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Homemade Hamburgers and Baked Potato Slices: Delicious Summer Recipes!

Homemade Hamburgers and Baked Potato Slices: Delicious Summer Recipes!

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One of our favorite summer meals to eat is Hamburgers and Baked Potato Slices. Both are simple and easy to make. You can also have dinner on the table in under thirty minutes! I start with the Baked Potato Slices first. We use garlic salt to season these potatoes because my family is addicted to it. However, you can use any seasoning you want! Baked Potato Slices 3-4 potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick Cooking spray Garlic salt or any other…

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Making Bread Is A Skill You Need To Learn! Bonus: A Round-Up of Great Bread Recipes!

Making Bread Is A Skill You Need To Learn! Bonus: A Round-Up of Great Bread Recipes!

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One of the skills I have probably worked the hardest on was to make my own bread. I wasn’t very positive about my ability to learn how to make bread, but I knew I needed to learn how.I had a bread maker, but I didn’t like how the loaves came out of the bread maker. The crust was very chewy if not hard as a rock. Then I discovered the dough setting. Oh my. I found out that the bread…

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Ten Lessons Learned About Food From The Depression and Wartime

Ten Lessons Learned About Food From The Depression and Wartime

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The Great Depression was a time of lean years for many in the United States and all over the world. Many people learned valuable lessons on making food stretch and taking advantage of cheaper processed food that came out during this time. Many people learned to survive on less and some people went hungry.  When World War II came around, many of these lessons were needed to survive the war and stretch their rationing coupons. People were encouraged to start…

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Egg and Spinach Open Faced Sandwiches

Egg and Spinach Open Faced Sandwiches

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Things to know about me:1. I am not a fancy cook. Not at all. I could be if I wanted to, but I really like making uncomplicated things. This sandwich is one of them.2. I will eat cold sandwiches, but I really, really like hot sandwiches with crusty or toasted bread.I make these Egg and Spinach Open Faced Sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. I like them that much and I will eat breakfast at any meal. Also, this is a…

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Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 and November’s Meal Plans

Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 and November’s Meal Plans

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Here we are, Month 2 of the Once A Month Shopping Challenge!I tried to be a little more prepared for this month. I have officially made my three planned stops as of yesterday. The first stop was to K-Mart to get:2 bags of dog food2 bags of cat food (grain-free for the cat with a sensitive stomach)1 bag of cat litter1 bottle of shampoo (for me)1 bottle of shampoo/conditioner (for Dane)2 bottles of conditioner (1 for me, 1 for Paige)2…

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The Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month One Update

The Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month One Update

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My first month’s Once A Month Shopping Challenge will be done in just a few days. I will probably go grocery shopping a few days early due to how my budget works and when I get paid. However, I wanted to give you an update so you can see how it is going so far. The successes:I feel like I have been freed from shopping. Really! We have found so many creative solutions to problems like Paige’s Halloween costume. The kids…

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