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Life with Simply Heidi
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Helping busy families cook from scratch, stock their pantry, and always have dinner ready.

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Canning Jars: How to pick the right size jar
Preserving Food

Canning Jars: How to pick the right size jar

BySimply Heidi May 26, 2023April 7, 2025

There are many different sizes of canning jars that sometimes knowing which one to use can give you a headache. I’ll go through each common size canning jar and the typical use. How do you know to use what jar for what purpose? What food is better in what jars?  Keep in mind that when…

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How to can ground beef
Emergency Prep | Preserving Food | Pressure Canning

How to can ground beef

BySimply Heidi April 15, 2023April 9, 2025

I knew that I wanted to learn how to can ground beef because I knew it would be so convenient. And for making tacos, sloppy joes, casseroles, chili, creamed sauces, noodle dishes and so much more it’s so convenient. It’s convenient and shelf stable leaving prime real estate in your freezer. The texture of canned…

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How to can potatoes
Preserving Food | Pressure Canning

How to can potatoes

BySimply Heidi February 23, 2023April 9, 2025

How to can potatoes. I wasn’t sure if my family would like potatoes that had been canned but I quickly learned that they couldn’t tell a difference when I made cheesy potatoes. Having canned potatoes has cut down meal prep tremendously! They are already peeled, cut and cooked! No need to do any of that…

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Hi there! I'm a mom of five who finds joy in the little things - like making meals from scratch, preserving food the old-fashioned way, and embracing the heart of homesteading wherever I am. I love sharing recipes, rips, and moments from everyday life, all with a focus on simplicity, family, and being real. Whether I'm outside soaking up fresh air or curled up with a good book, I'm just doing my best to live a life that feels like home-no pretending, just me.

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  • Homemade Recipes
    • Budget Meals
    • Desserts
    • Kids Food
    • Main Meals
    • Snacks
    • Staples
  • Homesteading
    • Gardening
    • Preserving Food
      • Dehydrate Food
      • Pressure Canning
      • Water Bath Canning
    • Emergency Prep
  • Homeschooling
    • Homeschool materials
    • Our Homeschool
  • Lifestyle
    • Thanksgiving
    • Mom Life
    • Productivity
    • Heidi Finds
  • My Etsy Shop!
  • ABOUT
    • LET’S CHAT
    • DISCLOSURE
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