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There’s a lot to do with homemaking that just kind of fits in odd categories. And since I don’t want the menu bar to be very, very, very long…here’s “All the Rest” of it.

It’s best to navigate via the sub-pages:
Frugal Finance
Gifts Guides & Reviews
Stop Buying, Start Making
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Cooking Corner

But if you want…all the miscellaneous posts are below.


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Free Printable 52 Week Money Challenge

Free Printable 52 Week Money Challenge: 3 options to start saving. Save over $1,300 this year with this simple 52 ...
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50+ Gifts for Grandparents

50+ Gifts for Grandparents

50+ Gifts for Grandparents. Categories for homemade, unique, inexpensive, useful, gifts for grandparents who have everything, & more. The very ...
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Free Printable Recipe Cost Worksheet

Free Printable Recipe Cost Worksheet

Free printable recipe cost worksheet for home. Save money by figuring out which recipes are cheap…and which are breaking the ...
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How to Make a Coupon Organizer Binder

How to Make a Coupon Organizer Binder

How to Make a Coupon Organizer Binder. DIY coupon organizer, instructions, printables, and pictures of what's needed for a coupon ...
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Save Your Money: What You Need for Baby (& What You Don’t)

What you need for baby. And what you don't need. Save money by learning what you'll actually use (and why)…and ...
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Rakuten Review: Legit or a Scam? (Formerly Ebates)

Rakuten review: is it legit or a scam? How to use Rakuten to get cash back shopping. Tips, hacks, and ...
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Free Budgeting Printables: Expenses, Goals, & Monthly Budget

Free Budgeting Printables: Expenses, Goals, & Monthly Budget

4 Free budgeting printables. Expense tracker, goal setting, and printable budgeting worksheets for beginners. If there is one thing that ...
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Reviews of Recommended Personal Development and Self Help Books

Reviews of Recommended Personal Development and Self Help Books

Personal development and self help books review. If it's on a list of recommended reading, the review is probably here ...
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Reviews of Recommended Personal Finance and Budgeting Books

Reviews of Recommended Personal Finance and Budgeting Books

Personal finance and budgeting books review. Last updated: 7/16/22. This post is regularly updated as I review more books! So ...
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Free Printable Cleaning Schedule: Weekly and Deep-Cleaning

Free Printable Cleaning Schedule: Weekly and Deep-Cleaning

Free printable cleaning schedules.  Pre-filled and blanks (so you can fill in your own chores). Regular & deep-cleaning.  I get overwhelmed by ...
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How to Start (Sensibly) Prepping for Beginners

How to Start (Sensibly) Prepping for Beginners

Prepping for beginners: the sensible guide. Information to help you know what to prep for, items to prep, what your ...
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Free Online Activities (for Adults and Kids)

Free Online Activities (for Adults and Kids)

Free online activities for adults & kids. Virtual tours of museums and parks. Animal cams (including panda!). Free online courses ...
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Rose Gold Gifts For Her: 125+ Items You Have to Check Out

Rose Gold Gifts For Her: 125+ Items You Have to Check Out

Rose gold gifts for her. Everything rose gold that she wants- jewelry, personal care items, clothing & accessories, decor, kitchen, ...
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Ultimate Guide to the Cash Envelope Budget {free printable}

Ultimate Guide to the Cash Envelope Budget {free printable}

What is the cash envelope budget system? It's a visual budget that allows you to realize what you are spending ...
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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Men: Categories For Everyone!

Have you searched through tons of gift guides trying to find gift ideas for the men in your life? Don't ...
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175 Stocking Stuffers Under $20

'Tis the season of joy and happiness. My grandma used to hang the stockings on December 1st. Then, when we ...
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40+ Ways to Make Money on the Side

Who doesn’t love the idea of making money? You might a full-time worker looking to hustle up some side income ...
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Is the 60-20-20 Budget Good For You?

Have you tried multiple budgets and given up in total failure? They're too complicated. Or they don't account for the ...
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How to Become a Virtual Assistant (& Where the Jobs Are)

Right now I'm working on a fabulous financial product. And in the course of research, the two themes I kept ...
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15 Secrets of the Rich: How to Apply Them to Your Life

15 Secrets of the Rich: How to Apply Them to Your Life. You have to check out these 15 surprising ...
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How to Become a Proofreader. Interviews with real freelance proofreaders, spilling how much they make and where the jobs are.

How to Become a Proofreader (& Where the Jobs Are)

Right now I'm working on a fabulous financial product. And in the course of research, the two themes I kept ...
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Take control of your money and start saving without a detailed budget. All about the 50-30-20 Budget and Free Printable Worksheet to help you.

Is the 50-30-20 Budget a Good Budget for You?

Does the word "budget" make you want to give up and crawl into bed? Do you think money management is ...
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Anti-Budget: The Budget For People Who Hate Budgets. Simple 3-step plan to help you build savings...without a budget. Easy to implement.

Anti-Budget: The Budget For People Who Hate Budgets

Do you hear the word "budget" and groan? If so, you probably haven't heard of the anti-budget. Do you feel ...
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How to Become a Freelance Writer. Interviews with real freelance writers, spilling how much they make and where the jobs are at.

How to Become a Freelance Writer (& Where the Jobs Are)

Right now I'm working on a fabulous financial product. And in the course of research, the two themes I kept ...
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40 Amazing Gifts for Women Under

40 Amazing Gifts for Women Under $20

I LOVE shopping for women. Myself. My mom. My grandma. My sisters-in-law. I don’t know why, but it seems like ...
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Is it Better to Have an Emergency Fund or Pay Off Debt? Find out the answer by analyzing the type of debt, your personal situation, and the pros and cons of each method.

Is it Better to Have an Emergency Fund or Pay Off Debt?

Someone is in debt. They've finally decided to get their financial house in order. They have money to cover basic ...
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50 Amazing Gifts for Women Under $50

Amazing Gifts for Women Under $50. Gifts ideas for her. Whether for wife, mom, best friend, or sister, give her ...
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Tired of being overwhelmed by everything that needs done during spring cleaning? Try out our seasonal cleaning plan instead!

Tired of Spring Cleaning? Try a Seasonal Cleaning Plan!

Many cultures practice an annual spring clean - the act of shaking the house out to refresh stuffy rooms and ...
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How to Save Money on Groceries Even if You Hate Coupons. Tips, tricks, and FREE GROCERY PRINTABLES to help you save money on groceries.

How to Save Money on Groceries Even if You Hate Coupons

I was bright red. And I'm a redhead...I looked like a tomato. I could feel the heat on my cheeks ...
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Amazon Prime Secrets You Need to Know: Get the Most For Your Money. Amazon prime benefits, Amazon coupons, Amazon deals, and savings you need to know! Save money today.

Amazon Prime Secrets You Need to Know: Get the Most For Your Money

Okay, maybe these aren’t all “secrets”. After all, I'm not breaking anyone's trust by telling you. But they’re Amazon prime ...
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How to make perfect cake pops. All the little tips and tricks you need to know. After extensive testing, I have developed the perfect cake pop.

How to Make Perfect Cake Pops: Part 2- Recipe & Instructions

This originally started as a single post.  Then I discovered so much information, did so much testing, and researched so ...
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Answers to all your cake pop questions. What cake to use. What frosting to use. How to melt the chocolate. What chocolate to use. How to dip. How to decorate.

How to Make Perfect Cake Pops: Part 1- Questions & Answers

This originally started as a single post.  Then I discovered so much information, did so much testing, and researched so ...
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Free Printable Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Free Printable Hurricane Preparedness Checklist. And emergency preparedness tips. What you need to do to prepare for a hurricane. I’m ...
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Ibotta. Everything You Need to Know About My Favorite Savings App. How to use (it’s easy!), how to join, and extra ways you can save.

Ibotta. Everything You Need to Know About My Favorite Savings App

Ibotta is my absolute favorite savings app! I just cashed out another $70, bringing my lifetime total to $195. Yep, ...
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How to Make Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner. Save a ton of money by making your own homemade all-purpose cleaner.

How to Make Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

I finally got around to posting my Homemade Dishwasher Tabs...and was amazed by how enthusiatic the response was! So I ...
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The Ultimate KitchenAid Mixer Review: Comparison Chart & Everything You Need to Know. Is a KitchenAid mixer really worth it? What you need to know before you buy

The Ultimate KitchenAid Mixer Review: KitchenAid Comparison Chart & Everything You Need to Know

A KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a fairly big investment for the average household. So you're going to want to buy ...
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Why I Invested in ConvertKit, Even When I Wasn’t Making Money. The reasons and features for why I switched. Plus reasons why you may not want to switch. Mailchimp to ConvertKit.

Why I Invested in ConvertKit…Even When I Wasn’t Making Money

Are you serious about blogger? Really serious? If so, you need to start your e-mail list. Now. Trust me. I ...
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How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs (That Actually Work!). I tried and tested half a dozen methods and found the best. Save money.

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

You would not believe the amount of testing and photographs I took in my quest find a homemade dishwasher detergent ...
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Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Mix. Easy, versatile dressing mix you can make at home. Toss with oil & vinegar for dressing, season meat, and more.

Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Mix

This Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Mix is very versatile. I use it both to make homemade dressing as well as ...
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Gifts for Cooks/ Gifts for Bakers. The perfect gift- in every price range- for the person in your life who loves to cook.

Gifts for Cooks: Every Price Range

While I decided to do a couple of gift guides this year, there was one very good reason I started ...
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100+ Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your Gift List. Adults, women, men, teens, kids, babies & toddlers. More than 100 ideas!

100+ Stocking Stuffers for Everyone On Your Gift List

I absolutely LOVE this gift guide for stocking stuffers for a couple of reasons. The first? Most of the items ...
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Homemade Salted Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce. Easy to make. Delicious, rich deep sweet taste with a dash of saltiness. & The Great Butterscotch Debate.

How to Make Easy Homemade Salted Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce

Homemade Salted Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce. Easy to make. Delicious, rich deep sweet taste with a dash of saltiness. & The ...
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Free Printable Meal Planners & Grocery Lists: 4 designs! Save time (no more extra trips to store!) & money (meal planning saves more than you can imagine!)

4 Free Printable Meal Planners & Grocery Lists: Save Time & Money

I love free printable meal planners. Especially if they include a grocery list section. One page and it's done! You ...
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Ever wondering how to improve a recipe that isn’t just quite right? Or develop your own recipe? A step-by-step guide to develop a recipe (or improve one).

How to Develop A Recipe (or Improve One)

I get a lot of compliments on my recipes. I've also gotten constructive criticism. And some not so constructive, but ...
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Cilantro: everything you need to know and how to choose the best substitute. Where to find, where to use, how to store, and more.

Cilantro: All About and How to Choose the Best Substitute

Ahhh, delicious cilantro. At least, it's delicious to me. Cilantro is the single herb that causes debate and hatred that ...
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Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning (aka: Montreal Steak Spice): easy to make, better than store-bought. Use on steak, pork, chicken, and more.

Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning: How to Make & Where to Use

Oddly enough, I discovered Montreal Steak Seasoning (also known as Montreal Steak Spice) when I was trying a pork recipe ...
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Bread Making 101: how to make bread and everything you need to know. Ingredients, ratios, process, what works, & what doesn't. Plus tips & tricks!

Bread Making 101: How to Make Bread, Everything You Need to Know

There are a few things in the baking world that seem almost magical to others. Bread making is one of those. To ...
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Crusty French Bread. How to Bake the Perfect Loaf of French Bread: Step-by-step pictures. Tips & tricks on how to make the perfect crusty loaf.

How to Bake the Perfect Loaf of French Bread

Perfect, crusty French bread. Which is better? The crusty, chewy outside? The soft, delicate inside? The combination together? Whatever your ...
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Parsley: everything you need to know and how to choose the best substitute.

All About Parsley and How to Choose the Best Substitute

We've gone through a lot of ingredients over the last year or so during my "Ingredients: Everything You Need to ...
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Fall Oatmeal Jars: Cheap, easy, pick your favorite flavors- over 15 options!. Calorie counts included. And free printable!

15 Fabulous Fall Oatmeal Flavors: Cheap, Easy, & Free Printable

Fall is a season that calls for nice, warm breakfasts. And since it has finally cooled off a bit, I decided to share ...
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Everything about salt substitutes. Conversion ratios for types of salts, low- and no-sodium alternatives, potassium chloride free options, and non-salt flavor ideas.

Salt Substitutes: Conversion Ratios for Types of Salt -and- Salt Alternatives

Funny story time. Back when I knew very little about cooking, I didn't know salts were different. Salt was just ...
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How to measure ingredients accurately: everything you need to know. Are dry and wet ingredients measured the same? Is flour supposed to be packed or sifted? Are you supposed to weigh flour? Plus free printable.

How to Measure Ingredients Accurately: Everything You Need to Know

Do I sift flour before measuring? Is sugar supposed to be packed? Are liquid and dry measurements the same? What ...
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Shrimp Fried Rice and Homemade White Shrimp Sauce: the perfect white sauce and shrimp fried rice. Taste of hibachi at home.

Shrimp Fried Rice & Homemade White Shrimp Sauce

We love Japanese hibachi (especially shrimp fried rice). And the white shrimp sauce. Oh, the white shrimp sauce is amazing! ...
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Homemade Blueberry Lemon dressing. Delicious and easy. 2 minutes to make (including washing the berries!) . Toss on a lettuce salad or eat with berries.

Easy Homemade Blueberry-Lemon Dressing

Blueberries, lemon, honey...2 minutes (counting the time to wash the blueberries). This Homemade Blueberry Lemon Dressing is much better tasting ...
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Substitutes for leaveners: baking powder, baking soda, yeast, etc. Everything you need to know!

Substitutes for Leavening Agents: Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Yeast, etc.

Leavening agents are fundamental to the recipes that call for them. You may be able to make chocolate chip cookies ...
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Easy Homemade Noodles. 4 ingredients is all you need! Step-by-step pictures included. It's much easier than you think. Easier and cheaper than store-bought.

Easy Homemade Noodles

Some people hear homemade noodles and assume it will be complicated. At least I did. I was picturing a complicated ...
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Understanding Leavening Agents: Yeast, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, etc.

Understanding Leavening Agents: Yeast, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, etc.

Today, I’m going to explore leavening agents: baking soda, baking powder, yeast, rapid-rise yeast, etc. I suspect the hidden cause ...
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How to remove pin bones from salmon

How to Remove Pin Bones from Salmon

My husband loves salmon. I dislike the price, but I like a happy husband. And I can admit it tastes ...
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Cooking 201: Substitutes for Fats: Oils, Butter, Shortening, & more

Cooking 201: Substitutes for Fats: Oils, Butter, Shortening, & more

Have you ever been in the middle of making a recipe and discovered you were out of something? Or practicing ...
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Perfect Homemade Wheat Bread (and it works for sandwiches). Tastes better & saves money! Step-by-step pictures and descriptions.

Perfect Homemade Wheat Bread (& it works for sandwiches!)

I love bread. Who doesn’t? Especially homemade bread. The small fills the house. Warm from the oven, smothered with butter ...
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Substitutes for Everything Chocolate: Cocoa, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Baker's Chocolate, & more

Substitutes for Everything Chocolate: Cocoa, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Baker’s Chocolate, & more

We learned ALL about chocolate a few posts back (see "All About Chocolate" if you missed it). In a perfect world, ...
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe. Tastes better than store-bought; cheaper and easy. You’ll never buy store stuff again! And ways to use it.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice: Cheap & Easy

'Tis the Season. No, not that season. The season for everything "Pumpkin Pie Spice" flavored. Though even I must admit ...
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All About Chocolate: Cacao, Cocoa, Baker's Chocolate, & more

All About Chocolate: Cacao, Cocoa, Baker’s Chocolate, & more

Chocolate...who doesn't love chocolate? [Looks around...hears crickets] I've learned a lot throughout my lifetime. As a kid, I learned that ...
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Never Buy Green Onions Again!

Yes, I'm serious. You never, ever have to buy green onions again. I thought this idea was crazy. That there ...
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Substitutes for Dairy Products: Milk, Whipping Cream, Heavy Cream, Buttermilk, and more

Substitutes for Dairy Products: Milk, Whipping Cream, Heavy Cream, Buttermilk, and more

It's been busy around here. At least we have a break before the next holiday! Anyway, I decided it's time ...
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice. Tastes better than store-bought, cheap and easy. Plus ideas where to use apple pie spice (besides in apple pie, obviously).

Stop Buying, Start Making: Homemade Apple Pie Spice

Apple Pie Spice isn’t just for apple pie. I actually use it in multiple recipes/items, especially the oatmeal I make ...
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13 ways to use your KitchenAid mixer, without buying extra attachments. Make butter, bread, shred chicken, and more. Save time & money.

13 Ways to Use Your KitchenAid Mixer (without buying extra attachments)

I was browsing on reddit the other day and read that I could use my KitchenAid mixer to shred chicken ...
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Perfect Traditional Homemade White Bread (and it works for sandwiches). Save money by making your own bread...and it tastes better! Step-by-step pictures and descriptions.

Perfect Traditional Homemade White Bread (& it works for sandwiches!)

I love bread. Love as in “I could devour an entire loaf with butter in a couple of hours” love ...
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Ingredients Matter: Understanding the Many Types of Wheat

Ingredients Matter: Understanding the Many Types of Wheat

Previously I covered the many types of wheat flour, including: all-purpose, self-rising, bread flour, cake flour, pastry flour; as well as ...
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning. Trust me...you will NEVER buy store-bought again. Plus ideas for where to use Cajun Seasoning.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Homemade Cajun Seasoning. You will never, ever buy store-bought again. This super-flavorful homemade spice mix is amazing. When/where to use ...
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Why does bread rise? Fermentation, leavening, gluten matrixes....explained in English.

Why Does Bread Rise?

As I've been learning more about cooking and baking, I've discovered that understanding the fundamentals behind recipes is vital. Yes, ...
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Stop Wasting Time and Money; Take Control of Your Wardrobe

I read the other day that women spend an average of a year deciding what to wear. Just as adults- ...
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Non-Wheat Flours: Definitions & Substitutions

Non-Wheat Flours: Definitions & Substitutions

I bought a grain grinder when I lived in Charleston. The ducks in our front pond (yes, our apartment complex ...
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Ingredients Matter: Milk and Cream Dairy Products

Ingredients Matter: Milk and Cream Dairy Products

This post is one I was going to research and do later in the year. But...I'm in the middle of ...
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Genius solution that doesn't require scrubbing...works on both impossible to remove mold and other stains.

How to Remove Impossible Bathtub Stains and Mold…without Scrubbing

In our household we have two bathtub problems: mold in the one and impossible-to-remove shampoo residue in the other. Normal ...
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Substitute Sundays: Non-sugar Sweeteners

Substitute Sundays: Non-sugar Sweeteners

We all have that moment. Gathering ingredients at the beginning of  baking something (because we always remember mise en place), ...
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Ingredients Matter: Liquid Fats: Oils

Ingredients Matter: Liquid Fats: Oils

A little personal background: I have to admit to a prejudice against oil. If a recipe calls for it, I ...
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Substitute Sunday: Sweeteners- Sugars

Substitute Sunday: Sweeteners- Sugars

We all have that moment. Gathering ingredients at the beginning of  baking something...walking to the cupboard...looking in...and then exclaiming "I ...
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How to clean rubber ring on front load washer

How to clean rubber ring on front load washer

How to clean rubber ring on front load washer. Get rid of mold and permanent grime you can't get out ...
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Instant Oatmeal Jars: Easy, Cheap, Filling, and Healthy. Over 15 recipes, directions, and calorie information. And free printable!

Instant Oatmeal Jars: Easy, Cheap, & Healthy

I have a new favorite breakfast: Instant Oatmeal Jars. It’s fast. It’s easy. It tastes great. It saves me money ...
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Frozen chunks of vegetables & scrap meat (including bones).

Stop Buying, Start Making: Homemade Vegetable & Chicken Broth

One great way to save money is to stop buying and start making a few household and cooking essentials. Did ...
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2 Free Printables: Cleaning Checklist and Schedule. Everything from weekly to annual tasks. Stay organized.

Free Printable: Cleaning Calendar and Checklist

***update 9/13/16: Due to reader requests and positive feedback, I've done some updated cleaning checklists, including a BLANK one if ...
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Ingredients Matter: Solid Fats- Butters, Shortening, & Lard

Ingredients Matter: Solid Fats- Butters, Shortening, & Lard

As you have probably noticed, there is a bit of a trend towards trying to make everything healthier. (Could you ...
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Save Money: 12 Practical Uses for Ice Cube Trays. How to save extra fruits, veggies, buttermilk, herbs, wine, and more that you would normally throw out. #money #save #savemoney #icecubetray

12 Ways Ice Cube Trays Can Save Time and Money

Update 2018: I was browsing through old posts and stumbled across this! First, forgive the image quality. I took these ...
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How to Clean Off Long-Term, Permanent Microwave Stains

How to Clean Off Long-Term, Permanent Microwave Stains

How to remove stains from microwave. No more long-term, permanent yellow stains. I tried 15 solutions to find the one ...
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Clean Your Dishwasher: Fast, easy, 2 simple ingredients.

Clean Your Dishwasher: Fast, Easy, 2 Ingredients

It sounds odd. Cleaning your dishwasher. After all, its job is to clean. However, dishwashers still get dirty. The dish ...
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Ingredients Matter: Salts

Ingredients Matter: Salts

Semi-quick story: My husband likes coarse sea salt. I don't get it, but whatever. I don't dump salt on finished ...
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Couponing 101: Everything you need to know to get started. Realistic tips and what to avoid.

Couponing 101: What You Need to Know

Up front, before anything else: I am NOT an extreme couponer. I don't have a garage stockpiled with 50 cans ...
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Get permanent stains off countertops with one simple item.

How to Get “Permanent” Stains off Countertops

***Update 9/14/16: I am SO SORRY about the picture quality. I'm updating these posts and can't believe how much I've ...
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Substitute Sundays: Flours

Substitute Sundays: Flours

We all have that moment. Gathering ingredients at the beginning of  baking something...walking to the cupboard...looking in...and then exclaiming "I ...
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Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like It Was Made From Scratch

Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like It Was Made From Scratch

I was in a rush the other day...so I gave in and grabbed a boxed cake mix from the shelf ...
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Ingredients Matter: Sweeteners

Ingredients Matter: Sweeteners

The cause of many failed recipes is bad ingredients. Not bad as in spoiled or expired; bad as in low-quality ...
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How to clean Scentsy stains off wooden cupboards. After 1/2 dozen tries, success! (baking soda & lemon juice)

How to Clean Scentsy Stains off Wooden Cupboards

I have succeeded! Finally. After over half a dozen tries, I got the Scentsy wax stains off the cupboard. As ...
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Ingredients Matter: Sugars

Ingredients Matter: Sugars

I suspect the hidden cause of many a failed recipe is bad ingredients. Not bad as in spoiled or expired ...
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Substitute Sundays- Fats: Oils

Substitute Sundays- Fats: Oils

****There is more thorough information on an updated blog post 'Cooking 201: Substitutes for Fats: Oils, Butter, Shortening, & More'*** ...
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Flours: Part 1- Wheat Flours

Flours: Part 1- Wheat Flours

As I've said before, ingredients matter. High-quality and the correct ingredients are the difference between a delicious recipe and a...well, ...
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Rubbing alcohol method (I also used it on the wall.) This worked well on the wall...not so much on the cupboard and floor pictured.

How NOT to Remove Scentsy Stain from Cupboards

Figuring out how to get rid of Scentsy wax stains from cupboards and from laminate floors has been the second ...
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Final wall picture. There is a very, very faint stain, but good enough for me!

Removing Scentsy Wax from Textured Wall

This started a simple post. But it is now: “The Saga of Removing Scentsy Wax from Textured Walls” (or from wood ...
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