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Amazing Slowcooker Mashed Potatoes

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Wow, until recently I have never prepared mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. I was in for a real surprise. The taste totally different than traditional, boiled potatoes for mashing. The depth of flavor is greater. I would say more like when you roast potatoes. They are definitely not boring. For another great side dish try our Cheddar Bacon Risotto Stir in a little bit of herbs, top with butter or a spoon of gravy and you have a new {Read More}

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Black and White Frozen Pie

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DairyFree4All   #CollectiveBias Mmm.. got a hankering for a good old-fashioned frozen pie, but you or someone you know is dairy free? That’s pretty much the scenario at our house. My daughter can’t really eat dairy at all, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love frozen treats! Especially when there is So Delicious Dairy Free® to the rescue. So Delicious Dairy Free® has so {Read More}

How To Make a Budget in 3 Steps

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Do you have a written household budget?  If not…consider this your weekly challenge: get your budget out of your head & onto paper! You can also grab a FREE online Budgeting Tool and tips here.. Here’s how…just start filling in the blanks! (keep in mind that some income & expenses may not apply to you…e.g. alimony!) Step 1: Start with total monthly income: • Salary • Spouses salary • Child support • Alimony • Other Step 2: Next, list your {Read More}

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How to Meal Plan to Save the Most Money

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Have you ever run into this situation? You get home from work or pick the kids up from school and rush home, only to be completely overwhelmed by the idea of making dinner. Rather than spending hours thawing meat and making dinner, you hit the drive-thru or go out to eat. What a budget killer! Use meal planning to make healthy meals your family and budget will love. Come Up With An Initial List of Meals You know what your {Read More}

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How Keeping a “Clothing Pantry” Saves a Ton of Cash!

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Clothing storage is the same concept as food storage, only you wear it instead of eat it. I have always bought clothing “off season” for the next year. For instance, at the end of this summer, I bought lots of T-shirts and shorts for my kids for next summer. At the end of winter I will pick up coats for them to wear next year. Everything I buy is at least 75% off, sometimes it’s even 90% off. So, when {Read More}

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