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Baked Eggs: The Perfect Christmas Morning Breakfast

Is there anything more exciting than Christmas morning?  I don’t think so.  What isn’t exciting is slaving over a breakfast that keeps you in the kitchen and away from all the fun.  But who wants the same old on such a special day?

Enter my family’s version of baked eggs.  It’s an easy and filling breakfast that assembles in minutes and requires little effort on your part.

Set them out with some bacon, toast, and a tray of fruit, and you have a delicious morning meal that gives you more time with your family.

This Christmas morning breakfast idea is so easy and fast that there's no need to make ahead or overnight. Individual Bbaked eggs in muffin tins are great for a savoury brunch for a crowd, families, and kids. Bonus, there's only 10 minutes of prep and it's gluten free too! #christmasmorning #christmasbreakfast #glutenfree

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10 Household Items to Collect Now to Save Money Gardening this Spring

Gardening is a fun and relaxing hobby, but it can quickly get expensive.  Save money and start collecting these 10 common household items so you can spend your money on that new plant you’ve been drooling over.

Upcycle these 10 common household items to save money gardening this spring. Soda bottles, plastic containers, egg cartons and more make creative mini-greenhouses, seed starting containers, and tomato cage reinforcements. Your wallet will love these creative garden recycling ideas. #gardening #savingmoney #frugalliving #upcycle #recycle #compost #zerowaste #seedstarting #staringseeds

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No-Stress Brunch Menu & Party Plan

Cooking for a crowd can be stressful, but not when you make this easy brunch. I love having guests over, but when I first started entertaining, I often found myself stressed out with cleaning and preparing food at the same time. I didn’t know how to time things out, so the food wouldn’t be ready until an hour after everyone came. Did I mention I suffer from hanger? Grumpy hostess=grumpy party.

Now that I’m older and hopefully wiser, I’ve figured out how to solve most of these issues. This years New Years-ish brunch with friends was our easiest one yet!

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This menu is designed to keep you out of the kitchen and visiting with your guests.  The sausage and pancakes take a bit of time, but they can easily be fried before guests arrive and left to warm in the oven.

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