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What to Do with Brown Bananas

[image error]Yes, we have brown bananas! What do we do with them today? Why, freeze them, of course, to use in baking, smoothies, and other banana desserts. You can certainly bake and blend today, but if you don’t have time, follow these easy steps for freezing brown bananas to use later. You had high hopes when you […]

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Chimichangas

[image error]Chimichangas are crispy burritos that are easy to make at home! While frying is traditional, you can also crisp them on the griddle or bake them in the oven. Have you ever had a chimichanga? Basically it’s a crispy burrito, usually deep fried. It’s considered Tex-Mex, Southwestern fare, but it may just be Cal-Mex as […]

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Quick Freezer Cooking Tips for When You Don’t Have Time to Do It

[image error]Want to do freezer cooking but find yourself short on time? Fill the freezer with these quick freezer cooking tips for when you don’t have time to do it up big. Pictured: Aunt Sandy’s Broccoli Cauliflower Soup You want to do freezer cooking, but you don’t have time. It’s been on your list and nagging […]

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21 Valentine Desserts that Won’t Break the Bank

[image error]What is Valentine’s Day without a little bit of sugar?  Check out this lineup of 21 delicious Valentine desserts that won’t break the bank. Pictured: Triple Chocolate Sundaes Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? It can be a pretty sweet day. Whether you have a sweetheart or not, I think it’s the perfect excuse to indulge […]

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How to Make Perfect Baked Rice in the Oven

[image error]Learn to bake rice in the oven so that you have a quick and easy side dish without a lot of hassle. This method produces perfect rice every time! I can’t make rice. My rice never turns out. I don’t know what it is, but I just can’t make good rice. Have you ever said […]

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Can You Save Money with a Pantry Challenge?

[image error]Can you save money with a Pantry Challenge? Absolutely! And not just on your grocery savings this month. A Pantry Challenge can help you save money for months to come. If you’ve spent anytime on budget websites or scrolled through money-saving feeds on instagram, you’ve likely heard about the Pantry Challenge concept. It’s nothing too […]

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Quick & Easy Taco Fillings

[image error]Tacos are a good cheap eat that offer a tremendous amount of variety. Here are 8 favorite taco fillings that won’t break the bank. Pictured: Pork Carnitas Tacos Tacos. Tacos. Tacos. What was once an exotic food is now daily fare in most parts of the country. And for good reason! Tacos are filling, fun, […]

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Homemade Medicine Ball Tea Recipe

[image error]Feeling under the weather? Brew a cup of this deliciously soothing Medicine Ball Tea Recipe. It’s cheaper than the coffee shop and so much better for you. Sore throat? Cough? Sniffles? The cold and flu season can really wreak havoc on your body. And really mess with your appetite. A cup of coffee no longer […]

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Pantry Challenge 2019: Week 5 Update

[image error]There, we did it. We survived a monthlong pantry challenge. Here’s how the final stretch went down. Woo-ee! It has been A WEEK.  As you know, I started getting sick last week and it got bad. It’s still not better. At this writing, all eight of us have gotten the Plague of 2019.  1 – […]

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January Grocery Spending

[image error]It can be helpful for your own grocery budget to see what others spend and what kind of tricks they use to save money. Here’s what we spend on groceries in January to feed our family of 8. Whew! It’s been a month. I’m tired. It doesn’t help that I’ve been sick all week, as […]

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