Mary Wade is a children’s clothing designer, and crochet plays a part in some of her designs. I love crocheting hats for babies and sometimes include them in the new baby gift. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Biscuits
My mother is pretty famous around the local community for her sweet potato biscuits. Unfortunately, her recipe is in her head. I’ve made them a couple of times (successfully, too) from her directions … [Read more...]
Gigi’s Cherry Cobbler
In Rescued Hearts, Gigi loves to cook especially for her grandson, Brett. She makes a cherry cobbler the first time he brings Mary Wade to Gigi’s house. This recipe isn’t fancy. It would probably … [Read more...]
The Inspiration Behind Rescued Hearts
I live out in the country on land my maternal great-grandfather owned. The surrounding area is comprised of mostly corn, soy bean, tobacco, sweet potato fields, and maybe some cotton. We have … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes with Rescued Hearts
Do you like behind the scene tours? I do. I remember field trips to the local post office and Pizza Inn with my children when they were in preschool. I loved being able to peek behind the doors and … [Read more...]
Rescued Hearts Book Trailer
I had a book trailer created for Rescued Hearts. Go here to watch it. I think it turned out pretty well. I hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...]
Do You Write Lists?
I'm a list person. I write lots of to-do lists and cross off completed tasks. I'm one of those people who, if I complete a task not originally included on the list, I'll add it and then mark it off. … [Read more...]
Rescued Hearts Back Cover Copy
Are you wondering what my new book is about? Take a look at the back cover copy for Rescued Hearts. Children’s clothing designer Mary Wade Kimball’s soft spot for animals leads to a hostage situation … [Read more...]
Emerald Isle? Yes, Please!
Last year, my family spent the final week of July at Emerald Isle, NC. Anticipating a future with children living all over the place, I suggested (My husband will say, "insisted") we rent a house … [Read more...]
A Week at Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp
Every summer for 15 years, my family has spent a week at Deer Valley YMCA Camp in Fort Hill, Pennsylvania. It's a beautiful place, one of our favorites in the … [Read more...]
