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  • How to Plan for a Low Budget Home Makeover

    DIY, Home, Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    makeover

    I recently turned an empty guest room into a cozy, curated office, craft, hobby, content creation room, by spending very little money and using items I already own.

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  • How to Blanch Vegetables

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living

    Blanching prepares the vegetables for freezing. It helps retain vitamin C as it so happens, many of the vegetables that are high in vitamin C are the very vegetables that freeze well.

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  • What’s in Season in May?

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    what is in season in may

    The beginning of the warm weather season is here and that means there is an abundance of delicious and nutritious seasonal produce to enjoy.

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  • Leftover Bread Recipes

    Breads, Household Helper, Recipes, Thrifty Living
    easy leftover bread recipes

    Here are my mom's quick and easy leftover bread recipes and her thrifty tips for using leftover bread.

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  • What’s in season in April?

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    whats in season april

    Read what is in season in April and a helpful guide to making ham for your spring brunch. How to cook ham, recipes for ham glaze, and more.

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  • Best Fruits to Freeze

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    best fruits to freeze

    Contrary to popular belief, not all fruits are suitable for freezing – however, the ones that are can remain fresh and flavorful for up to a year. This post is all about fruits that freeze well and how to freeze fruits.

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  • What is in Season in March?

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    betty crocker

    As the season begins to move away from the winter months, there are a few seasonal fruits and vegetables that are at their best during the month of March.

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  • February Seasonal Meal Planning & Household Guide

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    seasonal meal planning

    Meal planning is a great way to save you time. Knowing what you're shopping for allows you an opportunity to plan your menu for the week.

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  • Best Vegetables to Freeze

    Household Helper, Thrifty Living
    how to blanch vegetables

    I am always looking for the best way to preserve the summer harvest, which happens to give us the best vegetables to freeze.

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  • How to Remove Tough Stains from Clothes

    Household Helper
    best laundry hack

    Saving a thrifted find with a household cleaning hack stain remover.

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