Grilled Chicken Salad & Toppings, Oranges, Raisins, Chips and Drinks A few weeks ago I packed up this lunch to take up to my husband’s office for a picnic. Little One’s school hadn’t let out for summer yet so it was just us and Little Turkey. It was a special mealtime and really helped to break up our long day at home. The only extra cost was the gas to get up to the office, and the extra half hour {Read More}
Pack a Picnic Lunch to Eat at Work With Daddy (or Mommy)
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Easy Baked Beans Recipe
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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As with most other things, one night I had baked beans on my menu plan but in the middle of cooking realized there weren’t any left in the pantry. I remembered my mother always making them for BBQs with pork n beans so I gave her a call. So simple and for me it’s less expensive than buying a can of Bush’s baked beans. Just use 2 cans pork n beans and brown sugar and BBQ sauce to taste. If {Read More}
A Wicker Basket is Better Than the Golden Arches
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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This is a guest post by Susan Through the years my family has spent a lot of time on the road. From swim meets to dance competitions to 900 mile journeys to grandmother’s house, we have spent hours riding, sleeping and of course, eating in everything from a Honda Escort to a Chevy Suburban. If we had run through fast food drive thrus every time we were hungry or thirsty, we’d probably be in the poor house. Instead, we learned {Read More}
Creative Ways to Reuse Paper and Paper Scraps
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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A couple of weeks ago I talked about some ways to keep up with your to do lists and other notes. I had promised some tips on making use of those leftover scraps of paper for my Tuesday tip last week, but I forgot. First and foremost if you have recycling available please recycle any and all papers that you can. Paper can be recycled at home by making something new from it or by reusing it. You can {Read More}
Make Audio Books (Books on Tape) For Your Kids
May 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
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Do your kids ever get tired of the TV? Mine rarely do, but I get tired of them watching. Really they just want to hear/see a story. Since TV watching can have a negative effect if overdone, we limit screen time. Sometimes I just can’t take the time to read to them though. Instead I make my own audio books. I record myself reading books on to cassette tapes or my phone. If you have a microphone for your computer {Read More}
Juice from Canned Fruits – Using What You’ve Already Paid For
April 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
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A couple of months ago my best friend and fellow frugie asked me what I did with the juice from canned fruits. “Um, well, sometimes I drink it. I’m trying to do better about not wasting it.” She chuckled and told me that she’d had the idea to freeze the juice to make juice pops for her kids. Genius! Once we cleared enough room in the freezer for my mold, I did the same. Little One and Turkey absolutely love {Read More}
Get Creative – If It’s Broken, Fix It Instead of Replace It
February 23, 2012 by 5 Comments
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We are big believers in coming up with creative solutions and making do instead of spending more money on something that doesn’t really enhance your life. We really try to pick and choose the things that will impact our lives and set aside the desires to be “perfect” like everyone else. There are times that we succumb to our perceived peer pressure, but most of the time we are successful at keeping our eyes on the goal- to be debt {Read More}
Make a Heart Shaped Cake Without a Heart Shaped Pan, and Other Valentine’s Tricks
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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If you’re like me, you always have these grand ideas of things to make (whether it’s baking or crafting). But then you’re missing one important item and figure that it can’t be made. I’m a big believer in making do with what you have, but I still find myself giving up way too easily. Not to mention waiting until the very. last. minute to fulfill a commitment like baking for a party. Here are some ideas to put together a {Read More}
Is Buying a Whole Chicken Cheaper than Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast?
January 31, 2012 by 8 Comments
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I have finally proved if it’s cheaper to buy boneless skinless or whole chicken. My theory was that the extra fat and the bones of a whole chicken, plus extra cook time and preparation efforts, would cancel out the savings from the lower price point. Being the numbers girl that I am, I set out last week to determine if the boneless skinless chicken breast that I usually buy is cheaper or if the whole chicken is cheaper. You’ll be {Read More}
$40% off Items for Costumes at Michael’s
October 13, 2011 by
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If you’re thinking about making your child’s Halloween costume yourself, check out the ideas at Michael’s craft store this week. There’s even a 40% off regular merchandise printable coupon available so you’re sure to get a good deal on anything you’re needing.