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Continue reading →: Efficient Packing Tips for Traveling FamiliesThe author details a family’s experience traveling with basic economy tickets on United Airlines. They highlight the importance of packing light through strategies like re-wearing outfits, packing cubes, and the “container concept.” Simplifying entertainment for kids by prioritizing novelty over quantity is emphasized, allowing for easier travel with minimal baggage.
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Batter BreadNo knead, beginner friendly recipe for long fermented sourdough bread. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Beginner friendly recipe No kneading or stretching required for this loaf! This sourdough bread recipe is so easy. This effortless recipe is…
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Continue reading →: How to Fold Cloth Diaper Flats EasilyThis post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Cloth diapers are reusable, economic, more natural, and better for the environment. I’ll tell you a few reason our family uses cloth and how to fold cloth diaper flats. (IMO, the best…
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Continue reading →: Why Choose Cloth Diapers for Your Baby?Why choose cloth diapers for your baby? They are easy to use, economic, and with proper care, not smelly at all! I have used cloth diapers at some point with each of my four children. My first, we cloth diapered nearly exclusively until she was one. My second and third…
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Continue reading →: Easy Homemade Ranch DipA quick recipe you’ll love An easy solution for a quick snack Just the other day our family decided to dip out for a day hike. We do this often and we are rarely prepared with ready to pack snacks to take with us. It’s either we don’t have bread…
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Continue reading →: Delightful Apple Cider Whey Soda Recipe: Easy Fermentation ProcessA simple, fizzy, probiotic rich drink for cozy autumnal days. Making whey soda is so simple! There is no need to maintain a SCOBY, like with Kombucha. No need for daily feeding as you would with a Ginger bug. Simply allow whey and juice ferment at room temperature for a…
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Continue reading →: Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Orzo SoupA twist on this sick day essential. Dress up chicken soup with fresh lemon and Parmesan. Perfect for when you are feeling under the weather or if you are looking for a something new and delicious. Bone Broth Making bone broth is so simple! When I know I want to…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Brioche Cinnamon Rolls RecipeIf you are making cinnamon rolls, you have to do it with a sourdough brioche dough. It comes out so buttery and tangy. Making these rolls sourdough is a fantastic complement to the sweetness of the filling and icing. The whole recipe is a bit of a commitment, plan ahead…
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Continue reading →: Quick Hamburger Buns
Perfect for burgers, pulled pork or any meal on a bun. Two hours from start to finish. Utilizing your oven as the perfect environment for proofing, these come together so quickly! Skip the grocery store ick- and prioritize homemade bread. Ingredients Method
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich BreadIf you are like me, you have searched high and low for an easy, soft, and delicious sandwich bread. My criteria for this recipe was; no knead, no mixer, and long fermented. It comes out with a wonderfully soft crumb and crispy buttery crust. My kids love it! This sandwich…
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I’m Julia
Join me in my home in the high desert of Oregon. I am a mother to four and have been married to my husband going on nine years. We thrive on simple living, an outdoor lifestyle, and the comforting aroma of a homemade meal.
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