When we moved to our current house about 3 years ago, I was so excited to have a pantry! FINALLY! No more agonizing over which cabinets would be for canned goods and which would be for dishes. No more having to store excess food items in the basement because there wasn’t enough cabinet space. No […]
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8 Spice Blends & Seasonings You Can Make At Home
A couple weeks ago, we tried a new recipe from Erin Chase’s $5 Dollar Dinners. Cajun Chicken Fettuccine….YUM. This was one of the very first times we used a recipe that called for a homemade spice blend. Uh… what? We never thought about making our own spice blends! Totally crazy because it was amazingly easy […]
DIY, General Lifestyle, Homemade, Homesteading, Recipes, Uncategorized, Using & StoringTasty Fall Recipes
As the chilly weather begins to set in, I’m always in the mood for warm and comforting dishes! There’s something about dishes like chili, soups, roasts, and casseroles that just make me happy when the temperatures drop! My crockpot becomes more prevalent in the fall, too! We’ve had an unusually hot summer in Colorado this […]
Homemade, Homesteading, Recipes, Uncategorized, Using & StoringRubbermaid Tupperware…My kryptonite. + GIVEAWAY!

As a mom, I have a whole new appreciation for tupperware. As a kid, I always knew my mom loved hers, but, I didn’t “get” it…until now. I hoard tupperware like nobody’s business and I am not ashamed. I have tupperware of all sizes- little enough for my husband to take dips to work for […]
Homesteading, Parenting, Using & StoringOur Favorite Snack & Dip Combos for Get-Togethers!

As the holidays approach and football season picks up, get-togethers with family and friends are happening all the time! Sometimes, planning what to bring isn’t as planned as you expected and you rush to throw something together. Check out some of our favorite snack and dip combinations and make your side dish super quick and […]
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