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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How to include a toddler in the kitchen can be a daunting thought. They are typically in the way, messy, and have almost no capability to contribute anything helpful to the project at hand. That is until we change our mindset and the goal of including them. Why should we include a toddler in the
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Mini peanut butter cheesecakes require only a few ingredients and only a half hour of hands-on time to produce a large quantity of a tasty and beautiful treat that will be hard to stop eating. I made these desserts in pie form when I went to a friend’s house, and we loved it so
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Preserving butternut squash when you don’t have a root cellar is a simple process that, although time-consuming, is worth it in the end! I spent a lot of time this summer researching how to preserve, cure, and store butternut squash. Last year we had a poor squash harvest. I thought that I had done a
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I’ve been making sourdough bread for 2 years now. In the realm of sourdough, that is not a lot of time at all. I hesitated for a long time to even try writing this post because I don’t want people to think that I view myself as an expert in sourdough. I don’t. This
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A chocolate chip cookie pie was introduced to me several years ago by a sweet friend. I don’t remember the occasion or who else was there, I just remember loving both the taste and the idea. We enjoy chocolate chip cookies and those are great to make when we have to bring a dessert
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This chicken soup happened by accident in my house. It’s fall and we were in the mood for soup so I was going to make a chicken noodle soup. I diced up the traditional beginnings of most soup, my carrots, celery, and onions, and started sauteing them. Then I thought that I would like
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Have you you ever craved a cookie, eaten one that looks like it’ll hit the spot, but then, because it’s not filling enough you end up eating four, five, or six in a sitting? These cookies are the solution to that problem. At least for me! Quarter cookies have a little bit of everything
Deviled eggs are a great snack or dish to bring somewhere, with bacon and chopped pickles this is a unique take on the traditional deviled egg recipe. I really enjoy the flavor of deviled eggs but I have always struggled with the texture. I don’t love the cooked egg white texture with the smooth
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