Letters from Santa - here we go againThe first email hit my inbox on December 1st. The second came in this morning. The subject was, ‘Your kids will love Santa’s letter.’ Good grief. Are we really doing this one again? Apparently so because the scammers know parents can be suckers for something as awesome for their kids as a personalized letter from Santa. Well, … [Read more...] about Good grief! Not another letter from Santa scam!
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Tamale Pie – a family favorite in our house
Tamale Pie - an all-time favTamale Pie has been a favorite in our house for years. I became an even bigger fan of this recipe after I learned I couldn’t have gluten. This recipe is a yummy blend of flavors, and the cornmeal topping perfectly compliments the tomato/cheese/meat filling. This recipe originally came from an old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. When we got … [Read more...] about Tamale Pie – a family favorite in our house
Is the holiday rush faster than usual?
Is the holiday rush stressing you out? How about some color therapy?No sooner was Thanksgiving over than we started swapping out our fall decorations for the red and green of Christmas. That whole change-out process seems to be taking longer than usual this year. It feels like the holiday rush is taking on a life of its own and making it hard to find a block of time to … [Read more...] about Is the holiday rush faster than usual?
Guest post – Perils in Yorkshire by Emma Dakin
Perils in Yorkshire The British Book Tour Mysteries Book 3 by Emma DakinClaire Barclay’s tourists are dutifully following the process of chocolate making in a factory in York. Her American ladies from Tucson, the couple from Bristol and the couple from London appear fascinated by the lecture and demonstration. All except Phillip. He has disappeared—again. Claire … [Read more...] about Guest post – Perils in Yorkshire by Emma Dakin
Interview with Nellie H. Steele about Danger at Dunhaven Castle
An Indies Today finalist for Best Book of the Year 2020 with Cleopatra’s Tomb, Nellie H. Steele made the leap from science to art with her first book, The Secret of Dunhaven Castle. A literary split personality, Nellie’s work ranges from cozy mystery to supernatural suspense to riveting adventure. Danger at Dunhaven Castle is the fourth Cate Kensie Mystery.As a writer, … [Read more...] about Interview with Nellie H. Steele about Danger at Dunhaven Castle