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Why I Spent $600 During Week Two of Pantry Challenge: Grocery Haul, Tips, and Updates Welcome back to week two of the Pantry Challenge! This week has a pretty wild title—“Why I Spent $600 This Week Alone”—but before we get into that, I wanted to share some updates on how my pantry challenge is going so far. The main goal of this challenge is to use up the food I already have so nothing goes to waste, but I’m also taking the opportunity to stock up on items when I find a good deal. This week, I’ve been working through ...

Ninja Hand Mixer Review: Unboxing, First Impressions, and How It Works Welcome back! Today we have an exciting Ninja hand mixer review where I’ll be unboxing and giving my first impressions of this versatile kitchen tool. I’ve been a huge fan of Ninja products for a while—I already have their coffee maker, air fryer, and Crock-Pot, and I love them all. So when I saw this hand mixer on my Christmas list, I was thrilled that my mom got it for me. If you’re looking for a mixer that doesn’t immediately jump from zero to high speed and makes your ...

DIY Recipes in a Jar: 5 Easy Seasoned Rice Mixes for Quick Meals Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite kitchen projects: DIY recipes in a jar. If you’ve ever wanted quick, convenient, and flavorful meals ready to go, these seasoned rice mixes are a perfect solution. The best part about these DIY recipes in a jar is that you can prep them ahead of time, store them on your shelf, and enjoy homemade rice whenever you want—without digging through multiple ingredients. I’m Carrie from Keep It Simple DIY, and I’m excited to share five of my ...

Single Serve Freezer Meal Prep: Burritos, Pizza Pockets, and Easy Handheld Meals Good morning! If your freezer is looking a little empty and you’re tired of scrambling for quick meals, today’s post is for you. I spent an entire Saturday tackling single serve freezer meal prep, and let me tell you—it was chaotic, messy, and so satisfying. Whether it’s breakfast burritos, handheld lunches, or mini pizza pockets, prepping meals ahead of time is a game-changer. Products used in this video (Affiliate links) Starting with Breakfast Burritos The morning kicked off with breakfast burritos, because there’s nothing better than a ready-to-go ...

Good morning! Today is meal prep day, and I’m excited to share how I make three delicious Crock-Pot meals to have food ready for the week. Using three Crock-Pots, I’m preparing a chicken parmesan soup, a lasagna soup, and a chicken curry. Each dish is packed with flavor, and I’m aiming for them to taste distinct so the week doesn’t feel repetitive. These aren’t dump-and-go meals—they require a bit of prep—but they’re absolutely worth it for the convenience and homemade taste. Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients I started with some onions from my garden. While it wasn’t a huge harvest, ...