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Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

Homemade cinnamon applesauce is easy and cheap to make plus you get to have complete control over your ingredients. It's a fun fall project with the kids. - Teaspoon Of Goodness

School is back in session, and I’m working really hard at having a variety of school lunch ideas in the freezer for the boys. They both will eat hot lunch at the school several days a week, but on the days they don’t, I don’t want them to only eat sandwiches. I must admit, this …

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Easy BBQ Meatloaf

Snag this 6 ingredient easy to follow bbq meatloaf recipe that also freezes wonderfully. Turn this bbq meatloaf recipe into muffins for fun school lunch ideas. - Teaspoon Of Goodness

Recently I snagged a great sale on ground beef at my local store. They had a bunch on clearance and this works wonderfully to my advantage, especially with school starting back up. Why does this work out so well, besides the fact that I snagged hamburger for 50% off? My boys love BBQ meatloaf and …

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Spicy Sausage Balls – No Bisquick Needed

Snag this easy recipe for Spicy Cheese & Sausage Balls. Perfect for a quick morning breakfast, road trip snack or school lunch ideas. So easy they practically make themselves! ~ Teaspoon Of Goodness

I’m totally in back-to-school mode for school lunch ideas, and these spicy sausage balls are perfect.  I can whip up a large batch that can easily be frozen in no time. I pair these spicy sausage balls with either french toast sticks or homemade pumpkin waffles, syrup, fresh fruit, and a smoothie for school lunch. …

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Pumpkin Waffles With Oats

Bring the family together for breakfast with these Pumpkin Waffles With Oats. Not only are these a great Sunday morning breakfast but a school lunch meal as well! - Teaspoon of Goodness

Fall is in the air, and cooler nighttime temps are approaching.  This time of year brings out plenty of pumpkin recipes, and I am thrilled!  Pumpkin tops the list, next to lemon, for one of my favorite flavors, and I plan to share plenty of pumpkin recipes with you this fall.  I’m going to start …

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School Lunch Ideas – Melon Smoothie

Melon Smoothie - Teaspoon Of Goodness

**This post on School Lunch Ideas was brought to you by my partnership with Hamilton Beach.  I was provided a Wave Action Blender to facilitate this post, but the thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own.** School is right around the corner, and I understand that a lot of us enjoy smoothies as a summer …

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Cranberry Coconut Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for a fun new twist on the regular oatmeal cookie? Try these delicious and moist Cranberry Coconut Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Are you looking for something simple and delicious for this summer and fall? My Cranberry Coconut Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies is a dessert that the whole family will love. I have to admit that my family has a bit of a sweet tooth, and we can hold our own when it comes to cookies. …

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Watermelon Salad With A Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Snag this easy to follow watermelon salad recipe with blueberries or quartered strawberries.

The summer fruits have been amazing lately!  Blueberries are on sale this week, and the watermelons have been extremely juicy, so this watermelon salad has been making a regular appearance.  Nothing screams summer in our house like watermelon, and it’s nice to have some variety when it comes to watermelon.  Watermelon, while delicious by itself …

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Detox Water with Cucumber, Lemons, & Limes

Infused waters are one of the easiest ways to make detox water. This easy recipe tastes great, works wonders to flush your body of toxins and adds several health benefits.

It’s hard to believe our newest family addition is 3 weeks old.  We have all been adjusting well, and I must say he is such a sweet little guy.  One of our concerns as new moms is that the weight needs to come back off. This has been a concern for me as I walked …

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Sour Octopus Cupcakes For Kids

Sour Octopus cupcakes make the perfect fun treat for kids. These are perfect cupcakes for kids are always a hit with their bright colors and slightly sour additions.

With Corbin’s birthday happening this last week, I was in the mood to do some cupcake baking before the new little one arrived and the party.  I knew I wouldn’t be up for actually putting together a cake this year (if I was even home from the hospital yet), so I did plenty of practicing …

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7 Non-Food Uses for Lemons

Lemons are not just to add flavor to our water, salad or lemonade. 7 uses for lemons that don't involve eating them!

Lemon is used for so many things these days, like making lemonade and using it on fish and salads.  However, there are so many other things you can use lemon for around the house.   7 Non-Food Uses for Lemons Fridge refresher Sometimes refrigerators get stinky odors from things like rotting food. You can freshen up …

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