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May 29, 2014

Party in Your PJs # 5

Welcome back to 
Party in Your PJs!

Thank you to each and everyone of you who have linked
to our party.

Our little party has been doing great, but we are still struggling to get it to grow.
Melissa and I have agreed that once we have 100 links, we would love
to celebrate by having a giveaway of some sort.  So, could you help us
achieve that goal?  Link up, share the party on Social Media, tell
your friends, we would really appreciate it!

Want to get a notification when the party goes live each week?
Click the link below to sign up and get an email notification. 

The Cookie Puzzle Facebook Pinterest



Party in Your PJs is a weekly, anything goes, link party.  From recipes, to crafts, DIY projects, tutorials, printables and a variety of other posts you'll not only get to show off your great work, but you'll find plenty of inspiration.  Who doesn't want to strut their stuff and be inspired all at the same time?  You'll only need to link up at ONE blog and your link will be seen on both blogs.  The party starts every Thursday at 7:00pm CST and ends on Tuesday at 7:00pm CST.  We hope you'll join us and make this a great party!



Here are a few of my favorite links from last week.
Make sure you check out Melissa's favorites over at


As soon as I saw this DIY Duck Tape Wall Tree from 
My Pinterventures I was in love!
My husband collects hats like some women collect shoes.
This tree is the perfect solution for them to be neatly 
displayed in his "man cave"


If you followed me for any amount of time, you know that
I have a passion for Nutella, I will eat it anyway
anytime, but my favorite way has always been on 
toaster waffles, don't judge please.
When I saw this
No-Bake Nutella Black and White Mousse Pie from 
Ms. Toody Goo Shoes, I was dying for a 
slice of it.  I can not wait to give it a try!


I love a good wrap, I think they make the perfect lunch.
This Chipotle Turkey Wrap from Memories By The Mile
has everything a good wrap should have.
I can not wait to try it!



You know what the perfect summer treat is?
Ice Cream cones!
You know what is NOT fun about ice cream cones?
The mess it makes on a hot summer day.
These No Drip Ice Cream Cones
from Lou Lou Girls are 
a great solution to that messy cone 
problem.  I think these would be perfect for a picnic
or party outside!  LOVE THESE!


We love to pin!  We've have created a board, where all links will be pinned.  If you 

want to be inspired, make sure to follow the board.


Follow The Cookie Puzzle's board Party in Your PJs Links on Pinterest.

 Party in Your PJs Link Party Rules:
  • Link to a specific post, not your home page. Limit 3 links per guest.
  • This is an anything goes party (PG of course, no adult content). Feel free to link up your recipes, crafts, tutorials, printables, DIY projects, ets as you'd like but please make sure that you do not link posts from the previous week.  We want to keep this party fresh and fun.  Also, please link up to only things that YOU have created.
  • No Etsy shops, giveaways or business links please.  We will delete these types of links
  • Each week the hosts will pick out their favorites to feature. Be sure to visit both blogs each week to see if you have been featured..
  • We would love to grow this link party with your help. We have an amazing button below that you can place in your post or anywhere on your blog.  If you prefer you can insert a text link to the party in your blog post or on a link party page.
  • It is not a party without interaction.  Please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.  Everyone loves comments!









May 27, 2014

60+ Great Popsicles for Summer


For many Memorial Day
is the official launch of Summer


I don't know about you, 
but nothing says Summer to me
more then Popsicles!

60+ Great Popsicles for Summer




An InLinkz Link-up



What says SUMMER to you?

Do you like Round-Up posts?

Would you like to see more?

What themes would you like to see?

60+ Great Popsicles for Summer


This post might be linked up at the link parties found Here

May 22, 2014

Party in Your PJs # 4

Welcome back to Party in Your PJs!

Thank you to all who linked up last week, and we
are so happy that you are here with us this week.

We had 35 links last week, and we appreciate each and every
one of you.

Melissa and I are still hoping for a party that has
100 links, and when we reach that goal, we will be
having a giveaway.  So, spread the word, link up and
invite other to link up too!


Want to get a notification when the party goes live each week?
Click the link below to sign up and get an email notification. 
Here are some of my favorites from last weeks
party.
 ***If you like the features from this week, please DO NOT
pin from here, click on the link and pin from the source blog***

I don't think there is anything better then a good chocolate chip cookie.
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from My Cookie Clinic,
kicks Chocolate Chip Cookies up a notch with the addition of
Peanut Butter Chips....YUMMY!



Looking for a special way to display your favorite picture,
card or letter?  These Picture Frame Signs from Simply Gloria,
are perfect.  I love that they can be customized to match your
home, or a party, and I think they would be great for
a wedding also.




I LOVE frozen desserts!  This Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter
Ice Cream Pie from Meatloaf and Melodrama is right my alley.
You can make it in the morning, put it in the freezer, and have
a killer dessert to share with you family that night..PERFECT!


Father's Day will be here before you know it.
These DIY Neck Tie Gift Bags from Kidpep, are
so cute. I love that you can have the kiddos help with them
and personalize them for dad.  What a cute idea!




Each host picks her own favorites each week, make sure to head over to
Simply Sweets by Honeybee, to see if you've been featured there.  If you would like
to show off that you have been featured, we have a cute button that you can
display on your blog or post.


We love to pin!  We've have created a board, where all links will be pinned.  If you 
want to be inspired, make sure to follow the board.



Follow The Cookie Puzzle's board Party in Your PJs Links on Pinterest.


The Cookie Puzzle Facebook Pinterest

Party in Your PJs is a weekly, anything goes, link party.  From recipes, to crafts, DIY projects, tutorials, printables and a variety of other posts you'll not only get to show off your great work, but you'll find plenty of inspiration.  Who doesn't want to strut their stuff and be inspired all at the same time?  You'll only need to link up at ONE blog and your link will be seen on both blogs.  The party starts every Thursday at 7:00pm CST and ends on Tuesday at 7:00pm CST.  We hope you'll join us and make this a great party!


 Party in Your PJs Link Party Rules:
  • Link to a specific post, not your home page. Limit 3 links per guest.
  • This is an anything goes party (PG of course, no adult content). Feel free to link up your recipes, crafts, tutorials, printables, DIY projects, ets as you'd like but please make sure that you do not link posts from the previous week.  We want to keep this party fresh and fun.  Also, please link up to only things that YOU have created.
  • No Etsy shops, giveaways or business links please.  We will delete these types of links
  • Each week the hosts will pick out their favorites to feature. Be sure to visit both blogs each week to see if you have been featured..
  • We would love to grow this link party with your help. We have an amazing button below that you can place in your post or anywhere on your blog.  If you prefer you can insert a text link to the party in your blog post or on a link party page.
  • It is not a party without interaction.  Please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.  Everyone loves comments!










May 20, 2014

A Tasty Tuesdays Farewell

Happy Tuesday blog friends

If you are here to link up to the 
Tasty Tuesdays Link party,
it is with great sorrow, that I have 
to tell you that I am no longer a 
co-host of the party.

Anyonita has decided to host the 
party solo from now on.
If you would like to link up, you can head to 
her blog to link up there at

If you enjoy link parties,
I co-host a link party on 
Thursday evenings with Simply Sweets by Honeybee



You still have time to link up to this weeks
party by clicking HERE.

We are a new party, but growing every week, and we 
would love to have you.

Until next time...



Hugs!

May 18, 2014

Pieces of My Puzzle 5-18-14


Happy Sunday!

Today is a very special day here 
at The Cookie Puzzle.

I am going to keep this post pretty short.  
We kinda have lot going on today.

Collin is graduating from High School today.



Here is a picture of him at graduation practice on Friday.

I could go on an on, and I might to that
later this week, but for now, I will 
just get to what I have been up to this week.


I made these!

Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons for Spring



I hosted Tasty Tuesdays.



And I hosted Party in Your PJs.


Party in Your PJs is still open.
Melissa and I have set a goal of 
reaching 100 links, and we need your help,
so link up and spread the word.


I would love to stick around and chat with you all,
but I have 230 cookies that I need to
package for graduation and a son to get ready too.

Catch you all later!


May 15, 2014

Party in Your PJs #3



Welcome back to another Party in Your PJs!
Melissa and I are having so much fun hosting this party each week.  As with any new project,  
we are still learning, and trying to grow this link party and get the work out that we we are here.
We want to thank each and every blogger, who has linked here with us, and who have included our
party on their blog posts or party pages.  You are helping us grow, getting the work out about us and we 
appreciate each and every one of you.  We have set a goal to host a party that included 100 links.  I know
that is a long way from the 26 links we had last week, but this goal will keep us motivated.  
We have decided, that as a thank you to our guests, that we will host a giveaway when we
reach 100 links.  So, keep linking, help us spread the word and grow.  We would love
to host a giveaway.


Want to get a notification when the party goes live each week?
Click the link below to sign up and get an email notification. 




The Cookie Puzzle Facebook Pinterest

Party in Your PJs is a weekly, anything goes, link party.  From recipes, to crafts, DIY projects, tutorials, printables and a variety of other posts you'll not only get to show off your great work, but you'll find plenty of inspiration.  Who doesn't want to strut their stuff and be inspired all at the same time?  You'll only need to link up at ONE blog and your link will be seen on both blogs.  The party starts every Thursday at 7:00pm CST and ends on Tuesday at 7:00pm CST.  We hope you'll join us and make this a great party!




Features

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

This Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake from
Pure Grace Farm says SUMMER to me I can not wait
to try it!



We are building a new home, and one of my must haves for
my new cookie/craft room is a chalkboard.
This Pretty Chalk Boards post by Sew Sweet Vintage, is just
the inspiration I have been looking for.

use up granola recipes

I love cookies!  These
Chocolate Chunk Granola Cookies from
Going Green Mama, are a perfect way to
use up that left over granola and chocolate Easter bunnies.

*If you like my features, please DO NOT pin from this post, go to
the source blog and pin from there*



We love to pin!  We've created a group board for the party and all the links that follow the rules will be pinned to the board.  Since this is our first party the board is empty right now, but be sure to follow it if you would like a new source of inspiration.








 Party in Your PJs Link Party Rules:
  • Link to a specific post, not your home page. Limit 3 links per guest.
  • This is an anything goes party (PG of course, no adult content). Feel free to link up your recipes, crafts, tutorials, printables, DIY projects, ets as you'd like but please make sure that you do not link posts from the previous week.  We want to keep this party fresh and fun.  Also, please link up to only things that YOU have created.
  • No Etsy shops, giveaways or business links please.  We will delete these types of links
  • Each week the hosts will pick out their favorites to feature. Be sure to visit both blogs each week to see if you have been featured..
  • To be featured you must link back to our party somewhere on your blog.  We have an amazing button below that you can place in your post or anywhere on your blog.  If you prefer you can insert a text link to the party in your blog post or on a link party page.
  • It is not a party without interaction.  Please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.  Everyone loves comments!










A special thanks to Melanie from Adorability Designs for designing our buttons. We love them!



May 13, 2014

Tasty Tuesdays #60


Welcome to Tasty Tuesday!

Thank you so much to everyone who
linked up next week, and I am 
so happy that you are here again with us.






Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle


We are all so happy that you stopped by to join us, 
because with out YOU it would not be a PARTY!

Link on ONE Party, and you link will appear on 
at least 16 blogs!



Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle

The rules are pretty simple, Link your Recipe and Food Posts.


Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle

If you link it, and follow the rules, we will pin it to Party Group Board!



It is not a rule that you follow all the hosts, but if you do, I can promise that you will 
find wonderful blog posts, pins and fun.
In the image below, you can click on each host name to follow her
Pinterest board.

Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle



Features


This week I have decided to feature some great chocolate recipes.
My son is graduating from High School this week, and I am
going to need some chocolate to get me through it.


These Mendiants from Simply Sweets by Honeybee are perfect in every way.
They look amazing, are simple to make, and as an added bonus, they have
fruit and nuts in them, so that makes them totally healthy, right?



Smores Brownie Bowls


Perfect for just popping in your mouth and enjoying all the sweet and 
gooey glory!



Salted Caramel and Chocolate Chex Mix

winner in my book.  Any treat that you can put in baggies, and pop into 
your purse or bag, eating when you need a little pick me up, is perfect
in my book!


smorescookies

If you have followed me for awhile, you know I love me a quick and easy treat.
These S'mores Cookies from One Tipsy Chick are perfection in my book.
Made from a cake mixed and topped with graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate, 
what is not to love?

Homemade Snickers Bars from It's a Keeper

In my mind, Snickers are like the original energy bar.  They are perfect
at satisfying a mid day craving, filling and nutritious, right?
amazing, and I am sure they might be even better then the original!



Each week, each host will choose her own features, so make sure you check out the other
blogs too.  If you are featured, I would love for you to
spread the word, by grabbing one of our featured buttons, and displaying it for all to 
see on your blog.  If you want to Pin any of the featured posts, please DO NOT PIN from here,
go to the source blog and Pin from there.

Image Map
Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle
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If you link, and were not featured, here is a button that I would be honored for
you to display on your sidebar, party page, or just wherever you want,
it does not take much to make me happy!


Tasty Tuesday Link Party at The Cookie Puzzle
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May 12, 2014

Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons for Spring

I love coconut and coconut macaroons are one of my favorite cookies.

When I saw these Springtime Chocolate Chips in the store,
I thought they would be a perfect addition to macaroons.



Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons for Spring | The Cookie Puzzle



These Macaroons come together quickly, and perfect treat on a day when time is short.  They store well, and can be made with ingredients most people have in their pantry.  They are soft and chewy and filled with the rich coconut taste that I love.

I decided to remove the brown chocolate chips for this recipe, allowing the pink and yellow ones to give them a Springtime feel, and I am so happy they did.  When I was making these, my plan was to drizzle them with melted chocolate chips, but once I was done baking them, I changed my mind and let them shine as they were.


Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons for Spring | The Cookie Puzzle





Easy Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Chips

by thecookiepuzzle

Ingredients
  • 14 oz. Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (I used Nestle Springtime chocolate chips)
  • 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheets with either a silpat or spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine coconut and chocolate chips. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until well combined. Scoop by heaping tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets, flattened slightly. Bake for 15-17 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Allow macaroons to cool completely before removing from cookie sheet. I find it works best to "slide" the cookie a little, rather then list it straight up off the sheet. Store in airtight container, with waxed paper or parchment between layers.
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Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons for Spring | The Cookie Puzzle

Don't forget that you still have time to link up at the
Party in Your PJs Link Party!

Party in Your PJs Link Party


Link up HERE!



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