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Archives for June 2017

Book Box: Adult Summer Reads

6/30/17
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  I recently read that the term "bookworm" comes from tiny insects that eat the bindings of books. I have always wondered about the origin of that term because I have been a "bookworm" all my life. Ever since Continue Reading

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Incredibly Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

6/27/17
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It's summer! This time of year brings hot days and an abundance of fresh produce. I love summer food! Zucchini, spaghetti squash, tomatoes, peppers and so much more...it's a gardener's dream! I love growing a garden Continue Reading

Filed Under: Weeknight Dinners

Guest Post: How I Involve My Kids In My Art Making

6/22/17
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This post may contain affiliate links. Today we have a guest post from our friend Amelia Furman, owner and artist at Amelia Furman Mixed Media. Amelia has developed her own style of art which is both super creative Continue Reading

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Three homemade popsicle recipes!

6/16/17
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The summer heat has officially reached Colorado. It's that time of year when it's just too darn hot to bake or make hot comfort food. I don't even want to think about turning on the oven! But we don't always have time Continue Reading

Filed Under: Desserts, Food, kid-friendly

Our homemade strawberry ice cream is more delicious than store-bought versions! Grab our recipe and more at Made in a Pinch and follow us on Pinterest!

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

6/13/17
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A family summer tradition. I grew up hearing the churning sound of the homemade strawberry ice cream maker during summer at least once a week. When we were young, my little brother and I helped make the ice cream, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Desserts, Food

Father sitting and fishing on a dock with his son. Get our list of amazing gift ideas that EVERY father will love. Discover more parenting hacks and family lifestyle inspiration by following Made In A Pinch on Pinterest!

Why We Love Dads + Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Any Dad

6/9/17
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Father's Day is literally right around the corner. The tradition in our family is that for Mother's Day and Father's Day, the honored person (ahem, mom or dad) gets to do whatever they want that day. They can choose Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Featured

Easy Peasy Basic Homemade Granola + 5 delicious variations

6/5/17
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Think for a moment....what do you buy and what do you make yourself? I believe there are certain things that are worth buying, but many things most people buy are better homemade. Consider that mass-produced and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Granola, healthy snacks, homemade

Made In A Pinch Book Box: Summer Reading Lists for 3rd-5th graders

6/2/17
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This post contains affiliate links, for which we may receive compensation at no cost to you, should you choose to make a purchase. All opinions expressed are genuine and all products mentioned are products that we Continue Reading

Filed Under: Book Box

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