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This week I was searching for ways to entertain my son without having to get out of the house. The weather has been very nasty. I turned to the kitchen for ideas. That is where I came up with this really fun, tasty, safe and cheap game for kids. Here is how you can do it too! Pudding and Cereal Tic Tac Toe: Supplies: Pudding (We had chocolate but any will work) Cereal for the x and o. … [Read more...]
Once, way back when, I was the queen of Home Ec. I rocked it and I loved it more than anything. I had as many periods of food related class as possible. Could this have been an indicator of my food blogging days to come? Hmm...thoughts to ponder! Anyway I loved it and a couple recipes I learned there in humble Home Economics have been family favorites of ours since we've been … [Read more...]
Last week I sat waiting for a package from UPS. It was an important package so I did not want to miss it. It was several days late. I tracked and tracked and even called. All I could find out was that it was at the facility. Why? I needed it now! So I started searching for ways to get reach answers from UPS. I discovered this program: UPS My Choice. When you become a member you get delivery … [Read more...]
If you are anything like me, once the holidays are over and the Christmas tree has been taken down, you are ready to get yourself organized for the year. Where is the best place to start? For me, I spend most of my time in the kitchen so I like to start there. Here are a few easy tips to get your kitchen organized! 1. Roll your towels! It saves a lot of room … [Read more...]
Hey! Happy Thursday, everyone! Welcome to our official kick off of the Pinterest Power Party! Every Thursday we will be hosting a linky party that focuses on YOU, the readers! Do you have an amazing DIY project, a frugal gift idea, or even a delicious recipe that you want to share? Well, we want to see them and share on our Pinterest Board’s too! … [Read more...]
I cook and bake a LOT. I have a family of 7 and we very rarely eat out. We all know that groceries are not getting any cheaper and one of the ways I combat high prices in the store is to make my own mixes. You know, all of those little packets that you pick up- the taco seasoning, the ranch dressing mix, gravies, etc. I just make them in bulk and it has saved us a bundle! I thought that today I … [Read more...]
Sometimes I like to serve my family something just a little different. These eggs are a twist on Huevo Rancheros, the eggs aren't poached in salsa, but they make a fabulous quick and filling breakfast or brunch treat. My kids love them and call them "Fancy Eggs" but there is really nothing fancy at all about the humble egg, tortilla and bean dish. Simple food at it's best is almost always better … [Read more...]
As well as all of those things that we are guaranteed to say to ourselves, there are a number of other things that are almost certain to happen at some stage in January. We looked at the top five New Year guarantees. I’m Bored Truth is, if you have managed to get to January without your children complaining that they are bored with their new toys, then you are doing well. Unfortunately, you … [Read more...]
I am someone who takes the first few weeks of the new year to get myself re-organized. I enjoy this time and I look forward to it. Taking down all the Christmas decorations and deep cleaning the entire house is time consuming but really needed after the holidays. I admit to being a Type A person to the core. It may not be the first of the school year but it is the first of a New Year and I … [Read more...]
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