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For The Kitchen

DIY JELL-O Cups

by Katie 02.26.2010
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To make your own JELL-O cups just prepare your mix in a measuring cup. Then pour single servings into small cups.

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Spice It Up

by Katie 02.24.2010
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Create your own pre-measured spice mixes for easy go-to meals, just stop by the grocery store for meat, veggies, etc and you’re ready to go.

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Hanging Out

by Katie 02.22.2010
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In kitchens with little to no drawer space, creative use of hanging space is critical. You can use shower hooks to optimize hanging space for dishtowels and potholders on your oven door or cabinet doors.

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Make Your Home A No Take Out Zone

by Katie 02.03.2010
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Trying to break out of a after-work dinner rut that includes too many trips through the drive-through or too many visits from the delivery guy? Meet my secret weapon: NoTakeOut.com

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Your Guide to the Safest Produce

by Cassandra 01.29.2010
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Picking out produce has gotten much more complicated over the past couple of years. It has also gotten a lot more expensive. So what do you do? Here’s a guide to making the best choice.

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Freeze Your Assets

by Katie 01.27.2010
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Ice isn’t just for water anymore. Freezing liquids into ice trays is a great way to store it, preserve it, and keep it handy. Here are a few ideas:

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Keep that New Year’s Resolution to Eat Healthier

by Cassandra 01.25.2010
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Grabbing a prepackaged lunch or getting take-out is much faster and less stressful than say, preparing a salad to take to work, but it doesn’t have to be! Take some time out on Sunday to not only write down meals and shop for the ingredients but to partially prepare most of them too.

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Waste Not, Want Not

by Katie 01.21.2010
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At one point you’ve probably stood in your kitchen, surveying all the food you had, and thought there’s got to be a way to use it and save a trip to the grocery store for at least another day. Now there is, I’ve found two cool websites that will find recipes to match what you already have at hand.

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Weekly Menus

by Katie 01.18.2010
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My mom was always a big proponent of the weekly menu. I learned that habit from her and I have to say that the weeks when I take the time to do it are far less stressful. If you’re not currently in the habit of making a weekly menu and shopping list here are some great resources to help you.

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DIY Charging Station (*no tools required!)

by Katie 01.06.2010
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Charging electronics doesn’t have to look cluttered. Here’s a DIY charging station I made in under 20 minutes with no tools.

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