Fruit (Melinda used raisins) is a reminder of the harvest gifts from the land.
M&Ms are for memories of those who came before us.
Hershey’s Kiss is a reminder of the love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.

Gluten-Free and Nut Free Blessing Mix
Any Salted Gluten-Free chips represent the cornucopia, a horn of plenty.
Gluten-Free Pretzels represent arms folded in thanks and prayer.
Candy Corn reminds us that during the first winter, the Pilgrims were allowed only a few kernels of corn per day because food was so scarce.
Seeds are a promise of a future harvest if they are planted and well tended.
Dried fruit is a reminder of the harvest gifts from the land.
M&Ms are for memories of those who came before us.
Hershey’s Kiss is a reminder of the love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.

A bag of Blessing Mix would be a wonderful gift for those you love this holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving!