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 that for a deal? You'll find it at the very end! Starting at the upper right hand corner and going clockwise: Cheesy Chicken Enchildada Dip -- Memorable, cheesy and flavorful, easy and quick -- disappears quickly! Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms -- a bite of delicious melty cheese, colorful spinach atop a hot and flavorful mushroom. Cinnamon Apple Baked Brie -- Better than apple pie -- and easier, too! Pineapple Bacon Bites -- Sugared bacon wrapped around pineapple bits, baked to perfection! Ham ... [Read More]
Roundup
Top Ten Recipes 2016
It's been a whirlwind year. Well, actually the last three years have been a whirlwind -- and that means all out blogging was forced to the back burner. As you probably know, we updated a house in Ohio -- including a new kitchen, bathrooms and more. And then decided to sell and move across country. It took three trips to find a house that sort of fit our requirements and then had to update the new one. I have tons of DIY pictures and plan to share what we learned along the way, including some hard lessons in Moving 101. But in the meantime, everyone has to eat! Here are the top ten recipes from 2016, in no particular order: Strawberry Dump Cake Quick and easy to make, delicious fruit dessert. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra yum! Eggnog Fudge It tastes just ... [Read More]
24 Ideas for Teacher Thank You Gifts with printables
You are really Amaz'onWe're coming clean - we think you are awesomethanks for Sticking with me You've Been the Highlight of My YearThank you for keeping me on TargetThanks for coloring our lives and making us sharpies A Teacher takes a hand., opens a mind and touches a heartSucculent Garden You are ReMarkable Thanks for Pushing me You're a Tote-lly Terrific Teacher You Color my world gift bag-- scroll downThank you for being a Tea-riffic Teacher It's so Refreshing to have a great teacher like you Thanks for being a Berry Good TeacherOrange You Glad it's summerTeacher you are cool to the core You are worth more than gold thanks for making me one smart cookieApples for the TeacherSmart Cookie JarTeachers are Treasures Thank you for being a Marvelous and Magnificent TeacherThank a bus driver ... [Read More]
26 Valentine Ideas for All Ages
For lovers and kids and teachers and friends and just because . . . check out these great ideas! All You Need is Love Printable Treat Bags Love Message BoardValentine Printables for Sweetheart and for Kids 30 Ideas for a Date Night at HomeValentine Labels -- All You Need is Love Couch Picnic Valentine's Day Tot Kit Valentine's BingoGames for Kids Tickled Pink for Teens Coupon Book S'mores in a Jar for Teacher How to Fold Fortune Tellers with Knock Knock Jokes Ahoy Matey Sports Valentines - Non Candy Valentine Mailboxes Teacher Appreciation Printable Pencil Toppers Watercolor Hearts Valentines Sensory Bin Cutest Cupids Ever Cuddle Kit for Two Word Search Printable Kisses and Love Notes DIY Heart Envelope ValentineOther Valentine Roundups by A Pinch of Joy No candy Valentines for ... [Read More]
A Dozen Awesome and Adorable Halloween Costumes for Little Kids
Olaf Laundry Basket Box of Popcorn Spider Shadow Popeye Jet Power Pack Fox Jake from Neverland Pirates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Garden Gnome Candy Corn Need more Halloween ideas? Check these links: Preschool Party Snacks and Games How to Make Pom Pom Spider How to Make a Halloween Wreath Elegant Halloween Fun Foods for Kids Halloween Party Grasshopper Guts Smashed Frogs Zombie Brains Candy Corn ... [Read More]
Ten Fabulous Fall Recipes
Candy Corn Meringue SwirlsBarb's Apple Dumplings Baked Butternut Squash Fries Slow Cooker Apple Crumble Pumpkin Muffins with Crumble Topping Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Pumpkin Almond Chocolate Chip Muffins Peach Coffee Cake Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Brownies Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies I’m so glad you stopped by today! Be sure to follow A Pinch of Joy so you don’t miss a thing! Subscribe by email on the sidebar or follow on Facebook, RSS feed, bloglovin’ twitter and check out my pinterest boards. If you found this helpful or inspiring please share below! Your support of A Pinch of Joy is appreciated! ... [Read More]