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Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

February 12, 2020 By Vicky 5 Comments

I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. I have been trying to get my family to eat less fast food and more home cooked meals. It has been something of a struggle, but that changed when I…

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Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season

December 20, 2019 By Vicky 10 Comments

As the holiday shopping days are dwindling down, I am realizing how little shopping I have done, and now I have to get it all done at the last minute. I have been hopping from one online retailer to another in a shopping frenzy. All of this online activity got me thinking about tips I…

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4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs

November 18, 2019 By Vicky 10 Comments

I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Are your evenings super hectic? If you’re anything like me, then the last thing you want to do when you come home from a busy day, is trying to figure…

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Grilled London Broil with Chimichurri Sauce

June 19, 2018 By Vicky 8 Comments

I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LuckySummer campaign, sponsored by Save Mart. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LuckySummer campaign, sponsored by Save Mart. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. When people hear I live…

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Best Tips for Universal’s Islands of Adventure with Kids

August 28, 2017 By Vicky 1 Comment

We recently returned from an awesome trip to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. It was the ultimate family vacation and my kids (ages 9 and 7) can’t stop talking about it. Obviously, going to a theme park with kids is  little different than going with teens or adults. There are some rides kids cannot go on…

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Fall Diorama with Cereal Box

August 21, 2017 By Vicky 13 Comments

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and it will be here before you know it. I love watching the leaves change color and wearing a cozy sweater to protect from the slight chill in the air. Our family enjoys spending time outdoors in the crisp, fall weather. We find plenty to…

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Lemon Cookie Recipe

August 3, 2017 By Vicky 3 Comments

“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps I have always loved soft and chewy cookies, but would often find that after my cookies baked and cooled they would turn hard and crispy. I finally perfected a soft lemon cookie recipe that comes out soft…

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How to Keep Your Older Cat Active

August 2, 2017 By Vicky 18 Comments

If you go by cat years, our kitty, Charlotte is the oldest member of our household. At 13 years old, she may not have the same spring in her step that she once did, but she still has the same playful spirit. In most cases, a cat is considered senior when they are between 7-10 years…

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Spinach Stuffed Shells

April 4, 2017 By Vicky 25 Comments

I love cooking with fresh springtime ingredients and spinach is one of my favorite ones to use. I use spinach in salads, soups, egg dishes, and lasagna. Recently, I decided to add fresh spinach to one of our favorite meals, stuffed shells. The great thing about this recipe is that if you have family that won’t…

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Strawberry Bread Recipe

April 3, 2017 By Vicky 33 Comments

Do you have a sweet tooth like me?  Do you ever feel guilty about it? Same here. But I found a great way to still enjoy the sweets I love without all the added sugar. Read on to find out how and get a yummy Strawberry Bread Recipe designed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Be…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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