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Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

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 Need a simple, healthy breakfast idea?  Try this Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal!  It combines old fashioned and quick oats with milk, eggs, butter, chocolate chips and a few other pantry staples for a delicious recipe that the whole family will love.  There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy….

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Homemade Shake and Bake (and how to use it for chicken)

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Learn how to make homemade Shake and Bake- it’s simple to make, healthier than store bought and save money too!  And of course, it’s delicious too.  This copycat Shake N Bake is the perfect thing to use for your next batch of chicken! The last several years, I’ve been slowly working at trying to eliminate…

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Homemade Cream Soup Mix

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This homemade cream soup mix is not only healthier than the bought version, but it’s also cheaper too! And I love that it allows you to make as little or as much as you want at a time. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy here.  Maybe I’m…

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Homemade Bisquick Mix

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This homemade Bisquick alternative is healthier than the bought stuff and literally takes minutes to mix up. Plus it tastes so much better too! If you are like me and looking for ways to eat healthier and save at the same time, then you’ll love this copycat “Bisquick” mix! It takes just minutes to make,…

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100% Whole Wheat Bread

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There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  I grew up watching my mom make homemade bread; she was amazing and made it totally by hand.  I can still see her getting out her big metal mixing bowl and worn wooden spoon and then slowly mixing everything together. It…

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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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