I offer honest book reviews, DIY articles, and down-home cooking recipes on my website, GinaRaeMitchell.com. I send one email per week called the Friday Finds, where I curate a list of the best books, recipes, crafts, and more, just for you. I wear many hats: wife, mom, nana, weaver, knitter, and reader are just a few. Join me for an entertaining & helpful weekly guide to make life more enjoyable.
🍎 Friday Finds – 5 September 2025 | Back-to-School Edition
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Hello friends 💛 This week’s Friday Finds is arriving later than usual because yesterday was my 49th wedding anniversary 🎉 I took a couple of days off to celebrate, but I couldn’t miss sharing this week’s treasures with you. September also kicks off our Back-to-School theme, so expect plenty of cozy, scholastic vibes all month long! ✨ Fun-Time GiveawayEach Friday, I host a Fun-Time Giveaway, and this week’s challenge is all about apples 🍎. 👉 Question: How many apples are in today’s Pinterest image at the bottom of the post? 💬 Reply in the blog comments with your answer to enter. Don’t forget—scroll all the way down to play! 📣 Indie Author Spotlight – Missy TarantinoThis week, I’m thrilled to feature Missy Tarantino, a full-time teacher in Northern Colorado who writes with the inspiration of her students and their families.
You’ll also find links to her updated Granny Appleton covers and her foster care novel Free as a Bird. 📚 This Week’s Friday Finds RoundupHere’s what else you’ll find in today’s post:
🍴 Foodie FunPumpkin Coffee Cake from The Pioneer Woman — perfect for fall, even if you’re not on the pumpkin spice coffee train! 🎨 Craft CornerA relaxing Fall Watercolor Postcard Kit with Thanksgiving & Halloween designs. On sale until September 14, 2025. 💛 Thanks for Reading!That’s a wrap on this week’s finds. Join me on the blog for all the details, giveaways, and links. Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to enter the Fun-Time Giveaway. 👉 Read the full Friday Finds post here Have a great weekend, Gina |
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I offer honest book reviews, DIY articles, and down-home cooking recipes on my website, GinaRaeMitchell.com. I send one email per week called the Friday Finds, where I curate a list of the best books, recipes, crafts, and more, just for you. I wear many hats: wife, mom, nana, weaver, knitter, and reader are just a few. Join me for an entertaining & helpful weekly guide to make life more enjoyable.
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