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  • cooking from scratch,  homemade,  make-your-own,  Make-your-own-Monday,  Mexican,  money saver,  pantry staples,  Seasonings,  spice blends,  Taco

    Make-Your-Own Taco Seasoning

    November 4, 2013 /

    Make-Your-Own Monday is a weekly series that challenges you to take something that you would normally purchase in the grocery store and make it yourself.  This challenge is about getting the processed ingredients out of your kitchen, making your home…

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    By Krissy
  • after school snack,  blueberries,  breakfast,  cooking from scratch,  Freezer recipes,  fruit,  healthy,  make-your-own,  muffins,  snacks,  throw-back

    Blueberry Muffins

    April 4, 2013 /

    When I was about 12 or 13 years old, my grandmother was selling cookbooks for her local civic organization.  My mom bought one, because that’s what you do for your family when they ask you to buy things.  The following…

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    By Krissy
  • after school snack,  cooking from scratch,  freezer,  Freezer recipes,  frugal ideas,  healthy,  homemade,  make-your-own,  money saver,  pizza,  pizza sauce,  tomato sauce,  veggies

    Pizza Pockets

    March 28, 2013 /

    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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    By Krissy
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    13 Items I Never Buy At The Grocery Store

    March 28, 2013 /

    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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    By Krissy
  • cooking from scratch,  frugal ideas,  fun,  healthy,  homemade,  make-your-own,  money saver,  popcorn,  snacks

    Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn

    February 4, 2013 /

    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…

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    By Krissy
  • apples,  breakfast,  cooking from scratch,  freezer,  Freezer recipes,  fruit,  homemade,  oatmeal,  snacks

    Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites

    January 31, 2013 /

    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…

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    By Krissy
  • breakfast,  cooking from scratch,  healthy,  homemade,  make-your-own,  money saver,  oatmeal

    Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal Packets & Flavor Combinations

    December 6, 2012 /

    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…

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    By Krissy
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    Easy Spaghetti Sauce

    December 4, 2012 /

    If there is one thing that my whole family loves, it’s Italian food.  I am always looking for new ideas and recipes to satisfy our craving for Italian.  Up until a few years ago, I always purchased the jarred spaghetti…

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    By Krissy
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    Start With a Clean & Organized Kitchen

    December 31, 2010 /

    I’m often asked how I manage to cook a meal from scratch each and every day after running after two very young and active little boys. My answer is simple; it’s my job. I, as the stay-at-home parent, am responsible…

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    By Krissy
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