If you are a mom in a hurry, you know the next evening you will not have time to make supper, make this the night before your busy evening, when you leave for work, put it in the crock pot, it cooks on low 10 - 12 hours and that gives you time to work, supper will be done when you get home! Change up ingredients to your liking!
AND REMEMBER we like crock pots, they do not heat up the house in the summer!!!
Crock Pot Meat Loaf
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground sausage
2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. bread or cracker crumbs
1 1/2 c. milk
Soak bread or cracker crumbs in milk. Mix meat, seasnonings and soaked crumbs thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and mushroom soup. Make meat mixture into loaf and place in crock pot. Pour the sour cream-soup mixture over top. Cook in crock pot 10 to 12 hours on low.
I have said this a million times, buy boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders while they are on sale, no more than $2 a lb. Put them in your crockpot with water about a cup or two, and seasonings such as salt, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, ETC, just which ever you prefer. Cook on low 5 - 6 hours, Drain the water. Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Save it for soups, chicken and dressing, casseroles, or mix in BBQ sauce (warm back in crock pot for 20 mins) and serve bbq chicken sandwhiches, mix in a cheap can of pasta sauce and a few more seasonings and cook a box of penne pasta. Good meal to feed 6 or more for about $4. You can freeze the cooked chicken and pull it out and use when needed!
If you buy the cans of pasta sauce you will save tons of money, add a few more seasonings and they taste just as good. I always add sugar. For some reason that seems to make it even better. Just a little, maybe 1/2 tablespoon.
Need to save money on your power bill?
Last September Shayne and I had a $376 power bill (that was from the usage in Aug), this September ours is $267 and that bill has a $15 late fee included! The one from 2008 did not!
First way to save $ is clearly pay the bill on time and wa la you have saved $15! But sometimes that just does not work! So what else did we do???
I think the thing that helped us the most was, we put in an attic fan. We did not realize it but our house did not have one, it costed $80 and Shayne installed it himself and I think that saved us mega $.
Also we had sawnee come out and put switches on our ac units, they are switches that cut the ac's off certain times. They were free, and they give rebates if you let them put them on yours. I think $12 a month for a certain period of time.
Look online and see what rebates you can get money back for?? It is not hard to look online or call your power company and see how you can save extra cash!
We wash our clothes, except towels on cold water only now.
We changed our bulbs to the walmart brand of energy savers.
We run our ac on 75 all day till late evening and then 72 at night. Back to 75 as soon as I roll out of bed, I mean I wake up with that on my mind.
We also did have our air ducts cleaned out. That was $600. If you asked me now do I think that money was well spent I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT! He is the reason that we got an attic fan, so I am thankful for that. BUT our house is still as dusty, and our filters still get FILTHY very quickly, I do not like this.
Homemade Applesauce!!! made in the crockpot, talk about a good mom! Make this for your baby!
Chunky Applesauce
Peel and cut desired amount of apples into 1/2 - 1 inch chunks. Place the chunks in your crock-pot and add about 1/2 cup water. Set the crock-pot to low and cook 4-6 hours or until the apple chunks are very soft. Mash to desired consistency and add sugar to taste if desired.
Don't forget applesauce is a great side with a sandwhich at lunch or served with or on porkchops for supper! And of course in oatmeal at breakfast!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sloppy Tacos thanks to Kraft! Remember you can omit or add as needed to fit you and your family. Can use ground chicken breast etc....
What You Need!
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Medium Salsa
1 pkg. (12 oz.) hamburger buns (8 buns)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) KRAFT Singles
Make It!
BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. STIR in salsa; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. FILL buns with meat mixture and Singles.
TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
EASY FAST DONT HEAT YOUR HOUSE UP BAKED POTATO:
Put potatoes in microwavable dish, add one inch of water, sprinkle with salt, cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave 15 - 20 mins (normally 20 minutes is good). BE CAREFUL REMOVING plastic wrap, steam can burn you. Top how you like it and enjoy!
The best meat loaf I've made this far...
You will need:
1 1/2 lbs LEAN ground beef
1 slice of what ever kind of bread you have in your house, all torn up into small pieces.
1 egg
1 small vidalia onion OR I used 1/2 tube of chopped onions from walmart (50 cents on spice isle)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup milk
For Sauce you will need:
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar (I use walmart brand brown sugar and it has NEVER clumped once)
1/2 cup of ketchup
DO THIS:
Mix in bowl ground beef, bread, egg, onion, pepper, salt, ketchup and milk. Mix well, put in loaf pan. Smooth out top. Set aside.
Mix up sauce ingredients in smaller bowl well. Spread over meat loaf. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Flu season is hitting us FAST this year! Wash hands wash hands wash hands!!! Invest in some lysol wipes (they are a little cheaper than clorox wipes or have more in them one) Look for the BOGO FREE at publix!!! Its the best deal! Wipe things down often, such as light switches, door knobs, etc... save money on co pays!!!
What You Need!
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Medium Salsa
1 pkg. (12 oz.) hamburger buns (8 buns)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) KRAFT Singles
Make It!
BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. STIR in salsa; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. FILL buns with meat mixture and Singles.
TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
EASY FAST DONT HEAT YOUR HOUSE UP BAKED POTATO:
Put potatoes in microwavable dish, add one inch of water, sprinkle with salt, cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave 15 - 20 mins (normally 20 minutes is good). BE CAREFUL REMOVING plastic wrap, steam can burn you. Top how you like it and enjoy!
The best meat loaf I've made this far...
You will need:
1 1/2 lbs LEAN ground beef
1 slice of what ever kind of bread you have in your house, all torn up into small pieces.
1 egg
1 small vidalia onion OR I used 1/2 tube of chopped onions from walmart (50 cents on spice isle)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup milk
For Sauce you will need:
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar (I use walmart brand brown sugar and it has NEVER clumped once)
1/2 cup of ketchup
DO THIS:
Mix in bowl ground beef, bread, egg, onion, pepper, salt, ketchup and milk. Mix well, put in loaf pan. Smooth out top. Set aside.
Mix up sauce ingredients in smaller bowl well. Spread over meat loaf. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Flu season is hitting us FAST this year! Wash hands wash hands wash hands!!! Invest in some lysol wipes (they are a little cheaper than clorox wipes or have more in them one) Look for the BOGO FREE at publix!!! Its the best deal! Wipe things down often, such as light switches, door knobs, etc... save money on co pays!!!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tonight Austin and I were looking at trucks online at a website we visit daily. The computer started giving problems and it all froze up. I said we might have too look again in the morning, I think the computer is not working well. He said "You can fix it cause yous a great mama." And boy my heart sank to my toes, things like this make everything better. I said really? You really think Im a great mama? He said yes, I said why, he said cause you hug me. What a sweetheart and a blessing sent to me from the Lord. Being a mom is the hardest thing Ive ever done. Moments like this make it all worth it! Now back to looking at those trucks! For the 10th time today.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
More Recipes and a few home tips
Spinach and Potato Frittata
IS TO DIE FOR AND CHEAP!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 russet potato, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of dehydrated chopped onion (in spice section at walmart)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (can be ommited)
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Put a baking sheet into the oven to preheat. In a large bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the canola oil with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and add the potato slices, making sure they are all in a single layer. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and remaining salt and pepper. Mix in the cheese and the onion and spinach and garlic and set aside. Spray an oven-proof skillet or casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F. Remove the potatoes from the oven and add them to the skillet. Pour in the egg mixture and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the eggs have set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, directly from the skillet or casserole dish.
Slow Cooker Cream Corn
2 (16 oz.) packages frozen corn (you can use fresh or canned)
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on high 2-4 hours or low 4-6 hours.You might want to melt and mix the cream cheese and butter together before you place it in the slow cooker, but you don't have to.
Tips: Some of which are repeats, but the new folks have not seen them yet!
Spray your shower every day with comet bathroom cleaner (in a spray bottle) till sparkling clean then spray every 2 or 3 days and you will never have a dirty shower again.
Make a no paper towel rule in your house. Threaten peoples lives if they use them. Dry hands with hand towels, and wash every day or other day, if you get the microfiber good ones they last better. I ONLY use papertowels for drying out my pan after cooking ground beef. Will save a ton of $.
To rid your sponge of germs wet and cook in microwave for 1 minute.
IS TO DIE FOR AND CHEAP!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 russet potato, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of dehydrated chopped onion (in spice section at walmart)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (can be ommited)
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Put a baking sheet into the oven to preheat. In a large bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the canola oil with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and add the potato slices, making sure they are all in a single layer. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and remaining salt and pepper. Mix in the cheese and the onion and spinach and garlic and set aside. Spray an oven-proof skillet or casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F. Remove the potatoes from the oven and add them to the skillet. Pour in the egg mixture and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the eggs have set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, directly from the skillet or casserole dish.
Slow Cooker Cream Corn
2 (16 oz.) packages frozen corn (you can use fresh or canned)
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on high 2-4 hours or low 4-6 hours.You might want to melt and mix the cream cheese and butter together before you place it in the slow cooker, but you don't have to.
Tips: Some of which are repeats, but the new folks have not seen them yet!
Spray your shower every day with comet bathroom cleaner (in a spray bottle) till sparkling clean then spray every 2 or 3 days and you will never have a dirty shower again.
Make a no paper towel rule in your house. Threaten peoples lives if they use them. Dry hands with hand towels, and wash every day or other day, if you get the microfiber good ones they last better. I ONLY use papertowels for drying out my pan after cooking ground beef. Will save a ton of $.
To rid your sponge of germs wet and cook in microwave for 1 minute.
Tips to help make a marriage work...
In no certain order:
Never never ever disrespect each other, above all you must respect each other the most, no shut ups, no I'm better than you, I'm right your wrong, If you wouldn't say it to your teacher, preacher or the Lord you also need not say it to the spouse, Guard your tongue.
You are a team in everything, the team don't win if the team don't play the game together, help your teammate, play the game, its all worth it in the end.
Hug and kiss every day, don't forget it, you wouldn't forget to brush your teeth, don't forget to show the spouse you care. Like I say, or Mickey Mouse says, A hug a day keeps sweethearts that way!
Tell each other compliments, often, not every day, we all need to hear them, and we don't need to hear them from opposite sexes always, sometimes more often than not, we need it from our partner. We are not too old to tell our men they are hot, Id rather him hear it from me than some other sweet lady.
Doing dishes, folding clothes may not be your job, BUT why not pick it up as your job a time or two. It will lighten the others load, make them happy and knowing you made their day will make yours.
Talk daily, I don't care about what (except other folks business of course.) Talk about dreams, plans, bills, supper, kids, goals, etc.... just talk. Ask each other questions. Questions lead to answers and talking more.
Talk lots, BUT listen MORE! Listening is super super important.
Be each others biggest supporter! Cheerleader! Fan Club! Help them fulfill their dreams.
Pray for each other, my cousin told me she prays every day as her partner leaves for work that he will shine there and be seen without even meaning to, what a great thing. Pray for each other daily.
When there is a problem say it immediately, do not hold it in. Most people are not mind readers.
Kids are not before spouse. Spouse is second to God. God, Spouse, Kids.... keep this order.
When you fill out of tune, its not a bad idea to make a list of things you'd like change and things that are going just the way you want them to be. Switch papers. Study your paper daily.
Watch the movie fireproof! I mean watch it even if you have the best marriage in the world.
If you feel a need for something more, invest in the book "The love dare" $10 at Walmart and do it completely with your spouse.
A good marriage is priceless, it is hard and never perfect but so worth the work!
Express Appreciation for things your partner does for you! A Thank you babe is always nice to hear!
I do everything I can (not being perfect of course, but always trying to be conscious) to make him happy and he does everything he can to make me happy. My goal is him, his is me! Sometimes we fail, we pick up the pieces and start again.
Never never ever disrespect each other, above all you must respect each other the most, no shut ups, no I'm better than you, I'm right your wrong, If you wouldn't say it to your teacher, preacher or the Lord you also need not say it to the spouse, Guard your tongue.
You are a team in everything, the team don't win if the team don't play the game together, help your teammate, play the game, its all worth it in the end.
Hug and kiss every day, don't forget it, you wouldn't forget to brush your teeth, don't forget to show the spouse you care. Like I say, or Mickey Mouse says, A hug a day keeps sweethearts that way!
Tell each other compliments, often, not every day, we all need to hear them, and we don't need to hear them from opposite sexes always, sometimes more often than not, we need it from our partner. We are not too old to tell our men they are hot, Id rather him hear it from me than some other sweet lady.
Doing dishes, folding clothes may not be your job, BUT why not pick it up as your job a time or two. It will lighten the others load, make them happy and knowing you made their day will make yours.
Talk daily, I don't care about what (except other folks business of course.) Talk about dreams, plans, bills, supper, kids, goals, etc.... just talk. Ask each other questions. Questions lead to answers and talking more.
Talk lots, BUT listen MORE! Listening is super super important.
Be each others biggest supporter! Cheerleader! Fan Club! Help them fulfill their dreams.
Pray for each other, my cousin told me she prays every day as her partner leaves for work that he will shine there and be seen without even meaning to, what a great thing. Pray for each other daily.
When there is a problem say it immediately, do not hold it in. Most people are not mind readers.
Kids are not before spouse. Spouse is second to God. God, Spouse, Kids.... keep this order.
When you fill out of tune, its not a bad idea to make a list of things you'd like change and things that are going just the way you want them to be. Switch papers. Study your paper daily.
Watch the movie fireproof! I mean watch it even if you have the best marriage in the world.
If you feel a need for something more, invest in the book "The love dare" $10 at Walmart and do it completely with your spouse.
A good marriage is priceless, it is hard and never perfect but so worth the work!
Express Appreciation for things your partner does for you! A Thank you babe is always nice to hear!
I do everything I can (not being perfect of course, but always trying to be conscious) to make him happy and he does everything he can to make me happy. My goal is him, his is me! Sometimes we fail, we pick up the pieces and start again.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Homemade BBQ Sauce
1 cup sugar
2 cups ketchup
2 cups strong coffee
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup of worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of liquid smoke
Mix all ingredients well. Put in sauceoan and bring to boil. Simmer for several hours until somewhat thick. I think I will just put in my smallest crock pot and cook on high for a couple hours.
2 cups ketchup
2 cups strong coffee
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup of worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of liquid smoke
Mix all ingredients well. Put in sauceoan and bring to boil. Simmer for several hours until somewhat thick. I think I will just put in my smallest crock pot and cook on high for a couple hours.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Budgeting Tips II
Key to any chicken salad is red onion.
Want chicken salad but don't have too much time??? Use one LARGE can of chicken breast not drained, one packet of hidden valley ranch powder, red onion, salt and pepper, and 1 block of cream cheese VERY softened, add mayo to make what consistency that you like. COME TO THINK OF IT, I would add 2 large cans of chicken breast, one drained and one not.
Make your own DISHWASHER DETERGENTS:
Equal parts:Borax (in green box found at some walmarts and most krogers)
Arm and Hammer SUPER washing Soda
Baking Soda
(can add lemon powder (koolaide) if you want. Mix equal parts and use 1 - 2 tablespoons in each load of dishes.
Homemade Laundry Detergent (uses most of the same ingredients as dishwashing detergents)
1/3 bar Fels Naptha Laundry Soap, grated (found at ace hardware)
6 cups water
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
Heat 6 cups water and soap in a large pan until dissolved. Stir in washing soda and Borax. Mix and heat until dissolved. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat. (It will have the consistency of honey.*)
In a 3 or 5 gallon bucket, add 1 quart of hot water, then add the soap mixture. Mix. Add enough cold water to make a 2 gallon mixture. Mix until well blended. Let sit 24 hours. The soap will gel*. Use 1/2 cup for each load.
Makes 2 gallons. (Approximately $ .40 per gallon)
*If the detergent doesn't gel or reach honey consistency it will still work.
Notes:
Stir before each use as this soap does separate. Detergent can be stored in a liquid detergent bottle. Just shake it up each time you use it.
This detergent will not suds up in the washer, but it is still getting your clothes clean.
If you have extra hard water the soap may not clean as well. Add 1/2 cup borax or washing soda to the load and that may help.
If you do not like this laundry soap, you can still use the Fels Naptha bar for spot cleaning and to rub on stains. The Borax and Washing Soda are great to add to your regular detergent for extra cleaning.
Deviled eggs as a side dish for suppers, they are cheap and easy and refreshing on a hot summer day. If you need to know a recipe let me know.
I am trying not to use my oven at all in the summer if I do not have to, so salads and sandwiches for supper mostly. BUT I tell you CROCKPOT is the way, you can basically cook anything in there. Say I know I will need chicken soon for chicken salad or anything, soup, anything, I cook it in my little crockpot for about 6 hours with some water and seasonings, then freeze or refrigerate it till needed.
Those soups that come in a package with all ingredients except the water are KEY, they are all delicious, and I just add all of the water and some chicken and put it in my crockpot for a few 5 - 6 hours and its supper, and there is a TON!
Do not forget DOLLAR TREE, the one off exit 13 at Kroger is GREAT! Don't forget Big Lots too.
EASY Angel Food Cake:
You will need:
1 box of angel food cake mix
1 large can of crushed pineapple undrained
Mix dry cake mix with pineapple and its juice. Pour into tube pan or cupcake pans and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until done.
If you don't have a tube or bundt pan go to goodwill.
Wash your dog with Dawn Dish Detergents, it is less than one dollar for 15oz as opposed to 4 or 5 dollars for dog shampoo, you can use less dawn, it lathers better and kills fleas.
Speaking of Pineapple, we had over company this weekend and they told me of pineapple cobbler, Now that sounds good to me! So if I were going to make it heres how id do it:
I would use 2 cans of chunk pineapple (big size) I would drain one.
1 cup of flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
1/2 tsp of vanilla (opt)
1 stick of butter
In 9x13 casserole dish put stick of butter and melt while preheating your oven to 350.
Once butter is melted add all pineapple and the juice of the one can on top of butter.
In a bowl mix flour, sugar,milk, cinnamon and vanilla well.
Pour over top pineapples and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Want chicken salad but don't have too much time??? Use one LARGE can of chicken breast not drained, one packet of hidden valley ranch powder, red onion, salt and pepper, and 1 block of cream cheese VERY softened, add mayo to make what consistency that you like. COME TO THINK OF IT, I would add 2 large cans of chicken breast, one drained and one not.
Make your own DISHWASHER DETERGENTS:
Equal parts:Borax (in green box found at some walmarts and most krogers)
Arm and Hammer SUPER washing Soda
Baking Soda
(can add lemon powder (koolaide) if you want. Mix equal parts and use 1 - 2 tablespoons in each load of dishes.
Homemade Laundry Detergent (uses most of the same ingredients as dishwashing detergents)
1/3 bar Fels Naptha Laundry Soap, grated (found at ace hardware)
6 cups water
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
Heat 6 cups water and soap in a large pan until dissolved. Stir in washing soda and Borax. Mix and heat until dissolved. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat. (It will have the consistency of honey.*)
In a 3 or 5 gallon bucket, add 1 quart of hot water, then add the soap mixture. Mix. Add enough cold water to make a 2 gallon mixture. Mix until well blended. Let sit 24 hours. The soap will gel*. Use 1/2 cup for each load.
Makes 2 gallons. (Approximately $ .40 per gallon)
*If the detergent doesn't gel or reach honey consistency it will still work.
Notes:
Stir before each use as this soap does separate. Detergent can be stored in a liquid detergent bottle. Just shake it up each time you use it.
This detergent will not suds up in the washer, but it is still getting your clothes clean.
If you have extra hard water the soap may not clean as well. Add 1/2 cup borax or washing soda to the load and that may help.
If you do not like this laundry soap, you can still use the Fels Naptha bar for spot cleaning and to rub on stains. The Borax and Washing Soda are great to add to your regular detergent for extra cleaning.
Deviled eggs as a side dish for suppers, they are cheap and easy and refreshing on a hot summer day. If you need to know a recipe let me know.
I am trying not to use my oven at all in the summer if I do not have to, so salads and sandwiches for supper mostly. BUT I tell you CROCKPOT is the way, you can basically cook anything in there. Say I know I will need chicken soon for chicken salad or anything, soup, anything, I cook it in my little crockpot for about 6 hours with some water and seasonings, then freeze or refrigerate it till needed.
Those soups that come in a package with all ingredients except the water are KEY, they are all delicious, and I just add all of the water and some chicken and put it in my crockpot for a few 5 - 6 hours and its supper, and there is a TON!
Do not forget DOLLAR TREE, the one off exit 13 at Kroger is GREAT! Don't forget Big Lots too.
EASY Angel Food Cake:
You will need:
1 box of angel food cake mix
1 large can of crushed pineapple undrained
Mix dry cake mix with pineapple and its juice. Pour into tube pan or cupcake pans and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until done.
If you don't have a tube or bundt pan go to goodwill.
Wash your dog with Dawn Dish Detergents, it is less than one dollar for 15oz as opposed to 4 or 5 dollars for dog shampoo, you can use less dawn, it lathers better and kills fleas.
Speaking of Pineapple, we had over company this weekend and they told me of pineapple cobbler, Now that sounds good to me! So if I were going to make it heres how id do it:
I would use 2 cans of chunk pineapple (big size) I would drain one.
1 cup of flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
1/2 tsp of vanilla (opt)
1 stick of butter
In 9x13 casserole dish put stick of butter and melt while preheating your oven to 350.
Once butter is melted add all pineapple and the juice of the one can on top of butter.
In a bowl mix flour, sugar,milk, cinnamon and vanilla well.
Pour over top pineapples and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Budgeting Tips
I send out an email to my close friends with budgeting tip each week, Ive decided to start putting it on here from now on too. Since I cant see to find time to blog very much lately.
This was this weeks:
If you need coupons such as Lowes, Best Buy or other places pick up an address changing kit at the post office, they have 10% off your next purchase at lowes and best buy!
My cousins boyfriend got Homedepot to take the lowes coupon.
Vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle and sprayed on an odor (such as a dog pee pee accident on carpet) takes the odor out. Yes it does smell like you are coloring Easter Eggs for about an hour, but it really helps after that!
Great places to eat out with your family on a budget:Subway, Split the $5 footlong
Pick up Chinese to go, Share a meal and it will be about $12
CiCis, dont forget them, eat in or to go it SO CHEAP! and Good too! BBQ PIZZA!
Need some help with organizing, have an old dresser that is ugly, or know where to get one for free??? Put it in your garage, basement or extra bedroom (mine is in my dining room with pictures all over the top), use the drawers to store all kinds of things neatly!
The 50 cent spices at walmart are your best friend. Sage, Chopped onions, garlic powder, Onion Salt, Seasoned Salt, Lemon Pepper, etc! They are 50 cents can you believe it???
If you have bananas that are too ripe to eat cook this:
Easy Banana Bread:
You will need:
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup of margarine melted
3 bananas mashed
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1/2 - 1 cup of chopped nuts (your choice, pecans, walnuts, ETC) OPTIONAL
Mix cake mix, eggs, margarine, bananas, water, vanilla, and nuts. Pour into a greased tube or loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
Another recipe just for fun, SPECIALLY FOR CARSON MARTIN!!!:
Applesauce Muffins:
You will need:
1 cup of applesauce
1/2 cup of margarine softened
1 cup of sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups of flour, self rising
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
In or with mixer cream margarine, sugar and eggs. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla and stir. In bowl sift flour and spices or add to bowl and wisk with a wisk. Add this mixture to margarine mixture. In small bowl mix applesauce and the other 1 tsp of vanilla. Add this mixture to other mixture and mix well with wooden spoon. MIX WELL. Fill into 18 greased muffin tins about 1/2 full. Bake at 400 for 12 - 15 minutes.
This was this weeks:
If you need coupons such as Lowes, Best Buy or other places pick up an address changing kit at the post office, they have 10% off your next purchase at lowes and best buy!
My cousins boyfriend got Homedepot to take the lowes coupon.
Vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle and sprayed on an odor (such as a dog pee pee accident on carpet) takes the odor out. Yes it does smell like you are coloring Easter Eggs for about an hour, but it really helps after that!
Great places to eat out with your family on a budget:Subway, Split the $5 footlong
Pick up Chinese to go, Share a meal and it will be about $12
CiCis, dont forget them, eat in or to go it SO CHEAP! and Good too! BBQ PIZZA!
Need some help with organizing, have an old dresser that is ugly, or know where to get one for free??? Put it in your garage, basement or extra bedroom (mine is in my dining room with pictures all over the top), use the drawers to store all kinds of things neatly!
The 50 cent spices at walmart are your best friend. Sage, Chopped onions, garlic powder, Onion Salt, Seasoned Salt, Lemon Pepper, etc! They are 50 cents can you believe it???
If you have bananas that are too ripe to eat cook this:
Easy Banana Bread:
You will need:
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup of margarine melted
3 bananas mashed
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1/2 - 1 cup of chopped nuts (your choice, pecans, walnuts, ETC) OPTIONAL
Mix cake mix, eggs, margarine, bananas, water, vanilla, and nuts. Pour into a greased tube or loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
Another recipe just for fun, SPECIALLY FOR CARSON MARTIN!!!:
Applesauce Muffins:
You will need:
1 cup of applesauce
1/2 cup of margarine softened
1 cup of sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups of flour, self rising
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
In or with mixer cream margarine, sugar and eggs. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla and stir. In bowl sift flour and spices or add to bowl and wisk with a wisk. Add this mixture to margarine mixture. In small bowl mix applesauce and the other 1 tsp of vanilla. Add this mixture to other mixture and mix well with wooden spoon. MIX WELL. Fill into 18 greased muffin tins about 1/2 full. Bake at 400 for 12 - 15 minutes.
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