I have been having fun with my Advice from a Redhead memes. The graphic is bright and fun, and coming up with witty advice keeps my creative juices flowing. I post these memes on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Post.News, Instagram - but I realize that some of my followers don't have social media accounts. So I thought I'd post a few on my blog so you could see them. Let me know what you think in the comment section.
There’s still time to shop! Here are just a few of the inexpensive items I’ve purchased for family members and friends.
For the adults on your list:
IT'S THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND CHRISTMAS IS ALL AROUND!
At this time of year, the fortunate rejoice with family and friends, but there are some who will have to rely on fate for their Christmas blessings. Enjoy stories of how these people find romance. Immerse yourself in their happiness as they delight in their newfound joy on that special day.
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Mimi Barbour: Christmas Is For Everyone - Blizzards, puppies, and lost people. Ginny rescues an old man from freezing and his handsome son saves her and her son from being evicted. Will these strangers discover the true meaning of sharing at Christmas? A small-town, caring family romance.
Rebecca York: Christmas Captive - His life was in her hands. Was it attempted murder or a boating accident? Psychic nurse Hannah puts her life at risk by investigating the conniving relatives who want to inherit the comatose man’s fortune. A paranormal romance.
Leanne Banks: The Billionaire’s Holiday Proposition – Falling for her had not been in his plans. Would she believe him? A billionaire romance.
Rachelle Ayala: Nick’s Christmas Ride – Nick Jolly's antique convertible turns into a wild ride when his best friend and secret crush, Hayley, chooses three social media starlets for his Christmas-promotional dates. Two irascible Texas Hold’em playing ancestors, three social media narcissists, an old-time fiddler, and a flying car seems kind of normal for Nick Jolly and Hayley Brockman's unexpected Christmas Creek romance. A fun romantic comedy.
Stephanie Queen: Small Town Glamour Girl Christmas – What chance does a poor small-town girl have at a romance with a rich big city boy? Julie and Jack had a special connection a long time ago as kids, but does he remember that time? The magic and charm of the small-town Christmas rekindles their connection, but would her small-town life be enough for the billionaire? A small-town, second-chance romance.
Yes, there's more!
Josie Riviera: Candleglow and Mistletoe – Their unexpected attraction kindles something as warm and sweet as a holiday candle. But the weight of their pasts could turn the promise of their love to ashes. A small town, sweet and wholesome romance.
Susanne Matthews: Forever In My Heart – There's nothing Michael Branscomb won't do for his brother, including marrying the woman his twin wronged, but will Callie give him a chance? A contemporary marriage-of-convenience romance.
Traci Hall: Mistletoe Christmas – West Coast – Fireworks ignite when a retired Navy officer inherits a seaside cottage, accidentally burning down the deck his first day only to be saved by a sexy firewoman and the station’s dog. Set in their ways, can Mistletoe over the holiday be the miracle they both need? A contemporary military romance.
Dani Haviland: Chasing Christmas – Only love could be sweeter than freedom. When Samuel arrived to ask her to join his tribe, rescued slave Annie thought her life couldn’t get any sweeter. But it did. 18th century American Native historical romance.
Taylor Lee: Reckoning – Christmas Finale – Nothing will keep Cal from marrying Scarlett, the beautiful blonde media sensation. But the crooked Attorney General is going to try. Romantic suspense.
Nancy Radke: The Bend In the Canyon – His wedding was scheduled in two weeks. Only a miracle could bring them together. A sweet, western romance.
I’ve been dieting for just over a month. You could say I’m preparing for the upcoming holidays. :::grin::: I’ve taken off over 10 pounds using 2 methods – intermittent fasting and eating in a calorie deficit. This seems to be the formula that works for me, but, of course, everyone is different. However, the point of this blog is to let you know that I’ve come up with a salad dressing that is tasty, fat-free, and low in calories. I hope you’ll try it. Let me know in the comments if you like it.
Greek
Yogurt Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Makes
about 3/4 cup of dressing (6 servings)
Serving
size: 2 tablespoons
Ingredients:
1. Add
all ingredients to a glass jar and shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator.
For best flavor, allow to sit for at least 4 hours. Shake before serving. Keeps
for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
At just 20 calories for a generous 2 tablespoon serving, this dressing
is good on green salads or grain salads. It’s also good drizzled on fresh
vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, etc.). I also use this to make egg
salad.
Book 3 in the Second Chances Series is here!
In the midst of a summer of
change, they’re both searching for an anchor.
Dinah is a mom, a giver, and a doer, so she’s used to change, but this summer
is kind of overdoing that. The diner where she’s worked for half her life is
closing, her college-age kids aren’t coming home for the summer, and a property
on nearby Cooper Lake is calling her name, bringing long-held dreams of owning
a B & B to the fore. Newcomer Zach Applegate is entering into her dreams,
too.
Divorced dad, contractor, and recovering alcoholic Zach is in Fallen Soldier,
Pennsylvania, to visit his brother and to decide what’s coming next in his
life. He doesn’t like change much, yet it seems to be everywhere. But he finds
an affinity for remodeling and restoration, is overjoyed when his teenage sons
join him for the summer, and he likes Dinah Tyler, too. A lot.
Dinah and Zach each experience sorrow and tumult, but go on to dance in the
kitchen. Together, they have something, but is it enough?
What readers are saying:
“A beautiful story told in Flaherty's unmistakable style…”
“This story has it all, a family secret, victory over addiction, and grabbing onto a sweet, second chapter of life that comes unexpectedly.”
Find this New Release:
This book is available for Kindle Unlimited Members.
Look for other titles in the Second Chances Series:
A Year of Firsts, Book 1
Reinventing Riley, Book 2
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Book 3 of the Lange Brothers Series
Preschool teacher Harley Cole has always viewed life through rose-colored
glasses. With a career she loves, friends she enjoys, and a home that is her
haven, there’s only one thing missing—finding her soul mate. As the holidays
approach, Harley is inspired to help her former high school crush rediscover
his holiday joy. It’s just a good deed...until the feelings she thought were
gone come rushing back.
Fire Chief Becker Lange returns home to River’s Edge with a heavy heart. His
divorce has emotionally ravaged him, leaving him more confused than ever about
what women want. So to protect himself from another failure, he closes his
heart. And then Harley Cole makes him a flirty dare that she can help him
overcome the holiday blues. Beck’s not sure he wants to, but Harley’s a hard
woman to tell no.
Can the magic of Christmas and a sweet stray kitten bring these two lonely
souls together?
What readers are saying:
“A story of opposites attract … A delightful Christmas romance.”
“This story is going to stay with me a long time. I was so involved in it and didn’t want to see it end.”
Find this New Release:
Also available in Paperback
Look for the other books in the Lange Brothers
Series:
The Valentine Wager,
Bk 1
Falling for the
Doctor, Bk 2
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This chocolate zucchini bread is dense, moist, and has a decadently rich chocolate flavor. I started out with this recipe and did a little fiddling. I scrapped the honey and increased the brown sugar. I used butter where they called for oil. And I doubled the amount of vanilla and espresso powder. If you don’t have espresso powder or instant coffee, leave it out, but the coffee really enhances the chocolate flavor. The loaf doesn’t taste a bit like coffee, I promise.
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
Directions:
1.
