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Pomp Party 19 & Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Pomp Party this week!

Jill from Create. Craft. Love. will be joining me each week, to help feature YOU!
Hope over to her blog, and send her some comment love:)

If you look over in the sidebar, you will see the buttons for Pomp Party.
Don't forget to follow the Pomp Party board on Pinterest.

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
God Made You Painting by Obsessive Compulsive Randomosity

How to Build a Terrarium by Woven Home

I Heart You Fingerprint Art by My Handcrafted Home

Now for the

Pick of the Week

Summer Fun Kits by Crazy Little Projects

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Hearth and Whimsy

There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot. Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week.

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Pomp Party 18 & Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Jute Wrapped Flower Pots by Our Pinteresting Family

DIY Cute Duct Tape Water Bottles by Babblings and More

Children's Bookshelf by Sew Sweet Cottage

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Stay at Home Date Night by Pretty Providence

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: White Lights on Wednesday

There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week.

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Pomp Party 17 and Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Bulletin Board Redo by Brilliant Like Fireflies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake by A Cupcake Love Affair

Recipe Binder by Babblings and More

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Mothers Day Smoothie Basket by Our Pinteresting Family

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:47:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Shaped by Grace

There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week.

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Lil Luna Contributor Post- Raspberry Lemonade

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:39:00 +0000

My Contributor Post is up over at Lil Luna.

Cheesecake Factory Raspberry Lemonade

Pomp Party #16 and Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Pomp Party this week.
There were just over 76 links,
Making last week our biggest party yet!

Jill from Create. Craft. Love. will be joining me each week, to help feature YOU!
Hope over to her blog, and send her some comment love:)

If you look over in the sidebar, you will see the buttons for Pomp Party.

I am going to try and place one link from every blog that joins the party,
On the Pomp Party board on Pinterest.
As the party gets bigger and bigger,
Jill and I will do our best to keep up:)

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Homemade Chocolate Frosty by Thrifty Crafty Girl

Paisley Chair Redo by Bleak to Unique

Spinach Baked Ziti by A Student's Challenge

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Frog Hooded Towel Tutorial by Crazy Little Projects

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:59:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Chase the Star

There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week. Also, if you are interested in hosting a giveaway for our blog, please email any one of us. We would love to have you!!

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Pomp Party #15 & Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Pomp Party this week!

Jill from Create. Craft. Love. will be joining me each week, to help feature YOU!
Hope over to her blog, and send her some comment love:)

If you look over in the sidebar, you will see the new buttons for Pomp Party.

I am going to try and place one link from every blog that joins the party,
On the Pomp Party board on Pinterest.

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Snickerdoodle Candy Cups by Couponing and Cooking

Bow Clutch Evening Bag by Emmaline Bags

Taco Pasta by Project Housewife

Now for my

Pick of the Week

PB Inspired Quilt by Sew Sweet Cottage

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:07:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Love and Lollipops

There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.
Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week. Also, if you are interested in hosting a giveaway for our blog, please email any one of us. We would love to have you!!

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Little Ones

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:47:00 +0000

This week I was going through all of my memory cards for the camera...

When I came upon these long lost photos of the kids.

They were taken the week that Abbie was born.

It's so crazy that Abbie's birth was one of the first posts I did.

My kids have grown so much.

They say and do so much.

Oh how I wish that I had the right camera back then, or just a decent one to get by with.

The next time we have a kid, there will hopefully be better pictures.

At least I have what I have, and can remember all the moments from these pictures...

Blurry or not:)

Their personalities were evident way back then, but are now more than we could ever have dreamed of.

I love my brown eyed babies, who aren't babies anymore.

Such a Little Smirk

Spoonfuls of Yogurt All By Himself

His usual way of sleeping in the crib.

Brand New and Bundled Up

First Bath

Squeaky Clean with her First Hairbow

Going Home from the Hospital

{Recipe} Baked Apple Pancakes

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:50:00 +0000

I found a recipe for Fried Apple Pancakes,

But I knew a wanted them baked.

I tweaked the recipe to fit my needs...

And a yummy breakfast on a Saturday morning was made.

Baked Apple Pancakes

2 Sweet Apples

1 cup Bisquick

1 Egg

1/2 cup Milk

1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, optional

Lemon Juice, to prevent browning

Gourmet Maple Praline Syrup

Directions

Preheat your griddle to medium temperature.

Using a mandolin, slice apples on thinnest setting.

Take a small round cookie cutter and press into the center of each slice, thus removing the core.

Immediately place into a bowl with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Mix together the Bisquick, egg, milk and spices until just incorporated.

Dip apple slices into the batter and place in the griddle.

The side facing up will need a little batter spread on the top for better batter coverage.

Flip once the first side is lightly browned.

Once the second side is equally browned, serve immediately.

Drizzle syrup of your choice.

We used a Gourmet Maple Praline that was amazing from a local grocery store.

Reality Check-

These didn't go over as well as I would have liked, because I forgot that Matt doesn't like warm fruit...

and Asher thought the apple needed to be on the outside of the pancake. He picked it apart and ate them separately.

Due to the moisture of the apples and lemon juice, the batter did not want to adhere, so I had to spread extra batter on top.

That syrup is SOOOO GOOD! Combined with the apple pancake... divine.

Abbie and I enjoyed them, so Girls Rule!

Pomp Party #14- Features & Some Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Pomp Party this week!
Last week was our biggest week yet:)

Some exciting news and changes to this little link party.
I now have a co-host.
She is actually one of the features this week...
Jill from Create. Craft. Love.
She will be joining me each week, to help feature YOU!
Hope over to her blog, and send her some comment love:)

If you look over in the sidebar, you will see the new buttons for Pomp Party.
If you have been featured in the past...
Be sure to update the button with the new, simple design.

Another change is...
I am going to try and place one link from every blog that joins the party,
On the Pomp Party board on Pinterest.
Last week got interrupted because my little girl was sick...
Hopefully nothing will impede the process this weekend:)

On to the features

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
The Summer Song Tote by Blissful and Domestic

Cherry Cheesecake and Oreo Dirt Cake by Turtles and Tails

Mommy's Timeout Chair by Create. Craft. Love.

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Colored Rice Pit by Everyday Game Plan

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Grab a button from the sidebar and include it in your post(s) your linking up...

On your homepage, or in a text link at the bottom of your post.

This helps all involved.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog, pinterest and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:46:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Applestone Drive

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week. Also, if you are interested in hosting a giveaway for our blog, please email any one of us. We would love to have you!!

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

{Project Kid} Water Marble Experiment

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:55:00 +0000

I saw THIS Youtube video...

and I knew it was time for another experiment.

The kids had so much fun last time,

And I knew this would be equally as entertaining.

The water marbles are really called Aqua Gems.

I got my little bag at Joann's for $4.99.

The Aqua Gems are 4-5mm in diameter.

When placed in water for six hours, they absorb the water and become 1 inch in diameter.

Joann's sells colored Aqua Gems that are colorfast, but I wanted clear Gems for the initial experiment.

To get colored marbles, we just used

McCormick Neon Food Color Drops,

Mason Jars,

Water,

and Unused Clear Aqua Gems.

After sitting in the dyed water for 6 hours...

We had vibrant marbles to play with.

These ARE NOT color fast.

After mixing the colored marbles in with water overnight...

Almost all color was gone and they had reverted back to clear.

For the initial experiment,

I placed 1/2 Tablespoon of the Aqua Gems in a large clear glass measuring bowl...

Then a added 1 quart of water.

I didn't want the kids to have any indication of what happened over night.

The next morning I asked them if they wanted to see the experiment?

They ran in the kitchen all excited,

Then were immediately confused at the giant empty see through bowl.

I told them to put their hands in...

That is when the transformation happened.

As they lifted there little hands out the surface began to roil and the marbles suddenly became visible.

They had so much fun watching them disappear...

and pouring them from one container to another.

Some broke, but the majority lasted throughout the day until spoons and squishing became involved.

You can see in our little video,

The water marbles bounce.

The smaller ones handle it better, while the larger tended to break or explode from the pressure.

Pouring the water on the colored ones really did give it a lava lamp type feel to it.

"I'm Abu with the Red Diamonds"

and

"Mommy this is a jar of poison apples!"

(Clearly my kids are obsessed with Disneyland)

"STOP, Hammer Time"

Asher had to have red

Abbie had to have green, and mommy chose blue

There were a ton of clear ones, but we got into a bomb throwing war with Daddy.

He was defeated, and all the ammo was gone... so no pictures:)

It was neat to show them how the light reflected through the marbles, and the colors projected onto the sidewalk.

Clutching their "spiwament jars"

She is as crazy and silly as her hair:)

This was a success!

We all had so much fun, and couldn't leave these alone.

We haven't even used a quarter of the package that I purchased...

so this is well worth the money we spent.

I love that it was a set it and forget it activity until it was completely ready.

Reality Check

Make sure to watch your kids, these are non toxic, but are a choking hazard.

If you dye these yourself, the color will not last.

The more these are played with, the more they are prone to break.

Aqua Gems are great for Party Centerpieces, Science Experiments, and Gardening.

If the start to dry out, just spritz them with a little water and you should be good to go.

I was not compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. The makers of Aqua Gems don't even know that I exist.

Linking to~ Lolly Jane, The Gunny Sack, Alderberry Hill

{Recipe} Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:36:00 +0000

I have never had Brussel Sprouts.

I LOVE cabbage, and was told these were similar.

I got about 1 1/2 of brussel sprouts in my bountiful basket...

And I was in charge of the vegetables for Easter Sunday.

I experimented, and most everyone was willing to humor me (not my spouse, wimp;)

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

1 - 1 1/2 Pounds Brussel Sprouts

5 cloves Garlic, minced

1/4+ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

2 T. Olive Oil

Sea Salt, to taste

10-20 cranks Fresh Ground Pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Cut off the bottom of each sprout.

Remove the first layer of leaves, then wash the sprout.

For smaller sprouts, cut in half.

For larger sprouts, cut into quarters.

Either mince the five garlic cloves or use a garlic press.

Add the garlic to the olive oil, and mix.

Using a basting brush, spread the oil over the sprouts and evenly coat.

Sprinkle the sea salt and Parmesan cheese over the sprouts,

Then add the fresh ground pepper.

Place in the oven uncovered for 40-50 minutes until the centers are tender.

I stirred mine occasionally so that some of the thinner pieces didn't car badly.

These were a success, and surprisingly good to everyone.

I will be making them again, and hopefully this time Matt will try them:)

Pomp Party #13 & Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Pomp Party this week...

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Avocado Grilled Cheese by A Student's Challenge

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups by Veni Vedi Scrappy

Lilly Pulitzer Easter Wreath by Couponing and Cooking

Lemon Loaf by The Crafting Fiend

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Painted Fabric Couch by The Sasse Life

Grab a You've Been Featured button from my sidebar.

Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

Pomp: noun

1~ stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence

Party: noun

1~ a social gathering, as of invited guests for conversation, refreshments, entertainment,

Please follow the rules so that it is fair to everyone...

Please link up no more than THREE of your own projects,

Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

Yes to Crafts, Recipes, Photography

No to Etsy Shops, Giveaways, Link Parties, Blog Hops

This is a family friendly blog, so keep it nice:)

The Pomp Party will be opened from Friday-Sunday

The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Grab a button from the sidebar and include it in your post(s) your linking up...

On your homepage, or in a text link at the bottom of your post.

This helps all involved.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

By linking up, you are giving me permission to feature you on my blog and/or facebook.

Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:35:00 +0000

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is:
Two Sasters

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us! We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Easter Best

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Here are the pictures I got of Asher and Abbie in their Easter Best.

Asher saw Abbie in her poofy "gown" and said, "Oh Abbie you look like a pwincess, I wanna marry you!"

It was cute and sweet, then they went back to tormenting each other before church:)

This post is mostly for the grandparents, especially the ones that didn't get to see the kids all dressed up.

I also like looking at these two brown eyed, stinkin' cute kids of mine:)

Such a stud muffin.

The Many Faces of Abbie

Similar to THESE

Hugs and kisses

All yellows and whites, and mostly decent smiles:)

Asher's "Are we finally done with all this picture stuff!"

So like his Daddy:)

All the cousins, and none of them looking at the camera.

{Recipe} Bunny Bait

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:31:00 +0000

I hope everybody had a safe and sunny Easter.

We had tons of fun...

Especially because Matt was able to take off work for the family festivities on Saturday.

I wanted to make all of the little kiddies THESE cute treats, but mine melted while in the oven:(

I was able to whip this versatile treat up in no time to take it's place.

You can make this for any and every holiday.

Bunny Bait,

Reindeer Bait.

Leprechaun Bait...

Basically slap any holiday with the word BAIT, and a festive treat is born;)

Bunny Bait

approx. 10 cups Popcorn, home popped

3 blocks White Almond Candi Quik, chopped

1 teaspoon Shortening

3/4 cup Ghiradelli White Chocolate Chips

Toll House Easter Mini Morsels

Pink Sanding Sugar, large

1 package Peanut Butter M&M Eggs

Directions

Pop popcorn.

Melt the Candi Quik, white chocolate, and shortening in the microwave until just melted.

Don't overheat or it will scorch.

In a large bowl, drizzle white chocolate mixture over popcorn and lightly stir until coated.

Stir in M&M's.

Spread out on wax paper.

Sprinkle on the sanding sugar and mini morsels.

Let the white chocolate harden, then carefully break into pieces.

Watch it disappear, and just try to leave it alone:)

Reality Check-

I used what was on hand, thus why there are two different kinds of white chocolates. I had the Ghiradelli, left over from THESE and the Candi Quik from THIS

For me, the best part of this treat is the crunch of the sanding sugar with the popcorn. It makes it more fun to eat, and makes it look pretty too.

I got the mini morsels last year and have been saving them for a Spring treat. They stored great and added a little pop of color.

The shortening is used for thinning the chocolate. If you want to keep it out, be prepared for a thicker pour and/or less coverage on the popcorn.

You can add the mini morsels at the same time as the M&M's. A lot fell to the bottom of the bowl, since I added them once the popcorn was spread on the wax paper.

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Easter!

Crazy Cooking Challenge- Lemon Blueberry Muffins with White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

This months Crazy Cooking Challenge was- Blueberry Muffins.

I found a recipe for Lemon Blueberry Muffins over at Your Homemased Mom...

That I adjusted and adapted to my tastes.

I added the white chocolate truffles to the mix... and they turned out pretty good...

By the end of the night, Matt had eaten 4, and he hates white chocolate

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Yields approx. 1 Dozen

1 1/2 cups Flour

3/4 cup Sugar

2 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

Zest of 2 Lemons, medium-large

1 Egg

1/3 cup Milk

1/3 cup Oil

1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice or Water

1 cup Blueberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, the wet ingredients in another.

Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry, and stir until just combined.

Gently fold the blueberries in the mixture.

Fill the twelve cupcake liners 2/3 full.

Place a white chocolate truffle in the center of each battered liner.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Drizzle glaze on top of each cooked muffin.

Best served warm.

Lemon Glaze

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

mix ingredients together and drizzle on top of muffins.

It will soak in quickly if the muffins are warm...

It will rest more on top of the muffin if the muffin is cooled.

Both ways taste great.

White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

Yields approx. 1 Dozen

1 cup White Chocolate Chips

1/4 cup Heavy Cream, scant

4 Tablespoons Butter, room temp

Dash of Salt

1/2 a Lemon, juiced *save the juiced half*

Zest of 1 1/2 Lemons

Lemon Infused Powdered Sugar, for dusting

Mix the chocolate, cream, butter, and salt...

Then microwave until chocolate is just melted.

Stir until chips are completely gone and butter/cream are incorporated.

Add the lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon, stir.

Cover and set in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

While the truffle mixture starts to set,

Mix 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, with the zest of 1/2 lemon.

Pour this over and in the the lemon half you used to juice with.

It will begin to soak up residual juice and become a little sticky.

Shake the infused powdered sugar into a food processor to finish the infusion process.

Scoop and form 1 Tablespoon sized balls out of the truffle mixture...

Then immediately dust with the powdered sugar.

Place in the fridge overnight.

Eat plain, or place into the muffins.

Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.

Reality Check-

I used Ghiradeli White Chocolate Chips, and they gave a flavor that I didn't necessarily care for. Next time I will use a different brand and less butter for my own tastes.

I used Freeze Dried Blueberries from my food storage, that I rehydrated... They tasted great in the muffins. I got them from HERE.

Next time I make something like this, I will place a small amount of batter in, put in the truffle, then cover it with the rest of the batter. I want to try completely enclose the truffle instead of having the top exposed like a danish.

Pomp Party #12 and Features

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who linked up last week.
A special thanks to everyone who entered the GIVEAWAY.
Using Random.org, I selected the winner...

Comment #12 Super cute Cami from First Day of My Life
Congrats Cami!

The Top Links this week...

Most Viewed
Peeps Garland by Two Sasters

Barnyard Birthday by Ladybird Ln

No Bake Peanut Butter Nests by Couponing & Cooking

Now for my

Pick of the Week

Chewy Lemon Cookies by Keeping Up with the Cyperts

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Now it's time to PARTY
It's Pomp Party Friday and I want to see what's up in your crafty corner this week.

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Link to the specific post, not you blog home page.

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The following Friday...

I will post the Top Viewed links and my Pick of the Week.

Grab a button from the sidebar and include it in your post(s) your linking up...

On your homepage, or in a text link at the bottom of your post.

This helps all involved.

Sit and Stay awhile, it is a party after all.

Meet some new friends and leave some love for the other guests.

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Mingle With Us

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble}) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:54:00 +0000

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