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cultured butter, Family time, quality food, save money -

While there are no arguments that cultured butter is relatively healthier, making it at home, especially with your kids, makes it even more beneficial. You get to make butter with the flavor you love most and have fun while at it. So, how do you make cultured butter at home, and what benefits do you get? Welcome to making your own cultured butter 101! Be prepared to make your hands a little useful. DIY Cultured Butter Recipe We are going to make a three-quarters pound yield of cultured butter. After our first step of culturing the cream, the rest will...

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healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, save money -

You hear people all of the time saying they either have the money to do what they want but not enough time or the time to do what they want but not enough money. Sometimes, it seems like only the wealthy among us can live healthy lives. That could not be farther from the truth. Here are ten ways to live healthier and save money. 1. Cook your own food.  First of all, it's a lot cheaper to cook your own food than it is to constantly go out to eat. Secondly, it's a lot healthier because you know exactly what ingredients go into...

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Healthy food, organic, save money -

When most people think about trying to eat organic, they think about the extra expense. They feel like they are going to spend more money on less food. Because of this, they are quick to avoid anything organic. However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are ways to eat organically, without spending a lot of money. You just have to be careful when you are shopping. Here are some tips to go organic (on a budget). Start a Garden One of the cheapest ways to go organic is to start a garden. You can start out small and...

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Healthy food, packed lunch, save money -

Everyone knows that it is much cheaper to pack a lunch than to buy out every day. This is even true in elementary school, where lunches can still cost you a few dollars a day. That being said, it can be costly to pack your children's lunch every day. Here are some tips to save money when packing lunches. Don't buy pre-made snacks in individual serving sizes.  Though it is much easier to buy chips and snacks that are conveniently packaged as single servings, these can cost you a lot more than buying a large bag of treats and dividing it up...

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