Have broken measuring cups? Use this easy hack to save time!

Hi Reader, A few years ago, my ¼ cup measuring cup broke. The plastic handle snapped off, leaving barely enough handle to actually hold the measuring cup.  It was about this same time that I noticed the measurement markings on the cup were nearly worn off as well. I was THISCLOSE to throwing the broken and worn measuring cup in the trash can... And then I remembered these awesome and practical ways to save time in the kitchen. Instead of throwing the broken measuring cup away, I put it in our oatmeal container. This simple act has saved me loads of time over the years… How so? I'm not running back and forth from the pantry, to the counter, to the drawer to get what I need - everything I need is one spot.  Since it only ever holds dry oatmeal, there's no need to wash it. I almost always measure in ¼ cup increments (½ cup for breakfast, 2 cups for my husband's favorite granola bars, etc.) It's an easy way to teach the kids how to cook for themselves. I can give them the container and just tell them how many scoops! In fact, I loved the convenience of having the scoop inside the container so much that not too long after I took the ½ cup measuring cup from the same old set and put it in the flour container.  This makes sense too, because I almost always measure flour in ½ cup increments! I haven't found a use for the old ⅓ cup just yet (I'm open to ideas if you have them!) and we had to toss the 1 cup measuring cup since the handle took part of the cup with it when it broke.  (Psst! In case you were wondering, we replaced these with a stainless steel set with the measurements engraved so they wouldn't wash off over time.) It's like the saying goes – it's the little things in life that bring you joy! Blessings, PS – I know 2020 has been a weird year for all of us, and I'd like to help make it easier on you anyway I can. This week, I'm sharing BRAND NEW cookie recipes on the blog - every day!  And throughout the month of December I'm sharing exclusive money AND time-saving hacks here in the newsletters, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing the things you love most. ♥ Popular on the Blog this Week Batch Cooking Basics How to save time and money with batch cooking, whether you're vegan or vegetarian or paleo. These helpful tips are great for beginners and experts alike! Read More Here --> How to Plan Meal Prep Learn How to Make a Meal Prep List for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! Read More Here --> How to Freeze Citrus Freezing lemons, oranges, & limes is easy and a great way to preserve fruit! Learn how to freeze citrus in a variety of ways – whole, sliced, or as juice. Perfect for making healthy lemonade in any season, cilantro lime dressing for salads, and more! Read More Here --> Freshly Updated How to Seed a Pomegranate Learn how to cut and seed a pomegranate with this simple step by step tutorial. This method is quick, easy, and saves you a ton of money! Enjoy pomegranate seeds (also called arils) as snacks, in healthy homemade lunchables, or in recipes like this simple and delicious Autumn Rice Pilaf. Read More Here --> Homemade Einkorn Biscotti This homemade Einkorn Biscotti is naturally sweetened, healthy & SO easy! Enjoy 3 ways – triple chocolate, cranberry orange & vanilla bean! Perfect for breakfast with my overnight einkorn coffee cake and a hot cinnamon dolce latte! Read More Here --> How to Make Slow Cooker Recipes into Instant Pot Recipes Learn how to make Slow Cooker Recipes in the Instant Pot with these conversion tips. It's so easy, and I've included cooking times too! Try my Slow Cooker Carnitas or my Slow Cooker Thai Pineapple Vegetarian Curry recipes in the Instant Pot! Read More Here --> New Posts on the Blog This Week Maple Oatmeal Bread This Maple Oatmeal Bread is the best soft & sweet oat bread recipe. So versatile, you can even use leftover oatmeal! Perfect for sandwiches and serves perfectly for dinner with my classic slow cooker pot roast! Read More Here --> Chewy Gingersnap Cookies Here is the best recipe for soft and Chewy Gingersnap Cookies! They're so easy to make, and just as healthy as they are delicious. Also way better than store-bought! Pairs well with other healthy cookies like Molasses Breakfast Cookies and Healthy No Bake Cookies. Read More Here -->

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