Hot Cocoa Mix

This makes a BUNCH, so use a large container for mixing and storage. 5 cups powdered milk 5 – 6 cups powdered sugar (or Splenda) – may use more or less to taste 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer Mix all together and store in an air-tight container. Makes about 36 [...]

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Rebellion against grocery store bread

Yes, I admit it.  I am in full-fledged rebellion over the price of a loaf of bread at the store.  Along with just about everything else, bread has gone up to around $3 or more a loaf (to get anything decent).  I checked at Sam’s Club, and you can get a 25# bag of flour [...]

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

Fair warning – this is a long post!  Well, I finally made my own laundry detergent yesterday, and I must say – I am impressed (even more so after running the numbers on it!).  Granted, I did make my own bars of soap so that figured into the total cost.  You could use commercial bars [...]

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Easy Granola

3 cups rolled oats 1 cup pecans – coarsely chopped (you could use any kind of nut you prefer – cashews, almonds, etc. or a combination) 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup honey dash of salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Mix the oil, brown sugar [...]

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