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Trash To Treasure

Trash To Treasure

Every now and again, there’s an opportunity to see things with a different perspective. Something that may be headed for the garbage, can be transformed from trash into treasure. Recycle or reuse and give garbage another purpose. Sometimes you have to strip something down to 

One Skillet Mac & Cheese

One Skillet Mac & Cheese

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this one skillet, homemade macaroni and cheese. It’s so incredibly quick and easy, there’s really no reason to make a boxed version – aside from the fact that the box is also pretty tasty. Whenever 

Pumpkin Spice Carrots

Pumpkin Spice Carrots

Pumpkin spice is all the rage and it’s a sign that fall is finally on the way. It’s too tasty to just add to pastries and coffees, so I figured, why not add a little pumpkin spice to dinner? The carrots are coated in a 

What To Zoo?

What To Zoo?

While the most famous zoos in the country house glorious houses of reptiles and birds that perfectly mimic exotic habitats, there are some smaller zoos that provide a special service. These smaller zoos,  have become rescue homes for animals that were pets or part of 

Banana French Toast Bake

Banana French Toast Bake

I was trying to figure out the best way to use up the bread rinds.  You know the ends of the bread that make a fairly sad sandwich and an even sadder, impromptu hot dog bun. Then it hit me – how about a French 

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Mmmmm, chocolate chip banana bread. When the weather starts to hint of fall, it’s time to pull out the quick-bread pan and get to baking. Everyone has a banana bread recipe, but why not kick things up a notch and add in some chocolate chips? 

Tasty Taco Soup

Tasty Taco Soup

How do you bring a little zest and zing into a boring old weeknight? Whip up some quick and easy Taco Soup to transform dinner into a mini fiesta! If you have little ones, you may want to cut back on the taco seasoning a