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DIM, Did It Myself: Pinspired Poo-Pourri, 02.2019

February 19, 2019

DIM, Did It Myself: Pinspired Poo Pourri, 02.2019

Hello, pinners and crafters and DIYers, Welcome to the February Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by Erlene at My Pinterventures.  The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and YOU too) to not just pin, but to make it happen!  This month, I chose to make DIM Did It […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Pinspired Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

January 15, 2019

Tasty Tuesday, 01.2019: Pinspired Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

Hello dear eaters and readers! Welcome to the first Tasty Tuesday of 2019.  And the first Pinterest Challenge blog hop, which I may or may not have signed up to participate in.  I knew I was going out of town again so may not have signed up, but here I am, still at home.  Whadaya […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Pinspired Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

October 16, 2018

Tasty Tuesday: Pinspired Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Dearest eaters, readers and Pinterest pinners, Welcome to another edition of Tasty Tuesday that’s doing double duty (that’s a lot of Ds) as my Pinterest Blog Hop Challenge post for the month of October.  You are going to want to pin this recipe yourself, gals, because it is that good.  I think you’ll find you […]

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DIM, Did It Myself: Pinspired Photography Light Box

August 21, 2018

DIM, Did It Myself: Pinspired Photography Light Box

Hello, Pinners! Welcome to the August Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I chose to make my own Pinspired light box for taking better […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Cheesy corn dip a la Trisha Yearwood

July 17, 2018

Tasty Tuesday: Pinspired Cheesy Corn Dip a la Trisha Yearwood

Dear eaters and readers and Pinterest-pinners, Welcome to another Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures.  The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you, too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I chose to make, bake and eat cheesy corn […]

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