The holiday wrappings and glitter are packed away, new calendars in place and regular activity resumed. The new year is still fresh and expectant. It’s a perfect time to think about where we were last year and where we hope to be at the end of this year. It will only take fifteen minutes to […]
13 Reader Faves for 2013
I am so blessed to have each and every one of you stop by here for A Pinch of Joy! You are the reason this blog exists and the reason I continue to write and and publish. Thank you for your support and encouragement — you truly are what keeps this little piece […]
Holiday Door Swag in 10 minutes
I was astonished at how quickly this holiday door swag went together! It took me longer to choose the colors and coordinate them with the other holiday outdoor decor, than it did to make the door swag! I laid them on the work surface and in ten minutes the finished swag was hanging on the […]
Baker’s Dozen of Christmas Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies from Pint-Sized Baker Coconut White Chocolate Cookies From Gonna Want Seconds Date Filled Cookies from A Bright and Beautiful Life Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies from Cooking Classy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies from Butter, with a side of Bread Quick and Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies from iMom […]
Bacon Pecan Green Beans
Bacon Pecan Green Beans are sensational! Bacon! Brown Sugar! Pecans! Fresh Green Beans! Flavored with caramelized onions! Oh my great goodness! Forget the creamy bean casserole with the crushed onion topping that has graced the table since grandma started cooking. It was – and still is – good -but this . . . . This is […]
Christmas at the Front Door
The front porch is all decked out in its Christmas finery.Some new, some old. A bit of tradition, a bit of contemporary neon. A Christmas Welcome. Snowflakes are the theme this year. Traditional. In glittery red and gold. Not so traditional. Add the lime green bow and swirls on the snowflake decked packages. Definitely not […]
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!