Author: livinglovingemptynesting
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Save Money in College – Yes, It’s Possible!
Saving Money in College, it’s unheard of, isn’t it? You might not believe it, but it is possible! College is so expensive these days. Anything you can do to make it less expensive or you can do to save money where you can is of prime importance. I know you want to hear more about…
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Snickerdoodle Cookies (Perfect for Two)
What’s better than a warm cookie? For me, I can’t say that there are many better things. I, like many, am one who loves desserts. Cookies are at the top of my favorite desserts list. Snickerdoodle cookies bring back sweet memories from childhood. Remember, it’s the cookie dough you got to play with before you…
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Perfect for Two)
Looking for a perfect side dish that is complete comfort food and goes with almost any dish? Look no further. This recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes hits the mark. They are creamy, flavorful, and pure comfort on a plate. When making these garlic mashed potatoes for two, I used Yukon gold potatoes and left the…
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Salisbury Steak (Perfect for Two)
There is nothing better and more comforting on a cold night than a hot supper. This Salisbury Steak is just the perfect meal solution on a cold and snowy night. Imagine a warm fire, dinner with your husband, and a hot comforting meal. In addition, load a Netflix movie and make it a stay-at-home date…
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Shouldn’t I Be Happy my College Student Is Home?
You have missed your child when they were away at college, and now they are coming home for a visit. You are so happy and can’t wait for them to arrive. But now that they are home, it isn’t what you were expecting. Your happiness has turned into frustration. Why is that? Why are you…
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Lemon Surprise Cake (Perfect for Two)
Looking for a yummy cake with the feeling of spring? Look no further. This Lemon Surprise Cake is the perfect sweet treat. This cake is light and airy and has a bit of a surprise. The surprise is the lemon pudding that forms at the bottom of the cake. The pudding is kicked up a…
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Fantastic Lemon Curd (Perfect for Two)
Lemon Curd…it’s a strange name, don’t you think? I mean curd really doesn’t sound all that appetizing. For many years I had nothing to do with Lemon Curd, just because of the name. Then one day I went to a bakery to buy a dessert for my Grandfather’s birthday, and they were out of everything…except…
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Searching for Your First Apartment – 6 Important Things to Consider
I recently had the pleasure of helping my daughter search for her first apartment. Helping your child make a good decision on their first apartment is a great life skill to teach them. However, my last apartment living was more than 25 years ago when I was just out of college and before I got…
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Italian Olive Oil Dipping Sauce (Perfect for Two)
I don’t know about you, but I’m terrible at baking bread. I love to bake, and I do bake very well, but bread is my nemesis. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to bake bread, it just never turns out right. It either doesn’t rise, or it rises but is still as heavy…
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Chicken Zucchini Alfredo (Perfect for Two)
One of my favorite meals is Chicken Alfredo. I love the creamy, garlicky, white sauce poured over al dente fettuccini pasta. So good…but so many carbs! I do love carbs. However, they don’t love me. Due to this, I have found a way to reduce the carbs and still have that same yummy taste of…