Crock Pot Beef-N-Pepper Sandwiches

We raise beef cows on our hobby farm, and that means I frequently have roasts in my freezer. Good, right? It sure is–mostly. The problem is that homegrown beef can be pretty tough sometimes, and that makes it a challenge. You gotta cook this stuff low and slow! I’m pretty busy, so I love to…

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And the winner is…

First of all, thanks to all my wonderful newsletter subscribers who participated in the December giveaway! I loved hearing about your favorite traditions and swapping “Merry Christmas greetings” with you! You folks are the best! And now the big news–the randomly selected winner of the two Love Inspired holiday stories is…Margaret Fraleigh! Congratulations, Margaret! I’ll…

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And the winner is…

We have a winner! Newsletter subscriber Hilda Etherton will receive copies of all three Carol finalists in the short novel category: A Rancher to Trust, Lioness: Mahlah’s Journey, and The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby. Congratulations, Hilda, and a big thanks to all who commented and shared the wonderful books on their TBR piles! I’ve added lots…

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A Triple Giveaway and Fun Fall Reads!

Rancher with twin toddlers on his lap - book cover of A Rancher to Trust by Love Inspired author Laurel Blount

The temperatures here in Georgia are still a little steamy, but September’s on the calendar! It’s officially fall, y’all! The days of bonfires and sweaters and just curl-up-under-a-blanket-and-read are on their way! You know what that means–it’s time to get those TBR piles stacked up nice and high! To help you out, I’ve got a…

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Ta-da! We have winners!!

As promised, I put everybody’s name in the hat and randomly chose ten winners from the comments. Each winner will receive an email that includes a link for a digital copy of Amy Grochowski’s fabulous debut Forever Home! Drum roll, please! And the winners are: Roxanne C. Melissa Petterson, Lynette, Jan Stetson, Jane Casey, Darlene…

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Sweet Summer Reads!

So many troubling things are going on in our society today–things that we absolutely need to be aware of and pay attention to. All the more reason to find uplifting books to read, books that help to replenish our strength and encourage our hearts so that we can continue to be a force for good…

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Cute Covers Galore and Books Up for Grabs!

This month I have not one, but TWO fabulous friends with brand-new Love Inspired releases–and ya’ll, seriously–the covers on these books!! They are a-stinking-dorable!! Just look at this new romance from the wonderful Stephanie Dees! I’m going to share the love–so if you’d like a chance to win a copy of the book, keep reading…

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Canning Peaches with the Yankee Belles!

Put your apron on, folks–we’re canning peaches over at the Yankee Belle Café today! Home-canned peaches are easier than you might think–and when you open a jar in midwinter you’ll be amazed. These things taste just as luscious as a peach straight off the tree in July! Pop in and join us here: Yankee Belle Café…

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Some Seriously Good Stuff!

I’m so excited, ya’ll–I’m a guest today over at the wonderful Seriously Write! I’m talking about perfectionism—surely I’m not the only person dealing with that, right? I’m sharing how changing one little word shifted my thinking in a better direction–what a relief! Check it out here  and please drop me a comment when you stop by! Can you…

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