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Living Room Mood Board

DIY, Home
living room remodel

The living room remodel will highlight natural elements like wood and brick. Our color palette is a light and bright mix of white, black, and wood colors.

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By TinaMarie

February Seasonal Meal Planning & Household Guide

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
seasonal meal planning

Meal planning is a great way to save you time. Knowing what you're shopping for allows you an opportunity to plan your menu for the week.

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By TinaMarie

Thrifting Vintage

Thrifty Living, Vintage
thrifting inspiration

With prices continuing to rise, shopping thrift stores can be a great way to save on your household budget.

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By TinaMarie

Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Breakfast, Recipes
breakfast casserole

Here's an easy breakfast casserole recipe you can prepare and store overnight.

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By TinaMarie

Entertaining For Thanksgiving

Entertaining

Read about how I plan for hosting a dinner party, how I pre-cook dishes, and how I work toward a stress free holiday dinner entertaining my family and friends every year.

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By TinaMarie

German Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Dessert, Recipes
pumpkin cheesecake

Believe it or not we make this pumpkin cheesecake with a box of German chocolate cake mix!

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By TinaMarie

Recipe for Salsa

Appetizer, Recipes
recipe for salsa

Here is a simple and easy recipe for salsa using roasted chilis just like the salsa my grandma used to make.

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By TinaMarie
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Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

Dinner, Recipes
slow cooker pinto beans

This is my traditional pinto beans with a twist. I added seasonings to my recipe and instructions here for slow cooker pinto beans.

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By TinaMarie

Best Vegetables to Freeze

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
how to blanch vegetables

I am always looking for the best way to preserve the summer harvest, which happens to give us the best vegetables to freeze.

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By TinaMarie

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipes, Side dish
mashed potatoes

This recipe is great if you are looking for extra flavor. Roasting the garlic before adding to the recipe is what really amps up the flavor.

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By TinaMarie

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