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Year: 2020

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15 Valentine’s Day Crafts to Try!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Katie

There are so many CUTE Valentine’s Day crafts out there that are not only pretty, but great to do with kids too! Need some inspiration? Check out these 15 great crafts! Links to the original posts are underneath each picture.   Fingerprint Heart Rocks by Red Ted Art     Erasable “I Love You Because” […]

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How to Stretch Ground Beef

Posted on January 23, 2020May 4, 2020 by Katie

Stretching meat is something that goes back generations. Ask your parents or grandparents (if they’re still living) and you’ll probably hear a bunch of different ways they stretched meat to make it go further for their families. Rice, bread crumbs, oats, vegetables…you name it. And what you choose as your filler is really just a […]

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One-Dish Pork Chops Rice and Vegetables

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by Katie
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Can you tell I’m a fan of one-dish recipes? They make cooking dinner so easy, don’t they? My family loves pork chops and since they’re so inexpensive, they are a regular on our dinner menu. Finding a way to add variety is where it gets a little tricky. But no worries, I have an option […]

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Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops

Posted on January 19, 2020January 25, 2020 by Katie

When meat goes on sale, we take advantage. But if you don’t have a quick and easy recipe in mind, and all the ingredients on hand, it can be easy to pass up a great deal. Pork chops are a great example. At our Walmart, they go on sale A LOT. No need to grill […]

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Skillet Cilantro Lemon-Pepper Salmon

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 by Katie

Cooking fish can be intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner. So if you’re new or just a little nervous, this is a great recipe to try because it’s hard to mess up. You can buy salmon fresh or frozen, just make sure you thaw it before cooking. It’s full of flavor with just the right […]

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Valentine Monster Wreath

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Katie

  Who doesn’t need a cute, fun and easy Valentine’s Day craft, amiright? So much of my craft ideas are with my kids in mind. I was looking to try something fun and silly and I knew they would love a big ol’ fluffy Valentine Monster wreath greeting them when they got off the bus […]

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