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June 16, 2020 by: Pamela Baker

Learning from COVID-19

I’m learning from COVID-19 to Not isolate and be fearful. But to seize this time as an opportunity to stop, listen and really be present. Learning from COVID-19 Inspiration from an Unexpected Source I heard a short interview recently on the Today show with Iyanla Vanzant. I had never heard of her before – maybe you have. She’s an inspirational speaker who recently also did

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January 27, 2020 by: Pamela Baker

Ninja Coffee Bar – Brew the BEST Coffee at Home!

The Ninja Coffee Bar

The best coffee maker I have ever owned is the Ninja Coffee Bar. It makes single serve, full pot, specialty and even cold brewed coffee. We purchased a Ninja™ Coffee Bar® Brewer for our kitchen and I thought I’d share our experience so far with this amazing coffee making machine! Do you love coffee? Do you love iced coffee? Do you love “good” coffee? Are

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August 1, 2019 by: Pamela Baker

What to Watch on Netflix {Summer 2019}

Netflix Summer 2019 Watch List by The Birch Cottage

Wondering what to watch on Netflix this summer? Here’s a list of some of the best movies and series now streaming on Netflix! Summer is, of course, the time to be outdoors enjoying summer-time activities with your family. But, truth be told, my husband and I also enjoy watching “good” movies and series on Netflix. In fact, we are in the middle of watching the

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July 15, 2019 by: Pamela Baker

Amazon Prime Day 2019 – Instant Pot Duo Plus $56

Amazon Prime Day 2019

Amazon Prime Day 2019 has arrived! You can expect great deals from Amazon on Prime Day (exclusive for Amazon Prime members) like this Instant Pot Duo Plus for only $56. Just back from vacation in time to share this fantastic deal with you from Amazon. If you’re wondering what Amazon Prime Day is all about, you can read more about it here. Last year I

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February 14, 2019 by: Pamela Baker

That Time I Won a KitchenAid Heritage Artisan® 100 Anniversary Stand Mixer!

KitchenAid Heritage Artisan 100 Anniversary Stand Mixer Giveaway

I entered the KitchenAid 100 Anniversary giveaway and I won a Limited Edition KitchenAid Heritage Artisan® Series Model K 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer! I still am in disbelief that I actually won a Limited Edition KitchenAid Heritage Artisan® Series Model K 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer ! Here’s my winning story… Way back in November, KitchenAid® announced that it was hosting a giveaway to

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October 29, 2018 by: Pamela Baker

Julie & Julia – Inspiration for Today’s Cooks (& Free Prints)

Julie & Julia - Julia Child Quotes on Food and Life from The Birch Cottage

Be inspired by watching the movie Julie & Julia. Plus download these six free prints of inspirational quotes by Julia Child on food and life.   Julie & Julia Have you seen the 2009 movie titled “Julie & Julia”? It stars Meryl Streep as Julia Child and Amy Adams as Julie Powell. Julie was a soon-to-be 30 year old who felt sort of lost in the

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July 12, 2018 by: Pamela Baker

Get Ready for Prime Day 2018 – Everything You Need to Know!!

Amazon Prime Day 2018 by The Birch Cottage

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of Prime Day 2018! If you’re a regular here on The Birch Cottage blog, you know that my husband and I are BIG fans of Amazon Prime. What you may not know, is that each year since 2015, Amazon hosts an annual Prime Day in July. Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year.

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January 22, 2018 by: Pamela Baker

20+ Reasons to Love Amazon Prime

Before I delve into all the reasons why I love Amazon Prime and why I think you will, too, I want you to know that I am an Amazon affiliate. What this means, is that if you click on a link to Amazon on The Birch Cottage blog, I may make a small commission at absolutely no additional cost to you. It’s one of the

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December 4, 2017 by: Pamela Baker

My Favorite Instant Pot Accessories, Cookbooks and Resources

Instant Pot Accessories, Resources and Recipes by The Birch Cottage

Today I’d like to share a round-up of some of my favorite Instant Pot accessories and resources. *This post contains affiliate links. Thank you!  Last year, I received an Instant Pot from our children as a Christmas gift. I’ve used it quite a bit since then, although not near as often as I had thought or would like (but, that’s my own fault). One of

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July 31, 2017 by: Pamela Baker

2017 Summer Reading List

2017 Summer Reading List and Book Review by The Birch Cottage

I love to read a good book, do you? I sometimes just don’t know what to read. Do you ever find yourself in that situation? Well, I thought if I shared my summer reading list with you that maybe you’ll find something on this list that you will enjoy reading as well! One of the things I look forward to when we take our summer

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May 29, 2017 by: Pamela Baker

Memorial Day Thoughts from an Army/Navy Mom

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California

If you follow along here on The Birch Cottage blog, you probably know by now that we have three children who serve in the US military. Their enlistments have certainly caused me to think about Memorial Day in a different way. Memorial Day Thoughts from an Army/Navy Mom Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been patriotic and thankful for those who served and especially for

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February 28, 2017 by: Pamela Baker

Bringing Awareness through Rare Disease Day 2017

Rare Disease Day 2017

Today, February 28, 2017, is Rare Disease Day 2017. I don’t know that it’s necessary to set aside a day to bring awareness to rare diseases, as I think we’re all aware that millions of people suffer from various rare diseases. I am, however, grateful for this day of awareness as I hope it will help shed some light on these mysterious diseases and maybe

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Hello and welcome to The Birch Cottage! I'm Pam, wife, mom, nana (mawmaw), dog mom and creative behind The Birch Cottage blog. Come explore The Birch Cottage where I hope you'll find inspiration to craft a handmade home. I love sharing my passion for family, cooking, sewing, crocheting, crafting and all things DIY. Thank you for visiting!
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