A Pinch of Joy

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Busy Monday 351

An impromptu conversation took place on Debbie Dabble’s blog a week or so ago in which a number of people said they wanted to find blogs to “just read”.    Not everybody wants to write, but a lot like to read for their own personal enjoyment. I had a friend who could not get out of the house and felt that blogs opened her world and let her feel like she was still a part of a community.   In that spirit, I am bringing back the blog roll — up there in the top bar where it says “Connections” there is a list of some blogs that I like to read on a regular basis.  Some are chatty, some are to the point.  But they are all written for the joy of it, to share genuine knowledge, a passion and  something of the writer. Some make money in various ways, others don’t.   If you have one or half a dozen family friendly blogs, that you really, really like to browse, leave a link in the comments.  I’ll check them out and add the ones who fit my criteria to the blog roll.  Thanks for stopping by to leave your awesome posts this week!  You’re the best!

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Featured from last week:  Two Chicks and a Mom — One Hour Receiving Blanket  Claire Justine —How to Make a Banana Split Cake  The Mandatory Mooch — DIY Easy  Bird Feeder   Refresh Living — Printable Scratch Off Valentines for Kids  Organized Island — Easy Pizza Dip    The Happy Housie — How to Organize Paper Clutter   Celebrating Everyday Life — How to Make an Easy Heart Box  Simply September — How to Build an Easy Command Center   Winding Road Crochet — Baby Girl Cape     3 Boys and a Dog — Cat in the Hat Mocktail    Busy Being Jennifer — Slow Cooker Oats on the Go     Thriftdiving — How to Reupholster a Wingback Chair Grab a Feature button by clicking on the gray button.  You won’t see the code, but the button will show a green line, indicating that the code will appear when you click “paste” on your blog.

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  1. Hi Charlene,
    I’d love to have you visit my blog and consider it for your blogroll! I’m a retired teacher and write about everything from our adventures in our little camper, to crafts and DIY’s , life in Maine, book reviews, and home decorating. I think my blog is readable:-). I found your blog through Debbie-Dabble and will be following. Have also added you to my Blog Roll. Happy Sunday!
    Cheryl

    • Thanks!! Checked and added! 22 Applegate Lane is quite readable 🙂 Thanks for asking and thank you for adding A Pinch of Joy to your list.
      Charlene recently posted…Busy Monday 352My Profile

  4. Thank you for the always fun party and for the feature! You made my day!

  5. YES! I love to read blogs as well for pure entertainment sometimes too! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the links … I’ve bookmarked to read a few! Oh, and thanks for hosting the party again this week as well 😉
    Jan recently posted…Sweet Potato FriesMy Profile

  6. Thank you so much for hosting another great party. I brought our favorite main dish back home. Have a lovely week

  7. Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with the a short story prompt SUNSHINE IN THE PARK that has been added to our SHORT STORY PROMPT LINK PARTY! Won’t you join us in the creativity and fun? Also, 12 TASTY GAME DAY RECIPES!
    Dee | Grammy’s Grid recently posted…SHORT STORY PROMPT LINK PARTY 1My Profile

  8. Thank you so much for hosting again this week. You always do so much for bloggers! Have a relaxing week! I am off to see some posts. Looks like a lot of inspiration tonight.

  9. Charlene,
    Thanks so very much for including my blog on your Blog Roll, I am truly honored to be on your list!
    I agree that some folks really enjoy being a part of a blog community. I know that many of our readers feel they are part of a very active community. Thanks so much!
    Miz Helen

  11. Hi Carlene,
    Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this horrible cold weather we are having. Have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
    Miz Helen

  12. Charlene,
    I also wanted you to know that I gave you a Shout Out on Google+ and on Face Book and will do so in my next post!! Thanks again for mentioning my post!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

  13. Thanks Charlene for mentioning my post, Feeling a Bit Disenchanted with Blogging!!, in this post!!!
    Also thanks so much for adding my Blog to your Blog Roll!! I plan on doing a Follow Up on that post about Blogging but the comments keep on coming!! It is just amazing the response that it got!! Thanks to for hosting each week!! I do truly appreciate it!!
    Hugs,
    Deb