The Color of Home - Book Review

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   Color of Home by Kit Tosello is a small town, contemporary read about an interior designer named Audrey who takes time off work to go help with family. Her Great Aunt Daisy needs support in helping with her Great Uncle Dean, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers. While Audrey is visiting, she reminisces on her childhood memories of visiting the small town during her summers, but also feeling the grief of the memory in which it was the location where her father died. 

   There are many obstacle that Audrey runs into, the Sugar Pine Inn being one of them; she wants to find a way to restore it, instead of seeing it deteriorate into nothing. She meets, Paige, a little girl who needs a friend, and Cade, a handsome kind man, along the way, both being things that keep her longing to stay home for good. With her job back in California threatening to end and the pull she feels in Oregon, which landing point will she choose? 

   If you’re looking for a homey feel good story, I highly recommend reading The Color of Home. I absolutely loved reading this book! This story is inspiring and the descriptions were beautifully brought to life with such colorful detail. I loved reading about Audrey’s life, her ups and downs and reliving the memories with her. I felt relatable to her in many ways and really enjoyed seeing her come back to life once she arrived at her great aunt and uncle’s house. The relationships she built with each person she came across, and the comfort and connection she felt, was inspiring. It was a healing journey for her, being put right where she needed to be, and in the end, choosing what was best for her heart and soul. 

   You can find The Colors of Home available for purchase on Amazon or in a book store near you. 

I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

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Quick and Easy One Bowl Microwave Brownie

 

    It’s after dinner and I’m terribly craving something sweet but want it to be quick and easy to make so I can eat it before it gets too late in the night. I came across this easy and delicious looking microwave brownie recipe over at Averie Cooks, and after confirming I had all the ingredients on hand, I got to work. 

   The recipe is extremely easy, I just added all the ingredients to a glass bowl, mixed together, and then microwaved somewhere around 1 1/2-2 minutes. To make this bowl brownie, you need the following ingredients:

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (I used Avocado Oil)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch salt, to taste 
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional)

I didn’t have any chocolate chips on hand so I omitted those, and I only had Avocado Oil so I used that in place. I love how straightforward this recipe is, and the brownie came out sooo fluffy and rich! My only complaint is that it was a bit too sweet for me so I would use less sugar next time. All in all this recipe was made in a pinch and definitely appeased my sweet tooth!

Hours of Fun and Entertainment with Culinary Schools Gaming For Kids

 

      As a long term Foodie, I of course love all things food and food related, that includes playing games that have edible concepts to them, like serving delicious drinks in a cafe or stacking up pancakes to see how many you can pile up before they fall! Culinary Schools has a multitude of games for kids, but there are even some great ones adults will enjoy too. 

   I have really been enjoying the We Bare Bears Chocolate Artist Game, where you have to serve each customer their requested cup of chocolate, based on the squiggle design in the foam. If you serve multiple customers at once, you receive combos where you score even more points! With every new level, the requests get harder and more intense so your mind has to really start working to keep up with it all. I love this kind of challenge for your mind, because I believe it helps keep your brain fresh and healthy. 

   Another game I've been enjoying is Penguin Cafe. It's a game where you play as a penguin waitressing to serve all of the guests that visit. You heave to seat them at their table, take their order, deliver their food, and clean up to receive your money when they leave, and you must make sure to get it all done quick enough as to not upset them. You can really spend a lot of time in this game, trying to level up and earn more coins to buy items you need, such as ice skates to move even faster. It's really a lot of fun and the graphics are adorable! 

   If you want an easier game that just kind of passes time yet you will find it enjoyable, check out the Pancake Pileup, where you literally just pile up the pancakes as high as they can go before they tumble over. If you catch them quick enough, you might even be able to smooth out the pancake tower by placing pancakes on the edges before it topples! This game is simple but so entertaining, and it really leaves you wanting to indulge in some delicious homemade pancakes ;) 

   If none of those games sound intriguing, Culinary Schools has more than just foodie type games. They have Sim style games where you can have a business to care for, styled around a hobby you enjoy. They have puzzles and platform games, instrument simulators, word searches, holiday themed fun, and so much more!! There are hundreds of games to sift through, each one being so much fun and hold hours of entertainment. I like that so many of them are great for the mind, and also hold teaching capabilities too. As a former homeschool teacher, I think there are several great games you could add in to your curriculum, to give your children an entertaining and enjoyable way of learning. And as I mentioned before, these games can be great for any age, so if you don't have children or they think they're too grown to play, you could even find some games you would enjoy! I know I did :) 

   Check out CulinarySchools.org and browse through their large collection of games to find the ones you most enjoy. The games are free to play and will allow you to explore a variety of opportunity. This site also has guides to help children understand more about the culinary world, recipes, craft ideas, resources for conversions calculators, future careers and more! 

Lost On A Mountain In Maine in Theaters Starting 11/1 + A Giveaway

    Lost On A Mountain In Maine produced by Sylvester Stallone, is based on a true story about a 12 year old boy named Donn Fendler, who became lost in the remote wilderness, on a mountain in Northern Maine. He and his father, brothers, and a friend, were hiking the mountain, when Donn became upset and ventured off on his own, getting lost in the process. He was lost for nine days, while a massive search party looked for him, and what shows in those long hard days he experienced, will keep you in awe.

   It's amazing what a body can do while it has the willpower to press on and not give up. Watching this film about a young child having to live through such miraculous situations is gut wrenching but also courageous to see him make it through. The things he experienced while being alone in the wilderness is nothing I would wish on anyone, let alone a child, but it really shows the strength he had to continue living. This film was beautifully orchestrated and the attention to detail and truth was very realistic and really helps you understand the story. 

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   On behalf of spooky season, it's so much fun to make different crafts surrounding this time of year! So let's grab a squeegee and make the super adorable SqueeGee Ghost! All you need for this is paper, paint, a squeegee, and a marker. I found this idea over at The Craft Train. Mine looks nowhere as cute as there's haha... Feel free to watch their video on how to make these fun lil guys! 

   You begin by using two different colored paints to make the outline of the ghosts head and arms, and use black for the eyes and mouth. I found that it works much better to use black permanent marker for the eyes and mouth, so it doesn’t run paint, like it did on the purple paper one. 

   Start your squeegee at the top and pull it down the paper, to make your ghost! Then take a white marker to outline the ghost and draw in any details you might want, let the paint dry, and it's all ready for display! Pair this craft with a fun book! 

Super cute and great for any age. 

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   Inspired by a true story, Average Joe is a movie about freedom and fighting for what you believe in. This film is based on the story of Joe Kennedy, a coach for Bremerton High School, who was fired for praying to God after every game, kneeling on the football field. In this movie, it begins with the story of of Joe as a child, going through the foster care system. He runs into many obstacles through his young childhood, that leads him to fighting his way through life. Because of the many situations that always found him in fight mode, he decided to join the Marine Corps so he could "fight" for a living. Joe crossed many battles, but the biggest one he faced, was based on his religious freedom and freedom of speech. When he felt lead to pray on the football field after every game, and the higher ups wanted to take that away, Joe fought to gain his freedom back, not only for himself, but for all Americans who believed in freedom of religion. He showed his commitment to God and his strength to persevere. 

   I really enjoyed watching Average Joe, and love that it was inspired by a true story. Seeing the passion put on someones heart and the way Joe pushed through his beliefs from the very start... Getting to see a peek into his life as a child, it really pulls on your heart. He had a rough life from the start, but what he needed most, finally found him, and his obstacles pushed himself into a better life; Including the love story between him and his wife. There were many mountains to climb, but Joe never gave up. This film was inspiring and beautifully made! 

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For The Love Of All Things Creamy Check Out Uno Gelato

 

   If you love Gelato and you’re at a nearby location in Vancouver B.C., you gotta check out Uno Gelato to fill your hearts creamy desires ♥️

   We visited their location near the Vancouver Convention Centre, and I just loved how it’s right next to the water. There are statues and stairs just outside the shop, so you can sit and enjoy the view; And if you’re lucky, there will be someone preforming an art, or playing their instrument nearby! When we visited, there was a very talented lady playing the violin and it was just beautiful. 

   At Uno Gelato, they partner with local suppliers to bring the best ingredients for the richest flavors. Using locally grown, organic produce, dairy, and sea salts, it gives them the chance to experiment and give a variety of things to choose from. Their products range from a variety of cone options, gelatos, sorbettos, milkshakes, hot beverages, and more! 

   The flavors we tried were the Very Cherry made with Swiss chocolate nuggets of Fleur de Cao, and the Yuzu Lemon Sorbetto made using the rare Yuzu lemon giving off mandarin orange, grapefruit, and lemon zest vibes, and then in the other cup we had the Akbar Mashti, which is a Persian classic made with saffron, rosewater, and rich pieces of Devonshire style cream with crunchy roasted pistachios and the Earl Grey Tea & Lavender which is made with Bergamot infused black tea and dried lavender buds. The tastes were amazing and so much fun to try. 

   The texture of the gelato was perfectly creamy with constant flavor throughout. I always like to try the most unique options, and I'm pleased Uno Gelato has so many to choose from, I would love to try each one of them! 

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Adorable Acorn Craft For Kids

 
   With Fall here, finding crafts to do with your little ones is easier than ever! 
   Just look around at nature, it provides you with so many ideas and supplies to use, like leaves, twigs, and acorns… add them to things you have on hand around the house and you can come up with some really fun things! Like this little paper bag acorn for example. All you need is a paper bag, some scraps to fill it with (I used ball up newspapers), paint or markers, and a twig! Stuff the bag with scraps, twist it shut, then roll the top down to make an acorn “hat”. Paint or draw the face and hat designs on, glue a twig in the center and your little acorn is complete! Kids will have so much fun making this and designing the faces on their lil acorn. Pair this craft with a cute book like Little Acorn and you will have the perfect Fall afternoon.

See White Bird in Theaters Starting October 4th + A GIVEAWAY

 

   A beautiful coming of age film, White Bird, based on the graphic novel by R.J. Palacio and a pre/sequel to the film Wonder. The plot surrounds stories told by a grandmother that lived through the Nazi ruled areas of France, in World War II. In the beginning, the grandmother visits her grandson, who has started a new school and is dealing with the pressures of fitting in with his peers. She tells him stories of what her life was like around his age, things she went through and how she was treated because of being Jewish. These stories helped soften her grandsons heart, and choose kindness in the end. 

   I really enjoyed watching White Bird. It had everything I’m interested in, in a movie. Action, romance, feel-good, heart tugs, on the edge of your seat, and more! I loved learning of the grandmothers experiences and hearing her narrate throughout. This made it easier to imagine it as if I was right there hearing her stories. The life she, and others, lived and the trauma they all had to go through. It was full of heartache but also love and sacrifice. 
This film was beautifully written and brought to life. I highly recommend! 

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Halloween Garland DIY Made From a Recycled Sephora Store Bag

  

  I love to decorate for the holidays, but before I spend money on new items, I like to shop the house to use what I have on hand, or craft up the item I have in mind. This not only saves money, but it’s also more environmentally friendly! I recently made a trip to Sephora for some splurgy beauty products, and had their bag ready to recycle. I thought it would make the perfect striped Halloween Garland, so I gathered the supplies I’d need for the garland, and got to work. 

   I decided to have my garland say “Get Spooky” so I cut out the 9 triangles needed. Then I painted a letter on each triangle, using paint I had on hand, and strung them across some embroidery thread. I folded the tops over and secured them onto the string, using tape. A quick, easy craft, and I think it turned out so cute!