Thursday, January 29, 2026

January Wrap

 It’s been a pretty typical month. Lots of hours at the coffee shop, lots of paperwork, and a few minutes writing here and there. 


I did get to take a trip to Grand Forks on one of those white-out-no-travel-advised days . . .


Thankfully, Dad came along to do a bunch of the snow-drift driving. I needed him along as a designated driver because . . . I FINALLY got my last three wisdom teeth out.


And who doesn't want to go shopping at Cabela's after having surgery and still being a little drugged up and mouth full of gauze? Actually, I handle the knock out surgeries really well, and I'm afraid the drugs make me a little bit slap-happy. I warned Dad before, not to let me actually buy anything if I got excited shopping afterwards.


I did manage to read a book! Actually, I've read a couple, but wow, my to-be-read pile doesn't move very fast . . . :( I was super excited to read The Healer's Secret by Given Hoffman, because it was the third book in a series that I've been waiting for since I finished book two over a year ago.

I got an early advance copy, because the book isn't actually being released until February 21st!


 It’s available for pre-order on Amazon, and will officially be released on February 21st. Until then, here’s my thoughts. If you’ve read the first two books, you’ll be thrilled to get to continue the journey with Prince Gage, but if you’re new to the series, start with book one! As soon as I finished book three I wanted to go back and re-read the first two books because she weaves a lot of details along the way that create an ongoing gripping plot. I especially loved the way Given shared Gage’s spiritual struggles in The Healer’s Secret. We all question God at times, so Prince Gage’s struggles are relatable, and encouraging! And the action… just be prepared to stay up way too late reading, “just one more chapter”! Thank you Given, for continuing Gage’s story, and for letting me be a part of the kickstart process!


Then, being an avid reader of Amelia Bedelia when I was growing up, I thought this meme was hilarious! Although, I have to admit, I have caved some on that issue, and have learned to use it as a tool in some cases.

And on another note, I've been doing a training course, and they suggested a fun exercise. Ask your family and friends this question. "If you were to market me as a brand, what three words, adjectives, or descriptive phrases would you use to describe me?" So, feel free to drop a comment with how you would describe me!



Then, I just got my newest book in the mail! Well, it's actually classed as a booklet. It's the booklet that our workshop at the North Dakota Homeschool Convention will be based off of. Everyone who attends will get a free copy of the booklet! Other copies will be available for purchase at my table for $6.











Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5 Essentials for Raising Successful Adults

 Save the date for the North Dakota Homeschool Convention! There's still time to sign up with the early registration. https://ndhsa.org/convention-information

And, at the convention, not only will I have a table of all my latest books, I'll be teaching a workshop along with my dad! If you can make it, we'd love to have you!


The session will be based on excerpts from my latest project, 20 Things My Parents Did Right, a booklet exploring a handful of the things my parents did that led to me being where I am today.


Thursday, January 8, 2026

Happy New Year!

Starting the year off right with a full pot of coffee! Or maybe just a new mug..,


My parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Day!


And one of my best friends got married last week!!! I keep track of weddings I’ve attended, and this wedding marked the 30th wedding that I remember attending.

In addition to regular work at the coffee shop, and prepping for a few crazy months with my ACE students, I’ve been working on a few other projects… more on those will be coming soon. 

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas!

The winner of the Book Lover’s drawing is…


Raegan King!!!! 
Congratulations, Raegan, your gift is on its way. :)


They say too many cooks spoil the broth… but these wonderful Yule log desserts were only made wonderful by a joint effort. I love baking with Mom and Miriam. Especially when it’s a new recipe and things don’t exactly go as planned! 


One was German chocolate, and the other was peppermint angel food Christmas cake. 


They were the perfect dessert for Christmas at Grandma’s! 


I’m so thankful for the times with my family! 



Grandma’s church collection has always been one of my favorite Christmas decoration collections! 


And the Yule logs were amazing!!!



Then, we had our church Christmas program, and I got to practice some choir directing! 


As well as playing “Mavis” in the Christmas Eve program! 
It was a great program as we shared the story of Jesus’s birth. 

So, Merry Christmas to you all! Thanks for another great year for Priscilla’s Books! 

 

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A New Book!

 I'm excited to release my very first Children's picture book in the Auntie Priscilla's Collection!

Inspired by my best-friend's child, who was two at the time sharing with me at the dinner table, and edited with the help of my many nieces and nephews, it's full of colors, rhymes, and truth's about God's work in our lives.


Join Carry the Berry as she learns that God 
has a plan for the storms in her life. Even 
when life is scary, Carry can trust God, and 
you can too! Enjoy this children’s story, 
inspired by children, and learn some fun 
facts about God’s creation along the way!

While most of my books have direct links to purchase, this one is only being sold through me. For purchases, submit a message on the sidebar, or email me at priscillasbooks@gmail.com, with your requested number of books, and I can send you a bill for cash, check, or credit card. Book total is $8.00, plus $4 shipping and handling.



I spy a children's book under the Christmas Tree!





Sunday, December 7, 2025

Book Lover's Giveaway!

 Who doesn't like free stuff? This year for Christmas, Priscilla's Books is doing a "Book Lover's Christmas Gift Set" for one lucky winner!

The drawing will take place on Christmas Day, and the gift will be mailed out shortly thereafter. The gift will include an assortment of fun bookish items! (A photo of the basket will be shared once it's complete.)

So, how do you enter? Simply like, or react to any social media posts from now till Christmas, and you'll be automatically entered.

Want more entries? Leave a comment on any posts up till Christmas, including here on the blog, and get another entry!

Share a post between now and Christmas? Get five more entries!

And for an additional TEN entries, send me a picture of one of Priscilla's Books. Get creative! Where have your read Priscilla's Books? Do they have a special spot on a shelf? Any pictures submitted may be used for social media purposes.

So, get involved, and you could win the book lover's gift basket on Christmas Day!


Thursday, December 4, 2025

It’s a wrap!

 


We had a great Thanksgiving! First, with Grandma O., then with the Krahn side.


At the Krahn Thanksgiving I got to read the advance copy of my children’s book that will be coming out soon! 


Then, I attended a bridal shower for one of my best friends! The theme was head-over-heels and we decorated shoe cookies for dessert/competition. 


Then, it’s that time of year again, and according to my Spotify wrap… I’m 98 years old!!!! 😂😂

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025

More Game Time!

 I’ve been babysitting again this week, and got out another old game I grew up playing! 

Pilgrim’s Progress is such a great board game because there are so many real life applications! 





Then I did a corn maze Christmas vendor table in Thief River Falls last weekend, and really enjoyed connecting with people. 

I’ve been working pretty intensively on three writing projects this week, and can’t wait to finish so I can share! 


Thursday, November 13, 2025

Lots of Things!

In an average week, I do too many things to properly highlight, so here are just a few of the things from last week…


We did a bunch of babysitting, so I pulled out the old Masterpiece game that my mom got as a kid, and taught some of the kids how to be wealthy art buyers! 


I think most of the art I can identify by its’ title and painter, I learned from playing this game as a kid. 



Then, on a Sunday afternoon drive on the way home from church, doesn’t everybody take the family car cross-country on a freshly chopped corn field?  


Apparently, if Mom needs a picture in the field, we all get the experience! 


While babysitting, I worked on a children’s book, and got to read my rough draft to some willing Guinea pigs! More on that book will be coming later… 


And at the coffee shop where I work, we’re pulling out all the new Christmas merchandise, and I’m loving it all! Especially the tiny coffee cup ornaments! 



I think we might be one of the only coffee shops in the state who have a real Caribou mounted on our wall! His name is Scott. :) 


And sampling the holiday treats, like this chocolate truffle brownie, or the minty mochas make my job super fun this time of year!