March 1, 2012
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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Anyone living the Simple Life has a few things on hand, such as baking soda, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic. And they use these items in crazy ways: as household cleaners, de-greasers, hinge de-squeakifiers, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Before we bought expensive products in the store with tidy labels, there was vinegar. Olive oil. Epsom salts. And baking soda. I used to go to the store, buy my household products, and go home without giving it a second … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Image via Wikipedia For those of us who are trying to live the Simple Life, there’s nothing more frustrating than buying everything processed and packaged. How the heck did people survive before they could just run to the store for … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Did you know that these simple swaps can save you hundreds of dollars? Here’s a list of things to have on hand at all times. These are the items to buy over again just because you ran out. There’s no reason … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I’m a big fan of natural beauty tips. I’ve had pretty good success with them as far as I know. It’s not like I look at my own face. Ever. So maybe I’m swayed by a facade. But just in … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of those scone-y, biscotti-ey, crumpet-ey kinds of things. They kind of taste like sawdust. (If any gourmet scone bakers are reading this, my apologies. Please don’t take it personally.) My dislike for … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Image via Wikipedia It’s nearly tradition for me to buy cans of pumpkin on the first day of October. That’s when I begin to cook with pumpkin. In October, it begins with bread and rolls. The closer we get to the winter holidays, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I am always looking for unconventional, earth-friendly, money-saving, non-toxic, non-time-consuming ideas to make my house better. I always want it to look, smell, and feel fresher and cleaner than it is One day, while shopping (err, browsing) at Von Maur … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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These muffins are so light and fluffy! They are one of the things I look forward to every summer and fall when the apples are fresh. Apples are one of my favorite fruits to cook with. Yum! Ingredients: 1/2 c. … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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My dad tells a joke about moving from the suburbs of Kansas City to the hills of Pennsylvania. He once asked someone (true story) why they didn’t lock their car doors. Their reply? “Oh, we only lock our car doors … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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There’s nothing better than a snickerdoodle. Unless it’s a snickerdoodle muffin. Snickerdoodle muffins are so good that my husband (who doesn’t like muffins) likes them. Side bar- who doesn’t like muffins? Weirdo. If you want to replicate these, it really … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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This is a cake that I froze to keep on hand for unexpected company. It is a sweet, moist, melt in your mouth kind of deal. I sliced it into pieces before putting it in the freezer. I will probably … Continue reading
December 18, 2011
by Angie
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This is the all-inclusive, all-in-one-pack. You can create literally hundreds of different kinds of scones as long as you adhere to the basic ingredients! These scones are very versatile. Using this basic recipe, you can your embellishment of choice. My … Continue reading