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Michelle is the founder and blogger behind Smart Savvy Living. She lives in Hampton Roads, Virginia where she enjoys creating recipes, learning how to do things smarter, photography, tech, gardening, and herding cats. She can be reached at [email protected].

This broccoli cauliflower salad recipe features fresh vegetables mixed together with a slightly sweet and tangy dressing. This tasty no lettuce salad is delicious for the summer months or as a festive Christmas salad everyone will enjoy. During the holidays there's so much rich and indulgent food that I actually look forward to some fresh …

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Have old manual toothbrushes or electric toothbrush heads lying around that you aren't using? Check out these 5 ways to reuse an old toothbrush instead of just throwing them away. I've always used the old manual toothbrushes. I'm usually one of the first followers when it comes to new tech, but not when it comes …

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This homemade chicken pot pie recipe features a made from scratch creamy chicken pot pie filling all wrapped up in flaky pie crusts. There's just something so comforting and delicious about chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce being sandwiched between flaky pie crusts. Growing up my mom always made chicken pie with canned soups, …

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This Individual Brownies with Peanut Butter Bird's Nest Frosting recipe is perfect for any spring or Easter celebration with a flavor combination almost everyone loves. We always see a ton of cupcakes at Easter. I'll never say no to a cupcake but I feel like even more people love brownies. Plus, when you top them …

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The best easy sausage balls without Bisquick recipe is made with seasoned flour instead of a baking mix. Whether you forgot to buy a baking mix or rather not use it you'll likely not miss the Bisquick or want to use it after trying this easy recipe. They're the perfect appetizer, a must-have for a …

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A classic appetizer for parties, this everything bagel mini pigs in a blanket recipe brings an extra punch of flavor and crunch by adding a favorite seasoning. Every holiday season there are party appetizers that have become a tradition for us to make and snack on. Chex mix, sausage balls, and mini pigs in a …

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Slightly spicy moist cake-like muffins are topped with a tangy citrus glaze in this gingerbread muffins recipe with lemon glaze. Gingerbread is one of my favorite desserts to enjoy around the holidays. I just love the spicy yet slightly sweet flavor. Ginger molasses cookies are probably my all-time favorite but I really enjoy gingerbread cake, …

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With super crispy edges and a chewy center, this crispy ginger molasses cookies recipe is a must-make during the holidays. I've been trying to make the perfect ginger cookie recipe and I feel like I've finally put it together. These ginger cookies are very crispy on the edge but as you get closer to the …

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This sausage cornbread dressing recipe, or sausage cornbread stuffing recipe as some may like to call it, features a delicious crispy topping with a moist and creamy center. One of the best, if not the best eating holidays of the year is obviously Thanksgiving. As much as I love turkey and all the desserts, what …

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This homemade cloverleaf rolls recipe is a classic loved by everyone. This dinner rolls recipe is soft and buttery, perfect for serving with almost any meal. There's just something so delicious about freshly baked bread. Even with the current low carb craze, you can steal almost anyone's heart if you bake up a batch of …

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These 10 tips to keep your Thanksgiving organized and stress-free are sure to help whether it's your first time hosting or it's become your tradition. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time of being thankful and enjoying the company of family and friends - not a day of stress and pulling your hair out!  However, …

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Ever wish you could make unstuffed cabbage rolls because they're just so much work? Traditional cabbage rolls are made super easy with a creamy twist in this creamy unstuffed cabbage casserole recipe. Mr. Savvy was actually born in and spent the first decade or so of his life in Germany. As such, he's no stranger …

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I had an 82-pound large ovarian cyst that resulted in surgery to remove it along with a total hysterectomy. Here’s what life was like when I found out if I had cancer or not. If you’d like to start at the beginning with my experience of having an 82-pound large ovarian cyst you may want …

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I had an 82-pound large ovarian cyst that resulted in surgery to remove it along with a total hysterectomy. Here’s what life was like when I went from thinking I'd no longer be vomiting and would be enjoying real food again to getting an NG tube put in instead. If you’d like to start at …

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Still haven't found the perfect litter box or litter scoop for your feline family? Check out our iPrimio Stainless Steel Litter Box and Litter Scoop Review to see if they may be the perfect fit for you. Purple Pet iPRIMIO provided Smart Savvy Living with the litter scoops and litter box reviewed below in exchange …

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Whether you're looking for a tasty appetizer or are just tired of plain fries, everyone will love this pulled pork curly fries recipe. This is a sponsored recipe written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of McCain Foods. Whether we're having friends over to watch a sports game or to have a dinner to catch …

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