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Easy Homemade Granola Bars on a Budget

Granola bars are a staple in most family homes, quick, convenient, and perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or busy mornings. But store-bought options can be expensive, full of sugar, and loaded with ingredients you can’t pronounce. The good news? Homemade granola bars are incredibly easy to make, customizable, and budget friendly.

Easy Homemade Granola Bars on a Budget


In this post, I’m sharing a go-to recipe for easy homemade granola bars using simple pantry staples. Whether you’re feeding toddlers, teens, or just trying to make smarter snack choices for yourself, these bars are wholesome, affordable, and mom approved.
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Save Money and Eat Healthier: Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe for Parents

As a busy parent, finding ways to save money while feeding your family tasty and nutritious snacks is always a win. Instead of buying store-bought pop tarts full of preservatives and artificial ingredients, why not try making them at home? These homemade pop tarts are simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor!
 

Save Money and Eat Healthier: Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe for Parents



Here’s a delicious recipe to create your own pop tarts from scratch. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also have control over the ingredients, ensuring they’re healthier and free from unwanted preservatives. And remember when you are re-creating recipes you find online; they do NOT have to look good to taste good.

Why Homemade Pop Tarts Are a Great Idea for Parents:

- Save Money: Store-bought pop tarts can be expensive, especially when you're buying them regularly for your kids. By making your own, you can save money and create multiple batches for the same price as a box or two of the store-bought versions.

- Control Over Ingredients: Homemade pop tarts allow you to use healthier, preservative-free ingredients. You can choose natural jams, opt for a homemade crust, and avoid artificial flavors and colors.

- Fun Activity for Kids: Making pop tarts together can be a fun and educational activity for your children. They’ll love helping to assemble the pop tarts, and it's a great way to teach them about cooking and healthy eating.

- Versatility: You can easily customize the jam flavor or even add fun fillings like chocolate or cream cheese. The options are endless!
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How to Find the Perfect Handmade Jewelry Piece: A Definitive Guide

Buying handmade jewelry is something special since you are buying something that someone has put their work into. This type of jewelry is great when you want to surprise someone that you care about and if you want them to be even happier, you should know some tips on how to find the best piece possible.

How to Find the Perfect Handmade Jewelry Piece: A Definitive Guide

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Homemade Christmas Gifts to Buy this Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is often overlooked with Black Friday so close, but it is so important to support these businesses during not only this time of year, but all year long. Check out the Etsy Editors' Picks Page for even more great gift ideas.


***This post contains affiliate links which means I make a small commission if you make a purchase while paying the same price. ***

Let me know in the comments if you plan to shop a small business and let me know which one too. I would love to check them out.

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How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs

Looking for a great and simple gift idea that is also fun to make? I loved making these bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) for friends and family. These is a great gift idea for those looking for some self-care. And I love that you can make so many different colors, shapes with different molds, and fragrances using essential oils that can match different needs.


How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs


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Introducing "Ada and the Galaxies" Plus Make Your Own Galaxy Slime

This post is sponsored by Candlewick Press. All opinions are my own.

Sometimes we want something so bad, that we forget to soak in and enjoy the wonders of life happening around us. Written by New York Times best-selling author Alan Lightman, in collaboration with Olga Pastuchiv, "Ada and the Galaxies" explores how interconnected the natural world is.




Ada is like so many children. Her focus is so much on seeing the stars, that she almost misses the wonders around her. That single-minded determination and disappointment when it doesn’t come to fruition is something all parents and children will identify with. There are even adults who are like this as well.
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5 Personalized Gifts You Should Consider

While getting gifts is great, there is something extra special about giving gifts. It makes us happy and gives us a sense of pride, as well. The act of giving a gift is likely going to be appreciated either way, but of course, your goal is to always get someone a gift they will love.


5 Personalized Gifts You Should Consider



Not only do you want the gift to be something they like, but also something memorable. One of the best ways to ensure they remember your gift forever is to get them something personalized. But what sorts of personalized gifts should you consider?

Well if that’s a question you have, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you decide to personalize one gift, or put together baskets for gifts that contain multiple personalized items, read on to learn about some of the best personalized gifts to consider getting someone that is sure to put a smile on their face.

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Making A Meal Of It: Perfecting The Art Of Cooking From Scratch

Is there anything more satisfying than eating a home-cooked meal you completely made yourself? The reality is that most people are so busy, cooking from scratch isn’t always top of the priorities list.

Making A Meal Of It: Perfecting The Art Of Cooking From Scratch



There are a lot of reasons why home cooking is beneficial. Not only can it help you avoid excess salt, fat, and sugar, but it can also save you money. And as a bonus, cooking can be a lot of fun - especially if you get the whole family involved.

Want to make more of an effort to cook from scratch? Take a look at these top tips to help you do it.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe {Easy and Freezer Friendly}

Who doesn't need some homemade Mexican food in their life right now?! This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is not only super easy to make and freezer friendly, but a HIT with my family!


Homemade Mexican Enchiladas Recipe


This post was originally published on 3/5/13. I thought I would update it. This was originally for a review of MexAmerica tortillas, they had let me try out a variety of their tortillas. Their website is down and I haven't seen any current updates on their social media, so I thought I would re-do this post for y'all. My husband loves these enchiladas and they are so super easy. PLUS they are a hit with the kiddos too! You are definitely going to want to pin and re-pin again! :D
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