Heather says:
This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind.  In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort.  There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments.

Ingredients:

2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions:
Stir together [...]

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Heather says:
I just got in a few hours ago from Ivy and I’s first public appearance.  We spoke at CREATE South and had a wonderful time.  I would like to give Andre Pope the Home Ec 101 Seal of Approval for his BBQ and chicken bog.  I will be spending this evening with my family [...]

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Heather says:
While I am concentrating on food in this particular essay, the general sentiment can be applied to life in general.  Secondly there are no special needs in my household, with the exception of an intolerance to red dye #40.  If you are dealing with special needs, whether physical or psychological, I advise you to [...]

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Ivy says:
I love the convenience of the squeezy jelly bottles, I really, really do. No more having to get 2 knives out because I am completely skeeved at the thought of putting a used knife into the jelly container after the peanut butter, even if I wash it off. I’m strange, I know. But I [...]

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Heather says:
On the rare occasion we have ham, I freeze the bone and save it for a week when I need our grocery dollars to stretch just a bit further. Cornbread rounds out the meal nicely and keeps the grand total, for us, under two dollars. Yes, even if you use a mix like [...]

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