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What to do about doing nothing to do? The holidays can be a bubbling vat of stress on a good day. So, I’ve invited my fellow author, Anne Montgomery over during this crazy-business holiday season to hopefully add some serenity to your life with her wisdom about learning how to slow down, and take things […]

Need a hostess gift to bring to the holiday party or a tasty treat to add to the dessert table? I’ve invited my author pal Stella May to grace us with her presence (and presents) today, and share her sweet to-die-for chocolate chip cookie recipe. Better make a few batches in case extra guests show […]

We’re now full throttle into the holiday season, and I’d thought I’d share an interview I did with my Canadian publisher, Lacey Bakker, who owns Pandamonium Publishing House, and just celebrated their 10th Anniversary this past October. Woohoo! Congratulations to Lacey, and all the authors and staff for this amazing accomplishment! This interview was originally […]

Busy shopping, wrapping and socializing? Ready for some rest and relaxation, but need to get going again soon? Kick back with a festive cocktail! Here are two special drinks that you can enjoy as many as you like and not have a headache in the morning. Cranberry Sangria by the glass mocktail recipe: For each 8-ounce […]

Some authors produce quality books year after year and I have the utmost respect for them. They don’t churn out something quickly for the Christmas trade and other celebratory dates. Instead, they research and work, work and polish. Here are a few of my favourites:  Most books by Tami Hoag such as Down the Darkest […]

This is the perfect casserole for any occasion, especially holiday feasts like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. These super scalloped potatoes compliment any main dish you serve at your table. Tender potatoes in a creamy onion sauce baked to golden perfection would make any mouth water. Whether you’re serving spiral ham, pork chops, poultry […]