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
Twelve 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 […]
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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 […]
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Cold and rainy today. Definitely need the rain as we have been in a red flag area for wildfire. Everything is so dry we actually watered the lawn this week so it didn’t go into winter stressed. That doesn’t work on people though! Be sure to vote this week, if you haven’t already! Thanks for […]
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Halloween week already! Officially the end of shorts season. The middle of football season. And time for a quick out of town trip before winter comes. Headed tomorrow for an overnight at Nate the Great’s house. Looking forward to hearing his latest trumpet solo and the last Lego build. And to seeing the other people […]
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!