Ever since D was diagnosed with diabetes, I have struggled with how much meat we use for each meal. D is a big meat eater, as are the kids. Me not so much. Being big meat eaters doesn't fit so well with frugal meals. But I have finally found a solution!Now when I make a casserole I don't double up on the meat, I use a smaller amount, but serve D … [Continue]
Scary Lights and Other Fascinating Things
Hold on a sec...the cake timer just started beeping...Ok, I'm back. The cake is done, and is now cooling. :)Today is our oldest sons 22nd birthday. Wow! How's that happen?? But that explains the cake coming out of the oven.Last night at about 11, he came knocking on our door "There's something wierd going on out here" We're like "What???" He said … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Vacuum Cleaner Belts
We seem to go through a lot of belts on our vacuum. I can't tell you how many times I've changed a broken belt just to have that one break as soon as I turn the vacuum on! grrrr! So I like to have a few extras on hand.Those pesky little bags they come in never seem to stay where I put them and often disappear completely. They are always falling off … [Continue]
True Lemon Samples!
Have you gotten your True Lemon Free Samples yet?Well, what are you waiting for? These are great! Handy little packets and you can also get True Lime and True Orange. Perfect for a big glass of ice tea! … [Continue]
Just Another Day in Paradise
I love this song! Duane actually showed me the video on tv when it first came out. Substitute the dog on the table for a cat who runs off with your supper, and the run away washing machine for run away goats, and...and....and....Add 4 kittens and 6 baby chicks in the house, 4 kids with colds, weeds that are already threatening to take over the … [Continue]
Fascinating
I must say, I find it fascinating as well. :)We've had it for a couple of weeks now, and I LOVE it! We had planned on getting the dryer, also. But this washer spins the clothes so well, they are pratically dry when the come out! They are drying on the line by the time the next load is done. So now I'm seriously thinking about NOT getting the dryer. … [Continue]
Messy House?
I really loved this article!This is something that I struggle with. We LIVE in our house, therefore, it's rarely company ready. Or, what I consider company ready. Ah, I really need to let go of that pesky perfectionism! … [Continue]
