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Do you love Blueberries? Then you will love these Blueberry Drinks & Recipes
Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries! What to do with all of these blueberries? Each summer, it seems like I pick way too many blueberries. I’m then stuck with pints (sometimes gallons) of blueberries that I have no idea what to do with. If this is a problem you face as well, I’ve put together a roundup you’ll love. Here are a few recipes and drinks that will help you use up all of those blueberries in a tasty way. Blueberry Recipes & Drinks 1. Sweet Blueberry Pecan Squares ~Ann’s Entitled Life 2. Frozen Greek Yogurt Blueberries ~Paints and Paws 3. Power Greens Salad with Blueberries and Almonds ~Kalyn’s Kitchen 4. One Minute Blueberry Cobbler ~Snappy…
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Ethan Allen Inspired Room: Home design at a fraction of the cost!
I love dreaming about decorating the rooms in my house just like the ones I see in catalogs! However, dreaming is as far as I can go as my budget would never allow for me to spend $1000’s on decor. Well here is the perfect solution for those of us who want a catalog ready room on a budget! Checkout these adorable Ethan Allen bedroom in order to purchase all of the items to create this room from the catalog it would cost well over $5o00 for the above pictured bedroom. With the Ethan Allen Inspired decor you can design a nearly identical bedroom for less than $600!!! Now that’s…
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How to Make a Homemade Flaky and Delicious Pie Crust (Recipe)
First of all everyone always wants a crispy flaking melt in your mouth pie crust. One that is a delicious addition to your pie. Yet light and not overbearing. I have the perfect recipe for you. But first let me tell you my top secret tip: everything must be COLD! The key to a flaky light crust is cold ingredients. In order to accomplish this I often times will put my flour in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes before I start making my pie crust. I also keep my shortening stored in my refrigerator ALWAYS. So now for the recipe!!! Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour (chilled) 1 teaspoon salt…
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Homemade Apple Pie Recipe (Grandma’s Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients 2 pre-made pie crusts bought or homemade (Go HERE for my well known Pie Crust Recipe…I have been told many times it is the best crust in the world!) 4-5 medium Granny Smith green apples 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 5 tablespoon butter (cut into slivers) Directions: Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Make sure that your apples slices are as even as possible. So that they can cook evenly. Place bottom crust in pie plate and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it as you are only allowing it to lightly brown so that…
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Homemade Hairspray Recipe
Hairspray is an essential hair product to most women and even some men! Think about it, generally we use hairspray in our everyday lives! Hairspray has many different essential uses, some examples would be obviously to hold in your style, but also you can use hairspray to remove frizz from your hair, tame fly-aways, and even reduce static! It’s also good to help remove stains from your clothes! However, a lot of people are concerned with the health of people who use an aerosol hairspray! Aerosol cans are bad for the environment! Not to mention, if you want a good hairspray they get VERY pricey these days! So how would…
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The Traveler Frugal Fashion Friday Round Up! Look fabulous on a budget!
Happy Fashion Friday! Time to celebrate with some fabulous deals all about fashion! Remember these deals are awesome but the prices may change without notice…so if you are interested you may want to go now! 🙂 The Traveler Frugal Fashion Round-Up World Map Necklace priced at $6.95. Shipping $4.95. Gold Kontessa Flats priced at $19.95 $39.95. (JustFab offers BOGO on all their fabulous shoes…making each pair only $19.95!) Kelly Green Pashmina Scarf priced at$6.99. FREE Shipping included. Other color options for $9.90 HERE. Two Black and White Chevron Luggage Tags priced at $12.98. This makes each $6.49. Large HOBO Travel Bag priced at $42.50 $68.90. FREE Shipping and Returns. Pink Silk Eye Mask priced at…
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Pottery Barn Room Decor “Look” at a Knock Off Price!
I have always loved Pottery Barn and have always wanted to redesign my girls room to look exactly like it came out of a catalog. But how in the world was I ever going to afford that on my budget. Well check this out! You can snatch up all of these Pottery Barn Knock Off items that will go fantastically together to design a room just like the Pottery Barn little girls room pictured above! Enjoy 🙂 Walmart: Finley Headboard $99.99 Sauder Shoal Creek White Nightstand $69.00 Target: Circo Love N Quilt Set $69.99 Nayeli’s Charm Oval Rug $99.99 Cocalo Baby Plush Owl $19.99 White Resin Table Lamp…
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Caprese Italian Skewers #Recipe
I recently through my son a HUGE 2nd birthday party. The theme was Jungle Safari, so I was desperately trying to find foods that kind of went along with the theme. I loved the idea of “food on a stick” to go along with my theme, so naturally I made these delicious Caprese Italian Skewers. Not only did they go along with my theme, but they were a fabulous finger food perfect for both the kids and adults at the party! Whether you are throwing a birthday party, hosting a ladies night out, attending a church potluck or packing up an ice chest for a picnic, these easy and delicious…
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Measurements Conversion Guide (Converting cups to oz, Tbsp, tsp and ml)
Baking and cooking is something I have always enjoyed. However, there have been several times when trying a new recipe, the measurements are listed in a form I do not have. So I have compiled this conversion chart to make figuring out the perfect measurements easier! Print this Measurement Conversion Guide and keep it handy for your next baking/cooking project! IMPORTANT: Make sure to join The Budget Bandit Best Deals and Freebies Exclusive Facebook Group so you never miss a HOT deal!
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Angel Food Cake with Berries #Recipe (Healthy and Delicious) My most favorite dessert EVER!
Here is my favorite 4th of July Dessert! It’s Healthy and Delicious!!! Every 4th of July I make my favorite red, white and blue dessert…and the best part my kids just love it and it’s HEALTHY!!! You can make your Angel Food Cake from scratch which is pretty easy or you can purchase a pre-made cake from the store…either way it is bound to taste amazing!!! Angel Food Cake with Berries Ingredients 1 cup sifted cake flour 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 cups egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup white sugar 2 cups confectioners’…