Five on Friday - January 10, 2025

We are ten days into the new year and they have been doozies!  The recent snow storm kept us home the first two days of the week and now we are bracing ourselves for more snow today.  Thankfully, the temperatures are supposed to warm up next week and hopefully, things will return to normal.  What is normal is for me to share my Five on Friday so here goes ~

1.  With Love, Meghan

Next Wednesday Netflix will premiere the show With Love, Meghan starring the Duchess of Sussex herself.  There are eight episodes and all are dropping at the same time (binge anyone?).  Meghan will invite friends old and new to roll up their sleeves and join her in the kitchen, garden, and beyond.  My calendar is marked for next Wednesday, January 15, and I can't wait to see how Meghan puts on the show.  Will you be watching?

2.  All Creatures Great and Small

Eric and I are hooked on the PBS show All Creatures Great and Small.  Season 5 starts on Sunday!  Here's the summary ~

James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in the 1930’s Yorkshire Dales get a glorious new adaptation in a TV series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion for his animal patients, and love of life. With plenty of heart, a picturesque setting, and a cast that utterly charms, the show delivers drama both comforting and entertaining.

3.  The House of My Mother

Shari Franke's new book released on Tuesday and it sounds like it would be interesting.  Here's the summary ~

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface—Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined.

As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime.

Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: “Finally.”

For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, “ConneXions.” No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.

Available HERE

4.  Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmers

Winter’s chill can make even the simplest tasks feel like a challenge. Whether you’re out walking the dog, hitting the slopes, or just commuting to work, freezing fingers can put a damper on your day. Enter electric rechargeable hand warmers: the modern, eco-friendly solution to keeping your hands toasty.  These are rechargeable and will provide hours of warmth!

 

Available HERE

5.  Which one are you?

Now let's get the weekend started!  Have an amazing weekend filled with laughter, relaxation and good vibes!  See you back here next week.