Two nights of light frost took the flowers — but the plants are still green! Will they make it to Christmas? In other news — A Pinch of Joy has updated the recipe format. Every recipe now has full nutritional information which is important in this — many other — household/s. Plus: scale from 1 […]
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Flowers are still going — even with 32 degree overnights! The blooms are starting to look a little worse for wear, but hanging in there! Nate the Great and his Super Teacher Mom were here, Sister Vee and hubs J, Special Teacher Angie and daughter Lee joined us for Thanksgiving dinner. The teachers and progeny […]
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Flowers are STILL blooming. We had Thanksgiving on the deck one year, but never have we had flowers blooming in November. I could get used to this kind of weather! However, I hear there is snow on the way — hopefully AFTER Thanksgiving. May you have a great Thanksgiving with friends, food and laughter. Thanks […]
12 Days of Christmas: Recipe collections from A Pinch of Joy Part 1
no-bake recipes in this series: Classic Oreo Truffles Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark Pistachio Fudge Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Mints Christmas Wreaths Eggnog Fudge No-Bake Chocolate Cookies Gooey Golden Chex Mix Fabulous Fudge Ritz Turtles Grinch Kabobs Potato Chip Clusters Also […]
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Flower Report: November with geraniums, begonias, roses in bloom! They actually look better than they did this summer because of the cool and the rains we’ve had! Usually flowers are done by mid-October! Progress Report: We are turning the new blog loose today! It tells our story and why I’ve been sort of MIA for […]
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The whooping cranes started their migration south — so high in the sky you could just make out wings moving, but their trilling sound as they flew was clear and loud. Marvel every time I see this force of nature. And I am marveling this year that I heard the trill and still have flowers […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!