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Friday, September 20, 2019

Saturday Sparks Link Party 341

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 341!

Starting off todays with an oh-so-good falafel bowl.

I like to make a batch of falafels and freeze them for a quick and easy dinner. They can be eaten alone, in a wrap, in pita bread or in a bowl as I have done here. I think they are best served with lots of vegetables and a nice sauce.

This bowl has baked falafel, wild rice, romaine with red onions, cucumbers, roma tomatoes and avocado. I added some oil free toasted corn tortillas on the side with some thinned sriracha mayo as a dip. The Vegan Falafel recipe is from Raw Till Whenever - which I highly recommend.

"Change your thoughts and you change your world."
~ Norman Vincent Peale

Now, let's get this party started.

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 340.

Halloween Wreath | Multi Ribbon Bow at Kippi at Home

DIY: Macrame - A Pair of Plant Hangers at Moois van M(i)e

DIY Copper Fall Hoop Wreath at Clean and Scentsible

14 Classic Black and White DIY Projects at Rain on a Tin Roof

3 Free Fall Watercolor Printable at The Organized Dream

Velvety Pumpkin Crumb Cake at Delightful E Made

Energy Bites and Book Review - Eat Live Thrive Diet at Gluten free A-Z Blog

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies at Mommy Evolution

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake at Two Chicks and a Mom

Instant Pot Applesauce with Cinnamon at Artful Homemaking

It's Pumpkin Season! The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread Recipe at It's My Sustainable Life

A Simple Recipe for the Best Cream Cheese Danish at Fluster Buster

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Friday, September 13, 2019

Saturday Sparks Link Party 340

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 340!

Starting off todays party with this cute little guy.

I first spotted him walking across our backyard and it reminded me of a night not long ago.

It was a typical summer night; the air was warm, our windows were open. Suddenly, our peaceful evening was interrupted with the sounds of a commotion coming from the woods next to our front field. A distressed cry from something filled the air.

We grabbed our spot light and wandered over to investigate. We shined the light in the direction of the pitiful cries and saw a large porcupine clinging to the top branch of a small tree - much too small to support her weight. We could still hear something crashing through the woods and turned the light to see a coyote in pursuit of the quilled creature. Darling hubby let out a loud yell and the coyote came to an abrupt stop, turned and ran off in the opposite direction. This was a lucky break for the porcupine, as the tree branch broke right after and she fell to the ground. She sat for a moment, stunned from the fall and then slowly wandered off.

Perhaps this little guy is the offspring of the lucky one - I like to think so.

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
~ Maya Angelou

Now, let's get this party started.

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 339.

Autumn, My Favorite Season at Everyday Living

Cozying up the Condo at Panoply

DIY Fall Centerpiece at Clean and Scentsible

My Summer in the Rearview at Preppy Empty Nester

How to Make DIY Halloween Lights with Old Bottles at Pillar Box Blue

An Easy Repurpose of a T-Shirt into Wall Art at The Boondocks Blog

Ricotta Gnocchi with Pesto and Green Beans at Cooking with Ewa

Pumpkin Nutella Microwave Mug Cake at Home Cooking Memories

Addictive and Tasty Andes Mints Brownies at 3 Boys and A Dog

Fresh Raspberry Pie at Adventures of a DIY Mom

Garlic Chive Kefir Spread at Kiku Corner

Classic Pumpkin Bread at Little Frugal Homestead

And finally, a recap of my share from the party - Some New Clutches and Making Time to Create

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