Last weeks menu worked out really well. My son brought home stuff to make tacos, and cooked them. Who am I to complain?! So we didn't eat the Mexican Skillet last week, but we'll try it this week.I have 3 recipes from the The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook this week. We are really loving the recipes from this cookbook. I made the Broiled Lemon Pepper … [Continue]
Clothes Ministry at Church
We work in the clothes ministry at our church as a family. Today we had a giveaway. We load the fellowship hall tables with clothes, and invite the public to come and get them for free. These clothes all come in as donations!Here are some pictures we took at a giveaway last year.This ones blurry on purpose, so no ones faces show. But there were … [Continue]
Saving Money on Cheese
We love cheddar cheese.... a lot! We like to eat it plain, on top of casseroles, in homemade macaroni and cheese.Cheddar Cheese can be expensive. So one way I keep the amount we use low is to use extra sharp cheddar. I can use less cheese in the macaroni and cheese, and on top of casseroles and still get great cheese flavor.This would work with any … [Continue]
Why You Should Never Wash Pillows
See this pillow?Looks like a cute, innocent little girls pillow, doesn't it?Yeah, well, see the white spot in the upper left. It wasn't there when I put the pillow in the washing machine. Some how, it ripped in the washer.And that is what my poor front loading washing machine looked like.The load of laundry was covered in little white balls. I … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Netti Pot
I love my netti pot! A netti pot is for washing out your sinus's. It is incredibly helpful when you have a cold. It is invaluable when you have a sinus infection and allergies. I have been having trouble with allergies this winter, a first for me. And I have been having recurring sinus infections. oh, what fun....NOTHere's a link that explains how … [Continue]
I Just Won 10 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com
I Just Won 10 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com … [Continue]
Frittatas
I made a frittata for supper last night. A frittata is basically an egg dish, with whatever meat, vegetables and cheeses you want to add. Everyone likes when I make a frittata. The are very frugal, too, because you can use whatever meat and vegetables you have left over to put in it.I don't usually follow a recipe. Last night, I used frozen stir … [Continue]
