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 […]
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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 […]
Chocolate Andes Mint Cookie Mix — Gift in a Jar
Four ingredients — two for the cookie mix and two more for the cookies. How easy is that?? Chocolate Andes Mint Cookie Mix goes together in a flash and is super delicious, too. You’ll want to make the mix for everyone — and yourself too! Use a wide mouth quart jar. Add one box chocolate […]
Toffee Blondies Gift in a jar
Rich, buttery Toffee Blondies are a great gift for any occasion. The gift jars are so easy to make. Just layer the ingredients in the order given, packing each down tightly. So easy but they look spectacular! If you want to add to your gift, tie a small whisk or rubber spatula to the jar. […]
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!