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Homemade Crock Pot Pear Sauce (or Applesauce)
One thing I love to do when I find great deals on soon-to-be-expiring apples and pears is to make homemade pear sauce or applesauce in the crock pot. You could also do it on the stove, but I’ve found...
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Orange Cream Smoothie Recipe
I promised I’d let you know how my freezing oranges experiment went. Well, I’m happy to report that it was a success! I used them to make this Orange Cream Smoothie recipe last week and it was a hit....
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Pick-Me-Up Smoothie Recipe
This deliciously refreshing smoothie is packed with frozen fruit, protein, and just a touch of honey for that “pick-me-up” you need mid-afternoon. Give it a try instead of reaching for cookies or...
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Blueberry Ginger Smoothie Recipe
When I first saw this recipe in the May/June 2011 issue of the Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, I thought it sounded like a very strange combination. But the more I thought about it, the more the...
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Do-It-Yourself Experiment #5: Homemade Hummus
Before I tell you about June’s Do-It-Yourself Experiment, I first promised an update on the Homemade Laundry Detergent. I don’t love it, but it’s working alright. I’ve learned that I have to put it in,...
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Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe
We made Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothies for breakfast a few days ago and they were a hit. I didn’t think they were as yummy as the Pick-Me-Up Smoothies, but the children gobbled them down. (By the way,...
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Homemade Baked Apple Chips
After buying 18 pounds of apples two weeks ago and another 20 pounds this week, I was excited to see this recipe on Pinterest for Baked Apple Chips. Since I don’t have an apple corer, I decided to cut...
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Do-It-Yourself: Whole-Wheat Pretzel Bites
Life Blessons shows you how to make Whole-Wheat Pretzel Bites. Do you have a fun and frugal DIY idea to share? I’d love to hear about it! Read the submission guidelines and submit it here.
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Homemade Carrot Fries
My friend, Angie, and I split a 25-pound bag of organic carrots from Azure Standard last week. It was only $10 for my share, so a pretty good deal for quality organic carrots. Now the fun has just...
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My Homemade Poptart Experiment
I was really excited to try the Homemade Poptart idea. It’s been one of those things I’ve long wanted to experiment with. I used a different crust recipe because I’d already tried the recipe Laura...
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Homemade Yogurt (Slow Cooker Recipe)
After my fairly successful attempt at making homemade toothpaste, I was inspired to try homemade yogurt in my crockpot. I’ve made yogurt on the stove and in a yogurt maker before, but I’ve always...
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Red, White, and Blue Smoothie Recipe
Note from Crystal: I’m excited that my older sister, Brigette, has agreed to start sharing some of her recipes with us on a weekly basis. She and I will be teaming up to share a number of different...
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Sweet Potato Smoothie
Guest post from Brigette Shevy I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about getting in a serving of vegetables at breakfast that makes me happy. It gives me a sense of accomplishment by 8...
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Lazy Day Tropical Shake
Guest post by Brigette Shevy This Hawaiian Shake Recipe is The Best! This thick, creamy, refreshing shake is the perfect recipe for the long, hot summer afternoons. It’s a healthy version of...
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Chewy No Bake Granola Bars
Guest post from Brigette Shevy You will love this Chewy Granola Bar Recipe These are a perfect lunchbox treat! They are so fast and simple to whip up, and they freeze perfectly. That’s assuming, of...
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Easy Homemade Hummus
Guest post from of Chris of Simple Family Finance Get ready. Today, you’re in for a good ol’ fashioned food fight! Don’t pretend like you don’t love those. Three similar items are going to face off to...
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Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels
Guest post from Brigette Shevy This “recipe” is so simple that I don’t think it can even be called a recipe. However, these roll-ups are something fun and a little different to include in those...
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7-Layer Pumpkin Magic Bars
I was really hopeful about this recipe. I mean, I love pumpkin and I love Magic Bars. So combining the two should work well, right? Well, actually not, in my opinion. It just tasted off. Like a flavor...
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10 Apple Recipes You Should Try
Homemade Apple Butter in the Crockpot (plus printable gift labels!) Apple Peanut Butter Muffins Homemade Baked Apple Chips Upside Down Praline Apple Pie Apple Crisp Pizza Double Apple Whole-Wheat...
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Homemade Kale Chips
Believe it or not, I’ve never purchased kale before — at least not that I can remember. But when I found the bag of washed and chopped kale marked down to $1.29, I figured it was high time we try...
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