Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Guess what??? Our chickens finally gifted us with some eggs! So much excitement over here this week. I can hardly wait until the rest of the hens stop freeloading out there. We’re all very excited about an abundance of eggs.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Today, for the sixth week of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Giveaways, I’m giving away a Kindle Paperwhite. I switched from traditional books to my Kindle paperwhite over 5 years ago and I’ve never looked back.
For the most part, I use my library to borrow books online in addition to watching for Amazon sales and saving all my gift cards for books. I’m all about getting my hands on as many books as possible. And to make your reading life even more fun, I’m adding in a $50 Amazon Gift Card to help load your new Kindle up and get your started.
To be entered, leave a comment on THIS BLOG POST telling me about one of your favorite books, or a book you’ve been wanting to read. The winner will be selected on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:59pm EST.
Here’s the lucky winner’s comment:
AND there’s a BONUS GIVEAWAY happening over on Instagram this week! If you are in the Columbus area (specifically within driving distance of Granville, OH – because I love my awesome village and want to share some fun) you can leave a comment on THIS INSTAGRAM POST and enter to win a $100 gift card to Snapshots Lounge. (I recommend Luke’s Sinful Snack – my version is pictured on Instagram, The Cuban or The Creep sandwiches, and pretty much any chef recommended special.)
ON THE BLOG this week: Salty bacon, tender sweet potatoes, and caramelized Brussels sprouts are combined in this fantastic side dish. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon are pure awesomeness from start to finish.
Everything you love about a fully loaded baked potato is tucked into this rich and creamy Baked Potato Soup. There are fluffy bites of baked potato in every bite.
Pumpkin Spice Waffles are a fall favorite with my whole family. Topped with my grandmother’s Waffle Sauce, this is a breakfast or brinner that we all look forward to.
What I’m CRAVING: This Chocolate Caramel Toffee Cake over at Curly Girl Kitchen caught my eye this week and it sounds incredible. And this Zuppa Toscana (Creamy Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup) from The Food Charlatan looks absolutely mouthwatering.
My FAVORITE THINGS this week are these 2020 t-shirts. I ordered them for my guys for Christmas to wear with their new pajama pants and I can’t wait to see their faces. (And yes, I’m safe to share this with you here, because I’m pretty sure there isn’t anything my teenagers are less likely to read than their mom’s weekly newsletter.)
What I’m READING: About Your Father and Other Celebrities I Have Known by Peggy Rowe. After reading Mike Rowe’s book earlier this year, I knew I needed to get my hands on his mom’s book. He definitely inherited her ability to tell a great story. I couldn’t put this book down and I found myself cracking up laughing more than once.
What I’m WATCHING: I started watching the first season of Chuck the other day and so far, I like it. I really like waiting to watch a series after it’s complete. Here’s hoping this is a good one. Have you watched this one?
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Wishing you a beautiful week full of little things that make you smile!
Mary
Gram says
I have been doing more rereading this year. I can’t seem to get interested in new books/authors.
Julia S says
Can’t wait to try the waffle sauce. That will be the theme next weekend for breakfast! I too am a fan of Amazon and the public library for books. Looking forward to reading the Peggy Rowe book. Have a lovely week!
Brenda Abbott says
My all time favorite book (I think there was a movie as well, but I prefer to read) was called “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. It really helped me to see my Mother in a different light when she was going through Alzheimers. I have recommended this book to everyone that has a loved one dealing with Alzheimers or Dementia. Thank for the chance at this great give away and the extra bonus to load it up.
Lynne Bohman says
I have just finished reading Return by Nicholas Sparks and have The Red Tent by Anita Diamant in line for my next read.
Helen Wallinger says
I recently read Sara’s Sacrifice, by Flo Parfitt. It takes place in Milwaukee, where Sara secretly begins meeting with other women who are forming an organization to get the right to vote. She finds out that living a double life requires hard choices and can be dangerous.
Ellen McKinley says
I loved the book 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand. It reminded of one of my most favorite movies called Same Time Next Year starring Alan Alda. It’s about two lovers who meet once a year for a weekend but have separate lives otherwise. It’s a heartfelt book of love and loss.
Annie says
When Things Fall Apart – Pena Chodron🙏🏻❤️
Such a great book to help you move through difficult parts of life!
Susan Broughton says
There are so many to list that I want to read!!!
Renee says
I recently read a young adult book, but it is oh so good – The Wednesday Wars.
Shirley Smith says
A line from one of my favorite poems:
“You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be–
I had a Mother who read to me.”
Rita Spencer says
I just finished reading The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal. It is a wonderful story of the lives of 4 generations of women in Great Britain. I just love reading and enjoy hearing Mary talking about the books she reads. Barefeet in the Kitchen is my very favorite food blog. I have dozens of your recipes.
Melissa Rodriguez says
Hi, Mary!
One of my favorite recent reads is The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West. It’s a quick, fun read.
They share a wonderful message about choosing to respond positively to situations in a way that impacts others around you. I often tell my four teens, “ Be the bean!” 🙂
Best wishes,
Melissa 🙂
Kathi Jarabek says
Weekend warriors by Fern Michaels I have decided to reread the Sisterhood series again!
Lis Anna-Langston says
Ha. Literally just purchased Mike Rowe’s book yesterday!
Jeana says
Started out with 28 Summers and then went to 3 more by Erin Hilderbrand… Great escape!
Kate Patterson says
I’ve really been wanting to read The Fifth Vital by Mike Majlak. It’s about his struggle with addiction and rising above. As a recovering addict, with 16 months clean, I try to read everything that is relatable. Mike’s perspective seems so interesting. Thank you for the opportunity!
Libby Price says
I would like to reread Little Women and there are other ones I want to read that are too many to list. I like reading the older books too
Angie says
Hoping to read next, My Life On a Napkin:: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin’ Utes
Diane says
A favorite book? “84, Charing Cross Road” by Helene Hanff. An epistolary book about books. Have read it I don’t know how many times and never get tired of it.
Jenny Moran says
I finished Rabbit and Hillbilly Elegy in the last couple weeks. SO MANY HOLDS at the library!