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April 19, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

The best dog ever…

German Shepherd named Remo

I’m really not making this stuff up! We have THE best dog ever. I know, I know…. every dog owner thinks their dog is all that, but ours really is!! 🙂 He’s been especially adorable today and I just thought I should take a moment to share a few pictures of our three-year-old German Shepherd named Remo. We take Remo with us just about everywhere

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April 18, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Have you thought about going paperless?

Have you thought about going paperless? Well, if you have and you’re not sure where to start, check out this new eBook by fellow blogger Abby Lawson and her husband Donnie Lawson. Donnie is actually the mastermind behind their paperless home strategy. They have written an eBook entitled, “The Paperless Home: How to Use Evernote to Organize Your Life.”   I hate clutter! Just ask

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April 17, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

How Changing My Morning Routine Changed My Life

Every new day is another chance to change your life

It may sound like a cliche’, but changing just one thing about my morning routine has literally changed my life. But, before I tell you about how changing my morning routine changed my life, I’d like to talk to you about “habits.”  There’s a saying that’s been going around for a long time that states if you do something for 21 days, it becomes a

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April 14, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

30 Days of Yoga

30 Days of Yoga with Adriene

For a little over a month now, I have been practicing yoga every morning. I have suffered from sciatica flare ups for years now and I was looking for a way to add an exercise routine to my daily life that would help with the prevention of sciatica. I knew that whatever I did, I would need to include core strengthening, so I found a

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April 13, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Strawberry Vinaigrette – The Perfect Spinach Salad Dressing Recipe

Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing by The Birch Cottage 110

Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing just might be the best dressing for spinach salads! This weekend was absolutely beautiful here in Grove City, Ohio. I even got to be outside a little bit yesterday and mow the lawn. Beautiful day! All that sunshine made me hungry for something fresh and fruity. My solution, Strawberry Spinach Salad with my homemade recipe for Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Perfect! This salad

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April 11, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Coffee Filter Wreath

Natalie Bradley Coffee Filter Floral Wreath

This Coffee Filter Wreath by Natalie Bradley from Natalie Bradley Events was recently featured in DIY Lifestyle Magazine and is absolutely adorable and, not to mention, a very creative use of an everyday item! This wreath would be an adorable decoration for a baby shower or change the colors to match your decor, style or event. The best part about this coffee filter floral wreath?

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April 10, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Use Up Your Zucchini with this Zucchini Frittata Recipe

Zucchini Frittata Recipe from The Birch Cotage

Zucchini Frittata Recipe is the perfect way to eat healthy and use up some of that zucchini! Spring has arrived in Central Ohio and brought with it much rain. But, the rain can’t keep me down because I know warmer, sunnier days are ahead. With those warmer sunnier days, comes fresh vegetables and fruits. One of my favorite vegetables is zucchini and this Zucchini Frittata

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April 10, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Recipe – Health and Tasty!

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Recipe by The Birch Cottage

Healthy and tasty Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe! My husband and I first discovered this dish while vacationing in Mexico. It’s quickly become one of our favorite dishes. If you like shrimp, avocados or Mexican food, you’re bound to love this light, flavorful and oh-so-good-for-you Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe!   Lenny and I really enjoyed the meals we had in Puerto Morelos. The dishes were prepared

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April 9, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

There’s no place like home…

Puerto Morelos Mexico

Even though Lenny and I had a fantastic mini vacation to Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico, there’s no place like home! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the Caribbean Sea was spectacular. We ate lots of fresh, delicious food and met a lot of friendly people. Just wanted to check in and give you a little heads-up as to why you haven’t seen much from

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April 5, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Top 20 DIY Blogs to Follow – Finale

In the first four segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne from Fifteen

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April 3, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Top 20 DIY Blogs to Follow – Part 4

In the first three segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne from Fifteen

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April 1, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Top 20 DIY Blogs To Follow – Part 3

In the first two segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne

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April 1, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Warm & Wonderful…

Warm and Wonderful

Dear Friends, Have I mentioned lately that I’m just so over winter? I mean, come on, enough with the snow already! But, the past couple of weeks I have been able to tell myself it doesn’t really matter because in a couple of weeks my Lenny and I will be running away from home to some place warm and wonderful! Well, a couple of weeks

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March 25, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Take Your Burger to the Next Level with this Roasted Garlic Aioli Recipe

Roasted Garlic Aioli Recipe

This Roasted Garlic Aioli recipe will take your burger to the next level! Roasted garlic aioli is perfect on burgers, vegetables or even fish! Lenny and I don’t eat out very often, but one of the restaurants we love to go to is Red Robin. Their burgers are just absolutely mouth-watering! When our daughter was home from San Diego, we went out to eat at Red Robin and they

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March 22, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Welcome to your new home…

Soft Soap Welcome Basket for New Neighbors

Spring is not only the time when the weather begins to warm up and flowers begin to bloom, but it’s also a time when families move. It’s also a time for growing families to move into their new homes. I remember when I bought a house in a fairly new subdivision years ago, my neighbors introduced themselves and welcomed me to the neighborhood with small

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March 21, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Free Twins Printable – Heaven Knows

Our son Brandon and his wife Jennifer were home for Christmas from Germany. It had been a very long 2-1/2 years since we’ve seen Brandon and we were so excited to have him home. I really just wanted to sit and stare at him for hours – with an occasional hug for good measure. But, I did have to reluctantly share them with the rest

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March 20, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe Ever!!

Chicken Enchiladas from The Birch Cottage

Well, how many times have we seen various chefs, moms, and bloggers claiming to possess the “Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe Ever”? But, guess what? I concede, my recipe – or the recipe I’ve used for years – may not be the best. (I hate to admit that! Sigh…) I just read a recipe on Ali’s blog over at Gimme Some Oven for a Homemade Red Sauce that sounds

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March 19, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe from The Birch Cottage

I love pizza. I love whole wheat pizza dough. So, it’s no surprise that one of the very first recipes I’m sharing here on The Birch Cottage blog is my favorite whole wheat pizza dough recipe.   My husband, Lenny, and I took a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada a few years ago and while there, we ate at Wolfgang Puck‘s restaurant. I’ve been told that

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March 19, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

Free Easter Printable

Spring IS just a couple of days away, right? I’m questioning this because it is back in the 20’s tonight. I’m really so over winter! Well, regardless of the weather today, I know it’s going to get warmer – eventually. I also know that with Spring comes Easter. And as I got to thinking about Easter, a few songs came to my mind. And when I

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March 14, 2015 by: Pamela Baker

A Cleverly Disguised Tool Bag?

Husky 12" Tool Bag

  I may have mentioned this or maybe you already know this about me, but sometimes I think I’m the funniest person I know! Seriously! I TOTALLY crack myself up.  Well, when I’m not amusing myself by being funny, I’m sometimes amusing myself by being clever. And, believe it or not, this is one of those clever moments for me. I am a big fan

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