Weekend Excursion to Breck

Over the last weekend, we went on an afternoon trek to Breckenridge, Colorado. We've been several times over the last 11 years. It's only about 3 hours drive. Usually, we drive up, park and walk around the cool shops. We usually end up at a favorite pizza shop. But this time we were on a mission to see a troll. His name is Isak Heartstone!

We didn't even walk around Breck this time! We took a little hike through these amazing woods. Here's some more pics.

There was this really pretty walkway which lead down next to a babbling brook. 

This really cool table built around a couple of trees!

We took the scenic route back over the mountains. 

This is the view from Hoosier Divide. 

Of course, we had to stop in Fairplay to get this pic. 

Cover reveal: A Match for Emma by Pepper Basham!

About the Book

Emma Mitchell may enjoy sprinkling romance into the lives of others, but her own plans involve a single first-class ticket to culinary school in Europe.  

When her best friend, Jon Noble, suddenly moves back to Ransom, Emma’s fairly certain her life can’t get any better…until her matchmaking schemes nosedive, her culinary future falls flat, and a life-long friendship begins to teeter on the brink of something unexpected.

With a little inspiration from Jane Austen’s classic and a touch of Blue Ridge charm, will Jon and Emma discover that what they need the most may be the last thing they’re trying to find?

About the Author

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance novels with grace, humor, and culture clashes. She’s a Blue Ridge Mountain native and an anglophile who enjoys combining her two loves to create memorable stories of hope. You can connect with Pepper over at her group blog, The Writer’s Alley, her website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter.

Hobby Lobby haul: Stocking Stuffers and Show

I love Hobby Lobby! No matter what I go looking for I never come out without a cart full of clearance! They are a creative minds playground! So when I get the chance to just wander around the store, I find the coolest things.

I also try to buy ahead for Christmas stocking stuffers, as well as, for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. I try to get the most bang for the buck so if I can find multiples in a pack for a smaller price it's always a score. Here are the items I found this week. Your results may vary as every store will have different items in stock. But you can get the idea.

These marker sets were only 99 cents marked down from $3.99!

These sand cross necklaces and Fuzzy Art Lions come in 24 packs!

These paper puzzles and paper glasses also come in 24 packs for under $1!

These little wooden nativities are in a 6 pack and these are 2 packs of wooden masks!

These ark sets also come in a 6 pack. And check out these cross zipper bags in 40 count!

24 packs of cross erasers and 4 pack of canvas could be broken up for multiple gifts!

These are drawstring backpacks 2 for 99 cents! And these cute feather boas are only 74 cents. 

These masks are only 49 cents and this 4 pack of glitter party hats are under $1.

I thought these little frisbee rings were a steal at 12 for 99 cents. And 8 cube games for $1.24!

These little monkey toys were pretty good quality for 99 cents. And check out these little notebooks 4 for 99 cents.

I'd pair these little pens with one of the notebooks from about for a great teacher gift! Check out these cute little pencil pouches!

Washi tape is a great stocking stuffer and $2.49 for 8 rolls you can't beat it! These cute cards could be divided up for multiple gift sets.

This is a fun little set of cards. They come in lots of colors. And these wrist wrap bracelet kits make a great gift!

This could be a fun little stocking stuffer or just good to have around. These little pocket crosses make a great stocking stuffer!

These necklaces are little more pricey as far as stocking stuffers go but they could also make a great gift. These coaster sets are beautiful and make a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

These lanyards a pretty cool and would be great stocking stuffers for guys.