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"Flora, Ruby, Olivia and Nikki don't understand it. Someone-- they don't know who-- is leaving books on their doorstep. Each comes with a mysterious message asking them to read the book and do something new. Before they know it, the four friends have started a secret, girls only book club... and are finding out new things about themselves and one another. Who's sending these packages? And what will the next book be? The girls can't wait to find out......"                                                                                     

"Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don't know how to feel about it. It's their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them-- from their grandmother Min, to their friends Olivia and Nikki who are dealing with problems of their own. There's also an unexpected visitor: Flora and Ruby's Aunt, whose big arrival promises to shake things up. It's sure to be a Christmas in Camden Falls that no one will EVER forget........."

Main Street is a series of books about two girls, Flora and Ruby, who are sisters, and their friends, Olivia Walter and Nikki Sherman, who live in Camden Falls. Ruby and Flora had just recently moved into the Row Houses with their Grandma, Min, because their parents had died. Now, here is a review on Main Street: Welcome to Camden Falls #1: "Flora and her sister, Ruby, do not want to move to Camden Falls. But they don't really have a choice-----their parents are dead and it's their grandmother, Min, is taking them in. It's strange to be starting again in a new place...but luckily they find new friends as well. Olivia is the girl next door who likes to organize things. Nikki lives on the wrong side of town and doesn't want to be friends at first. But once their secrets are shared, friendship becomes easier... and Flora and Ruby begin to stitch together their new life in Camden Falls."

Hey, I am going to post a ton more recipes this month if possible, if you enjoy them, yay for me!!!!!!

I love Ice Cream, don't you???? Let's learn how to make homemade Ice Cream!!! Ingredients:               What you need: electric mixer 4-quart ice cream                                maker. 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 7 large eggs 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk Pinch of salt 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 2 cups half-and-half coffee cream About 1 cup whole milk (enough to bring mixture to the top of freezer) O.K. You got the ingredients, now let's learn how to make ice cream!!! With the electric mixer, beat the whipping cream with half the granulated sugar until soft peaks form. (The peaks should be able to stand and bend over...

I LOVE American Girl. You can find AG stores all over the USA. Here are 2 reviews: Lea Dives In #1 Lea Dives In is a book about a girl who is trying to brave her fear of the ocean. She saves her dad on a hike through the Amazon Rainforest. And, of course, she ends up braving her fear of the ocean. You can request this book at your local library online, along with Lea Leads the Way. Lea Leads the Way #2 "In the Amazon, Lea can't wait to see the exotic animals and share her rainforest adventures with her friends back home. But Lea discovers that life in the Amazon is more challenging then she had expected. She finds herself face-to-face with piranhas, anacondas, and a fiercely territorial chicken! Then, during a hike, Lea finds a baby sloth that is gravely injured. She's desperate to save it, but caring for and injured wild animal is not easy. And ultimately, Lea must ask herself: Is it the right thing to do?"

I LOVE Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now I am going to share the recipe with you. Ingredients                       2 sticks(1/2 pound) butter or margarine, softened. 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional) 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips      (12-ounce package) Now it is time to make them!!!                                            Heat the oven to 375 F. With electric mixer, beat the butter, sugars, and egg till creamy. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter...