This magic Thai peanut sauce is savory and creamy, perfect for noodles orstir-fry! The best Thai peanut sauce recipe to make any meal amazing. It never fails. Every year when the temperatures start to warm, I crave salads. My Costco-copy sweet kale salad is really good, and so is my Panzanella salad with homemade Caesar dressing. But this time I was craving something very specific: chicken salad with Thai peanut ... Continue Reading
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make the PERFECT hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot! It’s so easy and comes out delicious every time! Have you ever thought something should be simple – like hard boiled eggs, or grocery shopping – only to find out that when you actually do it yourself, it’s darn near impossible? It seems like everyone has a trick to make “perfect hard boiled eggs,” with the primary element of success being the ... Continue Reading
How to Prevent Glass from Breaking in the Freezer
Can you freeze anything in mason jars? Yes, you can! Mason jars are great for space-saving storage in your freezer- absolutely perfect for soups, jams, sauces, stocks, and even leftovers! Here are 11 tips on how to freeze mason jars without breaking! I’m a master at freezing! Anytime I make something in bulk – homemade strawberry jam, hearty spaghetti sauce, slow cooker chicken stock, or slow cooker beans – I ... Continue Reading
DIY All-Natural Homemade Hand Purifier
The best Homemade Hand Purifier recipe using vodka, witch hazel, rubbing alcohol and/or essential oils. Use easily as a gel or a spray! Chemical-free homemade hand sanitizer that is ideal for the whole family. I don't care for store-bought hand gel. It's sticky, stinky, and I'm not on board with adding chemicals to my hands to clean them. Luckily, there are several options for making an all-natural homemade ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Freezing Bread
Did you know that freezing bread and even bread dough is easy? Here are the tips & tricks for freezing bread & dough (plus other baked goods) that have worked for me over the years. These simple and easy steps can save you loads of time and money! I love fresh bread… but I don’t always have the time it takes to prepare it! I had no idea that I could have been freezing bread the whole time! I did some ... Continue Reading
DIY Homemade Bug Repellent with Essential Oils
Make your own bug repellent with just a few ingredients, using essential oils as mosquito repellent. Plus it works for gnats, flies, and ticks! Perfect for summer fun with my homemade citronella candles. Camping, picnics, evenings on the back porch. What do these things have in common? SUMMER! FUN! BUGS! And the fact that you need homemade bug repellent. There's no summer without bugs, and really, I could do ... Continue Reading
Budget-friendly Whole30 Meal Plan
Whether you're on week 2 or week 4, this Whole30 meal planning hits the spot with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every recipe is budget-friendly and kid approved! You'll love the almond crusted baked chicken and the sweet potato apple bake! I’ve been talking a lot lately about the Whole30, which makes sense. When you’re on the Whole30 your life pretty much revolves around your meals… planning, prepping, cooking, ... Continue Reading
DIY Whipped Magnesium Lotion
I didn't even know I was deficient in magnesium! Using this homemade DIY magnesium lotion has helped my restless legs, quality of sleep, and it has reduced my anxiety! It’s super easy & fun to make, and it’s affordable too! I try to use home remedies whenever I can, like healing chapped lips without medication, making elderberry syrup to prevent colds before they even come, and charcoal gummies when someone ... Continue Reading
Oven-roasted Hash Browns
Skip the McDonald’s hash browns, because this homemade baked hash browns recipe is SO much better! An easy southern-style hash brown breakfast with potatoes that are diced and oven baked to a golden crisp! It’s healthy, made from scratch, and super frugal to make! Anytime I come up with a kitchen hack that will revolutionize your life (like sheet pan pancakes), I’m happy to share. My oven-roasted hash ... Continue Reading
How We Cut our Monthly Expenses by 50%
Learn ways to cut your budget and monthly expenses! Save money, pay off debt, gain your financial freedom, and spend more time with the family! When we were newlyweds, we were faced with taking a hard look at our finances. We had a baby on the way and had to cut our monthly expenses. We were ruthless, leaving no bill or expense unturned. In the end, we found ways to reduce our monthly expenses, cut our budget in ... Continue Reading
