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How To Make Tamales The Easy Way

by Lindsie / January 12, 2019

Who doesn’t love tamales? Learn How To Make Tamales with these easy recipes and step-by-step directions. Making tamales doesn’t have to be difficult with a little planning, and by using leftovers for the fillings you can make tamales in as little as an hour! In this tutorial, you will learn how to make tamales at home in no time at all. There are so many different ways to fill a Tamale. I have included 2 recipes in this tutorial, one…

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Meal Planning Cheat Sheet with Bonus Printable Grocery List

by Lindsie / January 8, 2019

Happy New Year! This year, my resolution is to blog a heck of a lot more, and to share even more great meal planning printables to help you save money on groceries! My other resolution is to change my diet. Lately it has been absolutely terrible. I haven’t been sticking to my meal plans, have been eating out more, and it shows. In the past, when I was at my healthiest, I ate a mostly vegetarian diet. Like a weekday vegetarian. It…

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This Week’s Menu – FREE One Week Meal Planner with Grocery List

by Lindsie / August 10, 2018

We’re all moved in… kinda. We did a lot of eating out during the moving week and I realized just how expensive that gets, and how essential having a meal plan is. Getting back to it, I have created a breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plan with snacks for our family, and am sharing it with you. The meal plan also includes the grocery list and recipes. During the move in process, we purged and tossed/donated a lot of food. …

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Instant Pot Tips For Beginners

by Lindsie / August 7, 2018

I bought an Instant Pot, and I am in love! I have included 8 Instant Pot Tips for Beginners and 2 of my favorite Instant Pot recipes so far – Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls and Apple Sauce. It’s so easy to use, and has made so many delicious meals, in such little time! Getting a new Instant Pot can definitely seem overwhelming or intimidating at first, but it will quickly become one of your favorite cooking appliances. Here’s some tips for…

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7 Best Gifts For Your Coffee Lover Friend

by Lindsie / August 3, 2018

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your friends? Your gift doesn’t have to be pricey to be meaningful, but can be a simple mug or flask that says something witty and makes them laugh. If they’re coffee lovers, you’re in luck, because here’s a list of the best gifts you can give to the real coffee lovers. 1. A Manual Coffee Grinder Now this isn’t something an ordinary person would appreciate. It takes years to build such a relationship…

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This Week for Dinner

by Lindsie / July 1, 2018

Last night we were getting ready to go to dinner at a friend house, and like the good guests we are, wanted to bring something. I realized as I was scavenging through my pantry and fridge that I am getting low on the essentials everything. I managed to throw together a delicious Antipasta Salad with what was in my fridge, and by borrowing some olives from our neighbor, Rick. It’s time to go grocery shopping. Every week before planning my…

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Planning Menus and Decorating Doors! Just So Posh Helps You Do It All!

by Lindsie / June 13, 2018

Making lists, writing notes, and planning is essential to blogging. I am constantly writing down ideas for recipes, and menus. It is important that I have a notebook available all the time to jot down ideas. I like being able to have something to write in when the flyers come in the mail, and to have something to reference to when the fam asks “what’s for dinner?” To make sure that my notebook doesn’t get confused with Anthony’s, I got…

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Calling All Moms! Turn Your Kitchen Into A Gourmet Coffee Shop

by Lindsie / May 28, 2018

Turning Your Kitchen Into a Gourmet Coffee Shop Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and it’s been that way for hundreds of years. We love it so much in the U.S., Americans drink more coffee than tea, juice, and soda combined. But it can also be an expensive habit if you’re getting your daily dose of java from a coffee shop. Just a plain black coffee from Starbucks will set you back at least $2…

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Instant Pot Recipes You Can Prepare in Under 1 Hour!

by Lindsie / May 21, 2018

Be it a normal day at home or a hectic day at work, after exhausting yourself all day, sometimes all one can think about is hearty, delicious comfort food being presented to them. But then, even for this fantasy, one is required to stand and cook. In case you tend to have many lazy spells like these, then there is one thing that can help you get tasty food, almost instantly- The Instant Pot. The hype is definitely real, and…

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Summer Drinks that will Help You Beat the Heat!

by Lindsie / May 17, 2018

With summer coming in with full swing, the need for refreshing, icey drinks is real! The warm sunny days can leave one dehydrated and for this, we all need some summer sips that will not just quench our thirsts but will fully please our palettes as well. Therefore, if the heat is getting intolerable for you, then its time for you to try these frosty combinations down below, and finally do summer’s the right way: The Good Old Lemonade When…

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Spring Into Savings – April 2018 Meal Plan with Grocery List – 30 Days of Dinners for $248

by Lindsie / March 30, 2018

Happy Spring! Can you believe we’re already in April? I’m really excited about April because I am due on April 10th, hopefully sooner if this little guy will cooperate with me! Check out this baby bump! If you’re following on Facebook, or by e-mail I am sure you’ve already seen the early access to the full version of April’s menu on Etsy. If you haven’t, get your copy now! February AND March sold out, so make sure to scoop up…

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Baked5280 Review

by Lindsie / February 7, 2018

I love supporting small businesses, and when I came across Baked5280 on Alignable, I knew that I had to contact them right away! After a few messages back and forth, Zach and Samantha delivered some muffins, right to my door in exchange for my review. I was able to try four different muffins; banana, triple berry, blueberry and a chocolate chip peanut butter. The muffins were delivered in a white pastry box, sealed with their logo. I wasn’t quite sure…

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Eating Well In The New Year – Gourmet On A Dime

by Lindsie / January 2, 2018

Chances are you, along with millions of other people, have ambitious plans for the New Year: Save money, eat better, hit the gym, lose weight. Unless you’ve been on top of your planning and preparation for the New Year, you’re as likely to attain and have success with these goals as you would be trying to bake a loaf of bread without flour, water, yeast and a working oven. If you’re trying to save money while still eating well, you…

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January 2018 – Free Monthly Meal Plan – Quick and Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes with Printable Grocery List

by Lindsie / December 29, 2017

Can you believe 2017 is already over? I feel like I was just getting home from Florida, with my beautiful tan! This month’s menu is really great, and includes a lot of healthy, budget friendly meals to start off the New Year. Grand total of January’s menu – $254! I’ve done the planning; all you need to do is the shopping! January’s menu has a grand total of $254, and I did that by; shopping at multiple grocery stores,…

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September 2017 Menu Plan | 30 Days of Dinners for $259

by Lindsie / September 2, 2017

It’s never too late to start saving! September’s menu is one of my favorites in a long time. It is full of family favorites, and some easy weeknight slow cooker meals to make mealtime flawless. Scroll down to see what’s on September’s menu. September is also Hunger Action Month in America. Right now 1 in 6 kids are struggling with hunger, and do not know where their next meal is coming from. Creating these menu plans each month is one way that I…

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Pierogi Casserole Recipe from My New Favorite Cookbook – Family Favorite Casserole Recipes!

by Lindsie / August 4, 2017

This recipe is a total hit! If you’re a fan of pierogis, this is the casserole for you! Potatoes, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and caramelized onions are layered with lasagna noodles to make this easy to assemble Pierogi Casserole! I have a cookbook addiction, so when I was asked if I wanted a copy of Addie Gundry‘s new cookbooks, Family Favorite Casserole Recipes and, No-Bake Desserts, I immediately jumped on the opportunity! Right away I was impressed by the book! …

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