It’s been really, really cold — but I haven’t minded since I’ve been knee deep in an organizing project. I decided Christmas things needed to be sorted – again -before they got stashed away. I thinned out some when we moved. However, this house is so different from the one we lived in before that […]
Mississippi Sin Dip
Mississippi Sin Dip is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and so sinfully good! I understand the “sin” part of the name, but not why Mississippi should get all the glory. But then I am woefully undereducated about Mississippi, My mother taught us to spell it: M I crooked letter crooked letter, I crooked letter crooked letter I […]
Busy Monday 298
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 […]
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!