Author: Rachel Granstra
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My Favorite Baking Substitutions
1 cup sugar Sub: 1 1/3 cups brown sugar or 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup honey Sub: 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1/4 cup liquid 1 cup brown sugar Sub: 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 Tbsp. molasses 1 cup powdered sugar Sub: 1 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch. Blend in blender… Read more
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Weekly Cleaning Schedule
This is my updated weekly cleaning schedule! You can download it by clicking “Download.” If that is you, lets be friends. I like the way you do business…. But, instead of just accepting the fact that I’m not the cleanest lady around, I decided the year 2019 is going to be the start of a… Read more
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Crock-Pot Beef Stew
Crock-Pot Beef Stew Flavorful, Hearty and Delicious Crock-Pot Beef Stew. 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped) 1 bag small carrots (chopped) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 celery stalks (chopped) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 32 oz carton beef broth 1 packet dry brown beef gravy packet Combine… Read more
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Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup Succulent Butternut Squash Soup. 2 lbs butternut squash (peeled and diced) 1 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and diced) 1 celery stalk (chopped) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (fresh) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 box fully cooked bacon (crumbled for garnish) Combine the butternut squash, sweet… Read more
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DIY Teapot Bouquets
The finished product for our teapot bouquets turned out beautiful! We started by using the teapots I bought from a second-hand store (about 25 cents a piece) and had spray painted white. I blogged about the process here. My wonderful sister-in-law, Meghan, runs a floral design business out of her home–just a short ride across… Read more
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake. 2 boxes strawberry cake mix ((for a 3-4 layered cake)) any additional ingredients needed for cake mix 2 containers whipped cream cheese frosting 1 jar seedless strawberry jam Make strawberry cakes according to box instructions. Bake them at the time and temperature for 2 8×8 pans.… Read more
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S’mores Bars
S’mores Bars Flavorful S'mores Bars. 1 packet peanut butter cookie mix 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 F Prepare peanut butter cookie mix as directed on package. Place peanut butter cookie mixture in the bottom of an 8×8 pan. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes Remove from oven and… Read more
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Game Day Meatballs
Game Day Meatballs Amazing Game Day Meatballs! 1 jar chili sauce 1 jar grape jelly 1-2 packages frozen meatballs Mix together and leave in crockpot on high until heated through (approx. 2 hours). Enjoy! Read more
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When did ‘sacrificing for our children’ become ‘sacrificing OUR CHILDREN’?
The push for women’s empowerment in their careers and goals is palpable.– It. is. Thick. Now, I’m gonna say this right now, because I know what most people will say about this- Women with careers are not bad women. Women with goals (other than in their home) are not bad women. (hello, I’m a mother… Read more
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Charlie Brown Pie
Charlie Brown Pie Mouthwatering Charlie Brown Pie. 1 box honey graham crackers 2 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 container cool whip (large) 1 instant chocolate pudding (large) Prepare chocolate pudding as instructed on box. Stir together pudding and cool whip. Crust Crumble graham crackers. Mix peanut butter, sugar and broken graham crackers… Read more