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Giveaway has ended! Earlier in the week, I told you about the discounts that Costco will be offering on pork all month in honor of National Pork Month. They will be featuring discounts for different cuts of pork each week, so make sure to check out the pork discounts next time you head to Costco. [...]


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DIY: Homemade Caramel Sauce

by Jen on September 27, 2011

Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts Fall is here and I love all that it brings!!  One of my favorite things to make this time of year is caramel sauce!   This would make a great homemade gift for the holidays – maybe a fun hostess gift when you attend a get-together, too. It is so [...]

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Back to School Breakfast Ideas

by Jen on September 15, 2011

Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts As the school year starts up again, I always get in the mood to bake.  I’m not sure exactly why, but for some reason I like to spend the first few weeks of September baking up a storm.  Typically, I would be filling my home with cookies, coffee cakes, pies, [...]

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DIY: Homemade Dishwasher Soap & Rinsing Agent

by Jen on September 7, 2011

Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts After making my own laundry soap,  it was a natural progression to start making my own dishwasher soap.  It is another item that can be made for much less than it can be bought.  However I was not pleased with my first results.  I had found a simple recipe [...]

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DIY: Vanilla Extract

by Jen on August 9, 2011

  Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: This past year for my neighbor’s Christmas gifts, I made homemade Vanilla Extract.  I also made myself a bottle.  I was kind of taking a risk since I had never done it before and it could have been a major flop.  Not the best idea to try something new [...]

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Summer in a Jar – Canning 101

by Jen on July 14, 2011

By  Contributing Writer, Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: I love canning.  It can be time consuming and a lot of work, but you reap the rewards all year long! I especially love canning with my sister, we laugh, make a huge mess, but the memories are as sweet as the jam we are canning. Last year [...]

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

by Jen on May 2, 2011

By Contributor Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: I started making homemade laundry soap about two years ago-first as just a “trial.”  I had my doubts that it would really clean, but I researched how much money it would save me and thought it was worth a try!  I haven’t bought laundry soap since!!  And an added benefit, [...]

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Cool Whip Baking Basket Giveaway

by Jen on December 27, 2010

With New Years Eve coming up in just a few days, you may be debating about what kind of dessert to bring to a New Years Eve party or gathering.  A great resource for dessert recipes is Kraft’s Cool Whip website, where they offer recipes for every season & holiday.  You can find a whole [...]

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Homemade Gift Idea: Salt Dough Ornaments

by Jen on December 9, 2010

Guest Post: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts This is the 4th homemade gift idea in a series of guest posts by my friend Sarah! Make sure to check out her blog, Chickie Momma Crafts for all sorts of fun holiday craft ideas, recipes, do-it-yourself furniture projects & more! Most years in my childhood we would make salt [...]

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Homemade Gift Idea: Little Bread Bags

by Jen on December 8, 2010

Guest Post: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts My friend Sarah is back again today, sharing her favorite homemade gift ideas & recipes with you all week long! These make such fun, thrifty gifts at Christmastime.  Make sure to check out her blog, Chickie Momma Crafts for all sorts of fun holiday craft ideas, recipes, do-it-yourself furniture projects [...]

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