Spring flowers, tea time, hummingbirds, my fur babies, and a performance by The Salt Lake Scots Pipe Band… all in my latest youtube video. I hope y’all enjoy it!
Relics of the Old West Episode 11
Explore an 1800’s silver mining town with me in Episode 11 of my Relics of the Old West series on youtube.
How a Ten Minute Phone Call Saved us $400
Buy quality items, from quality companies, for things important to you.
An excellent blender is a vital tool at my house. It’s something we use every single day, often even two or three times. So spending more on a great blender makes sense for us. Please note that if, say a blender, is something you rarely use, then it doesn’t make financial sense for you to splurge on one.
So we’ve had our current blender for quite awhile and we love it, but it’s on its last leg. The motor has been making some pretty funky noises lately. Every time we’ve used it this week has felt like playing Russian roulette. Rather than bite the bullet and purchase a new one . . . for a whopping $400, I suggested my husband call the customer service just to see if it was still under warranty (Donovan didn’t think so, because as I’ve said, we’ve had it for quite awhile) or to see if it could be repaired. (It can be good to exhaust all options before making a big purchase.)
Lo and behold, our blender was still under warranty! and they are sending us a new blender. Just like that *snaps fingers* a ten minute phone call saved us from making a $400 purchase.
As I stated in the beginning, purchasing quality items that will perform better and last longer can save you money in the long run (if it’s something important to you.) And buying from quality companies with good customer service who stand behind their products, can save you money.
Book Preview: On the Fourth of July by Kayla Oliver
Relics of the Old West Episode 10
An abandoned building in Northern Arizona.
On the Fourth of July by Kayla Oliver
I have a new book out! It’s a romantic novelette called On the Fourth of July and can be purchased from amazon.
Book description:
While Abigail is visiting her sister’s family for Independence Day, she crosses paths with Patrick at the small town’s Fourth of July celebrations. He’s handsome, funny, and an all around good guy. Fireworks spark between them but they continually get pulled apart. Will they find a way to end up together?
On the Fourth of July is a quick read that is patriotic, lighthearted, and cute. Enjoy the festivities of small town America at its finest in this sweet and clean romance.
Rock Art of the Southwest Episode 9
Relics of the Old West Episode 9
This CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp was opened in October 1933. 200 young men lived and worked here during the Great Depression. Stone was taken from a nearby ghost town to build the administrative buildings. The camp closed in 1942 and within a few years most of the buildings were either removed or destroyed. Today, only 4 of the buildings remain. It’s the only CCC camp in Utah with any buildings left.
Rock Art of the Southwest Episodes 7 & 8
Rock Art Romance: A Southwestern Novelette by Kayla Oliver
My latest book (and my first published work of fiction!) is called Rock Art Romance: A Southwestern Novelette by Kayla Oliver
It’s a captivating tale of love and adventure with vivid descriptions of the Southwest. Rock Art Romance is a fast paced novelette and a clean read. Perfect for those who like sweet romances, westerns, cowboys, petroglyphs, hiking, archaeology, music, and dogs!
Here’s the book description:
While researching a remote petroglyph site in the wilds of the Southwest, Callie comes face to face with something unexpected, causing her to be stranded in the desert, injured and alone. Will a handsome cowboy come along to rescue her?
Where you can purchase my book:
Support your local indie bookstores! Type in your zip code at indiebound to find local places you can order from. Southern Utah people can order from The Book Bungalow if you want to. It’s also available online at amazon and barnes & noble
Ways you can support me (or any other author) without spending any money:
Share with family and friends who you think might enjoy the book. Talk to your local librarian and request that they acquire a copy.
Please leave a review online at goodreads, amazon, or wherever you prefer if you liked my book! It really helps!