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Super Easy Beef and Macaroni Skillet (or American Goulash)

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cheesy hamburger macaroni in a skillet

One of our family’s favorite ground beef dinners, this Beef and Macaroni Skillet is made with simple ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes!  So easy and so good! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. A friend introduced me to this simple beef macaroni recipe about…

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$350 MONTH BUDGET MENU PLAN FOR OUR FAMILY OF 6 (MENU #51)

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Here’s the cheap menu plan that our family of six enjoyed the last couple of weeks! It’s full of frugal meal ideas and perfect for menu planning inspiration! If you are a regular reader and familiar with the foods we often eat, you might notice that there are a number of new recipes on this…

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How to Can Peaches (an easy step by step recipe tutorial)

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This easy step-by-step recipe is perfect for beginners and will teach you how to can peaches in no time! Who knew canning peaches could be so easy?  Every summer when I was a child, my mom and grandma both did lots of canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables.  It was just the norm and…

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How to Can Applesauce (a step-by-step photo tutorial)

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This easy step-by-step photo tutorial will teach you how to can applesauce in no time! Who knew it could be so easy? And homemade applesauce is the best! As a child, one of the things that I looked forward to each fall was helping my mom make applesauce to can and freeze. My favorite part was…

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43 Must Try Home Canning Recipes

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Looking for ideas for preserving your own food?  This list of some of the best home canning recipes will help! From the beginner to the experienced canner, there is something for everyone!   There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. Home canning has made a come back the last several…

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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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