There was a time in my life when I was so budget challenged that knowing how to budget was something that just wasn't on my radar. Sure, I would glance at budget tips when I saw them, but I simply didn't care much to actually take the time to learn how to budget. It wasn't until my situation had ...
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How to Make Heavy Whipping Cream
A few weeks ago, my family made the switch from pasteurized milk to raw milk straight from the farm. It was one of the best decisions we have made. There are so many raw milk benefits that it was a no-brainer for our family. One of those benefits was being able to make heavy whipping cream ...
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Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe + How to Can Apple Butter
One of my favorite fall recipes has always been a great apple butter recipe. I also love my Instant Pot. A good apple butter reminds me of cooler days enjoying it on biscuits with my Dad as a kid. It can take so long to make a batch though so when I'm ready to start canning apple butter each year, I ...
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21 Budget Categories and Forgotten Expenses You Might Be Overlooking
Every 4th week of the month, I sit down and do our family budget for the next month. You would think that after almost 20 years of budgeting as an adult, I would have it down by now, but I can admit there are times when I have trouble. What trouble? Budget categories that I forget to budget ...
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30 Top Road Trip Destinations for Families
Road trip season is here and you know what that means; lots of families looking for the best road trip stops in the US! I absolutely love a good road trip and so do my husband Steve and our girls. We spend a lot of time on the road visiting the top road trip destinations when Steve is on home ...
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My Favorite Money Savings Tools and Ways to Make Money
Have you ever stood in front of a money problem only to find that you feel as if you're standing in front of the world's tallest and unshakable mountain? I sure have. In fact, I feel that way more often than I care to admit. I don't know of a single person who doesn't at times. If you're struggling ...
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109 Best Ground Beef Recipes
I love a good ground beef recipe. It's such a cheap cut of meat, but you can do so much with it. If you're not careful with ground beef though, it can quickly become boring. Boredom with what you're eating is a sad, sad problem to have when you're trying to find things to make for dinner. It's easy ...
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Easy Simmering Homemade Potpourri for Fall
The smell of fall. There aren't too many scents that can instantly make my heart sing. Apple cider, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and cloves all bring with it the memories of my childhood and the hope that spring; with it's new birth and growth is right around the corner. This easy DIY simmering potpourri ...
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53 Frugal Living Tips from The Great Depression
I have always been fascinated by history. There is something soothing to me to read about the struggles and triumphs that our ancestors have gone through. One area of time that has fascinated me since my childhood is the Great Depression; especially frugal living tips from the Great ...
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28 Things to Make to Save Money on Green Beauty Products
Have you ever started a journey that led you someplace you never expected it to? I have. Back in 2015, I began a journey to find as many things to make homemade as I possibly could. What started with 30 things to make homemade became a huge list of things we stopped buying. One of the areas of my ...
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