“Put the kitchen to bed” is a phrase we commonly say in our house. We recognize though that it might sound strange to anyone who heard it. I know a couple of people who reference putting their house to bed or putting their kitchen to bed, but I have not heard or seen a good […]
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While cinnamon rolls are a perfect breakfast or a dessert, having savory alternatives makes a traditional cinnamon roll a perfect pairing for lunch or dinner. My family has been on a cinnamon roll kick lately. At least once a week for the last several weeks, we’ve made cinnamon rolls or cinnamon rolls with alternative
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Cinnamon rolls are great all year round, they evoke nostalgia and comfort every time our family eats them. Sometimes though, having alternatives to a traditional recipe can help spice things up and make an old-time family favorite something new and exciting again. I love making breakfast for my family, and we’ve been on a
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Since creating my own starter in October of 2021, I have made hundreds of loaves of sourdough bread. My first several batches did not turn out well, but that was because my starter was immature. I also didn’t really know what I was doing. I needed a visual step-by-step guide to making an artisan sourdough
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We believe that giving our toddler chores to do is beneficial for her and us. Instilling the values of routine and tidiness at a young age will help her as she grows older. It reminds her that she is a part of our home now. While household chores for toddlers is a good idea in
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Spiced Hot Chocolate is a more savory alternative to traditional hot chocolate. This homemade mix has some warming spices that make it a perfect winter drink. The spices make it a bit different from what most people are used to. This mix is great to keep on hand or gift to family, friends, or
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Every year I like to personalize a handmade ornament to give to family and for the last few years I have wanted to do it in a way that it could come from my toddler daughter. Giving a personalized ornament or Christmas decoration is a great way to show someone you’ve thought about them while
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A simple compound herb butter adds extra flavor to almost anything you would use regular butter for. This recipe uses simple ingredients that most people have in their pantry any time of year. Our family loves bread. Once I started making homemade sourdough bread, we would have bread with most of our meals. I slice
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Finding alternatives to bleach and harmful or toxic cleaning solutions has been a project of mine as we grow our family. I want to use things that are natural and effective but an area that I have struggled to find a solution is in sink cleaning. At the beginning of my homemaking journey, I followed
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Why is wassail the perfect holiday drink? Because it’s great for a crowd. It’s made from cheap ingredients, so it’s budget-friendly, no alcohol, it’s kid-friendly, and it’s full of warming spices, perfect for the winter season! Additionally, the hands-on time for this drink is less than 10 minutes, so it is great if you
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