Hey guys! Maybe you saw those hot cocoa bombs on Tik Tok, or Instagram Reels, or on YouTube. Wherever you saw hot cocoa bombs to make hot cocoa, they are ALL OVER THE INTERNET. I didn’t want to spend any money on a mold, but I wanted to have a bit of fun, so here is the do it on a dime easy way! Hope you enjoy this bonus video!
Hey guys! Today we are bulk cooking comfort food! Cook, prepare, and organize with me. I hope you enjoy.
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Recipes Mentioned:
Oatmeal casserole
Tater Tot Casserole (double and freeze one if you want!)
1 lb ground beef
1 bag frozen tater tots (about 2 cups)
1/2 onion , diced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Brown meat and onions. Add Worcestershire and garlic. Add to a casserole dish. Top with soup, corn, cheese and tater tots on top! Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
Casserole in a Jiffy!
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 can chopped green chiles, undrained (about 5 oz)
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano (in the video I used Italian seasoning because it’s all I had!)
1 package of Jiffy corn muffin mix prepared to package directions
Brown first three ingredients. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and put in a casserole dish. Top with Jiffy mix. Bake at 400 for 30-40 minutes.
Hey guys! Today we are bulk meal planning! With all that is going on with cleared shelves, I wanted to share some easy tips and tricks to meal plan on a budget. All of these groceries were about $120 for 16+ meals for our family. All recipes (and more) here.
Hey guys! Today is a Q&A video! I cover wanting more kids, if I miss teaching, my favorite YouTube channel, Charlie’s health update (since y’all were asking), handling grief and anxiety over the holiday, and we speak some Spanish. And a few other things, too. I usually make these once a year or so. Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy!
Christmas Casserole:
6 eggs
1 cup cheese
2 cups milk or cream
1 tsp mustard powder or ground mustard
6 slices of bread
1lb. cooked bacon
salt to taste
Whisk eggs. Add mustard powder and salt and combine. Stir in cheese, bacon and bread until well combined. Refrigerate covered overnight. Bake for 50 minutes- 1 hour at 350.
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Hey, guys! In today’s video, decorate for Christmas with me! I’m sharing our Christmas bin organization, our dollar store tree, and perfect gift ideas on a budget, courtesy of ENERGY STAR. A little logo that actually does a lot of good, certified to save energy and save you money. Hope you enjoy!
ENERGY STAR Gift Guide (my mom got me the thermostat for a great deal months ago with a rebate– always look for them when buying ENERGY STAR certified products!) Psst….I’m doing a GIVEAWAY on my Instagram @doitonadime! One of you will win a Smart Thermostat. Don’t miss it!!
CHRISTMAS TOFFEE RECIPE:
Ingredients:
-Saltine Crackers (about 1.5 sleeves, or enough to line your tray)
-1 cup packed brown sugar
-1 cup unsalted butter
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Directions:
-Line a 10×15 inch pan with foil or a liner
-Line crackers to cover the pan, so they are touching but not overlapping
-Melt butter and brown sugar on the stove and combine until it begins to thicken and bubble (stirring frequently)
-Pour over crackers and spread to coat evenly
-Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes until bubbling and remove from the oven
-Melt bag of chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave
-Pour over top and using a CLEAN spatula, spread to coat evenly
-Freeze overnight
-Break into pieces
-Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy for up to 1 week!
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Hey, guys! In today’s video I’m sharing FIVE tips that we use to keep our morning running organized smoothly with two young kids. Carson is 5 and going back to school and Owen is 2 and attends a mommy’s morning out preschool! It isn’t perfect. Far from it, but here are some easy ways we stay organized. From cleaning, to motivation, to simple strategies to stay organized, here is our simple back to school morning routine. I hope you enjoy!
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The BEST oatmeal breakfast bars:
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (you can also use organic, local honey)
1 cup natural peanut butter
2 cups rolled oats
Combine peanut butter and syrup over low heat. Stir until smooth and combined. Add oats. Mix until well combined and transfer to an 8×8 cake pan lined with wax paper. Set in fridge to harden and cool. Cut into bars, eat and enjoy!
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Hey, guys! In this meal planning video, I share EASY bulk breakfast ideas from bulk pancakes/waffle mix to DIY creamy instant oatmeal in your Keurig. It’s meal planning made easy…’cause mornings are crazy!
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PANCAKE/WAFFLE MIX:
10 cups all purpose flour
9.5 oz. instant dry milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
To make:
Add 2 cups of above mixture to a bowl with 1 cup of water and 1 egg. Prepare on the skillet or in a waffle iron!
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Hey, guys! In today’s video, I’ll show you my sunrise morning routine: four tips for a simple, low stress and more organized morning. I hope you enjoy! Cheers to productivity and YOU.
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Today Carson and I tested out a recipe we found on Pinterest. This easy recipe is the perfect dessert for birthday parties and only takes about 10 minutes of prep. I hope you enjoy! Tag us on social if you give them a try!
INGREDIENTS:
Original Pinterest Recipe from The Stay At Home Chef
12 Double Stuff Oreos
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
small pinch salt
1/4 cup hot fudge sauce (it’s best to use the kind that you have to microwave to make runny)
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Bake at 275 until set (about 20-22 minutes). Let cool completely before eating. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Almost as satisfying as cleaning your house… watching me clean mine, on a budget!
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