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Kari @ Keep It Simple, DIY

Hi, I’m Kari, creator of Keep it Simple, DIY. I’m a lifestyle blogger with an MBA who blogs about finance, Home & DIY, blogging, and more. My main motto is that if you just try, you will succeed. The key is to Keep it Simple.
I Tested the Zacme 8.4QT Mixer with a HUGE Batch of Cookie Dough
July 18, 2026

The most powerful large mixer I’ve tried: Zacme 8.4qt

Recipes Used: Products used in this video (Affiliate links) Video Summary In this video, I unbox and share my first impressions of the Zacme 8.4-quart...
Pantry Challenge Week 6 2
January 31, 2026

Apple Chili Jam Grilled Cheese? Pantry Challenge Magic!

Pantry Challenge Week Six: Simple Meals, Cozy Cooking, and Homemade Candy Welcome back to pantry challenge week six, where flexibility matters more th...
Dump and go meals
January 30, 2026

Dump & Go Instant Pot Meals | Easy Weeknight Dinners

Quick Pressure Cooker Meals for Busy, Low-Energy Days Some days, you just don’t have the energy to think about dinner — let alone plan, prep, and ...
Canning Meals in a Jar
January 28, 2026

17 Shelf-Stable Meals in a Jar | Pressure Canning Recipes

Meals in a Jar Canning: Tomato Hamburger Soup & Beef Stew After months of talking about it, we are finally doing it — meals in a jar canning. I ...
Cheap Baking Mixes
January 27, 2026

Meal in a Jar Baking Mixes You’ll Actually Use

Five Meal in a Jar Baking Mixes to Replace Store-Bought Boxes Welcome back! Today I’m sharing another meal in a jar baking mixes project, and this o...
Make These 5 Foods at Home for Huge Savings!
January 26, 2026

Make These 5 Foods at Home for Huge Savings!

5 Foods You Should Make at Home to Save Money If you’re trying to cut your grocery bill, learning what to make at home to save money can make a huge...
Condensed Cream of Soup 1
January 24, 2026

Quick and Easy Homemade Condensed Cream of Soup

How to Make Cream of Soup from Scratch (Quick & Easy) If you’ve ever looked at a recipe and realized you’re out of canned soup, this cream of ...
DIY Meat Marinades
January 23, 2026

Homemade Sauce Recipes for a Migraine-Friendly Pantry Challenge

Four Delicious Pantry Challenge Sauces You Can Make at Home Welcome back! Today we’re creating four delicious Pantry Challenge sauces that are perfe...
Make it Yourself Breads
January 21, 2026

Pantry Challenge Prep: How to Make English Muffins & More!

PaEasy Breakfast Recipes for Your Pantry Challenge Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into a Pantry Challenge, creating delicious breakfast recipes w...
What's For Dinner
January 20, 2026

The Most Successful Pantry Challenge Meals I’ve Ever Made!

Pantry Challenge: Sweet Potato Gnocchi Bake & Butternut Squash Sauce with Chicken Sausage Welcome back! Today we’re doing a Pantry Challenge and...
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I don't know why, but peeking through the oven doo I don't know why, but peeking through the oven door while something bakes never gets old... especially when it's a GIANT cookie pizza! 

Do you think it's better warm and gooey straight from the oven, or after it's cooled enough to slice?

#CookiePizza #BakingAtHome #HomemadeDessert #DessertLover #KeepItSimpleDIY #EasyRecipes #HomeBaking #Foodie
What's your favorite type of cookie? And why is i What's your favorite type of cookie?  And why is it a pizza sized chocolate chip cookie? #cookie #chocolatechip #pizza
A little time in the kitchen today means a whole l A little time in the kitchen today means a whole lot less stress later!  This meal prep will make the rest of the week so much easier.

Are you someone who meal preps every week, or do you prefer cooking fresh each day?

#MealPrep #MealPlanning #EasyMeals #HomeCooking #CookOnceEatMultipleTimes #KeepItSimpleDIY #KitchenTips #BusyLife
Making dinner easier starts before you're hungry! Making dinner easier starts before you're hungry!  I put together homemade Hamburger Helper meals in jars so dinner is ready in minutes whenever we need it.

What's your favorite quick weeknight meal when life gets busy?

#PantryCooking #MealsInAJar #MealPrep #HomemadePantry #EasyDinner #KeepItSimpleDIY #ScratchCooking #FoodStorage
Have you seen the trend where the woman bakes and Have you seen the trend where the woman bakes and puts a bowl in the sink but then the bowl has a ton of things in it?  #trending #funny #baking
This Sloppy Joe Rice Casserole is easy, hearty, an This Sloppy Joe Rice Casserole is easy, hearty, and perfect for busy nights. Would your family give this one a try?

#EasyDinner #Casserole #FamilyMeals
Tried out the Elite Gourmet Stuffed waffle maker. Tried out the Elite Gourmet Stuffed waffle maker.  It was an up and down journey!  #stuffedwaffles #waffles
Cooking on a budget doesn't have to mean boring me Cooking on a budget doesn't have to mean boring meals. What's your best tip for keeping grocery costs low?

#BudgetCooking #CheapMeals #FrugalLiving
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