Book Review: The Hourglass Door

I was really excited when Lisa Mangum let me review her new book, The Hourglass Door, a new YA fantasy coming out in May (And who can complain about an Advance Reader’s Copy?). I met Lisa a couple of years ago at a writer’s conference and was excited to...

I won!

Last week Anne Bradshaw gave away a free Fiddlesticks CD, and I won! I’m totally excited because I really love this group. This week Anne is featuring Patti Miner, former Miss Utah America, a Broadway singer/actor who has two books and several music CDs out and...

Free Music Giveaway

This week on Anne Bradshaw’s blog, she’s giving away a copy of Fiddlesticks Celtic music CD, Return to Nauvoo, their first collection of hymns. I’ve been familiar with their music for a while now, and really enjoy their arrangements. To learn how to...

Cold Frames Extend the Growing Season

Every spring gardeners everywhere compete to see who can get the earliest tomatoes, or the first corn of the season. Wall of Water and similar products are sold specifically for this reason. Another option for frugal gardeners is the cold frame. A cold frame is...

Win a Free Copy of Tower of Strength

Anne Bradshaw’s giveaway this week is a free copy of Annette Lyon’s newest book, Tower of Strength. Pop on over to her blog to find out how to enter! You can see the book trailer on my blog here. And I’ll be reviewing it as part of Annette’s...
Adventures in Cake Decorating

Adventures in Cake Decorating

I grew up in a home where my mom decorated our birthday cakes super fancy (at least while we were younger and she still had time to breathe). I have a vivid memory of Cookie Monster and Big Bird. I even remember a fun one with a picket fence and flower garden (Mom may...