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Archives for May 2017

Gyros with Greek Chicken and Homemade Tzatziki Sauce


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  Today I'm going a little "off-script" to share a recipe that I have been excited to post. Here's your curve ball for the week, Lisa! Summer is nipping at our heels...the days are getting longer and Continue Reading

Made In A Pinch Tips: 6 Money Saving Tips for Groceries Part 2


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  Woohoo! We had a huge response to the first part in our series for money saving tips when buying groceries! So many people reached out to tell us how helpful the tips in Part 1 were for saving money. We were Continue Reading

Homemade Strawberry Milk


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When I was a little girl, my grandfather drank a lot of homemade strawberry milk every May when fresh local strawberries were abundant. Now, I love to make this for my kids. More accurately, I love letting them make this Continue Reading

Make Your Own Homemade Strawberry Honey!


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 For the love of strawberries I start dreaming of strawberries in January, so my family gets very excited when they finally arrive in May! We eat whatever is fresh and in-season. This year, we made homemade Continue Reading

Delicious and Hearty Baked Oatmeal Recipe With Fruit


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This baked oatmeal recipe with fruit is not only popular with kids, but it's also a nutritional powerhouse that keeps you full and satisfied until lunch.   If you're wondering "what are some popular oatmeal Continue Reading

10 Simple and affordable tips for thriving at Disney World with kids!


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  In addition to the giveaway below, be sure to enter our giveaway for a $150 Amazon gift card! We just took our first major family vacation. I'm not talking a holiday trip to visit family. I'm talking about an Continue Reading

10 Mother’s Day gift ideas every Mom will love!


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Did you know that Mother's Day is celebrated in over 40 countries? I had NO idea, but it's true (look it up for yourself!)! While the date for celebrating Mother's Day varies by country, the United States celebrates Continue Reading

Introducing: Made In A Pinch – Lunch Bunch!


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Can I just be really honest for a moment? I am now in the home stretch before summer break starts, and I CAN'T WAIT to stop packing lunches! Seriously, I can't wait! By this time of year, I feel drained of any creativity Continue Reading

Take the family hiking…10 tips for success!


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When I first moved to Colorado (16 years ago!), I had little experience with hiking. But once I saw those incredible Rocky Mountains, I was eager to explore them! I clearly remember seeing family after family hiking in Continue Reading