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23Apr
23Apr

25 Easy Low or No Prep Vegan Meals

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25 Low or No Prep Vegan Meals For when you don’t have time to cook Here is a list of 25 low/no prep meals I compiled to help get you out of a dinner funk or if you are low on time and ingredients.     Ready in 30 min or less Pasta with sauce […]
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23Apr
23Apr

On Being “Perfect” – 3 Ways to Avoid Meal Planning

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To tell the truth, I’ve been in a funk lately with cooking and with blogging. This pregnancy and having a teething, picky toddler have been exhausting so I’ve been getting by on standard easy meals like pasta and tacos, even takeout, with minimal planning. I keep telling myself there is nothing wrong with that, but […]
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25Mar
25Mar

FREE Meal Planning Worksheet!

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  I’m so excited to share this free download with you all! I’ve found that meal planning, no matter how basic, is the best tool for saving money (and your sanity) on food. It seems the simple act of putting pen to paper helps me think ahead and be more conscious when grocery shopping. I […]
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07Jan
07Jan

Blog Update and News for 2019!

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Hello Everyone! I’m excited (and nervous) to share some big news with you for 2019! After a lot of thinking and researching, I’ve decided to narrow the focus of craftyveganmommy to mainly vegan food and specifically, DIY tips and meal planning for vegan families. I’m talking about tips to save you money and time AND […]
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27Oct
27Oct

Make a Spooky Halloween Wreath for less than 7 Dollars

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    Hello DIY friends! I know it’s *almost* Halloween, so I wanted to share this super easy quick and CHEAP craft you can do last minute to get your home into the “spirit.”  Truth be told, I made this a couple weeks ago but as life happens and I’m still figuring out this blog […]
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15Sep
15Sep

Free Pattern: Little Red Hood

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It’s that time of year when temperatures vary wildly from day to day here in southeast Michigan. You don’t always need a sweater but sometimes a warm hat is in order on windy days!   This pattern was inspired by my daughter’s new red shoes and the coming cool fall weather. I thought it would […]
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13Jul
13Jul

How to Cook Tofu

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HOW TO: Cook Tofu Three Ways Some of the most common refrains I hear from non-vegans and the veg-curious that keeps them from trying to be more plant-based, is that they don’t like tofu, or have never eaten it, or don’t know how to cook it. While it’s true that this food is somewhat mysterious […]
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26Jun
26Jun

How to make reusable produce bags from baby swaddle blankets

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   Do you have old baby items lying around? If you have a baby or toddler, chances are YES, there are tons of usable items you’re either holding onto to re-gift to friends, for another child, or just because you haven’t gotten around to sorting through them yet. You may also have items that people insisted were […]
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