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Quick Jambalaya

July 3, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Quick Jambalaya

My husband enjoys the taste of Cajun food every once in a while. I used elements from several recipes to create a version that I can make with ingredients I have on hand for this summer’s menu. My apologies to Cajun food enthusiasts—I realize this dish isn’t very authentic! Regardless, we’ve enjoyed the convenience and spicy taste of … [Read more...] about Quick Jambalaya

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Sloppy Joe Macaroni & Cheese

June 26, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese

No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. This is indeed another variation of homemade macaroni and cheese! Unlike the Italian and Mexican varieties I’ve already shared, this version contains meat. Like the other varieties, this version is delicious, easy to prepare, and affordable. Ingredients 3 cups macaroni, uncooked measure 4 cups … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Macaroni & Cheese

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Frugal TIPbits: Ways to Salvage Bruised Fruit

June 24, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Ways to Salvage Bruised Fruit

Sometimes it’s a rogue apple that rolls off the counter onto the tile floor. Sometimes it’s a carefully selected peach that is carelessly bagged by a supermarket cashier. Sometimes it’s a forgotten plum that becomes squashed in the back of the produce drawer. Whatever the cause, bruised pieces of fruit are unsightly and, in many cases, … [Read more...] about Frugal TIPbits: Ways to Salvage Bruised Fruit

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Managing Finances Tagged With: cooking tips, frugal living

Easy Tortellini Tomato Soup

June 19, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Easy Tortellini Tomato Soup

All of us need a few quick, easy-to-prepare recipes in our repertoires. This is one of those recipes. I came up with it several weeks ago when we were low on groceries and I needed to quickly prepare a meal. Surprisingly, we enjoyed the result so much that I put it on our menu for this summer. Ingredients 32 oz. chicken broth 1 cup … [Read more...] about Easy Tortellini Tomato Soup

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Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Rust in Bathtubs and Sinks

June 17, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Rust in Bathtubs and Sinks

My husband and I purchased our house last year. A new bathtub was installed by the previous owner right before we made the purchase. Unfortunately, during the short time the house stood vacant before we moved in, a spot of rust developed in the tub where some water had pooled around the drain. Why did pooled water cause rust to form? … [Read more...] about Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Rust in Bathtubs and Sinks

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: cleaning tips

Mexican Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

June 12, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Mexican Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

After the Italian Tomato Macaroni & Cheese I made last spring turned out so well, I decided to tweak the recipe to create a Mexican version. The result was just as hearty and just as tasty. Ingredients 3 cups macaroni pasta (uncooked measure) 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Mexican Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

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Rampant Reusing: Books

June 10, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Book handbag

I would not arbitrarily encourage someone to destroy books (you can read here about various ways to get rid of books you no longer want or need). However, if you’ve decided to get rid of some books and you want to create something new with them, there are some really awesome options. These would be great uses for books that are damaged, … [Read more...] about Rampant Reusing: Books

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: green living, projects and crafts

Getting Rid of Some Books? Ways to Give Each One a New Lease on Life

June 5, 2013 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Getting Rid of Some Books? Ways to Give Each One a New Lease on Life | Of The Hearth

After our discussion on deciding when to get rid of books, have you identified any that you are ready to remove from your collection? If you have, then you are faced with the question of what to do with them. There are a ton of options! Ways to get rid of books Give them away. Consider each book and ask yourself “Who would appreciate … [Read more...] about Getting Rid of Some Books? Ways to Give Each One a New Lease on Life

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: green living, organized living

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