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Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

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This 30 minute Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect quick, healthy meal! It’s loaded with vegetables and a comforting recipe that our whole family loves- even the non-veggies lovers. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. As a little girl, I was a super picky eater and didn’t…

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Speedy Spanish Rice and Ground Beef Skillet

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This simple, easy Spanish Rice and Ground Beef recipe makes a great 30 minute dinner, perfect for those nights when you need to get food on the table fast. It’s inexpensive but tasty and is a meal the whole family will love! I discovered this easy Spanish rice and ground beef recipe in the early…

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Crockpot Tamale Pie- a frugal family friendly meal

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This Crockpot Tamale Pie is the perfect frugal family crockpot meal!  It’s hearty, filling and best of all, a quick and easy recipe. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. When I was in third grade, my teacher had a pet hamster that she kept in our classroom.  We…

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

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This Easy Chicken Pot Pie is perfect for nights when you need a quick, cheap dinner recipe.  It’s hearty, super delicious and has become a family favorite! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  I’ll be honest, I love good, old fashioned chicken pot pie made from real…

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Creamy Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

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This Creamy Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup is loaded with Italian sausage, macaroni, basil, tomatoes, cheese and more. So hearty and delicious! This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® & Lactalis American Group but all my opinions are my own.   I’ve always said that Spring was,…

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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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