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Easy Snowman Cake

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Perfect for winter birthdays or parties, this adorable snowman cake is sure to bring smiles! And you’ll love how incredibly easy it is to make! I’m not one of those moms that throws their kids big, amazing birthday parties.  That is just so not me!  But one of the ways that I do try to…

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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

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I think that these little bite-sized Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins taste an awful lot like a Snickerdoodle cookie. At any rate, the mix of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with a sugary topping makes them rather addictive! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. These little muffins are quick…

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Easy Homemade Pie Crust

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Finally, a homemade pie crust doesn’t tear easily and is super easy to work with! I love that it doesn’t require chilling and uses butter, not Crisco. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  You know the saying ‘easy as pie’?  Well, this recipe makes that reality because…

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5 Minute Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

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I’m always on the look out for fun, frugal things that we can do together as a family.  So when I came across this recipe for making homemade ice cream in a bag, I knew that it was the perfect activity for our next family night. We all love ice cream and I knew we’d enjoy…

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Welcome! I’m Lydia. I love to share easy homemade recipes, simple homemaking tips and great money saving ideas. I want to help you find ways to live well and enjoy life on a budget! Read more…

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