Our household is a big fan of cookbooks based on our favorite media: video games, shows, books, etc.
In no particular order, here are some of our favorites:
Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook 1 and Cookbook 2
* Obligatory disclaimer: We are not paid to promote these items. We just happen to like them.
Our guest blogger,
Mrs. Swanky, posts
on ways to Feed Yourself
— in body, mind, and spirit.
Did you know that you can scan vintage coloring book pages to print and color as many times as you want?*
Just scan it as line art or black and white, and the yellow/sepia tone page won’t come through!
I found this old coloring/tracing book in great condition, and I get to introduce my little ones to the Wonderful World of Lisa Frank.™
* Obligatory disclaimer: We are not paid to promote these items. We just happen to like them.
[*Editor’s Note: The distinction here is that it is a vintage product, meaning that it was published prior to a certain date (at this point in time: 1978) or is in the public domain. In addition, it is able to be reprinted for personal use (as opposed to printing to resell) under Fair Use standards. To be absolutely certain of the item you want to scan and print, be sure to check the copyright and, if needed, obtain necessary permission.]
Our guest blogger,
Mrs. Swanky, posts
on ways to Feed Yourself
— in body, mind, and spirit.
Want to know how to make authentic Charleston okra soup? Yeah, I thought you might.
This Southern staple enjoys a special kick with Chef Swanky’s version. It’s easy to make and delicious! Take a look:
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Something I have been doing with our two youngest children to calm down a tantrum or meltdown is telling them to “find your light.”
We put both hands over our hearts and take a deep breath: in through the nose: 1, 2, 3, 4, and out through the mouth: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Most of the time, it works (they are four and two, after all).
But it is also calming for us parents.
It’s a good thing to do under the sun if you’re a morning person, or under the moon if you’re a night owl.
Or, if you’re a two-year-old, you can take a breath and point at the nearest lamp — because you indeed found a light!
Our guest blogger,
Mrs. Swanky, posts
on ways to Feed Yourself
— in body, mind, and spirit.
This month I am listening to the graphic audios of the ACOTAR series in preparation for the upcoming two books later in October and January.
In honor of the complex and wonderful (and sometimes misunderstood) Nesta Archeron, and of course our lovely Queen of Terrasen, Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius (I know, different series, but same author, so she counts), we have chocolate cake!
Important Note: I may be Mrs. Swanky, but I am definitely not a chef like Chef Swanky, so Duncan Hines it is.
* Obligatory disclaimer: We are not paid to promote these items. We just happen to like them.
Our guest blogger,
Mrs. Swanky, posts
on ways to Feed Yourself
— in body, mind, and spirit.
[Note: I’m doing a 26-word post on the first day of each month of 2026. It’s an exercise in concision and precision, which every writer should attempt now and then. Also Note: This explanation is separate from the 26-word count.]
Two hundred and fifty years ago, we were given the gift of a new nation, based on the idea that we’re all equal. Let freedom ring!
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