Review of Procrastibaking by Erin Gardner

Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible by Erin Gardner

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Disclaimer: I was given a temporary eARC of this book by Atria Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love the premise of this book because I procrastibake all the time. I think this would be a wonderful addition to any cookbook collection if you enjoy baking and humor. There is a wonderful range of recipes that can suit just about any type of baking you want to do and the time constraints that you may have.



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Review of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals—Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers

The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals—Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Disclaimer: I was given a temporary eARC of this book by Adams Media via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is definitely one of the best cookbooks I have read for the Instant Pot! I want to try so many recipes in this book and as a vegetarian it is nice to come across a cookbook that isn't just ingredient substitutions to make them vegetarian but the dishes that are made the way they are meant to be made!



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Review of Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts by Nina Montenegro

Mending Life-  A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts by Nina Montenegro

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Disclaimer: I was given a temporary eARC of this book from Sasquatch Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful reference book for anyone. It shows you how to mend just about anything that would need mending. I love the artwork and the feel of this book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to extend the life of their clothes and other belongings. This is a wonderful reference book for anyone concerned with keeping things out of the landfill as long as possible.



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Review of Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy

Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Disclaimer: I was given a temporary eARC of this book by Kensington Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was okay, it wasn't bad and it wasn't good. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and didn't find myself drawn into the story. I felt that there was too much going on at times in the story and then not enough at other times. I can't see myself reading any more books in this series in the future.



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Review of Grow Your Own Tea by Christine Parks and Susan Walcott

Grow Your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting, and Preparing by Christine Parks

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Disclaimer: I was given a temporary eARC of this book by Timber Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Grow Your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting, and Preparing by Christine Parks and Susan M. Walcott is an absolutely beautiful book! The photography is wonderful and the layout is beautiful. This is a textbook for the tea aficionado. Everything is put together in such a logical and easy to follow way that even though there is a lot of information on each page, it is easy to follow. Absolutely everything is done in a very clear step by step approach with corresponding pictures.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone that is interested in the history of tea and in growing their own!



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Birthday Sock Test Knit

I am looking for 8-10 people to test the various sizes of my new sock design. This is a pattern that I have had written up for a couple of years but just haven’t had the time to get it typed and tested.

The picture show the ankle version of this sock but I am looking for testers for the full crew length of this pattern.

The sizes that I need tested are:
Small (6.5 – 7.5 inches)
Medium (7.5 – 8.5 inches)
Large (8.5 – 9.5 inches)
Extra Large (9.5 – 10.5 inches)

Yarn & Yardage: this pattern requires a fingering weight yarn with approximately 350-450 yards. This pattern works well for semi-solid, variegated, or self-striping yarns.

Time frame: I would like to get this pattern published Saturday, February 1st.

Requirements: You must have knit socks before and be comfortable with abbreviations, be able to stick to the stated time frame, and have at least the first sock completed.

If you are comfortable with the requirements, please head over to my Ravelry group to sign up!

Review of You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy

You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters by Kate   Murphy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


 Disclaimer: I was given an advance reader copy of this book from Celadon Books via BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.

I was sucked into this book right from the beginning and could not put it down. I have found this book to be very eye-opening in many ways. I have often found myself oversharing in a conversation in an attempt to draw someone back into listening to me or just trailed off because I knew that they really weren't paying attention. When I read that these are actually common ways that people try to get others to listen to them, it made a lot of sense to me.

The whole concept of that if you think someone is boring, you are actually the one not listening is very important to realize and could actually change the way you see people. Also trying to be empathetic in conversation without making it about yourself is another important point that many people need to learn.

I would highly recommend this book for pretty much everyone!




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