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Wow, it’s been a while. While I didn’t intend to drop off the internet after making my last post in 2017, it’s been a good (almost) two years. As summer 2017 approached, I chose to take a step back from blogging to focus on spending time with my girls, then two years old and five months old. Then, when summer came to a close, I began teaching online with VIPKID, which completely claimed any spare time I had. I continued with VIPKID until April of 2018, when I was nearly halfway through my pregnancy with baby #3. Once I quit VIPKID, I decided to go all in working on the blog my husband founded: thefoodieeats.com

And so, that’s what I’ve been doing. We welcomed baby number three, a beautiful and healthy baby boy, in August 2018. We’ve been adjusting well to raising three children, all three years old and under, while running a successful food blog. I have no immediate plans to continue blogging here at My Pennywise Life, but I’m thankful for the experience I gained here, and plan to leave the content in place. To see what I’m up to currently, head on over the The Foodie Eats.

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Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Soup: With pumpkin, sausage, kale, mushrooms and sage, this savory Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Soup is an irresistible fall recipe! @ www.promisinglypennywise.com

Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Soup

With pumpkin, sausage, kale, mushrooms and sage, this Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Soup is an irresistible fall recipe! A great alternative to sweet pumpkin soups, this soup is savory, hearty and flavorful. There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold fall day. Even though we rarely see cold autumn days here in…

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Easy Easter Dirt Cake: An easy, festive, no-bake Easter dessert. (Gluten-free option included!)

Easy Easter Dirt Cake (Gluten-free Option Included!)

Indulge Your Inner Child I still remember the first time I tried dirt cake as a kid. I was at a friend’s pool party. As they served what I thought would be regular birthday cake, all I could think was “What is this amazing goodness and why have I never had it?” With layers of crushed…

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5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas: Tips to help you enjoy this Christmas on a budget.

5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas

5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas: Tips to help you enjoy this Christmas on a budget. I enjoy almost everything about the Christmas season- delicious recipes, parties, decorations, bright lights, Christmas music, and finding the perfect gift for friends and family. Celebrating Christmas on a restricted budget, however, can put a damper on the season. Fortunately,…

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Why we announced our miscarriage on Facebook

Recently Gary and I shared some very personal news with our Facebook friends. It was not a post I ever thought I’d write, not because I thought it would never happen to me, but because I didn’t think this would be part of our healing process. We shared a post announcing our miscarriage. We shared…

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How to Cook Perfectly Fluffy Baked Potatoes (Restaurant Style): Cook perfectly fluffy, restaurant style baked potatoes in two easy steps!

How to Cook the Perfect Baked Potato (Restaurant Style)

How to Cook the Perfect Baked Potato (Restaurant Style): Ever wonder how restaurants get perfectly fluffy baked potatoes? Today I'm sharing the secret! The Fluffiest Baked Potato I was ...

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Dear Mom, Thank you for all the things you did right.

As a mother it’s far too easy to focus on all the things we didn’t do, or the things we wish we’d done differently, instead of the things we did right. Today, I want to celebrate all the things my mom ...

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What 3-Day Potty Training really looks like: Days 2 & 3.

3-Day Potty Training- Days 2 & 3

When we began potty training less than two weeks ago, posts written by parents in the midst of potty training their toddler were a life-saver. So, I decided to share our experience. You can find a ...

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A real-life example of what day one of 3 day potty training looks like.

3-Day Potty Training- Day 1

Last week it began: Our second attempt at potty training our 24 month old daughter. The first attempt, at 22 months, ended after five long hours when I realized neither of us were quite ready. This ...

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Instant Pot Salsa Lime Chicken | 5 Ingredients | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Healthy | Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Black Beans

Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Black Beans: With just 5 ingredients and two simple steps, this gluten-free, dairy-free Instant Pot recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. 2 Easy Steps, 5 ...

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Easter Basket Cookie Cups (Gluten-Free!)

Easter Basket Cookie Cups (Gluten-Free!): Surprisingly easy and so good! No one will know they're gluten-free. Includes dairy-free option. Let's Keep It Easy I've seen so many adorable versions of ...

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Oatmeal Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I'm Rachael: wife, mom, homemaker, Christ follower, and former teacher with a passion for saving money, simple, healthy, and affordable recipes and tips for daily life. Learn more about me.

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