Yearly Archives: 2022

10 Tips to Feel Happier

10 Tips to Feel Happier

From time to time everyone gets a little blue. Whether we’ve had a bad day or work or spilled wine on our favorite shirt, sometimes we need a pick…

Hostess Gift Idea

Hostess Gift Idea

Do you need a new idea for a hostess gift?  Give a unique gift that keeps on giving. Take a decorative box, add a few present-wrapping items, and…

Welcome Overnight Guests

Welcome Overnight Guests

When you have guests visiting from out of town who’ll spend a few nights with you, make sure they feel welcome in your home. When your guests arrive at…

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

It’s that time of year when pumpkin-anything is in full force. From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin bars to pumpkin pie. I found this no-bake recipe and…

Frankenstein Day

Frankenstein Day

Frankenstein Day is always celebrated on August 30th, the birthday of Mary Shelley (born in 1797). In 1816, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley wrote the novel Frankenstein and published it in 1818…

Fall Decoration

Fall Decoration

I made a similar decoration in the spring to put behind my sink. You could also use it as a centerpiece or showcase on a windowsill. Supplies: 12-inch x…

Name a Character

Name a Character

I’m in the beginning stages of formulating an idea for my next mystery novel and need your help. I would like you to name one of my characters. Male…

Protecting Yourself

Protecting Yourself

There are certain things you do routinely. It’s easy to remember to eat, sleep, brush your teeth, or go grocery shopping. But there are probably certain things in your…

Orange Sugar Cookies

Orange Sugar Cookies

These scrumptious cookies are easy to make. You might want to make a double batch as they disappear quickly! Ingredients: 1 roll (16.5 ounce) Refrigerated Sugar Cookie dough 1…

Book Release of Butterfly Premonitions

Book Release of Butterfly Premonitions

Guess who has published a new book? Here’s a recap of my fifth mystery book: Premonitions. A missing father. A murdered stepmother. A reopened cold case. Merli Whitshire’s…