Happy New Year’s Day!
The New Year is the time of unfolding horizons and the realization of dreams. May you rediscover new strength and be able to rejoice in the simple pleasures that life has to offer. Wishing all my readers a lovely and Happy New Year. The best is yet to come!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
May the magic and the wonder of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year. Thank you for the gift of your readership and wishing you the gifts of the season — Peace, Joy, Hope. Happy Holidays!
A Holiday Coffee Recipe From An Italian Grandma
Am I the only one who loves all things Italian? I doubt it! 🙂 Hope you also love this delicious and easy spiced coffee recipe, perhaps along with a holiday cookie, or when reading one of my sweet holiday romances. Quick and Easy Spiced Coffee Recipe 2 cups water 1 tblsp. brown sugar 2 three-inch […]
A Christmas Treat Even Santa Won’t Pass Up (No matter how full he is!)
I love holiday baking! The delicious cookie recipe I’m sharing below is guaranteed to make everyone in your household smile. The recipe is mentioned in my sweet romance holiday read, Candleglow and Mistletoe. Butter Ball Cookies Recipe: Yield 3-4 dozen cookies A small number of simple ingredients result in a flavorful, delicious cookie! 1 cup […]
Cyber Monday Sale!
One of my favorite sales of the year is the Cyber Monday sale, where you can shop in the comfort and convenience of your own home. In case you missed it, this is the last day for A Snowy White Christmas to be free! Margaret Snow doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted […]
Black Friday Sale!
For those of you who love shopping, A Snowy White Christmas is FREE! or: Or, add these books to your TBR list. They’re all FREE! http://selfpublishingroundtable.com/promo/index.html Margaret Snow doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted mother she’s determined to give her five-year-old daughter a Christmas filled with heart-warming memories. The once successful swimsuit […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for being a valued reader and subscribing to my blog. I’m very grateful. Today, I’m wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving and a joyous year’s end. Warm wishes, Josie Riviera
Thanksgiving conversation starters
Thanksgiving is near, and I’m assuming you have the perfect recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead, I’ll concentrate on some great conversation starters to ensure a smooth, pleasant meal for your family and friends. Here’s some safe ideas that should maintain everyone’s interest and won’t ruffle any feathers. (Pun intended!) 🙂 First, let’s talk turkey. Did […]
National Indian Pudding Day and the recipe!
Today is National Indian Pudding Day. This pudding is associated with autumn and I’m sharing the perfect, slow-cooker, crockpot recipe below. Sometimes, this pudding is also called “hasty pudding.” The English colonists brought the recipe to North America. Originally, the pudding was made from wheat, but cornmeal was substituted because of the lack of wheat. […]
Election Day
Today is Election Day in the U.S. and I’m sharing an inspirational quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good. ‘Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.”