Sunday Inspiration~ November 23, 2025

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Friday Book Review~ One Snowy Swedish Christmas: A Spicey Holiday Novella

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One Snowy Swedish Christmas: A Spicey Holiday Novella

Author: Elina Scott

Publication Date: November 17, 2025

Print Length: 131 pages

Since this is a novella, it's a quick, easy Christmas read. Overall, One Snowy Swedish Christmas is fairly good. I always have problems with novellas. I want a more developed storyline, but that's pretty challenging to achieve in such a quick read.

I  have to be honest. I was not a fan of the FMC, Casey. She was way too old to be acting like a spoiled brat. She came across as selfish and a little unhinged. I don't know too many grown adult children who would actively fly across the world to break up their mother's marriage at Christmastime.

The romance part of the story is not bad. It's a little taboo. Casey and her stepbrother, Erik,  start to have feelings for each other. Casey does try to avoid them because of the fact that their parents are married. It is a little awkward, but they're not related, so it is plausible. Casey doesn't want to get involved with her stepbrother at first. She doesn't want to destroy the happiness her mother has found, which Casey has finally admitted to. We see Casey mature somewhat during the Christmas visit to Sweden.

Since this is a novella, everything is fast-paced. The storyline moves quickly. I do feel like the relationship between Casey and her stepbrother moved a little too fast. They've met once before and suddenly fall madly in love in a few days. Her actions go against everything she believed with her mom and her new husband. She was so upset that her mom married a man after knowing him for a few months. Now, she's falling in love with a man in a few days. The plots contradict themselves. Yes, people can change, but not that quickly.

The story itself is not bad. It has some great potential. I would have loved to see more growth and understanding between Casey and her mom. The quick turnaround didn't flow that well for me. The love story between Casey and her stepbrother felt rushed and not authentic. If the story could have been longer and developed more, I feel it would have been better. I would have loved more details and descriptions of Sweden, so that as the reader, I could have felt like I was there.

Overall, the story was fairly good. It just wasn't for me. If you're younger and looking for a quick Christmas read, I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

I received this book as an advanced reader's copy for my honest opinion.

                                                             

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Sunday Inspiration~ November 16, 2025

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Wednesady Hodgepodge~ November 12, 2025

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Hello friends!  I'm joining Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond for Wednesday's Hodgepodge. Each week, she hosts a weekly link-up that is a collection of questions for bloggers to answer. It's to help bloggers get to know each other better and have a little bit of fun! It's a great way to hang out with friends. So grab a cup of coffee or tea if you prefer and join in on the fun. 

So, what is a hodgepodge? A hodgepodge is an unorganized mixture of various things, a jumble of items that don't belong together. 

Here are this week's questions and my answers for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge~ 

1. What does patriotism mean to you? 

Patriotism to me is having pride in your country, loving your country. It means loving the traditions and the history of your country and heritage. Respect is also a huge part of patriotism. Respect for our flag, our National Parks, and the beauty of the land around us. It means preserving historical sites and the National Parks, so we can share them with future generations to come. 

2. September-October-November...your favorite fall month? Tell us why. If you live in the southern hemisphere, use these months but sub spring for the word fall. 

I'd say I love November the most. Thanksgiving and spending time with family are incredibly important to me. I cherish the memories we are creating. I also decorate for Christmas during the month of November. I love the cozy feel the house has when it's all decorated. It's enchanting. 

We usually start burning the wood stove in November. The warmth and glow of the fire are so comforting. It just adds to the cozy feeling of winter days. 

3. A song you love with the word thanks (or some form of that word)  in the title or lyrics?

I have no clue. I love music and listen to it all the time, but I usually have no clue what the titles of songs are, and often have no clue who sings them. I just don't pay attention. 

4. November is National Peanut Butter Month. Are you a fan? What's the last peanut butter bite you had? Fill in the blank: peanut butter and _____________________ . Oh, and you can't say jelly.

I love peanut butter, so I'm a big fan. Peanut butter cookies are one of my favorite cookies. The last thing I ate with peanut butter in it was a Reese's Peanut Butter cup. 

Peanut butter and chocolate together are the best!

 

5. This week's gratitude question-What event from this past year are you most grateful for? 

There's not one specific event that I'm grateful for. I am grateful for the love of my family. I'm grateful that everyone is healthy and happy. My daughter expecting our first grandchild, is definitely a huge event. I'm thankful for the blessing of welcoming a new life into our family. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Life has been crazy here lately. I visited my parents, and we've been cleaning and purging the house. Trying to get a nursery set up for the new little peanut that we are welcoming in February. I keep saying when things slow down, but why does it never seem to do that?

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Happy Homemaker Monday~ November 10, 2025

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Well, October flew by. I had every intention of blogging during the month, but we were just busy with life. We finished up most of the porch remodel. We gave some painting to do, but that will have to wait until the spring now. We cleaned out the guest room for the baby. Once Christmas is over, we'll put the crib up. It's getting close. I know that time will fly by with the holidays.  I visited my parents the last week of October. It was a nice visit, but I'm glad to be back. There's just something about sleeping in your own bed.  I hope you had a fantastic October. It's hard to believe that November is here, but I'm ready for the Christmas season. I'll be decorating the house over the next few weeks. So, let's get started with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess, Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and say hi.

The Weather in My Neck of the Woods~

Fall has arrived and is here to stay. The mornings and evenings are cool. We have a chance of snow flurries up here on the mountain tonight. I'm not quite ready for snow. 

I love the orange, yellow, and red hues of the trees. The fall colors are always so warm and inviting. Sadly, the colors didn't last too long. We had a few extremely windy days, so now most of the leaves are gone. The bare trees of winter are almost here. 

Monday~ Partly Sunny, 47*

Tuesday~ Partly Sunny. 44*

Wednesday ~ Partly Sunny, 58*

Thursday~ Sunny, 57*

Friday~ Partly Sunny, 64*

Saturday~ Partly Sunny, 59*

Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 69*

As I Look Out My Window~

The sun is shining on a tree. The last remaining yellow leaves glitter like gold. The golden hue is stunning. The rest of the leaves are slowly fluttering to the ground. We have a slight breeze, so I see leaves swirling to the ground. It's that time of year again. 

Thinking and Pondering~

The leaves are typically off the trees by Michael's birthday, which is this Friday. When he was little, his grandpa would take him birdwatching on his birthday. He talked about that the other day. It's hard to believe he'll be gone 4 years this January. Time goes by so much faster than we realize at times. I'm 51 now, and I still feel like a 16-year-old girl some days. It's hard, I want to slow down, but life just makes that so difficult at times. Visiting my parents was like a slap in the face. My parents have aged so much over the past 5 years. You always think your parents will always be there, but looking at them, I know that's not possible. Realistically, I know they can't live forever, but it's hard to imagine life without them. The people who created you. The people who shaped who you are. It's humbling to realize that our days are numbered. I hate how fast life moves at times. We get so distracted by so many useless things. I miss the days when family was so important. I miss going to Mass and having Sunday dinners at Grandma's house. Life was simple and easy. Of course, I was a kid then.  

Grandmom's china~ A treasure from my dad

How I'm  Feeling~

 

I'm feeling pretty good today. I had a few really bad migraines in October. One of them kept me in bed. I was doing really well. Allergies are still going strong. Now, I think it's the moldy leaves on the ground. 

What's on My Nightstand~  

My Bible

Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections

Thirsting for God: Daily Meditations Mother Teresa

Amazing Grace Warmer from Scensty

What's for Breakfast~

I'm going to have two eggs. I've had my cup of coffee with collagen. I use a mix of regular and chocolate to get a mocha latte. 

Looking Around the House~

Fall is almost down and put away. I have a handful of things left to put away.  I'll deep clean and put out Christmas as I go. I have just basic tidying up to do. I took most of the donations to the local thrift store. I have one more bag to drop off, but I'm waiting a bit to see if I find anything else as I clean and organize. 

The house needs vacuumed and mopped, but that's a weekly occurrence around here with the dogs.

 

On My To-Do List This Week~

Monday~ Laundry

Tuesday~ Work on putting out Christmas

Wednesday ~ Work on putting out Christmas

Thursday ~ Work on putting out Christmas & bake a cake

Friday~ Nothing

Happening This Week~

Monday~ 

Tuesday~ Day off for hubby and son

Wednesday~ 

Thursday~ Bible Study

Friday~ Michael's Birthday

On My Reading Pile~

A Scottish Christmas Hideaway by Ellie Henderson (ARC review)

Giants in the Earth by O.E. Rolvagg (book club)

Hot Cocoa and Hotter Nights by Alexx Andria

Hazelnuts and Homicide: A Bonne Annee Mystery by N.E. Carlisle (ARC review)

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Rooted and Radient: A Study of Colossians with Walking with Purpose for our Bible study group.

Light Up the Season Warmer

What I'm Listening To~

I've been all over the place. Fall playlists, 90s, 80s, classic oldies from the 40s, etc. 

On TV this week~

Netflix

Call the Midwives

Blindspot

Leanne

Grey's Anatomy (I restarted it)

YouTube

Cooking Videos

Quilting Videos

Exercise videos

Music

On the Menu this Week~

Monday~ 

Tuesday~ 

Wednesday~ 

Thursday~

Friday~ Birthday dinner for Michael (His choice)

Saturday~

I'm sitting down today to meal plan for the next few weeks and to plan Thanksgiving dinner.  I have to get everyone's schedule to plan accordingly. It's crazy trying to plan meals with the weird schedule everyone has. My dear hubby is the only one with a normal 8-5 schedule. Everyone else gets home between 6:30 and 9. One even works nights occasionally. Chaos, I tell ya!

What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~

I started a fall table topper, but I haven't finished it yet. I may put it aside and start working on the Christmas table topper. I bought the rest of the fabric I needed when I went and visited my mom. We went to a few quilting stores in Pennsylvania while I was up there. They have so many nice quilting stores. 

My Simple Pleasures~

It's so not healthy, but I have discovered the Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte from Dunkin' Donuts. It's so good. I tried it last week after taking Maddie to the vets. She hates going in the car and to the vets, so she always gets a treat afterwards. I decided to get myself a treat too. 

Something fun to share (a blog, a video, a tip)~ 

 

 From the Camera~

Praying For~

My parents

My husband and children

Our country

Friends and family

My 9 little ones

Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~

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Sunday Inspiration~ November 9, 2025

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Sunday Inspiration~ Novermber 2, 2025

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Sunday Inspiration~ October 26, 2025

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Friday Book Review~ Mom, Rediscovered by Jen Butler

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Mom, Rediscovered

Author: Jen Butler

Publisher: Invisible Ink Books

Publication Date: October 21, 2025

Print Length: 308 pages

Mom, Rediscovered by Jen Butler, is her beautifully written debut book. This heartfelt and honest book drew me in from the very beginning.  Jen’s story is raw but extremely relatable. In Mom, Rediscovered, Jen shares with readers some of her most personal and painful parts of her life. As soon as I started reading, I immediately felt a connection to this story. I, too, was a child of divorce. Our stories had similar experiences, but we each had our own, too. Her feelings of not feeling good enough are so common for children of divorce. We often wonder what we did wrong, and we become people pleasers. I’ll admit, I carried a lot of baggage into my adult life, too. Jen’s story shows that we are not alone, that there are people out there who do understand. It’s a shame that we often hide our fears, doubts, worries, and pain. Jen lost herself in motherhood (I can definitely relate).

Even if you can’t relate completely to Jen’s story, there are parts of her struggles that we as wives and mothers can relate to. No matter how strong and confident we may seem, we all struggle with self-doubt. How we choose to handle that can look different, but we are all struggling to find our way, especially in a world where so many people are ready to criticize every little thing a mother does.

Mom, Redicovered shares the lonely path we often face as mothers. In her story, Jen shares how she found her way out of the gray area of drinking. A small glass of wine leads to another. Oddly, we see this glorified in today's culture. All you have to do is open up Facebook or Instagram, and you will see moms everywhere sharing their wine glasses. Jen shares how hard it was to admit the truth and ask for help. I love how honest Jen was about her struggle with drinking, diet culture, and being who you are. I love how she shared her triumphs and setbacks. Her story is real. I’m so glad she shared it with the world. I truly believe that so many women could benefit from reading this memoir.

 I don’t usually read memoirs, but I am so glad I read this one. Jen’s honesty is so refreshing in a world where we are constantly bombarded with fake lives and images. Jen courageously shares what it feels like to live under the weight of trying to be perfect and what it takes to break free from that. She shows us how to find our own self-acceptance. To know that we do have worth and that we deserve to be loved for who we are. 

I received this book as an advanced reader's copy for my honest opinion. 

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Sunday Inspiration~ October 19, 2025

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Sunday Inspritation~ October 12, 2025

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Happy Reading~ My September 2025 Reads

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I'm a week late, but I wanted to share a book review last week. I can't believe September has come and gone. Another month of reading has come to a close, and the end of 2025 is fast approaching. I have no doubt I'll reach my reading goal. In fact, I have a feeling I may exceed it this year. 

2025 Reading Goal~ 125 Books

I've read 102 books so far this year. Good reads says I'm 11 books ahead of my schedule this year, so I'm thinking I'm going to exceed my goal. 

Here's how my book recap goes~ 

~ I have included pictures if I have them and have provided links to them on Amazon so you can find out more about the books before you buy or check them out at your local library. 

~ If I left a more detailed review for a book, I'll include the link under the book so you can check it out. I leave reviews for books I really like or have received for reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and this blog. 

~If I receive a preview book, I'll include the release date for you.

~ Each book will have a rating in bold. I rate each book with a numbered star.

The rating system I use is as follows ~

*5 This book was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I loved the book so much that I either bought the book or planned to buy it to add to my ever-growing collection so I could reread it. 

*4 This means the book is definitely worth reading. I really enjoyed the book. I liked it, but not enough to buy it and add it to my collection. 

*3 This book was good. It wasn't the best book I've read, but I did enjoy it. I wouldn't need to read it again. 

*2 This book was okay. I finished it, but had to force myself to. I probably didn't like the plot or the characters. The story just didn't work for me. 

*1 This means I didn't like the book at all, and I couldn't finish it.

Here are this month's books~

Framed and Frosted by Kim Davis

4****

This was the third book I read by Kim Davis. I love the sweet, quirky mysteries she writes. They are an easy read, but I just love the characters. 

Barefoot Promises: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Stephaanie Tyo *ARC Review

3***

This was an ARC review for boksirens. I really wanted to love this book. I enjoyed the characters, and the plot had so much potential. I just didn't enjoy the writing style and the mistakes throughout the book were distracting. You can read my full review on Goodreads. 

Meet Me in The Dark by Laura Ahley Gallagher  *ARC Review

4****

This was another ARC Review I received. This was my first time reading a book by this author. The characters are great! I loved the book. It's a spicy romance, so if you are not a fan of spice, this may not be for you. The story is great, though, and who doesn't want happily ever after? You can read my review here. 

Mom, Rediscovered by Jen Butler *ARC Review

5*****

This is Jen's debut memoir, and it delivers. It is a must-read for moms of all ages. She recounts her life and struggles as a mom. I'll be posting a review in a few weeks!

An Irresistible Harvest by Rebecca Goldie

3***

An Evergreen Desire by Rebecca Goldie 

3***

This was another new author for me. I think I got these two books from a stuff your Kindle day. I honestly don't remember. I was in the mood to read a fall-themed book, so this one was the first one I came across on my Kindle. I then, of course, just followed up with the 2nd book (which is set during Christmas). Both books are about a small-town romance. They are cute and I liked all the characters. They were easy, quick reads. 

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Teaching Tuesdays~ The Story of Creation

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 Welcome to another week of Teaching Tuesdays. Each week, I'm going to be sharing what we are learning in Sunday school. 

Our saint this week was Saint Martha. Saint Martha was a friend of Jesus. They had a very special friendship. Jesus often visited Martha's home. After reading a short biography about Martha. The children colored a picture of her. You can find it over at Catholic Playground. 

Martha's virtue is faith. Faith is believing in God and all He has revealed. 

After our saint and virtue lesson, we moved on to our first Old Testament Lesson... The Story of Creation. I read Alice in Bibleland The Story of Creation. The children enjoyed the story, especially since I had them make the animal sounds of all the animals mentioned in the story. 

After our story, we worked on our craft for the day. It was a creation wheel. I used this one. 

Source~Crafting the Word of God

We did an easy scavenger hunt around the room. I used a game from That Resource Site (the site is no longer around), called Know and Go Who Made It? Essentially, it consists of images of various objects, including trees, flowers, fireworks, bridges, skyscrapers, and animals. I cut the images out and taped them up around the room. The children then recorded their guesses on a worksheet. G for God and M for man. 

After our Old Testament lessons, we moved on to our Catechism lesson. I showed the children a variety of Bibles, ranging from little children's Bibles all the way to my family Bible. They learned the Bible is broken up into two parts: The Old Testament(before Jesus) and the New Testament(after Jesus). 

I had the children guess how many books are in the Bible. For Catholics, we have 73 books (Old 46/New 27). Each child is given a children's Bible to take home. 

We hand out The Jesus Storybook Bible. 

We ended class by working on the Sign of the Cross. We practiced together, and then I had each child do the Sign of the Cross on their own. This is the first year that every child already knew how to do it. I send home a coloring page with the movements home with each child. You can find it here. 

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Sunday Inspiration~ October 5, 2025

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Friday Book Review~ Meet Me in The Dark

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Meet Me in the Dark 

Author: Laura Ashley Gallagher 

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: September 5, 2025

Print Length: 395 pages

Meet Me in the Dark is the 3^rd book in the Skeptically in Love series. I haven’t read the first two books in the series yet. I don’t feel like you need to read the books in order. I feel they can easily be standalone books.

We first meet Celeste and her two best friends in a hilarious exchange of conversation with Celeste’s doctor after her surgery for endometriosis. Celeste, an architect, is a strong, independent woman who is still trying to figure out what she wants out of life. After suffering from endometriosis for years, she is hopeful that this surgery will change her life.

Celeste decides to go out of her comfort zone and attend a secret, invite-only party. This is no ordinary party, though. Celeste never expects to see him again. The man who has occupied her thoughts and dreams. But life has a way of twisting our plans.

Julian Blackwood is a successful businessman. He likes to be in control. After a difficult childhood, he knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to get what he wants. He is shocked and intrigued when he realizes that his new architect for his company project is none other than the woman he can’t get out of his mind.

One night of passion leads them down a very interesting path. Both characters are amazing. I love the banter between the two. I fell in love with both of them and was rooting for them. I honestly enjoyed all the characters. They were well-connected, and the relationships between them seemed real. You can easily see yourself hanging out with them. I am looking forward to reading the first two books in this series.

If you’re looking for a romance story with great, relatable characters, this story is the one. The story is well written; the characters are amazing, believable, and fun to get to know. The story does have some spice, so be prepared!

 I had never read any stories by this particular author before. I had no idea what to expect. I’m so glad I was given the chance to review this book and get to know this author! 

I received this book as an advanced copy for my honest review.

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Wednesday Hodgepodge~ October 1, 2025

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Hello friends!  I'm joining Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond for Wednesday's Hodgepodge. Each week, she hosts a weekly link-up that is a collection of questions for bloggers to answer. It's to help bloggers get to know each other better and have a little bit of fun! It's a great way to hang out with friends. So grab a cup of coffee or tea if you prefer and join in on the fun. 

So, what is a hodgepodge? A hodgepodge is an unorganized mixture of various things, a jumble of items that don't belong together. 

Here are this week's questions and my answers for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge~ 

1. What's your favorite fall scent? Would we find this in or around your home right now? 

I love apple caramel, and pumpkin scents. Nothing with too much cinnamon. It triggers a migraine for me. I have candles and wax warmers. One of my favorite scents from Scentsy for the fall is called Scary Good. Unfortunately, they no longer make it, so I'll have to find a new favorite. 

2. October is Country Music Month...are you a fan of country music? Do you have a favorite country artist? Ever been to Nashville? In terms of lifestyle, are you more country mouse or city mouse?

Country music is one of my favorite genres of music. I enjoy Kenny Chesney in the summer. I like a lot of the older classic artists like Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, etc. I find a lot of the new country music isn't so country anymore. 

I've never been to Nashville, but I've been to other areas of Tennessee. 

I was once a city mouse; I lived right outside of New York City. I worked in the city during my college years. Now, I'm a country mouse. I prefer the quiet and calm that country life gives me. 

3. How about 'country cooking'? (loosely defined as rich flavors, familiar foods, large portions, often fried, and often associated with the southern region of the US of A)? 

chicken and dumplings-fried chicken-shrimp and grits-biscuits and gravy-mac and cheese-fried green tomatoes-cornbread-collard or turnip greens-deviled eggs-'barbecue'-gumbo-banana pudding 

Which of the foods listed is your favorite? Any on the list you haven't tried or would say a firm no thank you to if offered? 

I am not a fan of country cooking. I don't like fried food. Most of the country foods have flour which I can not have. I do like a good homemade mac and cheese, though. 

4. What's something that always has a positive impact on your mood? 

I love spending time outside working in my flower garden. It has a calming effect on me. Going to Mass always leaves me with a peaceful feeling. I walk out of Mass and feel sense of calm like I get from nothing else. My stress and worries seem to disappear.

5. As we say so long to September share a noun, a verb, and an adjective that tells us something about how that month looked for you. 

Excitement~ I was able to go to one of my daughter's OBGYN appointments. I was able to see my sweet little grandson moving around. It was so special to see him. I know my daughter will be the most amazing mom. 

6. My church's bible study for women started this month. We are reading through Colossians. It amazes me how relevant this book in the BIble is to today. It's sad that we as people don't seem to learn from our past mistakes. Is society doomed to repeat the same sins? When will we learn to accept one another? When will we start treating people with the same respect we deserve and want? 

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