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Apple Dump Cake from Scratch- fresh apples, no cake mix!

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Apple Dump Cake is an easy dessert that combines gooey cinnamon apples with a buttery crunchy topping. Made totally from scratch using fresh apples and a homemade cake mix, this recipe is a more nutritious take on a classic favorite. Enjoy it warm topped with some ice cream or milk for an irresistible treat that…

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$350 Month Budget Menu Plan for Our Family of 6 (Menu #52)

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Eating well on a budget can be tricky, but it’s totally possible! Here’s the budget menu plan that our family of six has recently enjoyed. Lots of tasty meal ideas! The weather is cooling down a bit and that means that I’m starting to pull out the soup recipes again.  Yay!  I love soups and…

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3 Minute Frozen Fruit Smoothie

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This simple Frozen Fruit Smoothie is made with just three ingredients and so creamy and delicious! It’s perfect for an on the go healthy breakfast or an easy snack.   There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. Unlike my husband, I’ve always been more of a milkshake/ice cream lover…

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30 Cheap Healthy Snacks- for kids and adults!

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Snack time just got better with this list of cheap, healthy snack ideas!  You’ll find sweet and salty options that both kids and adults will enjoy.  And they’re all easy to make too! We typically aren’t big snackers at our house.  But lately, the children must all be in growth spurts, because it seems like…

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20 Inexpensive Homemade Gift Ideas

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This creative collection of homemade gift ideas will help you give fun personalized DIY gifts to the people you love!  They’re all cheap and easy to make and are perfect for Christmas, birthdays and more. There are affiliate links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my full disclosure…

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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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