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Here Is The BEST Vacation Food Packing List For A 7-Day Trip

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Heading out on vacation can be so exciting! You can’t wait for the sand under your feet and the sunshine to hit your face. But, let’s be honest here, the packing can be stressful. Especially since many of us have been home for some time, we may be a little rusty. Clothes can be challenging enough, but what about if you are heading to a vacation rental. You will need to pack food, too. No need to fret; we’ve got everything you need including a complete vacation food packing list. Want to learn how do you pack food for a beach vacation? 

Vacation Food Packing List

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How To Create A Laundry System That Works In 4 Easy Steps

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How to create a laundry system

Nothing is worse than staring at a mountain of laundry. Add to that fact is that the mountain keeps growing — laundry is relentless. No matter what happens, you are still going to make more. It’s time to get rid of that mountain and get your laundry under control. 

Let’s create a laundry system! I’m not suggesting a complicated one that takes forever to set up. I have a simple system that you will continue to use long after the mountain disappears.

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How To Make Jar-Cuterie (Charcuterie In A Jar) The Convenient Appetizer Everyone Loves

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All About Jar-cuterie (charcuterie in a jar)

I miss having parties. Mostly I miss the party food. I will take any excuse to make and eat festive foods, appetizers specifically. As things slowly return to normal, I started to think about my beloved appetizers and how we can enjoy them as we move forward. While scrolling Pinterest during the holidays, I saw a charcuterie place with fancy meat and cheese platters separated into individual containers. It got me thinking, how can I make unique appetizers? After a more in-depth dive, I learned they are called jar-cuterie. 

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How To Repurpose Leftovers And Save $100s On Your Grocery Budget

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Have you ever made dinner and looked at the leftovers with huge eyes? You think, what the heck am I going to do with all of this food? I get it! As someone who loves food and doesn’t like to eat the same thing over and over, I am here to help! 

Over the years, I have learned how to make new meals with leftovers without much effort and, in turn, saved hundreds on my annual grocery bill. Want to learn how to repurpose leftovers of all kinds?

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30+ Ways to Use Alexa In the Kitchen

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It’s time to use Alexa in the kitchen. 

Everyone could use an extra set of hands in the kitchen, right? Say you are knee-deep in making meatballs and need to set a timer. Perhaps you are so out of ideas you just want someone to tell you what to make and how to make it. What if I told you that there is something that can do all that and more? It’s true.

I have had the device for years now, and I can genuinely say that she is invaluable. Wondering what Alexa cooking skills are and how they can help you in the kitchen? 

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Thanksgiving Leftovers – A Complete Storage Guide

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Thanksgiving may be a bit different this year. Perhaps it will be a smaller celebration with just immediate family, but that doesn’t mean that you have to feast less. You can still enjoy the holiday and if you have food to spare, no need to worry! 

You spent a lot of time and money on Thanksgiving dinner; there’s no need to throw out any leftovers. It’s time to learn how to store them properly. Whether in the refrigerator or the freezer, there are some tips to ensure that your food will still taste great when you are ready to eat them. 

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We Reviewed 10 Online Recipe Organizers, And There Are Clear Winners

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Nothing is more frustrating than when you are about to make dinner and can’t find the recipe. You try searching for it but can’t remember the name. Getting food on the table is a priority, and now it’s delayed. It has happened to me more times than I can count. Then I started thinking about online recipe organizers.

My first foray into creating a digital cookbook was making a folder on my computer and bookmarking the recipe. This method is excellent in its simplicity. It falls down a bit when you look for a recipe and have no idea its name. You have to be online to access the website and rely on it while still in the exact location when you found it. Over time, I found sites shut down, or recipes were placed behind a paywall, making them challenging to access. 

Organize Recipes Digitally

Then I moved to online recipe organizers and haven’t had an issue. All of my recipes are stored in one place and easy to access. It is the ultimate time-saver. 

There are so many options out there. A quick search for “online recipe organizers” in the app store produces countless results. If you want to learn how do I store my recipes electronically, I’m here to help!

I tried several online recipe organizers and methods, including Cook’N, Paprika Recipe Manager, Pepperplate, Pocket, Recipe Sage, and Pinterest. Each has pros and cons, but a few stand out from the crowd.

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How to Eat More Vegetables in the Winter

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Everyone has a different feeling about winter. Some love the snow and the cold and look forward to the change of seasons; others hang on to fall with dear might, hoping that winter never comes.

How to eat more vegetables in the winter

No matter which camp you are in, the winter doldrums can hit hard. Flu season arrives, you haven’t opened the windows in weeks, you can’t remember what sunshine feels like, and inevitably you start to get down. You don’t feel healthy.  Along with making every effort to remain active, there’s another way to feel better in the winter — eat more vegetables. Sounds so simple, right? But when you go to the grocery store and see sad-looking produce, it’s not too enticing. 

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Here Is The Ultimate Bravo TV Themed Party Menu

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Your love for Bravo is strong. You watch all shows, know every Real Housewives franchise, and dream of being a charter guest on Below Deck. The quotes pop in your head at all times. You are in a slow working meeting, and you are fighting back the urge to say, “mention it all,” or “what are you doing here without Dorinda?” Perhaps that’s just me?

It’s time to host a Bravo TV themed party. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, a season premiere party, or just a Tuesday, a Bravo-themed event is sure to please. But the big question is, what the heck do you serve?

We’ve got you covered with the best Bravo TV themed party menu.

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