It’s amazing how something as simple as a grocery pick-up can foster such a strong sense of community. Neighbors coming together to unload the truck, sharing conversations while we wait, lending a hand to newcomers—it’s these little moments that make a big difference. Feeling extra grateful today for the flexibility to work from home and prioritize quality ingredients for my family! Visit azurestandard.com/start and use my code: AndreaSpencer2 to get started!!
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#grocerylist #grocerystores #grocerybudget #qualityingredients #grocerypickup #tastethedifference #neighborshelpingneighbors #communityfirst #workfromhomelife #community #connectwithcommunity #groceryhaul #communitymatters #grateful #financialfreedom #workfromanywhere #gratefulheart #thankful #communitylove #grocerydelivery @azurestandard
Did you know it’s super easy to make your own whipped tallow? I just made a fresh batch, and it’s perfect for keeping skin nourished and protected during the dry winter months!
Benefits of tallow:
Packed with skin-loving vitamins (A, D, E, & K!)
Deeply hydrating without clogging pores
Mimics the natural oils in your skin
Whipping it up makes it light, fluffy, and a dream to apply. You can even customize it with your favorite essential oils for a personal touch! This winter, ditch the store-bought creams and give your skin some wholesome, homemade love.
Have you ever tried whipped tallow? Let me know below!
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#winterskincare #DIYbeauty #cleanIngredients #nontoxic #naturalremedies #tallow #skincare #homemadeskincare #nontoxicskincare #nourishedskin #healthyglow #organicbeauty #winterskincareroutine #beeftallow #diyskincare #tallowbalm #whippedtallow #tallowbenefits @kitchenaidusa @fivemarysranch
Tis the season to plant garlic! We may be fashionably late, but we got it in the ground just before the winter rains arrived. Now it’s time to let nature work its magic and wait... patiently... for these bulbs to grow! Have you planted yours yet?
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There’s nothing quite like the sweet satisfaction of hearing that pop after a day of preserving. Each little “ping” is a reminder that all your hard work, love, and care paid off! Whether it’s pickles, jam, or homemade sauce, the sound of jars sealing is music to my ears. Anyone else get that accomplished feeling when they hear it?
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Did you know it only takes 3 ingredients to make apple cider vinegar? Apples, water and sugar! After our apple picking and pie making adventure last week I wanted to find a way to save and use as much of the apples as possible. I could have thrown them in the compost bin but I decided to try and ferment my own apple cider vinegar instead!
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Yesterday I mentioned that all of our tomatoes were up high where toddlers could reach them… I was wrong. We lost four nice green ones at the hands of our youngest.
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#homegrown #california #urbangarden #urbangardening #tomatoes #toddlers #pickingtomatoes #harvest #fall #stillhotashell #greentomatoes
It’s been a while since I updated on the garden, and at this point, it’s more of a transition zone than a thriving garden. The daytime heat is still climbing into the 90°s, but the nights are cooling down into the 50°s. A few hardy plants are still holding on, but most of our produce, herbs, and other greenery have wrapped up for the season. As we head into fall, I’m planning to swap out some of the plastic pots for ceramic ones and get ready for winter planting.
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Is this the easiest, healthiest way to shred cheese? I think so! Many pre-shredded cheese bags in the store contain cellulose, an anti-caking agent that may have links to health issues. Whether you are looking to be more intentional with your food or you just want to try something new- this hack is for you!
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“This is a tomato, and this is a tomato…” I love seeing my kids get so excited about helping in the garden, even though there’s not much left of it! The strawberries are long gone, and we’ve already harvested the lettuce for salads and soup. I might plant more since it thrives in the fall here. Thankfully, the citronella is still going strong, and the herbs are holding up well in the heat—we’re using them often in our meals!
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#gardeningwithkids #urbangardening #familygarden #homegrown #tomatoseason #lettuceharvest #growyourownfood #fallgardening #citronella #herbgarden #gardenfresh #eatwhatyougrow #gardeninglife #gardenlove #sustainablegardening #organicgardening #gardentotable #kidsgardening #growfresh #urbanhomestead
Have you used clarified bacon grease to cook? I’ve been seeing this “hack” on instagram to easily clarify bacon grease to use for cooking at a later time. I was really excited to try it.... but... my results were not like those I’ve seen. I tried again and only made my results worse. Did you try this? Did you have better luck? What did you do differently?
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#cookinghack #bacongrease #clarifiedfat #homecooking #kitchenhacks #cookingtips #instakitchen #diycooking #flavortips #baconlover #foodhacks #savethefat #culinarytips #homemade #baconlife #reducereuserecycle #healthyfats #fivemarysbacon #bacon @fivemarysranch
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Urban Garden Update: I’m happy to report that the citronella plant we were gifted is still alive! Although a few of the leaf edges have turned brown... overall, it’s doing well, and some have even blossomed! Our tomatoes are thriving, and we’ve been able to pick them daily. They’re a great addition to our salads and perfect for snacking.
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#urbangarden #citronellaplant #greenthumb #gardeninglife #plantcare #growyourown #tomatolove #homegrown #gardenfresh #citygardening #plantupdate #gardenerlife #ediblegarden #gardenjoy #urbanfarming #healthyeating #gardenupdate #sustainableliving #organicgardening #california
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