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Jackie Brubaker
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: How To Install A Wall Anchor
Have you ever tried to hang a picture and your nail just didn't hold it to your wall? Did it come crashing down even though the nail was sturdy enough to hold it? Do you also have plaster walls? Then I have the solution for you! You need a wall anchor. If you're trying to hang something really heavy or have plaster walls there's no other way to go about keeping your stuff hung than to install an inexpensive wall anchor. It cost less than a few dollars and will seriously make
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Jackie Brubaker
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Reluctant Housewife: Apple Cider Donuts
It's fall y'all and it's time to get your fall spices on! I borrowed this apple cider donut recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction. But, in true Reluctant Housewife fashion have doctored it up and made it my own. Always add more butter, guys. Always. Watch the Reluctant Housewife episode here and grab the recipe below! Your, Reluctant Housewife Apple Cider Donuts 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) apple cider 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)* 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 tea
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Jackie Brubaker
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
"Used To Be Mine" cover from Waitress The Musical
Hey Guys! So, I've been coming back to my roots of musical theatre and since I filmed this song in my kitchen, a place you've all come to know very well, I thought I'd give you a taste of my other passion, singing. I left the musical theater world shortly after starting college due to a #metoo experience in high school. Try as I might I just couldn't keep going in it. It's pained me since then. Finally last year I put out the article Coming Clean here on Reluctant Housewife.
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Jackie Brubaker
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: How To Barbecue
Never turned on a barbecue? Have no idea how to use one? This episode is for you then! Watch as my friend Michael shows me how to grill chicken on a barbecue just in time for Labor Day. Your, Reluctant Housewife #barbecue #howtobarbecue #grilling #grilledchicken #reluctanthousewife #yourreluctanthousewife #jackiebrubaker #summergrilling #summerrecipes
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Jackie Brubaker
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: Strawberry Pie
Years ago I attempted my first strawberry pie in an episode and I guess I got to wrapped up in it I kind of forgot to tell you the instructions. So, this time I really tell you how to make a strawberry pie! My mom and I in the dead of summer heat in Arizona make this together and naturally with a little heat stroke and some wine it somehow turns out just right. Watch the Reluctant Housewife episode here and grab this super easy recipe below! Your, Reluctant Housewife Strawber
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Jackie Brubaker
- Jul 22, 2020
- 3 min
Reluctant Housewife: How to Make Pie Crust
I have spent most of my life shying away from making my own pie crust or any dough for that matter. It seemed daunting and complicated, temperamental even. Why bother with all of that when I could buy one from the famed Marie Callander's instead? Well, because they taste better that's why. Once I found myself in quarantine making pie dough didn't seem that daunting. Hell, I was happy for something to do! I'm happy to report it's actually not that hard and kind of fun to boot.
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Jackie Brubaker
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: Grilled Eggplant
It is definitely summer time and that means BBQ. But, if you're looking for a fun new side dish or you're vegetarian grilled eggplant is a great alternative! It's hearty and cooks up quick. Which is usually what I'm looking for when I'm starving after a long day by the pool. Feed me. Watch the Reluctant Housewife episode here and grab the recipe below! Your, Reluctant Housewife Grilled Eggplant 1 eggplant 1 clove of garlic 1 small bushel of parsley Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup oliv
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Jackie Brubaker
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: Five Minute Pasta Sauce
So, you're out of pasta sauce and your kids are screaming and now so are you.
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Jackie Brubaker
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Reluctant Housewife: The Quarantini
As much as I normally love staying home it's getting a little old. I'm getting a little frustrated and my once fun ways to pass the time don't seem to have the same old loving feeling. Not to mention I'm alone, which again I'm fine with mostly, even though that too is getting old. So, to find another way to help pass the time and also to alter my bad mood that pops up from time to time I give you the Quaratini! This can really be made of whatever you have at your house. Some
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Jackie Brubaker
- Mar 18, 2020
- 3 min
Reluctant Housewife: Love in the time of Corona
He was finally ready to date again after a two year hiatus and then the Corona virus happened. "Timing" So, we're all self quarantined, Netflix and chillin' with our cats and making banana bread. I mean you are too, right? On top of that perhaps some dates you had made now suddenly have to be canceled because one: you can't pass germs and two: bars and restaurants are closed making the whole dating thing reaaaally complicated. But, what if this was a really interesting pause
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Jackie Brubaker
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Reluctant Housewife: How to Make Your Food Last Longer
Okay, we're all a little freaked out right now with food shortages and people over buying. When you show up to the market suddenly there's nothing left except anchovies and pesto sauce, but no pizza or past to use it with. What's a girl to do? I'm going to let you in on a few little secrets on how to make your food last. Okay, when you're sick what do you do? You eat healthy, fresh food, right? Whether you're sick or not you should be taking good care of your immune system r
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Jackie Brubaker
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Reluctant Housewife: DIY Hand and Home Cleaners
Now, that we're deep into the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and fear ranging from "this is silly" to "I live in my grandparents bomb shelter now" one thing we've all experienced is the disappearance of cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer. With people auctioning off cleaners on Ebay and Facebook for ridiculous prices and because there's none to be found anywhere it's time to get creative. Besides, if you can't leave the house why not do a little DIY to pass the time an
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