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Mexican Dressing (a simple homemade salad dressing)

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This slightly sweet, creamy homemade salad dressing goes wonderfully with nearly any salad. It’s super easy to make and is made with simple, basic ingredients. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  If you read my menu plans, you’ll notice that I often mention having homemade salad dressing. …

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5 Minute Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

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I’m always on the look out for fun, frugal things that we can do together as a family.  So when I came across this recipe for making homemade ice cream in a bag, I knew that it was the perfect activity for our next family night. We all love ice cream and I knew we’d enjoy…

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Our $200 Grocery Budget: 4 Ways Our Family of 4 Saves

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Four things that help us keep our grocery spending at just $200 a month for our family of four.  Practical advice that will benefit any budget! Money was super tight when we first got married 5 years ago, but we were determined to find a way to get on our feet financially and so we…

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Inexpensive DIY Homemade Bathroom Cleaner

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This DIY homemade bathroom cleaner is made from just two ingredients and yet super effective! It will save you money and help you avoid using chemical laden alternatives. There are affiliate links in this post for your convenience.  Please read my full disclosure policy. After our first child was born 6 years ago, I became…

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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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