For this weekend’s batch of round up links I decided to go with a constant favorite: cookies!
I’ve been in a cookie making mood lately which my family always appreciates. We’ve had good old chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies and no-bake cookies.
And now I’ve got myself craving more! I’ll probably try something from below today:
~ New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies at Ezra Pound Cake
~ Soft Ginger Cookies from 6 Bittersweets
~ Gluten-free Chocolate, Walnut and Cranberry Cookies at Lemonpi
~ Hot Chocolate Shortbread Cookies from Jules Food
~ Gingersnap Raspberry Sandwiches at Every Last Cookie
~ Maple and Brown …read more

For this week’s round up I thought I’d keep an eye out for recipes that require very little to no cooking.

There’s no better time than the middle of summer to try and reduce any extra heat in the kitchen, and the links below are will help keep you from breaking a sweat while preparing dinner, a snack, a drink or even dessert.
~ Tuna Tartare from The Purple Kitchen
~ Salmon Spread at Cafe Nilson
~ Mandarin Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Cooking Nook
~ Grilled Pastrami, Swiss and Sweet Onion Marmalade on Rye at Inspired 2 Cook
~ Homemade Muesli from My …read more

Throughout each month, I’ll have posts I particularly enjoy researching and writing.  Also there will be posts that draw responses from readers.  I’m attempting to select a round-up of 5 of my posts at the end of each month in the Arts and Crafts section. 
 I also enjoy having my readers letting me know about any that were their favorites.
For July, we have:
Travel Memory Crafts
The Significance of Quilt Labels
Clipboard Altered Art & Wall Hangings
Memory Quilts from Neckties
Patriotic Service Flag Quilts
 
(Image: sxc.hu)

Being smack dab in the middle of summer, this week’s link round-up seemed like the perfect opportunity to search aruond for beverages, including the nutritious, delicious, and/or those that pack a punch!
Whether you’re in the mood for a drink that’s sweet and tame first thing in the morning or something cool to sip on the patio at sunset, check out the links below:
~ Zen Breeze at Sippity Sup
~ Blueberry Milkshake from Evan’s Kitchen Ramblings
~ Bubble Tea at Whisk: A Food Blog
~ Hemingway Daiquiri from Chez Us
~ Homemade Almond Milk at Guilty Kitchen
~ Salabat Ginger Tea from Burnt Lumpia
~ Algonquin Cocktail …read more

Many, many thanks to Gloria at Cancer Commentary who was our host for this month’s theme day. Interested to see how other b5 Health & Wellness bloggers feel about this shift in seasons? Be sure to visit Gloria’s round up of all of our posts. You would not believe the variety of angles and perspectives that this theme day has generated. School curriculum, kid (and parent) needs now that the little ones are home and continuing your education beyond school are just a few of the topics.
But before you click over to another page, be sure to put your name …read more