Sharing some tidbits on one of my favorite authors, Miss Alcott

"'Stay' is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary."
- Louisa May Alcott




I have a fun little post planned for today. First I wish to share some recipes I found online from a blog called 36 Eggs. What happens to be so interesting about these recipes is blogger Miko has recreated literary recipes -- from Little Women! I thought it was fun to read her recipes and see what she was able to accomplish with these literary-inspired dishes.



Jo’s Lobster Salad



Hannah’s Bread



Jo’s Boiled Asparagus & Potatoes



Next up on today's list? >> I leave you with this article found at Writing Gooder, entitled.... The Six: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Louisa May Alcott. There's some really good stuff to be found on this page, which Alcott fans will adore.


Enjoy!!! ... Oh, and I hope you're reading those Alcott books for the reading challenge. I'm nearing the end of one of my selections for the challenge -- and will be sharing shortly about it!



What book(s) are you reading for the LMA challenge this June?

* Remember, it can be any book or story penned by the hand of Miss Alcott, or written about her.

Not sure what to read for the challenge? Check out my [List of published titles by Louisa May Alcott] for some literary inspiration this June.

Favorite Finds #49 {2 Giveaways + DIY Intrigue}

Here's a week's worth of interesting and genius things I've found online...

Be sure to check out my holiday giveaway prizes!!



Giveaway: Christmas Cupcake Ornament Trio
{Pixel Berry Pie Designs}

On my Etsy blog, you can win your choice of 3 cupcake ornaments from Pretty Witty Cupcakes! Open to US & Canadian residents. // PIN IT //

Giveaway: Handcrafted Turquoise Zuni Earrings
{Pixel Berry Pie Designs}

I'm also offering (for your chance to win!) this enchanting pair of earrings from the CarolesArt shop. Open to US residents. // PIN IT //

Travel Memory Boxes
{Iowa Girl Eats}

Yes. Aren't these boxes gorgeous? // PIN IT //

Upcycling Old Boat Into Bookshelf
{Upcycle Us}

A rowboat turned bookcase. Mind blown. Need this. NOW. // PIN IT //

Recipe: Holiday Chalkboard Sugar Cookies
{A Turtle's Life for Me}

What a unique cookie idea! // PIN IT //

Thanksgivukkah is coming!

This Thanksgiving is a special date in history
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more mathematically unique than it usually is with each passing year
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because there won't be another Thanksgiving quite like this one again
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in your lifetime (or rather...)
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for 77,798 more years.
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No joke.
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In 2013, Thanksgiving lands on exactly the same date as the first night of Hanukkah.
The last time that this coincidental occurrence happened was back in 1888. (Which doesn't seem like too long ago, compared to the 77,798 year wait for the next one!)

Some people have special plans to celebrate the traditions of both holidays on November 28. Bakeries are offering once-in-a-lifetime combinations, like Menurkey or Challurkey (fun words to say!).


Check out some of these cool Thanksgivukkah ideas!



{ Sweet Potato Latkes w/ Cranberry Pecan Applesauce & Cinnamon Yogurt }



{ Chocolate Acorn Dreidels }



{ Challah Stuffing w/ Turkey Sausage, Leeks & Cherries }



{ Star of David Tart }

Favorite Finds #24

With this week of May coming to a close, I wanted to share some of the lovelies I've encountered on various blogs throughout this past week. Hope you enjoy!


Write Now 2011
{a complete writing program}



Style : Color : Clean Lines - Vintage Typewriters
{Handmadeology}



Thinkin’ Through My Fingers
{A City on a Hill}



Has it Changed Your Life?
{Looking Out My Backdoor}



Chalkboard Globe Project
{My Hoot Designs}



1 Free Book when your Kids Read 10
{Clever Housewife}




Green Smoothies
{Simply Vintagegirl}



Success
{Inspiring Daring}



Library Cards (print your own)
{eighteen25}




Do you have your own favorite finds?

Favorite Finds #20

Below are links to my favorite finds of the last week.


Quiet winter days ~ from "A Bowl of Moss & Pebbles"
Breezy's thoughts upon the snow, including her delightful illustrations.

Treasures of Darkness ~ from "Rose's Daring Adventure"
Lovely poetic thoughts from Rachelle.

Creamy Strawberry Dessert ~ from "Marie-Madeline Studio"
Oh so scrumptious! I want to taste some.

i have a pet tiger. ~ from "IrishGirl"
Cute kitties do look like tigers, don't they?

Stretching The Imagination ~ from "Christ is Write"
Warm-up writing exercises and such.

in a red sorta mood ~ from "Ooooooh la la!"
Some splendidly red objects to gaze upon.

Why I Write ~ from "Rose's Daring Adventure"
Another post about writing which I was completely absorbed in.


Also, Elisabeth and Hannah Grace have each recently posted some of their Favorite Finds, so be sure to check out their links too!


Did you find any wonderful blog posts to read?

Favorite Finds #19

Coming to the end of the third week in January now.... time for a new Favorite Finds post to show you what I've been reading the past few days.

cute-NESS ~ The Last Rose of Summer
An entire blog post dedicated to a special store in Scotland, appropriately named Ness... such delightful clothes!

use [your] words. ~ the Mrs.
Wonderful post I just happened across... all about WORDS.

The Best of Betty Crocker 2010 ~ free download! Scrumptious recipes.

Going Green ~ Urban Comfort
Such lovely furniture! ~ "eco-friendly design and creative upcycling"

Practical Simplicity - 3rd week of giveaways on Miss Antoinette's blog.
This time it's a subscription to "The Kings Blooming Rose Magazine". Contest ends January 22.


the joy of LOVE ~
Free Photography Class
~ every day in February

Favorite Finds #16

In the midst of December, it has hit Friday again. Time for a new edition of Favorite Finds! Hope you enjoy these posts I've found in the last few days...


Announcing..."Bible Blast" 90 Day Challenge! - Are you interested in reading the entire Bible from January to March?

Snowfall - A delightfully descriptive post about snow!

Descriptions - Excellent article about writers being descriptive with their words.

Benjamin Franklin Quote - from the blog "What They Said"


Also, Rachel has been posting an excellent 3-part series of tutorials about...
The Art of Cookie Decorating:

First Steps

The Decorating

Shipping/Packaging

If you're interested... stop by The Ladies Library group blog, to see the new Christmas review I posted earlier this week! Book Review of The Unfinished Gift by Dan Walsh

Favorite Finds #15

Time to share a few of the things I've enjoyed reading in the blog-world, from this past week. Hope you will like taking a look at some of these sites!

Hippo To The Rescue - Rachel @ "Under African Skies"

9 Noel and Joy Projects @ "CraftGossip"

Almond Quick Bread (Gluten-Free) - Emily Rose @ "Simply Vintage Girl"

A Chest of Hopes: Beautifying the Notebook - Jessica @ "Feelin' Femenine"

Gooey Bars (Recipe) - Emily @ "Old Country Cottage"

The Day of Small Things - Jessica @ "Under African Skies"

Benjamin Franklin on Spending Time Wisely @ "What They Said"

Autumn Recipe: Pumpkin Crunch

I've been wanting to share this recipe on my blog for a while now. It's one that my family especially enjoys during Autumn time. If you like pumpkin pie, then you're sure to like this recipe too!

- Pumpkin Crunch - ingredients: 1 can (16oz) solid pack pumpkin 1 can (12oz) evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt 1 package yellow cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup butter or margarine, melted whipped toppping directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease bottom of 13”x9” pan. Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, pie spices, cinnamon & salt in large bowl. Pour into greased pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Top with pecans. Drizzle the melted butter on top. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely. Serve with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Note: I'm linking this post to Emily's Fall Recipes linky list.
If you'd like to join, please click here.

Favorite Finds #8

Hello readers,
I wanted to go ahead and share some links with you today, even though it's not my regular day to post my Favorite Finds entry for the week. I do hope you'll enjoy perusing through these blogs, because I certainly loved reading through these links myself!


"Pumpkin Spice Bread- Recipe" - Emily @ Practically Pink
(Check out this scrumptious looking recipe AND then if you would like to share your own Autumn recipes, feel free to link up to her linky at the bottom of her post!)

"Describing a place you love to be." - Hannah Grace @ Walking in Thy Truth
(A very intriguing account of the night on which NaNoWriMo begins.)

"Autumn splendor" - Michaela @ The Last Rose of Summer

"Crafty Collection ~ Episode 1" - Miss Eyebright @ Defective Compositions
(Links that lead to such lovely tutorials & crafts!)

"Maud Hart Lovelace Reading Challenge" - A Library is the Hospital for the Mind
(Anyone want to read Betsy & Tacy books this month?)

"List Of Some Publishers Of Books I Like" - Grace @ Genuine Glee