I hope everyone had a great holiday — relaxing, exciting, quiet, festive, whatever suits your fancy! We had a wonderful time with 6 year old Short Stuff and his mommy. Short Stuff was so excited that Santa came for everyone — even Uncle Wheels! Uncle Wheels was impressed too! Rockee got a new scratching pad […]
Rocky’s Year End Review
I joined the Vance household at the beginning of the New Year when I was just a handful. The last humans I knew left me behind when they moved. A nice man rescued me and found the Vances via facebook. I was so hungry I ate and ate and ate for days. And hid a […]
12 Awesome Appetizers and Delicious Dips
Here’s a dozen great appetizers and dips to consider for your next party. Plus a bonus appetizer for a Christmas / New Year Party that has been a seasonal top post since it appeared on A Pinch of Joy! I was so surprised to see the total number I just had to add it! How’s […]
Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Pancake Mix
Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Pancakes — a welcome gift and a delicious breakfast. Or a great brinner — you know, breakfast for dinner. Light and fluffy pancakes with just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of spice to life them from the ordinary. So good!! To make a Gift in a Jar, use a […]
Holiday Link Party 2017
Well, an automatic systems update just wiped out everything on my computer. Fortunately I had this much ready so we are going to go with what we have! You are welcome to link all your best holiday ideas, including old posts. Bring all your best recipes, DIY projects, great ideas — anything family friendly that […]
Apple Butter Crumb Cake Mix — Gift in a Jar
Rich, buttery streusel surrounding flavorful apple slices –mmmm. Apple Butter Crumb Cake is delicious as a coffee cake for brunch. It is heavenly as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Your friends will love this mix! Add the can of apple pie filling to the gift bag and they will […]
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!