The Frugal Girls-- How to Keep Strawberries Fresh DIY and Crafts -- How to peel a head of garlic in 5 seconds The Creekline House -- the One Tear-Free Onion Cutting Trick that Actually Works Recipe Tips -- All About Apples The Kitchn -- How to cut a cauliflower Kidspot.com -- How to Cook Vegetables (printable) Fifteen Spatulas -- How to Pick a Superstar Watermelon BuzzFeed Food -- Yes, it matters what kind of onion you use B O N U S T I P :=) A Pinch of Joy -- How to Steam Corn in your microwave I’m so glad you stopped by today! Be sure to follow A Pinch of Joy so you don’t miss a thing! I’d love to have your company on this venture!! Subscribe: email on the sidebar or follow on Facebook / RSS feed / bloglovin’ / ... [Read More]
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Awesome Ideas for Olympic Fun with Kids
Celebrate the 2014 Olympics now or tuck away these ideas for a birthday party or other special occasion! Second Chance to Dream -- Printable Flag Banner; Peonies and Poppyseeds -- Cupcake toppers; Paging Super Mom -- Russian Matroyshka Dolls; Tip Junkie -- Printable Event Signs, Activity Village -- Olympic Printables Not Your Momma's Cookie -- Olympic Torch Cupcake; Mirabelle's Creations -- Oreo Gold Medals Dessert; Me and My Shadow - Olympic Rings T-Shirt; Hands Occupied -- Olympic Rings Tablescape; Taste of Home -- Olympic Rings Pizza; Alpha Mom -- Olympic Medal Cookies; I can Teach My Child -- Books about the Olympics Hoosier Homemade -- Backyard Olympics; Living Well -- Kid Friendly Olympics Party; Tania McCartney -- Let the Games Begin; A Mother's Shadow -- ... [Read More]
No Candy Valentines
As a child, one of our sons had food allergies which really limited the kind of sweets he could have. Fortunately, he “outgrew” them and they didn’t stunt his growth at all as one elderly relative worried – now 6’2” and still growing I think! I was really surprised as a Den Mother to find that most of the kids in his Cub Scout den also had some kind of food allergy! (Shhhhhh! Don't tell him I referred back to his childhood for that bit of information!) It really was a struggle sometimes to find treats. One result was that I became very conscious of the need to find alternatives to candy. So -- just in time for Friday Favorites: Six Valentines: No candy required! Design Mom provides tags and shows you how she fastened the animals to them with ribbon. She also provides ... [Read More]
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 of blogland thriving! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I wish you and yours a wonderful year filled with peace, love and joy! How to make a pillowcase dress Strawberry Pina Colada Sugar and Spice Muffins -- Best Breakfast Muffins Ever Easter (Anytime) Breakfast Casserole 8 Things to know about how to remove wallpaper Lemon Blossoms Caramel Apple Salad Traffic Light Salad Cinnamon Swirl Oven Pancake How to Divide Hostas BLT Pasta Salad Lemon Pineapple ... [Read More]
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 Milky Way Stuffed Cookie Cups from This Silly Girl's Life Peppermint Cream Thumbprint Cookies from Beyond Frostings Italian Anise Cookies from Created by Diane Peppermint Macarons from Studio DIY Rolo Pretzel Turtles from Deep South Dish Georgia Tea Cakes from Cupcakes and Crinoline M&M Shortbread Cookies from Something Swanky Here's a bonus three cookie recipes from A ... [Read More]
October Replay
October began with elegantly spooky Halloween atop the dining room buffet. Some brilliantly colored decor for the autumn front porch. Definitely autumn food - Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash . . . and autumn comfort food - Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich Warm tummy breakfast - Cottage Pancakes with a surprise ingredient Getting the house ready for winter with a little fireplace weatherization and Dreaming of Stellar Staircases going up and down to our busy basement family room, exercise room, laundry, freezer, storage space and kitty box. 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 ... [Read More]