This is the most versatile marinade because even though we use it as a chicken marinade, it can be used as a steak marinade, for fish or shrimp, and even vegetables! The ingredients in the marinade are easy to find and keep on hand but can also be swapped or adjusted based on your […]
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One of my favorite switches in our home to help save money was the switch to homemade laundry detergent. There are only 6 ingredients (7 if you add essential oils), and it takes less than 20 minutes to put together. Read on for the cost breakdown, some common questions and answers, and instructions! Is homemade
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This is an easy ranch dressing recipe that uses clean ingredients and mixes up fast. After an hour’s rest time, it’s ready to serve and is great for salads, dips, and as an ingredient in recipes! Read on for the step-by-step instructions and common questions about ranch dressing. Our family uses dips and salad dressings
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Loaded baked potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. I did not grow up with potatoes as a regular part of my diet and I’m making up for it in my married life! This casserole has everything that we put on a loaded baked potato but makes it easier to
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“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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Looking out at our raised beds at the beginning of spring, I knew we would need an upgrade from the old rotten boards holding our garden together. Our family lives in a half-double, so raised beds in a small backyard are one of the best ways we help our plants thrive. I created a custom
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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
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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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