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Living Room Mood Board

DIY, Home

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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February Seasonal Meal Planning & Household Guide

Household Helper, Thrifty Living

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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Thrifting Vintage

Thrifty Living, Vintage

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

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Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Breakfast, Recipes

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

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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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German Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Dessert, Recipes

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

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Recipe for Salsa

Appetizer, Recipes

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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Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

Dinner, Recipes

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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Best Vegetables to Freeze

Household Helper, Thrifty Living

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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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipes, Side dish

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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