On My Bookshelf

The Last To See Her

"A twisted journey with suspicious beginnings that leave you doubting everything you read." A woman disappears into the dark city night… Gen is on the verge of a divorce from her cheating husband. When her sister, Meg, has a convention to attend in...

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A Gift For you From Tosca Lee

If you are a regular follower of my blog, you will recognize the name Tosca Lee. I'm a huge fan...and by huge I mean...she's actually an author I stalked until she recognized me by name! (lol...you might think I'm joking but trust me, I'm not.) She...

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Trust Me

Normally when someone says 'trust me' you know right away you shouldn't. But when it comes to Hank Phillips Ryan...you don't need to worry. I really want to tell you about this book I have LOVED and how it's on sale...but I don't want you to miss...

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Books I’ve Enjoyed:

Notes from me to you

Tandoori Lentil Salad – A Great Side Salad at Your Next BBQ

Salads seem to be a staple for most bbq’s. When Melissa and I (along with our families) get together for our Sunday bbq’s, she always asks if I want her to bring a salad.  There are a few salads during the summer that I love. Strawberry/spinach/goat cheese is one of...

Creating Family Traditions

Here in Canada, it's our May long-weekend. In a few weeks I'm finally getting my yard landscaped (we've lived in our home for almost 2 yrs now and we have a backyard full of mud and weeds...but not for long!), so while we don't have a green space to use yet, we do...

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs for Your Summer Grilling

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Author: Submitted by reader Tina Myers Ingredients 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks,...

My Child Is Not Fat – But She Thinks She Is.

I saw a recent statistic that claimed 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and that 1-in-4 girls under the age of 7 have tried to lose weight. My first reaction was to shake my head and think how horrible for that girl. And then I realized - that girl was one of...

How to Stop Game of 72

There's a new threat to our teens that has gained popularity in Europe through social media. It's called the Game of 72. The game is very simple. You run away for 72 hours and see how much panic you can cause. Sounds fun, right? (insert sarcasm if you didn't all...

Velvety Chocolate Ice Cream

Velvety Chocolate Ice Cream Author: adapted from Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook Ingredients 4 Cups of whipping cream 1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk 1 15oz can chocolate flavored syrup 2/3 Cup walnuts, cashews or almonds coarsely chopped (OPTIONAL)...

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