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Easy Homemade Pie Crust

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Finally, a homemade pie crust doesn’t tear easily and is super easy to work with! I love that it doesn’t require chilling and uses butter, not Crisco. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  You know the saying ‘easy as pie’?  Well, this recipe makes that reality because…

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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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Oven Ready Lasagna (a quick, no boil lasagna recipe)

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This juicy, flavorful lasagna saves you prep time by using regular, uncooked lasagna noodles. You get to enjoy your favorite dish with less work!  It makes a great freezer meal too. There are affiliate links in this post. If you use these links, I may earn a commission- please read my full disclosure policy. I’m all…

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Homemade Bisquick Mix (cheap and easy!)

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This homemade Bisquick is made with just 5 simple ingredients and takes just minutes to mix up. It’s cheaper, healthier and tastes amazing. Use it for all your baking mix needs! 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”…

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Country Potato Soup

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Don’t let the basic ingredients of this soup fool you, because let me tell you, it is quite tasty.  Thanks to the onions, pepper and chives you get lots of flavor and the addition of sour cream makes it just creamy enough to be delicious.  In fact, my husband who is not really a potato…

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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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