Debbie’s Blog
13 New Books to Read if You Love DM
If you’re a fan of Debbie Macomber‘s heartwarming contemporary romances and compelling women’s fiction, you’re probably patiently awaiting her newest novel, If Not for You, coming in March. To tide you over until then, we’ve rounded up new and forthcoming emotionally Read more
C.S. Lewis
Dreamer
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie 1 baked pie crust ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 2 cups half-and-half 4 egg yolks 3 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes ½ cup chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy Read more
New Years Resolutions
As we welcome 2017, I am focused on my word for this year, dreamer. And with that in mind, I have come up with some resolutions to help guide me through the year. My hope is that these ideas will Read more
Fresh Starts
I do love fresh starts and there’s none better than the beginning of a new year. There always seems to be hope and enthusiasm around this time of year. Such eagerness to dig in and make positive changes in our lives. Read more
Kahlil Gibran
Honey Chipotle Oven Roasted Ribs
Honey Chipotle Oven-Roasted Ribs Serves 6 ¼ cup minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo ¼ cup honey ¼ cup mustard powder 1 ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp coarse salt 5 lbs pork spareribs 1/3 cup honey Preheat oven to Read more
If Not for You
Dream Jar
January 2017
In January, we are giving away a Blessings Box, a Pinky Up glass tea infuser mug and some tea to go with it, paired with a Hydro Flask so you can take your tea on the go! You will also receive Read more
Gratitude – Unknown
The Giving Season
It’s that time of year when the search for the perfect gift begins. I can always tell by the number of catalogs that hit my mailbox. As a mother and grandmother, I have my eye out for something special, a Read more
Reindeer Raglan
Pattern: Reindeer Raglan from Debbie Bliss Book 6 Yarn: Chunky in brown and white for color accents Needles: US Size 10 and 10.5 needles Comments: This little brown sweater with collar and zip front is just one of the cutest Read more
Debbie Macomber
Favorite DM Holiday Books
There’s something special about a Debbie Macomber holiday story. Her heartwarming blend of family, friendship, faith, and romance captures this season as perfectly as mistletoe and peppermint mochas. Lucky for us, she’s written many Christmas books, five of which have Read more
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Peppermint Oreo Truffles Makes about 40 truffles 1 package Oreos, crushed 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp peppermint extract ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 16 oz white chocolate chips Peppermint candies, crushed Combine crushed Oreos, sweetened Read more
Dr. Seuss
Debbie Macomber
Alpaca Merino Ruana
Pattern: Alpaca Merino Ruana by SweaterKits, Design #550 Yarn: A handpainted, alpaca merino blend that came in the kit with the pattern. Needles: Can’t remember, but am guessing US size 6 Comments: A special gift for my sister-in-law, Cheryl Adler. Read more
December 2016
In December, we are giving away a BOSE SoundLink Color bluetooth speaker and a copy of TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. Listening to your favorite holiday music and curling up with a great book are perfect ways to enjoy the season! Read more
DIY Scalloped Christmas Ornaments
These pretty scalloped ornaments are a perfect way to customize your Christmas tree. Choose your favorite glittery or patterned paper, and get started! Doing a themed tree this year? This is a perfect way to incorporate a theme and not Read more
Thanksgiving
A few years back I happened upon a journal I wrote when our children were young. We were a one income family, struggling to make ends meet. The journal was a spiral bound notebook with the wire half unwound. It Read more
Sanibel Public Library
January 19, 2017 7pm Presentation 7:45pm Q&A 8pm Book Signing Evening with the Author Hosted by Sanibel Public Library 770 Dunlop Road Sanibel, FL 33957 Tel: 239.472.2483 A lottery for tickets will start at 9:00am on December 19. Tickets Read more