Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party #59! Happy Spring, friends! Monday marks the first day of Spring and although the weather here is not very spring like, I sure am ready for warmer days and more time outside and in my gardens. Â Monday also marks another big event for me. Â I quit my Continue reading
R is for Recipes: Chocolate Mint Brownie Trifle This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. A trifle is always my “go-to” dessert for a large group.  Trifles are easy to make, impressive to serve, and the variations and combinations are endless. As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, I always treat myself to a shamrock Continue reading
Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party #58! Hello, friends! I spent some time this morning at a local mom to mom sale. I just love a good bargain hunt – I came home with some great deals on gently used clothes, books and toys, but I also found a few things to re-purpose or Continue reading
C is for Crafts: Gold Coins of Appreciation for Kids This post contains affiliate links. Find my full disclosure here. Earlier this week as I was sitting at my kitchen table admiring a St. Patrick’s Day project that Ava made at preschool last year, the idea for this project just popped into my head. I loved the darling Continue reading
Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party #57! Wow! It has been a crazy week around here. My husband was out of town on business which left me holding down the fort. I sure do realize how much he helps me with the girls and keeping our routine on track. I recovered from the week Continue reading
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