Happiness is Homemade Samoa Rice Krispies and Pumpkin Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies

This week was going along wonderfully, with the release of my first cookbook on Kindle (more on that in a minute) then at 3:57 pm Wednesday lightening struck about a mile from my house igniting the Tenaja Fire.

It came within about a quarter mile of our home on Thursday afternoon, burning completely down that hill and up to the fences of the homes that back to the wildland, Luckily we remained on voluntary evacuation orders. Our bags were packed and we were ready to go if the winds kicked up again, but the fire fighting crews stood their ground and only two homes had minor fire damage. Way too close for comfort!

I'd breath a sigh of relief, but there is still too much smoke and ash around, haha! cough! cough! cough!

So, about the book. It is 50 Fabulous Recipes for a Tea Party, and you can download it for your Kindle, or have a copy printed for a little more (hint, download the free Kindle reader for Android, iOS or PC and get it that way).

And with that I am going to hand you over to Lisa for our regularly scheduled party.

Happiness is Homemade

This week's Happiness is Homemade Link Party has DIY projects and recipes that will make your to-do list longer with fun projects and feed your family delicious foods.

Happiness is Homemade Features of the Week (Party #287)

My first feature for the week is from The Boondocks Blog and it's a perfect project to spruce up old baskets or ones you have found at the thrift stores.  Check out how to add a fun look baskets with paint and then go find some baskets to makeover.