Friday Finds is live – cozy reads, creative finds, and a few surprises


Hi friends,

This week’s Friday Finds is live, and I’m really happy to share it with you.

Inside this week’s post you’ll find:

📚 Recent reviews and blog highlights
🌟 An Indie Author of the Week spotlight
🧶 A cozy free knitting pattern
⭐ A few fun reader extras I thought might brighten your weekend

Short on time? The Reader Extras section near the bottom is a quick browse.

I’ve also been quietly making a few small design tweaks behind the scenes to help the blog feel calmer and more restful to visit — nothing dramatic, just gentle changes that feel more like home. If you notice little updates, that’s why.

You can read this week’s Friday Finds here:
https://ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds-february-13-2026/

As always, thank you for reading, clicking, commenting, and simply being here. Your support means more than you know.

Wishing you a cozy weekend and plenty of good reading time,

Gina
GinaRaeMitchell.com

Hi, I’m Gina!

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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