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3 Meals From Cleaning My Fridge
Yesterday I decided to clean out and organize my fridge. I did this in addition to completing my second task in the 30-Day House Cleaning Challenge that I’m participating in. I knew I had quite a few leftovers and veggies…
Super Easy Guacamole
I only recently discovered my love for guacamole a few years ago. There’s a Mexican place that we love that makes the BEST guacamole I’ve ever tasted. It is delicious. Much to my dismay, I have not yet cracked the…
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Bars
I don’t know a single child who does not love peanut butter and jelly. My kids would live on it if I allowed them. It would be a bad day around here if we ran out of peanut butter. I…
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Pizza Pockets
I have a husband who loves pizza. I have kids who love pizza. I love pizza too, but I don’t always have the time each night to make pizza from scratch like I do most Saturday nights. When we have…
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13 Items I Never Buy At The Grocery Store
As I have mentioned before, one of my goals in my home is to buy as few processed and commercial products as possible. As we are moving toward a healthier lifestyle, my goal is to make as much as I…
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Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn
We love popcorn. I could eat it for dinner nearly every night. And if you don’t completely drown it in butter, it can be very good for you. Popcorn is a whole grain, just like wheat. It is full of…
Create & Celebrate Family Traditions
I love family traditions. I grew up with several traditions that I still remember fondly. It is so important to make those memories with your family. There’s nothing like having something to look forward to, even if it is something…
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites
I am always looking for breakfast items or snacks that are portable. We are on the go quite often with soccer, school, outings, and a million other things. If I can give my kids breakfast in the car, it saves…
The Best Groceries to Buy in Bulk
I love Sam’s. I mean, I really love that store. There’s just something about gallon size cans of tomatoes and bulk size bags of flour that just excites me so. Does that make me a weirdo? The truth is, you…
Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal Packets & Flavor Combinations
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfast foods there is. My kids LOVE it. I love it too, especially in these cold winter months. Nothing says winter like a hot bowl of oatmeal with butter. At one point, especially when…