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One for Now, Two for Later: Freezer Cooking for the Busy Homemaker
It’s 5 p.m. The kids are hungry, your brain is fried, and the fridge is giving you that look—the one that says, “Good luck, lady.” It’s not just me, right?? We’ve all been there. Life amounted to more than we expected that day, and here we are with no food and no plan. The Simple…
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Cinnamon Applesauce: A Concept, Not a Recipe
This Isn’t a Recipe A simple kitchen series from The Contented Hearth In this series, you won’t find precise measurements or lengthy ingredient lists—instead, you’ll discover easy concepts to help you maximize your kitchen economy. With each “not recipe,” I’ll share how I’ve learned to make the most of what I have, including those sad…
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Home Is Where the Heart Is: A Cliché That Works for the Contented Homemaker
Do you long to improve the atmosphere of your home?To carry a joyful disposition—rain or shine? Then let this old cliché settle deep into your soul:Home is where the heart is. Let’s Pause and Ponder We’ve all heard this saying, but when was the last time you truly considered it? How can this simple phrase…
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Waste Not Want Not: 5 Tricks to Reduce Waste in the Kitchen
Stretch your grocery budget further with these 5 simple tricks to reduce waste in your kitchen—no extra income required. Does going to the grocery store raise your blood pressure? Are you counting the cost of every item you put in your cart? One less grocery bag every trip and a higher price tag? You are…
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