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365 Days of Instant Pot Recipes by Emma Katie

December 21, 2016April 26, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
365 Days of Instant Pot Recipes by Emma Katie

I got an Instant Pot about a year ago and I absolutely love it. I can use it to cook just about anything and it saves me so much time in the kitchen. If I could choose only one small appliance for my kitchen, my Instant Pot would be it.  Instant Pot: 365 Days of […]

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365 Days of Cookie Recipes by Emma Katie

December 21, 2016April 26, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Books
Cookies: 365 Days of Cookie Recipes by Emma Katie

There are only a few days until Christmas and the baking urge has finally hit. I don’t do a lot of baking but my husband expects to see at least a few dozen cookies at Christmas time. While we have our old favorites, I always like to try a few new cookie recipes too. Cookies: […]

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Arjun’s Diary – The Call to Battle by Umesh Sethi

December 21, 2016April 21, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
Arjun's Diary - The Call to Battle by Umesh Sethi

Sometimes, reading can be a great way to explore new worlds and new ideas. I don’t get exposed to a lot of different cultures here in rural Vermont so when I was offered the chance to review a book that takes place in India, I thought it would be a great way to learn about […]

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Zurga’s Fire (The Orfeo Saga Book 3) by Murray Lee Eiland Jr.

December 20, 2016April 20, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
Zurga's Fire (The Orfeo Saga Book 3) by Murray Lee Eiland Jr.

Another cold day is another good day for a book! You may remember that I reviewed The Orfeo Saga Book 2 a few days ago for you. I was very excited when I was offered Zurga’s Fire (The Orfeo Saga Book 3) to review as well.  Zurga’s Fire (The Orfeo Saga Book 3) The Getae […]

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2000 Stickers Things That Go

December 20, 2016April 18, 2023 ellen 1 Comment Books
2000 Stickers Things That Go

Sticker books have always been a favorite of mine and I love to get sticker books for my kids over the years. When a book has 2000 stickers, that’s like hitting the jackpot!  2000 Stickers Things That Go This book is packed full of wonderfully illustrated color pages for little ones to put the stickers […]

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Totally Brain-Busting Number Puzzles

December 20, 2016April 14, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Totally Brain-Busting Number Puzzles is just that book to satisfy parents and to entertain the kids. There are over 100 puzzles in this book.

Are you looking for a few last-minute gift ideas for the kids? When you are looking to entertain the little ones while you need to get some work done, a good activity book is the answer. There are so many things that need to be done this close to the holidays that keeping the kids […]

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A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs

December 20, 2016April 13, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs

What a beautiful book! A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs is the perfect gift to give to that special little person in your life. It is such a lovely book with a wonderful selection of classic Christmas stories and songs. It’s filled with six wonderful Christmas stories, including simple retellings of traditional tales, plus […]

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The Emperor of Babylon by Murray Lee Eiland Jr.

December 18, 2016April 11, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Emperor of Babylon (The Orfeo Saga Book 2) by Murray Lee Eiland Jr.

I’ve always been fascinated with the history of the Middle East because it’s such an exotic land that’s much different than ours. My husband and I always look for documentaries about the area to learn more so when I was offered this book for review, I looked forward to adding a bit more knowledge. of […]

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Cease & Desist by Stephen David Hurley

December 18, 2016April 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
Cease & Desist by Stephen David Hurley

One of my favorite genres is young adult fiction so when I received a copy of Cease & Desist by Stephen David Hurley, I knew it would be one I’d enjoy. This weekend we woke up to sleet and freezing rain so I had no plans to leave the house. Cease & Desist by Stephen […]

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Horns and Heels by Nathaniel Wake

December 17, 2016April 5, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books

Every now and then, I’m in the mood for a good, steamy romance. Since a giant snow storm hit last night, reading out the couch all day sounded like a good idea. I hope you’ll be able to enjoy the same thing.  Horns and Heels by Nathaniel Wake When the rugged temptations of a world […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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