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Continue reading →: Bulk Batch Meal PrepNeed some ideas for feeding your family without breaking the bank? Here are 10 meals all under $15 a meal. Each is for a family of 5 with leftovers or second helpings, and can easily be adjusted for dietary needs. I like to cook the bulk meats at once and…
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Continue reading →: In-bed Compost BinsMy large rotating compost bin I’ve had for years finally bit the dust. So I was coming up with new ways of composting, but also wanted the nutrients to directly feed into my garden soil and take out the step of transferring it from the bin to the beds. I…
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Continue reading →: Ultra Soothing Vanilla Mint Lip BalmYears ago I made this simple Vanilla Mint Lip Balm to gift to friends and family (and made myself some tins also). In the last few years I’ve come to know the great moisturizing benefits of Tallow. I’ve incorporated it in my homemade skincare since it’s known to soothe, strengthen,…
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Continue reading →: Bulk & Budget Grocery ShoppingI’m all about saving money whenever possible. When it comes to feeding my family, our current economy is making that not so easy. But I’m still making an effort to try to save as much as I can by bulk planning and shopping sale items or with digital coupons. I…
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Continue reading →: Southern Style BiscuitsFrom my research for the best flakey + fluffy biscuit, I’ve learned there is one reoccurring ingredient that contributes to the best outcome. The type of flour used. In the South, where biscuits reign supreme in my opinion, the common denominator is the use of soft wheat flour. Hard wheat…
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Continue reading →: Simple Pancake MixThis is an easy pantry staple to have ready for those Saturday morning pancakes. It’s simple, with only 5 ingredients for the mix, and minimal ingredients to make the pancakes. For mix: • 8 cups AP flour (you can also substitute with 1:1 Gluten Free flour) • 1/4 cup sugar…
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Continue reading →: Easy Sandwich BreadI’ve been trying to get into the habit of baking more when I’m at home. This helps us to have a healthier option (have you looked at the plethora of added ingredients in store bought bread?!?!) and to limit the amount of money we spend on baked goods as the…
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Continue reading →: Scrumptious Cinnamon RollsIt’s become somewhat of a tradition to have cinnamon rolls for Christmas. If you’ve been to the stores lately, you’ve probably noticed the drastic increase in price in pre-made cinnamon rolls. Holy cow have they gone up! So, for a more cost-effective, and much tastier option, we’ve decided to make…
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Continue reading →: Spam + Egg Rice BowlThis one is pretty self-explanatory… and an easy quick-fix meal if you have some leftover rice and just need something yummy and filling. The two things that make this ultra yummy are heating the Spam with a brush of Hoisin sauce until it slightly caramelizes in the pan… …and sprinkling…
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Continue reading →: Texas FestivitiesTowns big and small all over Texas really know how to do the holidays. We’ve traveled around to explore how different areas celebrate and we have yet to be disappointed. Here are some of the great festivities we’ve ventured to so far and have more to still check off the…
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