Cake faux pas and free books

So last night I was cruising the Internet looking at fun cake designs (because regardless of whether or not I have a legitimate reason to make one in the next six months, I still have to look for ideas–don’t ask, it’s probably caused by some weird...

More Great Giveaways!

Vinyl lettering has soared in popularity in recent years, giving people a way to express their values and feelings in a classy, non-permanent way. My friend Danyelle is giving away a $15 certificate for a custom vinyl lettering job from Vinyl Expressions on her blog...
My latest adventures in cake decorating

My latest adventures in cake decorating

I just thought I’d share my latest forays into cake decorating. All three are 8″ round cakes, two layers deep. The first one I actually cut the layers in half lengthwise to create four layers, and then I filled it with cherry filling and topped it with...

Book Review: “Life in the Pit” by Kristen Landon

Plain, normal Brittany has always lived in the shadows of her beautiful, popular friend Amanda. Amanda has a new boyfriend every week. Brittany doesn’t date. Amanda is the star of the school musical; Brittany watches from behind her cello in the orchestra pit. But...

Great Quote

Just had to drop a note. I’ve been sorting books at work and loved the quote from the back of Diane Setterfield’s book “The Thirteenth Tale,” and had to share. “My gripe is not with lovers of the truth but with truth herself. What succor,...

A scrapbooker’s dream supplies

Hey, my very awesome friend Kim Thompson is giving away over $100 worth of scrapbooking supplies on my friend Danyelle’s blog. Kim is not only a totally great writer (if the first things I wrote were as good as hers is, I’d have been published ages...

Book Winner!

Okay, I know it’s technically July 4th, but with one thing and the other, well, you know. I used Random.org to select the winner of “Pickup Games.” The winner is Nichole! You lucky woman you. I’ll make sure you get it.