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How to make yogurt with slow cooker

How to Make Your Own Yogurt

After a few rounds of making my own yogurt, I feel confident enough to share my steps for how to make yogurt in a slow cooker.  I've tried to make it in the past using a stove top method with thermometers involved, but never found it that…
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How to make yogurt with slow cooker

Ever Tried Dryer Balls?

I am a dryer ball convert.  I know that makes me a little weird since the majority of my friends probably have never even heard of dryer balls.  It was probably a year ago that I first read about them.  They replace dryer sheets,…
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Meal Plan Monday Jan 23

All is well in our house since the Patriots won!  We had a fun Taco dinner with friends to start the week off on the right foot. Here is this week's menu details.Monday~ Tomato Soup and maybe some Grilled Cheese too.Tuesday~ First…
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Do you Test your Kids Products?

I have a daughter who loves to watch me put lip gloss on. And then I hear, "My turn, my turn." One time she put some lip balm on and it turned her skin all red. Since then, I'm more strict about what I share with her, and it's motivated me to…
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Why I Say No to Rainbow Colored Sprinkles

In my quest to eat more real foods, I’ve become more conscious of the how often I see synthetic food dyes in our world.  Valentine’s Day candy is already set-up in the stores and it’s a billboard for Red Dye#40. (Synthetic food dyes…
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Menu Plan Monday~ Jan 16, 2012

Happy long holiday weekend!Missing from the list is Sunday's great Beef Stew made in the Pressure Cooker tonight for my Mom's birthday.  Have I mentioned how much I'm loving my new pressure cooker? 😉  Thanks Mom!While my wonderful…
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Step Back in time and Visit Pompeii at the Museum of Science

I have always loved museums, even as a little kid.  There is something so grand about the exhibit halls and the amount of information you can absorb seems endless.  Now I enjoy it when museums have family friendly activities that keep…
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Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto

I have been testing out my new Cuisanart Pressure Cooker and recently tried to make risotto.  I find it difficult to make risotto on the stove top since it requires so much attention, but I love it.  In our quest to avoid relying on…
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Meal Plan Monday Jan 9

Chicken chili is from the Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker CookbookRisotto will be a test in the pressure cooker. I'll add in some shrimp at the end.Fish sandwiches will be made with Flounder. I fry them in coconut oil.Burgers and potatoes…
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Amazing Deal on Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil

Just an amazing deal to share over at Amazon for the Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil . I did the math and it comes out to only $.40/ounce, vs the Tropical Traditions Buy One Get on Free deal which is $.60/ounce. You need to sign…
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The Start of One Bite at a Time

You may have heard me mention I was eating my frogs this week.  You may have thought I was a little crazy after the holiday hoop-la.  You are probably a little right.  At the start of the new year, I love the fresh start it provides.…
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Update Mason Jars with Chalkboard Paint

I love collecting glass jars, in all shapes and sizes.  I even keep extras on hand of spaghetti sauce or coconut oil jars.  There are so many uses for them, both in and out of the kitchen.  One way I found to help organize them…
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Menu Plan Monday~ Jan 1, 2012

Happy New Year!Here is this week's dinner menu.  One of my resolutions for 2012 is to spend more time menu planning.  I find such relief when I open my chalkboard closet and find tonight's dinner decision ready and waiting for me.…
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Making Family Resolutions

I was a little sad to say goodbye to 2011.  Overall it was an amazing year.  I realized that as a family, we are much more successful at achieving our goals if we all are partners in the same resolutions.We were blessed with the arrival…
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What a difference a year makes

 Kids got sleds this year from Grandma & Grandpa.  They are towing each other around the house as there is not a flake of snow in our forecast.Then there was last year...the first of MANY snowstorms.  Christmas Day was the last…
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Meal Plan Dec 26

Here is this week's menu!Monday's Shrimp Scampi used up the extra shrimp cocktail we had from Christmas dinner.  I did an easy sauce with leftover baby tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a little white wine.  Madison surprised us and liked…
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Pull Apart Pumpkin French Toast

Need a new recipe for a New Year's Brunch?  Or maybe a cozy breakfast-for-dinner idea on New Year's Eve?  I highly suggest the Baked Pumpkin French Toast I found over at Simple Bites.  We made it for Christmas morning brunch and…
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Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.Best wishes for a wonderful holiday,photo by Nikki Amara Myers
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Which Wrapping Papers can be Recycled?

Next week is always a major trash haul with post party rubbish and the remnants of boxes and gift wrapping. Much of the wrapping paper used can be recycled, but a few will cause havoc in the recycling process.  Here is a quick run down of…
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Easy Last Minute Christmas Decorations

Happy Holidays to all as Hanukkah arrives and Christmas is just three days away.  Here are a few quick and easy holiday decorating ideas for anyone that needs some last minute inspiration. Use your Scrabble trays for a holiday greeting.Can't…
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A Little Baking Inspiration

Mayan Chocolate SparklersAs this week includes multiple baking sessions, wrapping nights and dinner planning, I'm a trying to stay calm and focused on the important things this season.  I'm spreading some blog love and sharing a few sites…
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