This baked acorn squash recipe with brown sugar is the perfect easy fall side dish. I love this time of year because you can find butternut, spaghetti, and acorn squashes in most grocery stores at a very affordable price. Butternut squash makes for a great soup. Spaghetti squash is a wonderful pasta substitute. I love …
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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 immediately after my ovarian cyst surgery. If you’d like to start at the beginning with my experience of having an 82-pound large ovarian cyst you may want to go to my first …
These overnight breakfast casserole recipes for a weekend or holiday breakfast or brunch when you want a special meal that just needs to be baked. Breakfast, or even better brunch, is one of my favorite meals. However, I also love my sleep. That's why I love overnight breakfast casseroles. You put the casserole together the night …
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 after I went back to the ER and was awaiting surgery. If you’d like to start at the beginning with my experience of having an 82-pound giant ovarian cyst you may …
Do you have chronic back pain or had surgery and can't bend over? These items that make life easier are super helpful! Being able to bend over to do everyday chores or to simply pick something off the floor is often taken for granted until you can't anymore. I know that was definitely the case …
Need eggs benedict for a crowd? This overnight eggs benedict casserole recipe is just as good but is SO much easier to feed a lot of people. Eggs Benedict is definitely one of the most popular breakfasts. It's the special request breakfast Mr. Savvy is always asking for. I didn't start making it until a few …
I had an 82-pound giant ovarian cyst that resulted in surgery to remove it along with a total hysterectomy. Here's what life was like for the six days between diagnosis and when I went back to the ER where I was basically bedridden. If you'd like to start at the beginning with my experience of …
Love soda but know you need to not drink quite so much of it? Check out these 5 healthy alternatives to soda that will help keep your taste buds happy. Growing up soda was always available in our house. My parents were diabetic so it was diet soda but I still got very used to drinking …
While all the ghouls and ghosts have fun during Halloween it can be a stressful time for your pets. Check out these 5 ways to keep your pets safe during Halloween so they don't feel like a trick's been played on them. We all love our pets dearly and would never want any harm to …
Love pumpkin desserts but tired of the same old pie and bread? This pumpkin chocolate chip blondies recipe is so good you'll want to make them year round. It's that time of year when a lot of us tend to go crazy over pumpkin flavored everything. I'll admit that with my love of baking I …
I went to the ER and was diagnosed with an 82-pound large ovarian cyst. No, 82 pounds is not a typo. Here's my experience in the ER waiting to see what was wrong with me. If you're new here, I recently started a series about my finding out I had an 82-pound giant ovarian cyst growing …
Love microwave popcorn but want something a little more all-natural? Check out our guide on how to make homemade microwave popcorn. It's so easy! Did you know that January 19th is National Popcorn Day? I didn't, but I love popcorn so much I could certainly celebrate by eating popcorn almost daily. I love the ease …
These savory pumpkin recipes are perfect for those times you want fall flavors that aren't quite so sweet. I love pumpkin and often eat it year round. When I think of pumpkin I do usually think of sweet recipes first like pumpkin pie and bread, of course. But, it's really great to use in savory …
Do you have towels or clothing that smell musty no matter how many times you've washed them? Keep reading to see how to get musty mildew smells out of towels and clothing. Have you ever forgotten a load of laundry in the washer for a couple of days and the laundry smelled terribly of musty …
Looking for recipes using Robert Rothschild Farm Pineapple & Habañero Sauce (or one that you made yourself)? This crispy pineapple-habanero chicken wings recipe is super easy and full of crispy deliciousness. A couple weeks ago we were browsing Costco and saw this pineapple and habanero sauce being featured that sounded different yet delicious. We didn't actually try it …
Have a financial life-altering event? Wanting to save more money for a rainy day? Here are 10 of the best ways to save money starting today. No matter how well off we are, odds are you wouldn't mind having some extra money leftover at the end of the month. Maybe you'd like to have more …
Doing some baking but your brown sugar is rock hard? Check out how to soften brown sugar with our easy tips. From nearly hockey pucks to downright cement-like texture hardened brown sugar has often been a bane of my baking endeavors or just when I go to add some to my oatmeal. I'm not a fan …
Does your family loved mashed potatoes but you're looking to change it up a bit? Check out these 20+ mashed potatoes recipes including recipes using traditional potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or other root veggies. One of my favorite side dishes has always been mashed potatoes. I remember whenever we'd visit my grandmother I'd always ask …
Just about all of us would love to be able to lose a few pounds quickly. Here's my personal experience of how to lose 100 pounds quickly in a surprising way. Yep, I lost 100 pounds quite quickly. I lost 100 pounds overnight as a matter of fact. I went to the hospital weighing 342 …
This honey mustard beer glazed bratwurst recipe is a great way to take your favorite brats to the next level. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite things about summer is definitely that it's grilling season. We're big meat eaters, …
These tips for beautiful healthy smiles will help you make a great first impression. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Oral-B and Crest at Sam’s Club. The opinions and text are all my own. Did you know that research has shown that more than 80% of adults say the first …
Wondering how to improve gum health and why it's so important? Today's article is a reminder to look after your dental health! This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of P&G. All opinions are our own. We all hear about how we need to brush our teeth more to keep …
Want to help your local animal shelter but have no idea what to do? Here are several things to donate to animal shelters that will help them a ton! This post is sponsored by Cat's Pride but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Animal shelters depend on donations from people like you …
Check out our tips for how to save money on eating out if it's killing your budget or you'd just like to save as much money as possible. Eating out is something that destroys a lot of budgets without people realizing it. When's the last time you added up how much money you spent one …
Wondering how to make chicken and dumplings? Check out our chicken and dumplings recipe that's full of creamy comfort. One of the most iconic dishes of the south, especially when cold weather hits, is chicken and dumplings. Most recipes use basic everyday ingredients. But, there's just something super soothing and comforting about its warm creaminess. …
Need a new mattress but have no idea which to get? Check out our Sweet Zzz Affluent Mattress review to see if it may be perfect for you. Smart Savvy Living received a complimentary mattress to facilitate this review. There are so many types and brands of mattresses out there these days. It can be …
Wish you could help out shelter cats but you just can't adopt right now? Keep reading to find out how to help shelter cats even if you can't adopt. This post is written by Smart Savvy Living and sponsored by Cat's Pride. All opinions expressed are our own. Odds are that if you …
This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of MyFreeTaxes and The Motherhood. Confused by all the supposedly free tax filing sites? Keep reading to see how to file your taxes online for free the easy way. Taxes are stressful for a lot of us. Taxes aren't the easiest thing to …
When's the last time you maintained your HVAC? Check out our 5 home HVAC maintenance tips to make sure it's in tip-top shape. Smart Savvy Living has partnered with Sears Home Services to bring you this post. All opinions are our own. After a long day of work, everyone wants to come home to a …
High-protein snacks help you stay full and more energized on even the busiest of days. Check out these 10 high-protein snacks perfect for on the go. For me, it's important to have at least one high-protein snack during the day. It helps me to feel more energized instead of wanting to take a nap …
Looking for animal themed throw pillows? Check out our favorite throw pillows perfect for animal lovers. I'll admit that once upon a time I really didn't care for throw pillows. I thought they were boring with their plain jane colors. Not to mention that they often seemed to just get in the way. Today, though, …
Have you been wanting a new mattress but are totally overwhelmed by all the options out there? Check out our NECTAR Mattress review to see if it's the mattress for you. Smart Savvy Living received a complimentary NECTAR mattress and pillows to facilitate this review. Have you been wanting a new mattress but are totally …
Looking for something different to help keep you warm this cold season? You'll want to give this spiced apple cider tea recipe a try. This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of In The Raw and SheSpeaks. All opinions are entirely our own. As soon as the hint of cooler air …
Do you often need to take salads, meals, and snacks on the go? Check out our Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Salad & Snack Set Review to see if they can help make your life easier. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Rubbermaid®. About The Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Salad & Snack Set …
When was the last time you did a deep clean of your home? Check out our free printable indoor fall cleaning checklist to help you get back on track. I'll be the first to admit that I don't enjoy cleaning at all. I do a lot of light cleaning and everyday pickups but I'm a …
One of the best ways to save money is to buy things seasonally when they’re at their lowest price. Check out the best things to buy in September. One of the biggest ways I save money is to not buy things immediately just because I want them. I try to only buy things we …
Who doesn't love food on a stick? This Bratwurst kebabs recipe with potatoes and peppers combines all your favorite summer grilled flavors together. Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield®. The opinions and text are all mine. Mr. Savvy is half German and was born in Germany, living there for several years as …
Have you ever tried charcoal grilling or maybe haven't had good experiences with it in the past? Check out our 5 tips for how to use a charcoal grill to help yourself become a better grill master in no time. I love grilling outdoors and it was always such a special treat to break out …
This no-churn strawberry swirl ice cream recipe is super easy and full of creamy delicious strawberry flavor without all the hassle of an ice cream maker. If you asked me 10 or so years ago what my favorite dessert was I'd have likely said cake. These days, though, I'm all about the ice cream. It …
Trying to eat healthier but everything tastes like cardboard? Try out these 10 healthy seasonings to make healthier foods taste good. We all know that eating healthy is important but after a while, it can feel like you're in a rut eating the same things or that you're eating cardboard. That makes it easy to …