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Chocolate Zucchini Cake from a Cake Mix

Kathie Lapcevic — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:01:26 +0000

Moist and delicious this easy cake recipe starts with an abundance of garden zucchini and a chocolate cake mix for a quick dessert any night of the week. This isn’t so much about making cake healthy by adding veggies or even hiding vegetables inside cake as it is about making use of what is on ...

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Homemade Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Kathie Lapcevic — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:43:58 +0000

Fluffy, light, and perfectly sweet chocolate chiffon cake is just the dessert you need for a simple treat sure to please! Like most chiffon cake recipes, this uses up a bunch of eggs making it the perfect way to use up eggs when the backyard flock is producing abundantly. While it takes a while to ...

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Chocolate Muffins from a Baking Mix

Kathie Lapcevic — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:23:37 +0000

Use your pancake baking mix, either homemade or store bought, to make delicious homemade chocolate muffins for a quick breakfast treat or lunchbox treat. These fluffy and lightly sweet muffins are a treat you can feel good about baking and serving while also knowing they bake up quickly for hassle-free mornings. Start with Pantry Staples ...

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Raspberry Cornbread from a Mix

Kathie Lapcevic — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:07:03 +0000

Make a moist and fruity raspberry cornbread quickly and easily with this recipe that uses cornbread mix for a base. This rustic recipe is perfect as a side dish for fancy feasts and weeknight meals, alike! It’s also a great way to use up berries during the summer season in a slightly savory and fun ...

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Brownies from a Baking Mix

Kathie Lapcevic — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:10:11 +0000

Whip up delicious, fudgy brownies using your homemade baking mix or something from the store like Bisquick or other pancake mix. This simple recipe is easy to bake for whenever you need a dessert or treat that is sure to please every chocolate lover. Start with a Baking Mix While you can, of course, make ...

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Peanut Butter Cookies from a Baking Mix Recipe

Kathie Lapcevic — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:38:17 +0000

Want to make some quick and easy peanut butter cookies? Grab your baking mix and get started with this delicious recipe for something hearty, sweet, and perfect for dessert or packing into lunch boxes. This simple recipe has just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in pantry for a crispy treat all ...

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Easy Egg Substitutes for Baking

Kathie Lapcevic — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:48:54 +0000

If you’re looking to do some baking and need to avoid eggs for some reason, know that there are so many different egg subsitutions you can make in things like cookies, muffins, quick breads, and other simple baked goods. These common substitutes mean you can turn things like your favorite muffins into something suitable for ...

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Bartering Basics: How to Save Money and Build Community

Angi Schneider — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:57:37 +0000

Discover how to start bartering in your everyday life. Learn practical tips for trading goods and services, building community ties, and living more simply. The other day my grandson was showing me a new match box car. When I asked where he got it he told me he traded a reusable water bottle for it. ...

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Sweet Potato Cornbread from a Mix

Kathie Lapcevic — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:08:25 +0000

Make a moist and beautifully colored sweet potato cornbread quickly and easily with this recipe that uses cornbread mix for a base. This rustic recipe is perfect as a side dish for fancy feasts and weeknight meals, alike! It’s also a great way to get some extra vegetables inside your side dishes in a flavorful ...

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DIY Toilet Spray: An Easy Bathroom Odor Eliminator

Angi Schneider — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:51:22 +0000

If you’re tired of the harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances in store-bought air fresheners, it’s time to try making your own DIY toilet spray. This simple, natural recipe helps trap unpleasant odors before they escape into your bathroom air, leaving your space smelling fresh and inviting. With just a few natural ingredients that you probably ...

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