Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

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You don’t have to be a professional baker to make this no-bake cherry cheesecake either. I am not by no means a great baker. This recipe is perfect for birthdays, spring dinner parties, and even a weekend treat for the family.

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How to use egg shells in your garden

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Have you ever wondered what to do with your eggs shells after some scrambled eggs? Keep them! Right around February is when I bring out the famous wooden bowl that sits on the countertop for months. 

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An Easy Easter Place setting

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Easter is right around the corner, and it has to be one of my favourite holidays for entertaining. This easy Easter place setting was created in less than 10 minutes using what I had lying around the house. 

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Are you looking for big boy bedroom ideas?! I am finally revealing Oliver’s big boy room that we finished early this year. If you are like me and had way too many big boy room ideas saved on Pinterest, you may not know where to start. I was in design paralysis for about 6 months […]

Big Boy Bedroom Ideas | Oliver’s Room Reveal

4/25/23

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Are you looking for a tasty way to preserve your blackberries and enjoy them all year round? Have you considered dehydrating? In this post, I’ll show you how to dehydrate blackberries to make blackberry powder using your oven so you can enjoy this delicious fruit as a snack or in recipes any time of the […]

How to Dehydrate Blackberries (4 Ways to Use Fruit Powder)

3/30/23

Dehydrating, Homesteading

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Save money by learning to grow tomatoes from seeds indoors instead of buying pre-grown tomato plants from your local garden center. Types Of Tomatoes To Grow From Seed There are many varieties of tomatoes. If you are growing tomatoes for fresh eating during the summer I suggest planting: For tomato varieties that are best for […]

How to Grow Tomatoes From Seed Indoors (19 Easy Tips)

3/28/23

Gardening, Homesteading

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Have you ever wondered if you could put that leftover bacon grease to use instead of tossing it into the garbage? In this post, I will discuss how to store bacon great in the fridge, and ways you can use it! How to Store Bacon Grease Remove the bacon from the grease: Cook the bacon […]

How to Store Bacon Grease In the Fridge

3/28/23

Breakfast, Freezing, Homesteading

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Freezing cookies is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of homemade cookies in no time! In this post, I will teach you how to freeze chocolate chip cookies to extend their shelf life without added preservatives. Why Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookie? Do you remember selling cookie dough for your school fundraiser? Well, this […]

How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies (Best Freezer Method)

3/26/23

Desserts, Freezing, Homesteading

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This Easter bunny charcuterie board is a family-friendly spring alternative to traditional charcuterie boards. It is the perfect addition to your Easter brunch to tie your guest over until Easter dinner. Instead of an easter bunny’s face on the charcuterie board, this Easter board is inspired by what the Easter bunny may eat and what […]

Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board (Family Friendly!)

3/26/23

Appetizers, Easter, Grazing Boards, Spring

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