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Christmas Grinch Donuts

It's after Thanksgiving, which means it's finally officially Christmastime! It's time for Christmas music, Christmas cookies, and Christmas movies! One of my favorite Christmas characters has always been the Grinch. Not only is he a unique character in terms of personality, but I also think he has a fun design. So this year, I decided to Grinch-ify some desserts and made these Christmas Grinch ... Read More about Christmas Grinch Donuts

20 Kitchen Gift Ideas- Gift Guide for Busy Home Cooks

Want to save money? Then you'll probably want to reduce how much you eat out, and make more meals at home. Of course, this is easier said than done, as making homecooked meals can take a lot of time. That's where kitchen devices and electronics come in! There are so many wonderful gadgets out there that can make every aspect of cooking faster and easier! If you're the cook for your family, ... Read More about 20 Kitchen Gift Ideas- Gift Guide for Busy Home Cooks

Candy Cane Mason Jar Lid Ornament

For me, Christmas time is craft time! Okay, it's actually always craft time around here, but for me, Christmas crafts feel different. A lot of the time they're smaller, and even easier to make than usual (which makes them perfect crafts to do with the kids)! It may not be December just yet, but you're going to want to do this Christmas craft ahead of time. That's because it's for your Christmas ... Read More about Candy Cane Mason Jar Lid Ornament

How to Quarter a Whole Chicken

When you're at the grocery store, have you ever compared the cost of a broiler pack of chicken and a whole uncut chicken? There's a big difference, despite the equal amount of meat! While buying pre-cut chicken is more convenient, the cost may not be as budget-friendly because you have to pay for labor (someone had to cut that chicken apart). But you can have cut chicken to use right away or to ... Read More about How to Quarter a Whole Chicken

20 Creative DIY Mason Jar Christmas Decorations

Christmas is soon! Which means if you haven't started planning your Christmas decor already, now is the time! While it's nice to pull out your old Christmas decorations and reuse them year after year, this year you may want something new. Rather than spending a ton on store-bought Christmas decorations, why not make your own? And better yet, why not make your own Christmas decor using Mason jars! ... Read More about 20 Creative DIY Mason Jar Christmas Decorations

Handy Ingredient Substitutions Chart Free Printable

Have you ever been in the middle of baking or cooking, then realized you didn't have enough of an ingredient you needed? It's happened to me a couple times, and it always leads to this terrible little moment of panic. Luckily, the moment is quickly over because I know I can use substitutions for most ingredients! So the next time you run out of something that you need for your recipe, don't panic, ... Read More about Handy Ingredient Substitutions Chart Free Printable