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Two Week Menu and Shopping List

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In this time of quarantine and all the stress, it takes some planning and organization to safely go to the grocery store, find what we need, and maintain proper social distancing. I asked my dear husband, “If you had to cook dinner for every night this week, what would you cook?” His response was: Hot Dogs, Macaroni and Cheese, Spaghetti O’s, Canned Soup and the type of Ravioli that comes

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DIY Spring Wreath

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DIY Spring Wreath for about $6. All items from the dollar store.

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Make 3 Meals out of 1 Pork Loin

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  This week we are creating 3 meals from one cut of meat. Pork loin is great to find on sale this time of year so, stock up. Buy extra to stock the freezer. Clean the fat off the pork loin before using or freezing. Do not cut all the fat off just trim. When you get home with your pork tenderloin, slice off 4 chops, and save for the

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40 Day Closet Challenge

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Looking for a way to help others and yourself during Lent? Try this 40 day challenge!

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Turkey Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Peppers Servings: 4 Time: 50 minutes Difficulty: easy Hearty and colorful, these stuffed peppers will be a hit. Credit: Nora Kapche Ingredients 4 large bell peppers 1/2 cup of broccoli, finely chopped or frozen 1 1/2 cup cooked ground turkey/beef 1 1/2 cup (4 oz) shredded cheese, divided 1 cup cooked rice 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4

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Matching Spring Break T-Shirts

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Traveling soon? See how we made this cute vacation tee shirt with the Cricut!

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Ball and Glove Treats

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Softball Rice Crispy Treats are a big HIT with the players! Just the right size for a snack in between games at a tournament. These are super cute and easy to make. My oldest daughter plays softball and wanted to find a cute snack to make for her teammates. She scoured Pinterest and found these adorable baseball glove treats with a free printable. She took this idea and made round

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40 Days – 40 Bags & Boxes, Lent Challenge

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40 Day - 40 Bags & Boxes

Join us in helping others and ourselves with this 40 Day – 40 Boxes & Bags Challenge!

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Valentine’s Day Tiered Tray

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Looking for a quick way to add some festive decor? Try a tiered tray! See this Valentine’s Day inspired tray, and make your own!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

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DIY Valentine's Day Treats

Make these fun and easy treats to share with friends. The kids can help with this. It really is simple! Plus, these are super cute! Just grab some mini candy canes from the past Holiday Season. I always buy extra just for this project. Mine came from the Dollar Store and have 30 mini candy canes for $1.00 in each package. We will be using two candy canes, to make

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Release the Hounds to Unleash a New Decade and a New You!

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Laugh at the universe turning against me as I began working toward my New Year’s Resolution!

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Houston Life TV Segment – What to do with those unwanted gifts

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***Watch the segment by clicking the link below!*** https://www.click2houston.com/video/houston-life/2020/01/06/houston-couponing-expert-reveals-why-you-should-consider-re-gifting-unwanted-holiday-gifts-houston-life–kprc-2/ Please join me on Houston Life KPRC Channel 2 Houston where I will be sharing tips to help you decide what to do with those unwanted gifts from the holidays and save a little money. Check out the fun TV SEGMENT. Every once in a while we get an item that maybe is not our style or that does not fit

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