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Super Easy Chocolate Granola

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Breakfast just got more exciting with this easy chocolate granola recipe! It’s made with simple healthy ingredients, is delightfully crunchy and absolutely delicious! And really, who doesn’t love an excuse to start their day off with some chocolate?   I have a couple of requirements for our weekday breakfast foods.  They have to be quick and…

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Easy Crunchy Quinoa Cabbage Salad

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You’ll love how easy this Healthy Quinoa Cabbage Salad is to make! It’s perfect as a side dish but hearty enough to enjoy as lunch too. The salad includes black beans for extra protein and carrots and sunflower seeds for a bit of added crunch.  And the homemade dressing is the best! I was always…

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5 Minute Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

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This creamy 5 Minute Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is such a light refreshing side dish or dessert.  And it’s so easy to make too- all you need is 5 minutes! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone.  The one evening I can guarantee enthusiastic cheers from…

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Frozen Fruit Salad Slush

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This easy recipe for Frozen Fruit Salad Slush is the perfect summer treat!  It’s loaded with fruit, so refreshing and makes a great healthy snack, appetizer or even dessert.     There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. I’ll admit it, I’m a wimp when it comes to…

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Super Easy Sloppy Joes from Scratch

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These homemade Easy Sloppy Joes are the perfect quick family dinner. They’re made with basic ingredients and come together in just 30 minutes! One of our favorites! I wasn’t very old when I decided that my grandmother and mom always made the best Sloppy Joes. As a child, I was a picky eater and didn’t…

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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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