A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week
~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. I
love this meme ... thanks Sheila!
Julie from Life with the Tucker-Wolek Clan is an absolute sweetheart and spent a fortune (yeah I noticed you naughty girl!!) sending me 2 tins of pumpkin and a Betty Crocker Spice cake mix along with a recipe for Pumpkin Muffins after I made a comment on one of her posts about the oddity of tinned pumpkin (we don't have it in Australia.) I've been following Julie's blog for a while now, she's a super talented scrapbooker, avid reader, blog commenter and all round gorgeous girl.
Look what I got!! I was so excited this
morning to get a package in the mail from Arizona I just had to share
photos.
Julie from Life with the Tucker-Wolek Clan is an absolute sweetheart and spent a fortune (yeah I noticed you naughty girl!!) sending me 2 tins of pumpkin and a Betty Crocker Spice cake mix along with a recipe for Pumpkin Muffins after I made a comment on one of her posts about the oddity of tinned pumpkin (we don't have it in Australia.) I've been following Julie's blog for a while now, she's a super talented scrapbooker, avid reader, blog commenter and all round gorgeous girl.
Thanks so much Julie, you have no idea how
much this package made me smile. I'll be making those muffins and decorating
the Christmas tree so will share more photos in a few days so keep an eye out.
Tomorrow I pick Callum up from the airport, 2 weeks has gone
fast but Bella and I have missed him so we can't wait! We're in the middle of a
heat wave in Brisbane so I'm sure the expected 40 degree temperature (104F)
will be a bit of a shock for him after Banff. Insurance work started on our storm damaged rooms so at least the paint will dry extra fast in this heat :)
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Giveaway:
THE GILDED LILY by Deborah Swift ~ giveaway up Wed
Winner of THE SUMMER BEFORE THE STORM by Gabriele Wills ~ Congrats: Anette
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I posted reviews for: (click on title)
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS by M.L. Stedman ~ beautiful & sad
Want a laugh? Check out my post to celebrate the 1st day of summer - Aussie Summer Fun ~ BBQ's, Beaches & Bums
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Finished last week:
FIREFLY LANE by Kristin Hannah (audiobook) ~ good story of friendship & family
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This Week's Reading List:
THE SWEETEST DARK by Shana Abe
SCENT OF MAGIC by Maria V Snyder ~ ARC courtesy Harlequin Teen
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Reviews Coming:
THE GILDED LILY by Deborah Swift ~ book tour review & giveaway 5th Dec
TOUCH OF POWER by Maria V Snyder ~ really enjoyed it
THE LAST BOYFRIEND by Nora Roberts ~ Inn Boonsboro #2 ~ nice
I'm hoping to read The Scent of Magic soon too. I've heard good things about The Light Between Oceans and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHave fun baking the pumpkin spice cake. I love that Libby's canned pumpkin. It is good for making cookies too.
Looks like Libby's canned pumpkin is a popular brand in the US, I can't wait to use it!
DeleteHow wonderful to get a surprise package! I have a yummy pumpkin bar w/cream cheese frosting recipe if you are interested. I just started listening to The Light Between Oceans.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe Nise :) Hope you really like The Light Between Oceans!
DeleteFun post! The same canned pumpkin I buy - so glad you get to try it and Callum already home!!! WOW! :)
ReplyDeleteI know it went so fast Sheila! Libby's must be good, most of you have commented that it's the one you use lol
DeleteLoved the book Scent of Magic!
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved it! If it's as good as Touch of Magic I'll be happy Erin.
DeleteWoooooooooooo hooooooooooooooo!! SO excited it arrived!!! Can't wait to hear what you think about the muffins!! Love ya girl!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCallum is bringing me home some pumpkin spice so I'm hoping to make pumpkin spice frappe too ... woohoo!! I'm a lucky girl. Thanks Julie xx
DeleteI love seeing that box of pumpkin, lol, made me giggle for some reason! Also, I feel like baking now :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
LOL Jennifer, happy baking :)
DeleteI LOVE Pumpkin anything! I have some in my cupboard, was going to make pumpkin bars today but ran out of time...maybe tomorrow! Yes we love our canned pumpkin here in the US! Especially this time of year!
ReplyDeleteAmerica cans everything! I have come across some recipes with the weirdest canned ingredients - the latest was canned onion rings!
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading week!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Too warm for me, i think I will rather take my -16c here then.
ReplyDeletePumpkin pie in a can, lol
I really MUST resume reading on the Boonsboro Inn trilogy...I've only read the first one!
ReplyDeleteAnd not having tinned pumpkin? I can't imagine..but what a lovely mailbox gift!
And you got some lovely books on your stacks...enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting all my blogs!
You are doing so good with reading and listening to Kristin Hannah, I want to get one in before end of year.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute surprise to find in the mail! It never occurred to me that canned pumpkin is more of a states thing...it's a lot easier to bake something with it :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful reading week!
Just goodness came in a package. You will love the muffins!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!!
I have been wanting to read that series by Nora Roberts- Christmas break is coming, it seems like that would be a perfect time to read them. :) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYum! Enjoy the pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin desserts are among my top faves. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much!! I'm so happy, and I can't wait to read the book :)
ReplyDeleteGasp! You don't have canned pumpkin in Australia? We have shelves and shelves of it, but as sad as I am to say, I don't cook with it much. This Thanksgiving for some reason my Grandma kept worrying there would be a pumpkin shortage and bought like 10 cans...and never used 'em! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you make something scrumptious with your pumpkin!!
Have a wonderful reading week! Whatcha readin' this week @ the Brunette Librarian :)
Callum is home by now, safe and sound and utterly exhausted from a fabulous trip!! I am making the exact same muffins that Julie sent you the ingredients for!! Enjoy and do let us know when you make them!!! Loved your guest post and your review this week so far!!
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