I have been wanting to try this for a while. I ran out of dishwasher detergent this week…it was time! I tried a few different recipes that really didn’t please me. One recipe left a gritty film and one left the glasses very cloudy. I tried a new one today. I found this recipe here…thanks …
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I am trying to minimize the waste that my kitchen produces. I use cloth napkins and dish towels instead of paper towels. I try very hard not to use baggies…if I do I wash and re-use them. I switched from Tupperware to glass Pyrex containers for storage. I keep any plastic containers that food items come in, such as …
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In the past few weeks I have been struggling with the urge to go out and buy Windex. I have resisted and today I am so glad that I did. I made the best glass cleaner…EVER. Yep, ever. I am so excited about this, I even called my mom raving. Okay, maybe I am a tad too …
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One of Alex’s favorite foods is banana muffins. We go through a ton of bananas so I have to hide a few so they get ripe enough to make banana muffins with. I have begun to suspect that Ava has a gluten intolerance so I have begun to experiment with different varieties of flours. My …
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I have been using the no ‘poo shampoo & conditioner method for two months. It is spring here in Florida and we have been spending a lot of time outdoors, especially at the beach. My hair is curly and coarse and I felt that it really needed a deep conditioner. I turned to my kitchen …
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It has been a week since Shane, AKA daddy, left to start his new job. He is over 1,000 miles away and will be gone for 30 day stretches. Slowly, but surely, we are finding our new groove. Even though we have found our groove I want to make it clear that we miss him …
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These are delicious little homemade chicken nuggets that our entire family loves. I typically make a double batch and freeze the leftovers in small portions for easy lunches for the kids throughout the week. They are certainly tastier and much healthier than the frozen or fast food chicken nuggets. Here is what you need: 3 skinless boneless …
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This is one of our families favorite vegetable side dishes. This dish goes well with almost anything. From feta stuffed peppers, fish, and grilled chicken. If you have children the sauce makes this one a winner. I have to keep an eye on Ava because I often catch her eating the sauce with a spoon! …
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I am replacing all of my packaged foods with homemade versions. Homemade taco seasoning is so good and easy. It is also much cheaper than the store-bought package. You can spice it up easily to fit your families preference. Ingredients: 2 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper …
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This is such an easy dish to make. The kids love it and it makes a ton so you can freeze some for an easy dinner another night. We often eat it for lunches throughout the week as well. You can mix it up and make it with chicken as well. Here is what you …
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