https://jackieschmaltz.com Updates from Jackie Schmaltz https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/no-sleep-for-6-days-and-i-still-had-energy https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/no-sleep-for-6-days-and-i-still-had-energy <div>I was fully prepared to feel like a zombie. Six days of broken sleep, middle-of-the-night farm checks, and nonstop responsibility? Yeah… that should’ve wrecked me. But what actually happened surprised me—and might change how you think about energy too.</div>]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:07:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/how-i-get-a-full-body-workout-in-just-10-15-minutes-a-day https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/how-i-get-a-full-body-workout-in-just-10-15-minutes-a-day <div><br></div>]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:22 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/why-your-body-doesn-t-want-to-lose-weight-in-january-and-what-to-do-instead https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/why-your-body-doesn-t-want-to-lose-weight-in-january-and-what-to-do-instead <div>Why weight loss seems impossible in January and when to focus on it instead.&nbsp;</div>]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:32:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/power-punch-a-simple-wellness-habit https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/power-punch-a-simple-wellness-habit <div><br></div>]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:47:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/my-experiment-to-show-just-how-important-blood-sugar-is-to-maintaining-health https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/my-experiment-to-show-just-how-important-blood-sugar-is-to-maintaining-health <div><br></div>]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:28:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/clean-skin-care-that-actually-works https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/clean-skin-care-that-actually-works <div><br></div>]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:01:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/zucchini-spice-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/zucchini-spice-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting <div data-start="3631" data-end="3669" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-family: Livvic, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a wonderful bridge between summer and fall. It&rsquo;s one of those easy zucchini desserts that never goes out of style. It&#39;s warm spices are perfect for cozy gatherings, bake sales, or a simple treat with coffee.</span></div><div data-start="3924" data-end="4006">Make it once, and it&rsquo;ll become your go-to zucchini cake recipe every year!</div><div><br></div>]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:47:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/making-apple-scrap-vinegar-at-home https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/making-apple-scrap-vinegar-at-home <div><br></div>]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:57:53 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/homemade-applesauce https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/homemade-applesauce <div data-start="116" data-end="176" data-pasted="true">🍎 <strong data-start="119" data-end="174">The Apple Harvest Was Huge &mdash; And So Was My Savings!</strong></div><div data-start="178" data-end="556">This year&rsquo;s apple harvest was overflowing &mdash; and with grocery prices climbing higher every week, my backyard apple tree turned into a true treasure. My kids love applesauce in their lunches, and this fall, I decided to skip the store-bought jars and make my own. The result? Over <strong data-start="457" data-end="492">20 pints of homemade applesauce</strong> that cost next to nothing and taste <em data-start="529" data-end="553">a hundred times better</em>.</div><div data-start="558" data-end="778">The best part? It was surprisingly easy &mdash; no fancy equipment, no complicated steps, and your whole kitchen smells like fall. Want to fill your pantry with cozy, sweet goodness too? Here&rsquo;s exactly how I did it&hellip;</div><div data-start="780" data-end="905">👉 <strong data-start="783" data-end="905">Read the full post to learn my simple applesauce recipe, how to can it for the winter, and even how to use the scraps!</strong></div>]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:06:00 CDT https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/homemade-pasta-noodles https://jackieschmaltz.com/blog/homemade-pasta-noodles <div data-pasted="true">Make restaurant-quality pasta at home with just 4 ingredients! Learn two simple methods to whip up fresh, flavorful noodles in minutes.</div>]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:45:00 CDT