There’s nothing quite like good French cooking. I was an exchange student when I was a teenager and spent a month in France and even with my particular palate (super picky teen); I still have fond memories of the food there and the meals that my French mother would make for us. I was recently … [Read more...] about French Country Cooking: Authentic Recipes from Every Region
Books and Movies
My Sweet Audrina by V.C. Andrews + Lifetime Movie Debut
When I was in my twenties I was introduced to the writer V.C. Andrews and her wonderful books. The first book I ever read by V.C. Andrews was called Flowers in the Attic and I've been hooked ever since! V.C. Andrews newest book is called My Sweet Audrina and it's available for purchase right now. … [Read more...] about My Sweet Audrina by V.C. Andrews + Lifetime Movie Debut
Shimmer the Glowworm Finds Her Glow – Children’s Book Review
I'm a grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren who I talk about on this blog all of the time. If you been reading this blog for the past few years...you'll already know that I hold regular family game nights and reading time with the kids. Recently received a brand new children's book to review … [Read more...] about Shimmer the Glowworm Finds Her Glow – Children’s Book Review
Family Movie Night – Maze Runner The Scorch Trials
The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. Mysteries deepen and stakes are raised as the Gladers must survive “The Scorch” in this bigger, even more … [Read more...] about Family Movie Night – Maze Runner The Scorch Trials
Movie Review – Fantastic Four
How many of you are big fans of the Fantastic Four movie genre? Or, what about being big fans of any superhero flicks? I know that millions of fans are! My husband loves the superhero genre of movies and was patiently waiting for the release of this DVD. He finally got his hands on it back on … [Read more...] about Movie Review – Fantastic Four
Snuggle Up with 4 Adult Fiction Books This Winter
Winter is just getting started and for many of us...that means spending long hours, days or even weeks indoors, depending on where you live in the country. I know for myself, I try to keep busy by reading books, working on crafts or playing a few games. For those of you who love adult fiction, we … [Read more...] about Snuggle Up with 4 Adult Fiction Books This Winter
Hedgehugs Children’s Book by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper
As a grandmother to a 6 1/2 year old little girl and a 3 month old little boy, it's important to me to instill the love for reading in my grandchildren at a very young age. Matter of fact, I've been reading books to my grand daughter since she was 6 months old. To this day, we sit down weekly and … [Read more...] about Hedgehugs Children’s Book by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Movie DVD
The Blu-ray Ultimate Fan Edition, Full of Two Hours of Extras and a 24-Page Collectible Printed Prequel Comic Book, Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift! Available on DVD starting on December 15th, 2015. The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers … [Read more...] about Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Movie DVD