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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

Busy Monday 651

Enjoyed the holidays with family, including New Year’s Eve at sister Bee’s.  It was a little smaller than in the past since her husband is having knee surgery on Monday.  Also celebrated the Special Teacher’s newly minted Master’s degree with Zoom call to her dad, my brother. While they all were here we had a scavenger hunt and everybody made fun pillowcases.  Lots of talking!   They all left on New Year’s Day.  And the next day I developed strep throat —  no, didn’t catch the bug from the guests.  I’ve slept for three days straight. Took my third dose of Zithromax this morning.  And looked out the window to the first big snowstorm of the season.  Brutally cold.  Back to bed as soon as I hit publish on this!  May you stay warm and safe – and HEALTHY –  this coming week!  Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome projects, recipes and ideas! 

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The Sis Tribe – Denise’s Perfect Gluten Flour Blend   3 Winks Design – Budget Friendly but Awesome Gifts for Large Groups of Kids    That Guy Who Grills – How to Smoke Prime Rib     Recipe Exchange – New Year’s (Prosperity) Spice Cake   Charleston Crafted – 4 DIY Money Ornaments  Flour on My Face – Saltine Chocolate Toffee  Fat Dad Foodie – Chocolate Peppermint Pie    A Reinvented Mom – Crockpot Christmas Crack Lou Lou Girls – Two Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Rolls  Treat and Trick – Spiral Apple Bread  Our Grand Lives – Holiday Appetizers     

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  1. Treat and Trick says

    at 2:48 pm

    Happy 2025 and thanks for hosting again. Wishing you speedy recover Charlene. Thanks for featuring my Spiral Apple Bread, really appreciate it…
    Treat and Trick recently posted…PUMPKIN SWEET POTATO GALETTEMy Profile

  2. Esme Slabbert says

    at 11:20 am

    Thanks, for hosting, Charlene, happy 2025. Hope you feel better soon
    My entries this week are numbered #106+107
    Come and join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
    Esme Slabbert recently posted…Thermomix Dinner RollsMy Profile

  3. Creatively Beth says

    at 12:48 pm

    THANK YOU for hosting an inspirational party every week, Charlene and Happy New Year!
    Creatively Beth recently posted…Recycled Tin Can SnowmenMy Profile

  4. Helen says

    at 11:21 am

    Thanks so much for the feature this week! I hope the New Year finds you well! Love all of the great things shared to start the year off right. Thank you so much for hosting! Today I’ve shared 82-84, hope everyone loves them!

  5. Cindy says

    at 9:21 am

    Thank you for sharing my New Year’s Spice Cake recipe! Take care during all this wintry “mess” ~ it’s even 24 degrees this morning in Dallas! Thanks for a great year of linky parties and look forward to starting off each week with you again in 2025.

  6. Melynda Brown says

    at 6:41 am

    Rest, read and rehydrate! Get well soon! Thank you for hosting, I appreciate it. Melynda @scratchmadefood!
    Melynda Brown recently posted…Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #342!My Profile

  7. Tamy says

    at 9:00 pm

    Sure hope you get well soon! AGAIN, another GREAT party FULL of inspiring projects and recipes – a GREAT way to start the year. Thanks for hosting! I brought BALSAMIC BASIL TOMATOES, WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE and CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE MACAROONS. Have a WONDERFUL week.
    Tamy recently posted…SILENT SUNDAY ~ BLOG 365.5My Profile

  8. Debbie-Dabble says

    at 8:09 pm

    Charlene,
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well…
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog
    Debbie-Dabble recently posted…One Little Word & Theme for 2025My Profile

  9. Steph@Stephcreatesthings says

    at 7:55 pm

    Thank you for hosting! Have a great week.

  10. Laura @ Our Grand Lives says

    at 7:24 pm

    Happy New Year, Charlene! Thanks so much for featuring our “Holiday Appetizers” post. Praying that you’re feeling better very soon!
    Laura @ Our Grand Lives recently posted…Merry Christmas from the GRANDS!My Profile

  11. Miz Helen says

    at 6:52 pm

    Hi Charlene,
    A great party to kick back and enjoy as the winter storm is blowing in outside. Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
    Miz Helen
    Miz Helen recently posted…Old Fashioned Buttermilk CornbreadMy Profile

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