Saturday, January 28, 2012
My stock Pile
Friday, January 27, 2012
Saying Good bye to a trusted old friend
Saying good bye is never easy especially one you have had for a long time. We've been to together for so long and you were always there when I needed more time in my day. I have listed the the info about my friend:
She came into my home on May of 2002 and was laid her to rest on Jan. 26 2012
It's amazing where she was buried mountains of different colors all over piled up rainbow.
Here is what I wrote for my friend:
Here lays Angel's Crock pot
May 2002
to
Jan.26,2012
Faithful Friend And made a really good roast.
Well I said goodbye and now in with the new.
It's Amazing how quickly grief can end.....
She came into my home on May of 2002 and was laid her to rest on Jan. 26 2012
It's amazing where she was buried mountains of different colors all over piled up rainbow.
Here is what I wrote for my friend:
Here lays Angel's Crock pot
May 2002
to
Jan.26,2012
Faithful Friend And made a really good roast.
Well I said goodbye and now in with the new.
It's Amazing how quickly grief can end.....
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| The hubby bought it last night for me. So I could cook him a roast. Isn't that sweet ( LOL) |
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Legal Coupon Buying
Recently I listed different types of web site where you may purchase coupon. It is legal to buy them as long as they are NOT! charging for the coupons them selves. The few Companies I use are members of the BBB. An YES! they charge but the charges is strictly the cost of shipping and Handling. The most they charge is .02 to 10 cents per 20 to 30 coupons to cover the cost of sending them to you. I have checked these site out and they are legal.
So Don't worry couponing world get your coupons where you can. It's hard for alot of people out to get them or get more then one coupon pre product. So why would you try to prevent others from enjoying saving money.
To my Blogger Followers and all you others in the internet world BE CAREFUL!!!! because ignorance can be catching...
HAPPY COUPONING!!!!!
So Don't worry couponing world get your coupons where you can. It's hard for alot of people out to get them or get more then one coupon pre product. So why would you try to prevent others from enjoying saving money.
To my Blogger Followers and all you others in the internet world BE CAREFUL!!!! because ignorance can be catching...
HAPPY COUPONING!!!!!
More Ways to save ( Homemade house hold Products)
As you know trying to stretch a dollar today is next to impossible. It's all I can do to go to the store and spend tons of money on household products, food, and so on. We just don't realize how much we can save by making our own cleaning and other household products. An YES! they really work... I started 6months ago making my own. I started out making my own Laundry Detergent, and before I new it ,I was making all kinds of product that work so much better then the store brands.... I have listed some of my Homemade recipes below:
HOMEMADE CLEANING KIT (these are the products you will need to get started)
1. Super Washing Soap ( can be found on laundry isle)
2. Baking soda
3. Essential oil ( pick your favorite scent)
4. Liquid soap or detergent
5. Vinegar (white)
6. Peroxide
7. Rubbing Alcohol
8. Cream of tarter
9. Bleach
10. Bars of Fels-Naptha Soap ( can be found on laundry isle)
11. Oxy-clean ( for homemade detergent)
12. fabric softener( cheap brand will be fine)
13. 4 mason jars
14. 8 spray bottles ( always have a few extra)
15. Marker( always remember to write the names on your bottles)
16. Large box of Borax ( find on the laundry isle)
HOMEMADE FEBREEZE
2 cups Water (hot!)
1/4 cup of Fabric softener
1 tbsp Baking Soda
Place all ingredients, Shake well . Spray on any surface and enjoy the smell.
HOMEMADE OXY-CLEAN
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/2 cup peroxide
Put all ingredients in bottle/ jug. Shake gently. Use 1/2cup in your load of laundry.
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
76oz Box of Borax
55oz Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soap
4lb Box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
3.5lbs of Oxy-Clean ( Store brand is fine)
3 bars of Fels-Naptha Soap
1 Bucket or Ex large Jar ( Like a Huge Cookie Jar)
Grate your Fel-Naptha Bars first in a large bowl. Then add all other ingredients together mix well. You only need 2 tablespoons pre wash. This is a strong recipe so you don't have to use anywhere near what you use of the store brands.
For my storage bin I reused my 5 gallon cat litter bucket.. Those Buckets really come in handy....
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HOMEMADE BATHROOM FRESHENER
1 2/3 cups Water
1/3 cup Vinegar
1 tsp. Essential Oil
Mix well in spray bottle. Spray once a day in your tub, sink ,etc. to keep you bathroom smelling clean...
HOMEMADE BATHROOM CLEANER
1 tsp. Liquid Dish Soap
1/4 tsp. Essential oil
1 cup Baking Soda
Water
Combine all ingredients add just enough water to make a paste. Place all over surface and let sit for about 5 minutes then scrub with sponge or brush.
HOMEMADE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER
1qt. Chlorine Bleach
1 qt. Vinegar
Top Loaders: Pour Bleach in machine and run on the longest cycle, Use the Hot Water setting. When done and Washer is still wet run vinegar thru using the same settings. Let dry before using again.
Front Loaders: Pour bleach in detergent dispenser. Use the same settings as Top loaders, Then repeat with vinegar.
ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
1/2 tbsp. Washing Soap
A dab of Dish washing Soap
2 cups of Hot Water
Combine all ingredients, Shake well in your spray bottle until Washing Soap is dissolved. Spray surface and wipe clean.
HOMEMADE WINDOW CLEANER
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Liquid Detergent
3tbsp. White Vinegar
2 cups Water
Spray bottle
Newspaper
Put all ingredients into your spray bottle. Shake well. Spray and wipe clean using your old newspapers.
These are really inexpensive ways to make great products of your own, Their fun to make and you save alot of money at the same time.. I hope you enjoy these as much as I have.
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| THESE RECIPES ARE ARE FROM TWO GREAT WEB SITES ( WWW.FRUGALLIVING.COM AND WWW.THRIFTYFUN.COM) |
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
WAYS TO SAVE MONEY....
WHEN YOUR OUT SHOPPING:
*Create a meal plan, if you shop weekly, bi-weekly or monthly that's how many meals should be on your list. Always do this first before you go to the store. I have my own spread sheet I created. Make sure you stick to your list if it's not on the list you don't need it.
*Make sure you have your calculator handy, this will show you if your getting a good deal or not. Sometimes it may be better to purchase a larger size then the smaller ones.
*Shop the sales and match up with your coupons, always checked your coupon on name brand item you may still come out cheaper buying the store brand.
* Hit the clearance isle ladies. You know how we love great deals and you can find some great stuff.
*Never forget your coupons, always treat them like your children, gentle and never forget them when you go out!
* Do not ever buy convenience foods, Get recipes and make them from scratch and the kiddo's will have fun helping you.
* Always take cash with you, this way you know you have a limited amount of money to spend. NO IMPULSE BUYING!!!! (in my case I never take my husband with me) lol.....
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR KIDS:
* Make your own baby food.
* Call your friends ( that you really trust) and form a babysitting co-op. This way you can sit for free and you also get a night out with the hubby.
* Instead buying play dough make your own, there are great web sites that offer alot of recipes for this and many more.
* Allow your children to help in the kitchen and around the house, and remember ( always make it fun for them).
IN THE HOME (COOKING AND CLEANING):
*Always be sure your using the correct amount of laundry detergent.
* Do not buy those expensive household cleaners, The cheaper ones work just as good, Also you can make your own much cheaper. You can find them in these stores: Dollar General, The dollar tree, Apple's Dollar store, Fred's and even Walmart has a cheaper line of cleaners now.
*Cut your Fabric softener sheets in half.
*Also you can use white vinegar in the place of fabric softener, it will also remove stains.
*Shut the dishwasher, Hand wash your dishes, If you have to use it make your own dish washing soap.
* Use white vinegar for many things in your home, Cleaning cooking, Freshen your home and many many more. (Will be posting uses later)
* Before going on a trip whether it long or short, Pack up snacks and drinks .This way you won't have to stop and make impulse purchases.
WHAT TO DO WITH ALL YOUR UNWANTED NEWSPAPERS:
*Clean up spills.
* Your comics can be used as wrapping paper. Dress it up with bright colored ribbons.
*Use to clean your windows.
I will be posted more tips later . The most important thing is to have fun with
it. When you stop making this fun then you will stop working at it.
*Create a meal plan, if you shop weekly, bi-weekly or monthly that's how many meals should be on your list. Always do this first before you go to the store. I have my own spread sheet I created. Make sure you stick to your list if it's not on the list you don't need it.
*Make sure you have your calculator handy, this will show you if your getting a good deal or not. Sometimes it may be better to purchase a larger size then the smaller ones.
*Shop the sales and match up with your coupons, always checked your coupon on name brand item you may still come out cheaper buying the store brand.
* Hit the clearance isle ladies. You know how we love great deals and you can find some great stuff.
*Never forget your coupons, always treat them like your children, gentle and never forget them when you go out!
* Do not ever buy convenience foods, Get recipes and make them from scratch and the kiddo's will have fun helping you.
* Always take cash with you, this way you know you have a limited amount of money to spend. NO IMPULSE BUYING!!!! (in my case I never take my husband with me) lol.....
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR KIDS:
* Make your own baby food.
* Call your friends ( that you really trust) and form a babysitting co-op. This way you can sit for free and you also get a night out with the hubby.
* Instead buying play dough make your own, there are great web sites that offer alot of recipes for this and many more.
* Allow your children to help in the kitchen and around the house, and remember ( always make it fun for them).
IN THE HOME (COOKING AND CLEANING):
*Always be sure your using the correct amount of laundry detergent.
* Do not buy those expensive household cleaners, The cheaper ones work just as good, Also you can make your own much cheaper. You can find them in these stores: Dollar General, The dollar tree, Apple's Dollar store, Fred's and even Walmart has a cheaper line of cleaners now.
*Cut your Fabric softener sheets in half.
*Also you can use white vinegar in the place of fabric softener, it will also remove stains.
*Shut the dishwasher, Hand wash your dishes, If you have to use it make your own dish washing soap.
* Use white vinegar for many things in your home, Cleaning cooking, Freshen your home and many many more. (Will be posting uses later)
* Before going on a trip whether it long or short, Pack up snacks and drinks .This way you won't have to stop and make impulse purchases.
WHAT TO DO WITH ALL YOUR UNWANTED NEWSPAPERS:
*Clean up spills.
* Your comics can be used as wrapping paper. Dress it up with bright colored ribbons.
*Use to clean your windows.
I will be posted more tips later . The most important thing is to have fun with
it. When you stop making this fun then you will stop working at it.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
More Recipes! Enjoy.....
Country Bob's Burgers
Ground Beef ( any amount) 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bacon Bottle of Country Bob's Steak sauce
Take your ground beef an place in a bowl, Add chopped onion , salt and pepper. Mix all together, Take your bacon and wrap burger's in it. Place on grill or in a pan that can drain the grease to the sides. Pour the amount you would like of the Country Bob's Steak Sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.
This is my husband and my favorite I hope your family loves them to.
Great Mississippi Hush Puppies
1 cup self rising cornmeal 1 cup of Onion ( finely chopped)
1/2 cup self rising flour 1/2 cup Bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 lg. Egg 1/2 cup milk ( you can add a little more if needed)
1 smell can whole Kernel Corn
Combine all ingredients together make sure it is mixed well. Use a teaspoon to dip out hush puppy mix. Drop into Hot cooking oil. ( Make sure temp. is 375 degrees) Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towel.
They are really good if served hot.
Squash Casserole
8 good sized squash 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, your choice
1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped
1 can rol-tel tomatoes 1 tube Ritz crackers
1/2 cup melted butter salt & pepper
Cook squash, onions, bell pepper in a little water until tender, then drain. Add rol-tel tomatoes and cheese. Spray a casserole dish with Pam or alike and place mixture in pan. Mix crumbs and butter and place on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
Corn Casserole
1 pkg Mexican corn bread mix 2 cans cream style corn
3 eggs beaten 1/2 cup oil
1 med. onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
Mix all ingredients well and pour into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Hope You Enjoy these recipes as much as I have ....
Ground Beef ( any amount) 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bacon Bottle of Country Bob's Steak sauce
Take your ground beef an place in a bowl, Add chopped onion , salt and pepper. Mix all together, Take your bacon and wrap burger's in it. Place on grill or in a pan that can drain the grease to the sides. Pour the amount you would like of the Country Bob's Steak Sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.
This is my husband and my favorite I hope your family loves them to.
Great Mississippi Hush Puppies
1 cup self rising cornmeal 1 cup of Onion ( finely chopped)
1/2 cup self rising flour 1/2 cup Bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 lg. Egg 1/2 cup milk ( you can add a little more if needed)
1 smell can whole Kernel Corn
Combine all ingredients together make sure it is mixed well. Use a teaspoon to dip out hush puppy mix. Drop into Hot cooking oil. ( Make sure temp. is 375 degrees) Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towel.
They are really good if served hot.
Squash Casserole
8 good sized squash 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, your choice
1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped
1 can rol-tel tomatoes 1 tube Ritz crackers
1/2 cup melted butter salt & pepper
Cook squash, onions, bell pepper in a little water until tender, then drain. Add rol-tel tomatoes and cheese. Spray a casserole dish with Pam or alike and place mixture in pan. Mix crumbs and butter and place on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
Corn Casserole
1 pkg Mexican corn bread mix 2 cans cream style corn
3 eggs beaten 1/2 cup oil
1 med. onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
Mix all ingredients well and pour into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Hope You Enjoy these recipes as much as I have ....
Friday, January 20, 2012
Seasoning Tips for Beginner's
SALT:
Salt is undoubtedly the world's all time favorite seasoning. However remember you can always add more salt , but you can not remove it once it's cooked in. So taste, taste, taste...
SALT SUBSTITUTES:
If you are concerned about salt there are several natural foods you may use in the place of salt. Lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, or dill weed. Use dill weed and lemon juice on fish instead of salt.
SWEET AND SOUR:
The Chinese learned long ago the secret of combining sweet and sour. You can add a teaspoon of sugar to, green, collards, spinach, mustard) In chili add a teaspoon of honey.
EXPERIMENT WITH THE UNUSUAL:
Unsweetened cocoa powder, instant coffee, cola, and beer / wine in small amounts impact flavors. Don't be afraid to experiments. Most of these ingredients add a subtle but distinctive taste to chili, soups, pasta, and Mexican dishes.
STOCK YOUR KITCHEN:
As a beginner cook you should stock you kitchen with the following spices
1. Salt
2. Black pepper
3. White sugar
4. Baking powder
5. Baking soda (also great for cleaning and odors)
6. Cornstarch
7. Basil
8. Oregano
9. Cayenne pepper
10. Cinnamon
11. Garlic
12. Chili powder
13. Thyme
14. Rosemary
15. Sage
16.Nutmeg
17. Lemon juice( can be used in your drain to kill odors)
18. Mustard
19. Cooking wine
20. Corn meal
21. Soy sauce
22. Brown sugar
23. Tomatoes ( canned)
24.Tomato paste
25. Chicken & beef stock
26. Vinegar ( also great to clean with)
In my kitchen I have all of these handy when I cook. I love to try new recipes and flavors. So take a chance and get wild in your kitchen.
It's also very important that you enjoy cooking there's nothing like it when you put some love into it......
Salt is undoubtedly the world's all time favorite seasoning. However remember you can always add more salt , but you can not remove it once it's cooked in. So taste, taste, taste...
SALT SUBSTITUTES:
If you are concerned about salt there are several natural foods you may use in the place of salt. Lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, or dill weed. Use dill weed and lemon juice on fish instead of salt.
SWEET AND SOUR:
The Chinese learned long ago the secret of combining sweet and sour. You can add a teaspoon of sugar to, green, collards, spinach, mustard) In chili add a teaspoon of honey.
EXPERIMENT WITH THE UNUSUAL:
Unsweetened cocoa powder, instant coffee, cola, and beer / wine in small amounts impact flavors. Don't be afraid to experiments. Most of these ingredients add a subtle but distinctive taste to chili, soups, pasta, and Mexican dishes.
STOCK YOUR KITCHEN:
As a beginner cook you should stock you kitchen with the following spices
1. Salt
2. Black pepper
3. White sugar
4. Baking powder
5. Baking soda (also great for cleaning and odors)
6. Cornstarch
7. Basil
8. Oregano
9. Cayenne pepper
10. Cinnamon
11. Garlic
12. Chili powder
13. Thyme
14. Rosemary
15. Sage
16.Nutmeg
17. Lemon juice( can be used in your drain to kill odors)
18. Mustard
19. Cooking wine
20. Corn meal
21. Soy sauce
22. Brown sugar
23. Tomatoes ( canned)
24.Tomato paste
25. Chicken & beef stock
26. Vinegar ( also great to clean with)
In my kitchen I have all of these handy when I cook. I love to try new recipes and flavors. So take a chance and get wild in your kitchen.
It's also very important that you enjoy cooking there's nothing like it when you put some love into it......
Cooking Safety Tips...
Cooking Safety Tips:
1. Never allow chicken (or other raw meat) to contact other food, wash all utensils, cutting board or your hands before you start another recipe/ foods.
2. Never use Shrimp if in doubt of it's freshness. Dispose of it.
3. Take care in putting food in hot oil. Any moisture will cause the pil to splatter, possible causing burns.
4.Always keep pet and children at a safe distance from stove / grill.
5. Always use a knife with cutting away from you, not toward your hand.
6. Keep knives sharp, dull knives can cause more accidents.
7. Keep a fire Extinguisher in your kitchen
8. Always have a smoke detector near by.
9.Wash you counters everyday with a bleach solution or vinegar.
10. Keep pot handles turned away from the front of the stove.
11. Uncover pots by lifting lid away from you.
12. Never pour water on a grease fire, Use Fire Ex. and on small fires you can use salt on it.
Always keep your kitchen for you and your family so you can enjoy good cooking and time with your loved ones......
1. Never allow chicken (or other raw meat) to contact other food, wash all utensils, cutting board or your hands before you start another recipe/ foods.
2. Never use Shrimp if in doubt of it's freshness. Dispose of it.
3. Take care in putting food in hot oil. Any moisture will cause the pil to splatter, possible causing burns.
4.Always keep pet and children at a safe distance from stove / grill.
5. Always use a knife with cutting away from you, not toward your hand.
6. Keep knives sharp, dull knives can cause more accidents.
7. Keep a fire Extinguisher in your kitchen
8. Always have a smoke detector near by.
9.Wash you counters everyday with a bleach solution or vinegar.
10. Keep pot handles turned away from the front of the stove.
11. Uncover pots by lifting lid away from you.
12. Never pour water on a grease fire, Use Fire Ex. and on small fires you can use salt on it.
Always keep your kitchen for you and your family so you can enjoy good cooking and time with your loved ones......
Cooking Tips: Gadgets
Today there is a gadget for practically everything in your kitchen. Most are very useful; The beginner should start with the "must have" gadgets and over time add the extras.
It is suggested that you begin by equipping your kitchen with the first four items in the must have:
MUST HAVE GADGETS:
1. Food Timer
2. Food Thermometer
3. Measuring Cups ( 2cup and 4cup)
4. Measuring Spoon Set
5. Tongs( long handles)
6. Box Grader
7. Colander/ Strainer
8. Cutting Board
9. Whisk
10. Veggie Peeler
11. Can Opener
12. Coffee maker ( even if you don't drink coffee, your guest might)
13. Pepper
14. Salt & pepper shakers
15. Knife set
THE EXTRAS
1. Spoon Rest
2. Kitchen Shears
3. Knife Sharpener( can be a must have
4. Sifter
5. Biscuit Cutter
6. Electric Mixer
7. Pastry Blender
8. Rolling Pen ( Can be a must have also)
9. Egg Slicer
10. Apple Corer
11. Garlic Press
12. Pizza Wheel
13. Splatter Screen
14. Cheese Slicer
15. Ice cream Scoop
16. Electric Can Opener ( can be a must have)
17. Corkscrew
18. Bottle Stopper
19.Microplane Zester
20. Meat Tenderizer ( can be a must have)
You will find that there gadgets come in handy. I have them all in my Kitchen and they are wonderful. I hope this list will help those who are beginners. Happy cooking.......
It is suggested that you begin by equipping your kitchen with the first four items in the must have:
MUST HAVE GADGETS:
1. Food Timer
2. Food Thermometer
3. Measuring Cups ( 2cup and 4cup)
4. Measuring Spoon Set
5. Tongs( long handles)
6. Box Grader
7. Colander/ Strainer
8. Cutting Board
9. Whisk
10. Veggie Peeler
11. Can Opener
12. Coffee maker ( even if you don't drink coffee, your guest might)
13. Pepper
14. Salt & pepper shakers
15. Knife set
THE EXTRAS
1. Spoon Rest
2. Kitchen Shears
3. Knife Sharpener( can be a must have
4. Sifter
5. Biscuit Cutter
6. Electric Mixer
7. Pastry Blender
8. Rolling Pen ( Can be a must have also)
9. Egg Slicer
10. Apple Corer
11. Garlic Press
12. Pizza Wheel
13. Splatter Screen
14. Cheese Slicer
15. Ice cream Scoop
16. Electric Can Opener ( can be a must have)
17. Corkscrew
18. Bottle Stopper
19.Microplane Zester
20. Meat Tenderizer ( can be a must have)
You will find that there gadgets come in handy. I have them all in my Kitchen and they are wonderful. I hope this list will help those who are beginners. Happy cooking.......
Just come from the store an saved alot...
Well I just made my final shopping trip before my husband comes home from Afghanistan. I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed to make his favorite meals for awhile, here's what I got:
22 cans of soup( different flavors)
9 bottles of ketchup
4 jars of mayo
7 packs ground chuck
5 multi packs of Chicken
6 pks of pork chops
2 packs of ribs
2 roast
4 t-bone steak
2 jugs fruit punch
2- gallon jugs sunny-d
Lettuce
4 tomatoes
2 bags celery
6 bell peppers
1 gallon milk
8 boxes Hamburger Helper
10 boxes Betty crocker butter mash potatoes
10lb bag potatoes
4 bags Frozen hash browns
2 boxes of rice.
4 dozen eggs
10 bottles of mustard
2- gallon jug cooking old
2- gallon jugs of Vinegar
1 bag of grits
4 pks of Bacon
5lb bag of Frozen peas
5lb bag of Frozen Butter beans
1 bag of oranges
1 bag of apples
2 container of strawberry's
2 bags of grapes
My bill came to $243.79 after comp. pricing everything, in store coupons ,and the coupon I had. The total after everything was taken off. It came to $24.46 That was almost the price of 2 of the T-bone steaks I bought. See it's easy to save it all starts with coupons.
22 cans of soup( different flavors)
9 bottles of ketchup
4 jars of mayo
7 packs ground chuck
5 multi packs of Chicken
6 pks of pork chops
2 packs of ribs
2 roast
4 t-bone steak
2 jugs fruit punch
2- gallon jugs sunny-d
Lettuce
4 tomatoes
2 bags celery
6 bell peppers
1 gallon milk
8 boxes Hamburger Helper
10 boxes Betty crocker butter mash potatoes
10lb bag potatoes
4 bags Frozen hash browns
2 boxes of rice.
4 dozen eggs
10 bottles of mustard
2- gallon jug cooking old
2- gallon jugs of Vinegar
1 bag of grits
4 pks of Bacon
5lb bag of Frozen peas
5lb bag of Frozen Butter beans
1 bag of oranges
1 bag of apples
2 container of strawberry's
2 bags of grapes
My bill came to $243.79 after comp. pricing everything, in store coupons ,and the coupon I had. The total after everything was taken off. It came to $24.46 That was almost the price of 2 of the T-bone steaks I bought. See it's easy to save it all starts with coupons.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sweet recipes that you will love.....
APPETIZERS:
Great Taco Dip:
Lg. Can of refried beans 12oz sour cream
12 oz of Shredded Cheddar Cheese Fresh Tomatoes, diced
jar of sliced olives with pimento 1 package of taco seasoning
1 can of black olives
In an 8x10 baking dish spread beans, then sprinkle taco seasoning mix, next spread sour cream on top, cover with cheese and tomatoes, onions, and olives. Chill and serve with corn chips.
Cocktail Sausage:
1 pkg. cocktail sausage ( any flavor) 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chill sauce 1/2 cup of bourbon
Mix together in crock pot cook on low for 3 hours, or place in oven for 1 hour and bake at 350 degrees.
BEVERAGES:
Fruit Punch:
5 Med. Bananas 1 12oz. can frozen lemonade
1 12oz. frozen orange juice 2 1/2 cups sugar
2, 3liter bottle of sprite
Blend bananas, lemonade, orange juice and sugar together in blender. Freeze before serving, add one bottle of sprite to 1/2 of the frozen mixture in a punch bowl.....
Georgia Peach Tea:
1 cup instant tea ( you can also make your own with tea bags)
1 (3oz) package of Peach gelatin
2 cups of sugar
Combine all ingredients and store in glass jar. Allow to cool and serve over ice.
Pink punch:
1/2 gallon pine apple sherbet
3qt. lemon lime soda
1 6oz can frozen Hawaiian punch
1 tray of ice
Make 45mins. prior to serving, Put sherbet in a punch bowl. Add Hawaiian punch, soda,and ice.
Great Taco Dip:
Lg. Can of refried beans 12oz sour cream
12 oz of Shredded Cheddar Cheese Fresh Tomatoes, diced
jar of sliced olives with pimento 1 package of taco seasoning
1 can of black olives
In an 8x10 baking dish spread beans, then sprinkle taco seasoning mix, next spread sour cream on top, cover with cheese and tomatoes, onions, and olives. Chill and serve with corn chips.
Cocktail Sausage:
1 pkg. cocktail sausage ( any flavor) 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chill sauce 1/2 cup of bourbon
Mix together in crock pot cook on low for 3 hours, or place in oven for 1 hour and bake at 350 degrees.
BEVERAGES:
Fruit Punch:
5 Med. Bananas 1 12oz. can frozen lemonade
1 12oz. frozen orange juice 2 1/2 cups sugar
2, 3liter bottle of sprite
Blend bananas, lemonade, orange juice and sugar together in blender. Freeze before serving, add one bottle of sprite to 1/2 of the frozen mixture in a punch bowl.....
Georgia Peach Tea:
1 cup instant tea ( you can also make your own with tea bags)
1 (3oz) package of Peach gelatin
2 cups of sugar
Combine all ingredients and store in glass jar. Allow to cool and serve over ice.
Pink punch:
1/2 gallon pine apple sherbet
3qt. lemon lime soda
1 6oz can frozen Hawaiian punch
1 tray of ice
Make 45mins. prior to serving, Put sherbet in a punch bowl. Add Hawaiian punch, soda,and ice.
Resoures For coupons, Info, and more!!!
That have found some wonderful resources to help you get started couponing and free bees.
These site are great for getting started, Printing coupons on line, and how to save you more money. So here they are:
www.coupons.com
www.printablecouponsrespoures.com
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com
www.cellfire.com
www.walmart.com
www.savingstarcoupons.com
www.couponnetwork.com
www.mojosavings.com
The other wed sites I use are coupon clipping serves. It is hard for me to get coupons in the area where I live. Not only do I get a Sunday paper, But I also get printable coupons online but to insure I have more them I got to a coupon clipping service. All you do is go online Find a service and they do the clipping for you. All you pay is a small handling fee . ( EXP: I order a coupon for mac & cheese there is a 10 cent fee for it, if I order 15 of them I still only pay 10 cents)
Here are the web sites I use:
www.thecouponclippers.com
www.couponcarryout.com
I hope this info will help you as it has me....
These site are great for getting started, Printing coupons on line, and how to save you more money. So here they are:
www.coupons.com
www.printablecouponsrespoures.com
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com
www.cellfire.com
www.walmart.com
www.savingstarcoupons.com
www.couponnetwork.com
www.mojosavings.com
The other wed sites I use are coupon clipping serves. It is hard for me to get coupons in the area where I live. Not only do I get a Sunday paper, But I also get printable coupons online but to insure I have more them I got to a coupon clipping service. All you do is go online Find a service and they do the clipping for you. All you pay is a small handling fee . ( EXP: I order a coupon for mac & cheese there is a 10 cent fee for it, if I order 15 of them I still only pay 10 cents)
Here are the web sites I use:
www.thecouponclippers.com
www.couponcarryout.com
I hope this info will help you as it has me....
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
It can be hard to stick to a budget, So make it easy....
It can be over whelming trying to figure out where to start. I know it was for my husband and I. But trust me when I say it's worth it. .
First make it sample, Make a log book of all you expenses. You will need a binder, plastic page covers, log sheets and yellow envelopes. First make your log pages, I have mine made in different categories.
Page 1: is for monthly expenses ( that is a list of every category with the amount spent and amount under or over budget totals for the month). I also list on that page our savings account.
Page 2: should list all the bills you pay for the month, with total at the bottom with under or over budget amount.
Page 3: should list, Medical exp, medication amount, Postal, Storage, etc. also with the totals at the bottom.
Page 4: should list entrainment, Pets medical, pet food , groceries, etc.
Page5: is for charities and other expenses such as auto repairs, and other misc items.
Page6: is for your yearly amount this will list all the unexpected expenses. Such as appliances, Auto repairs for the year , bills and so on. You will also add your yearly pay amount ( what you bring home) and then add the amount you spent for the year. This way you will know what is being spent in you home for the year.
Once you have your log sheets done take your binder and plastic page covers. Place each log page in blinder with the page cover behind it. Once you are done you can start budgeting . The page cover and envelopes are for all your receipts Be sure to put them all in the pocket. At the end of the month place all receipts in the yellow envelope and write the month and the year. Take your budgets sheets out of the binder that you used for the month and staple them to the envelopes and put in a monthly file. this way if you have to go back and referr to a receipt it's rite there in your envelope. Once you learn how to do this it is much easier then you think.
If you have any questions just leave a comment and I will answer you back. Happy budgeting.......
First make it sample, Make a log book of all you expenses. You will need a binder, plastic page covers, log sheets and yellow envelopes. First make your log pages, I have mine made in different categories.
Page 1: is for monthly expenses ( that is a list of every category with the amount spent and amount under or over budget totals for the month). I also list on that page our savings account.
Page 2: should list all the bills you pay for the month, with total at the bottom with under or over budget amount.
Page 3: should list, Medical exp, medication amount, Postal, Storage, etc. also with the totals at the bottom.
Page 4: should list entrainment, Pets medical, pet food , groceries, etc.
Page5: is for charities and other expenses such as auto repairs, and other misc items.
Page6: is for your yearly amount this will list all the unexpected expenses. Such as appliances, Auto repairs for the year , bills and so on. You will also add your yearly pay amount ( what you bring home) and then add the amount you spent for the year. This way you will know what is being spent in you home for the year.
Once you have your log sheets done take your binder and plastic page covers. Place each log page in blinder with the page cover behind it. Once you are done you can start budgeting . The page cover and envelopes are for all your receipts Be sure to put them all in the pocket. At the end of the month place all receipts in the yellow envelope and write the month and the year. Take your budgets sheets out of the binder that you used for the month and staple them to the envelopes and put in a monthly file. this way if you have to go back and referr to a receipt it's rite there in your envelope. Once you learn how to do this it is much easier then you think.
If you have any questions just leave a comment and I will answer you back. Happy budgeting.......
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Here's my shopping list..
You will see on my list that I break it up in categories , Ref/freezer, can/box and so on. Then I put a Q by each item. ( Q are short for coupons). I list the item I'm buying, a price sign , how many to buy and how much I will save on the product with my coupon. The price sign is so I can write down how much the product is. This way I can keep up much easier with how much I'm spending. I don't know about you but I have lost the amount I've been calculating more then once. So I write everything down.
Here's my shopping list for the next 4 months.
This is an easy way to keep up with everything.
Hope it helps in making things easy for you also.....
Here's my shopping list for the next 4 months.
This is an easy way to keep up with everything.
Hope it helps in making things easy for you also.....
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| I will be going to 2 different store one comp pricing and the other has double coupon everyday. |
Cleaning tips Just for you...
CLEANING TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN
1. For more effective dish washing, add a few tablespoons of vinegar along with the dish washing detergent when washing dishes. The vinegar cuts the grease and leaves dishes sparkling.
2. To clean up spills in your oven sprinkle the spills immediately with salt . When oven cools down wipe away the brunt-on food with a damp cloth or sponge.
3.To disinfect smelly sponges wash sponge thoroughly then microwave it while it's wet. when you see steam coming from it all the bacteria is dead. Take out carefully and wash again.
4. To whiten an old stained sink , Pour a 1/2 cup of salt in it and then take a lemon cut in half and use to rub salt. do this all over the sink and let stand for about 5minutes and rinse.
5.To remove skid marks on floor rub with toothpaste before washing your floor.
6. Kitchen surfaces : mix in spray bottle , 1 part ammonia to 3parts water, this will remove stains.
7. To remove kitchen and food odor. Soak a cotton ball in vanilla put on a saucer or small glass container place in refrigerator, counter tops or even in your car.
8. Odor producing mold or bacteria in garbage cans: sprinkle 1/2 cup Borax in the bottom of the garbage.
CLEANING THE BATHROOM
1. Shower curtains can be renovated by using being washed on gentle cycle with a pint of vinegar.
2. To clean tubs and showers use a product that contains phosphoric acid, their is no scrubbing involved.
3.Buildup on shower doors , wipe with lemon oil. Removes build up and keeps door protected longer from build ups.
4.Cleaning your toilet , use 1/2 cup of bleach or 1/2 cup of vinegar let sit for about 10 minutes and scrub clean.
CLEANING TIPS FOR THE LAUNDRY ROOM
1. To remove perspiration stains in clothing, soak in warm vinegar and water.
2. Always clean your lint trap on your dryer after every cycle, This will help run better and cut down on dust buildup in your laundry room.
3. Use 2 cups vinegar to run through your washer to clean it.
HOUSE HOLD TIPS FOR CLEANING YOUR HOME
1. Used crumpled up news paper and dip it in vinegar to wash your windows
2. Children's stickers can be removed by applying white vinegar to the sticker, letting it soak in and then scraping it off.
3. Use cooking or salad oil for lubricating non- essential mechanical things like hinges, tools, etc. A light coat of oil will keep tools from rusting and you don't need to buy expensive and toxic chemicals like WD-40 and etc.
4. Removing crayon from walls, use a damp sponge and Colgate toothpaste. The rub carefully.
5.Remove Scuff mark, pen and pencil from walls , use a dry cloth and rubbing Alcohol.
6. Garbage disposal: use a lemon and cut in quarters then run them through your sink disposal this will freshen your drain.
7. For removing ink stains, can be removed by using hair spray let the spray dry then wash item.
These tips have come in handy for me, I hope they will for you also.
1. For more effective dish washing, add a few tablespoons of vinegar along with the dish washing detergent when washing dishes. The vinegar cuts the grease and leaves dishes sparkling.
2. To clean up spills in your oven sprinkle the spills immediately with salt . When oven cools down wipe away the brunt-on food with a damp cloth or sponge.
3.To disinfect smelly sponges wash sponge thoroughly then microwave it while it's wet. when you see steam coming from it all the bacteria is dead. Take out carefully and wash again.
4. To whiten an old stained sink , Pour a 1/2 cup of salt in it and then take a lemon cut in half and use to rub salt. do this all over the sink and let stand for about 5minutes and rinse.
5.To remove skid marks on floor rub with toothpaste before washing your floor.
6. Kitchen surfaces : mix in spray bottle , 1 part ammonia to 3parts water, this will remove stains.
7. To remove kitchen and food odor. Soak a cotton ball in vanilla put on a saucer or small glass container place in refrigerator, counter tops or even in your car.
8. Odor producing mold or bacteria in garbage cans: sprinkle 1/2 cup Borax in the bottom of the garbage.
CLEANING THE BATHROOM
1. Shower curtains can be renovated by using being washed on gentle cycle with a pint of vinegar.
2. To clean tubs and showers use a product that contains phosphoric acid, their is no scrubbing involved.
3.Buildup on shower doors , wipe with lemon oil. Removes build up and keeps door protected longer from build ups.
4.Cleaning your toilet , use 1/2 cup of bleach or 1/2 cup of vinegar let sit for about 10 minutes and scrub clean.
CLEANING TIPS FOR THE LAUNDRY ROOM
1. To remove perspiration stains in clothing, soak in warm vinegar and water.
2. Always clean your lint trap on your dryer after every cycle, This will help run better and cut down on dust buildup in your laundry room.
3. Use 2 cups vinegar to run through your washer to clean it.
HOUSE HOLD TIPS FOR CLEANING YOUR HOME
1. Used crumpled up news paper and dip it in vinegar to wash your windows
2. Children's stickers can be removed by applying white vinegar to the sticker, letting it soak in and then scraping it off.
3. Use cooking or salad oil for lubricating non- essential mechanical things like hinges, tools, etc. A light coat of oil will keep tools from rusting and you don't need to buy expensive and toxic chemicals like WD-40 and etc.
4. Removing crayon from walls, use a damp sponge and Colgate toothpaste. The rub carefully.
5.Remove Scuff mark, pen and pencil from walls , use a dry cloth and rubbing Alcohol.
6. Garbage disposal: use a lemon and cut in quarters then run them through your sink disposal this will freshen your drain.
7. For removing ink stains, can be removed by using hair spray let the spray dry then wash item.
These tips have come in handy for me, I hope they will for you also.
Recipes Made just for you and the family....
SPEEDY CHILI
1 lb Ground Beef 1/2 Onion (Chopped)
1/4 Bell pepper (Chopped) 1 lg can Whole Tomato's
2 8oz cans Tomato sauce 1 16oz Can Light Red Kidney Beans
1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp Chili powder or to taste
Cook beef and drain, Saute onions and bell peppers add beef , tomato sauce and tomatos , Cook on med heat for about 5 mins then add beans , salt and pepper. The add chili powder. Be sure to taste it if it needs more chili power it's okay to add as much as you like to your taste. Cook on low heat for 20 mins. For extra juice add 1/2 cup of water.
Makes enough to feed 6 to 7 people. Can also be served over rice and crackers.....
Enjoy on a cold day...
CARMEL PECAN ROLL
1 to 2 Pillsbury Biscuits ( Grands jr's work great)
only use the plain kind no butter.
1 to 2 cups brown sugar
pecans ( chopped)
1 stick of butter
1 to 2 tsp vanilla ( use it to your taste)
Place pecans in bottom of muffin tins.
Make Caramel as follows : Melt butter in large skillet , add brown sugar ( can also use spenda brown sugar) when sugar is melted an smooth.
Pour over pecans Top with uncook biscuits .
Bake in oven at 350 degrees until golden brown. Spoon out each and serve
They are really good at breakfast but try them all so with a little ice cream on the side for dessert.
MACARONI AND CHEESE
1 bx mac & cheese ( i use kraft) 2 tbsp butter
1 lb ground beef 1 can of cream of chicken
1/2 cup of milk 2 cups shredded cheese
Prepare mac & cheese as directed. Brown meat and drain. Melt butter , soup and milk in sauce pan. Grease a baking dish. Layer mac & cheese and meat. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 dgrees for 25 minutes. Makes serving of 6.
ITALIAN MEATBALL AND SAUCE
1 jar prego meat flavor sauce 1/2 bread crumbs
2lb ground beef 1 tbsp parley flakes
1 tbsp oregano 1 tsp garlic salt
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Mix ground beefand all other ingredients together. Take 1 tsp and use to dip out amount for the meat ball. form into a ball. Fry until almost done. Place in crock pot for 2 1/2 hours on med heat. Sever over noodles or on sub buns
YELLOW SQUASH DRESSING
2 cups squash cooked and drain 2 cups crumble cornbread
1 can cream of chicken 1 smell onion
1/2 cups melted butter 3 eggs beaten
sage or poultry seasoning to taste
Preheat oven to 350 dgrees, Combine all ingredients and pour into pan ( be sure to grease your pan) Bake for 40 to 45 minutes and golden brown on top. Makes about 6 servings. and also freezes well.
1 lb Ground Beef 1/2 Onion (Chopped)
1/4 Bell pepper (Chopped) 1 lg can Whole Tomato's
2 8oz cans Tomato sauce 1 16oz Can Light Red Kidney Beans
1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp Chili powder or to taste
Cook beef and drain, Saute onions and bell peppers add beef , tomato sauce and tomatos , Cook on med heat for about 5 mins then add beans , salt and pepper. The add chili powder. Be sure to taste it if it needs more chili power it's okay to add as much as you like to your taste. Cook on low heat for 20 mins. For extra juice add 1/2 cup of water.
Makes enough to feed 6 to 7 people. Can also be served over rice and crackers.....
Enjoy on a cold day...
CARMEL PECAN ROLL
1 to 2 Pillsbury Biscuits ( Grands jr's work great)
only use the plain kind no butter.
1 to 2 cups brown sugar
pecans ( chopped)
1 stick of butter
1 to 2 tsp vanilla ( use it to your taste)
Place pecans in bottom of muffin tins.
Make Caramel as follows : Melt butter in large skillet , add brown sugar ( can also use spenda brown sugar) when sugar is melted an smooth.
Pour over pecans Top with uncook biscuits .
Bake in oven at 350 degrees until golden brown. Spoon out each and serve
They are really good at breakfast but try them all so with a little ice cream on the side for dessert.
MACARONI AND CHEESE
1 bx mac & cheese ( i use kraft) 2 tbsp butter
1 lb ground beef 1 can of cream of chicken
1/2 cup of milk 2 cups shredded cheese
Prepare mac & cheese as directed. Brown meat and drain. Melt butter , soup and milk in sauce pan. Grease a baking dish. Layer mac & cheese and meat. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 dgrees for 25 minutes. Makes serving of 6.
ITALIAN MEATBALL AND SAUCE
1 jar prego meat flavor sauce 1/2 bread crumbs
2lb ground beef 1 tbsp parley flakes
1 tbsp oregano 1 tsp garlic salt
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Mix ground beefand all other ingredients together. Take 1 tsp and use to dip out amount for the meat ball. form into a ball. Fry until almost done. Place in crock pot for 2 1/2 hours on med heat. Sever over noodles or on sub buns
YELLOW SQUASH DRESSING
2 cups squash cooked and drain 2 cups crumble cornbread
1 can cream of chicken 1 smell onion
1/2 cups melted butter 3 eggs beaten
sage or poultry seasoning to taste
Preheat oven to 350 dgrees, Combine all ingredients and pour into pan ( be sure to grease your pan) Bake for 40 to 45 minutes and golden brown on top. Makes about 6 servings. and also freezes well.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Beefy Southren Cornbread Pie
Prepare beef mixture ,
1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion Coarsely chopped
1 can tomato soup 2 cups water
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. chili pepper 1/2 cup bell peppers chopped
1 can whole kernal corn drained
Brown beef and onions in skillet Drain fat( i like to wash mine with a little hot water) Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Simmer 15 minutes
Tranfer beef mixture to a 10inch square baking dish and set aside.
Prepare Cornbread topping,
3/4 cups of Cornmeal ( white or yellow) 1 tbsp. flour( self rising)
1/2tbsp. salt 1 egg
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 milk
1 tbsp. oil any kind
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over beef mix. Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
ENJOY!
1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion Coarsely chopped
1 can tomato soup 2 cups water
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. chili pepper 1/2 cup bell peppers chopped
1 can whole kernal corn drained
Brown beef and onions in skillet Drain fat( i like to wash mine with a little hot water) Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Simmer 15 minutes
Tranfer beef mixture to a 10inch square baking dish and set aside.
Prepare Cornbread topping,
3/4 cups of Cornmeal ( white or yellow) 1 tbsp. flour( self rising)
1/2tbsp. salt 1 egg
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 milk
1 tbsp. oil any kind
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over beef mix. Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
ENJOY!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
How to save money on your water and power bills..
This are some ways you can save money on your monthly bills.
1. The one thing I have started doing in my home is when I'm not using my washing machine or dryer I cut the breaker off to them.
2. Also when I'm not using my electric stove I cut the breaker off.
3. Unplug all small appliances when not in use.
4. Also when you are going somewhere whether it's on vacation or just out of town for a few days cut the breakers off to very thing you can in your home. Including your hot water heater.
5. Take showers as much as you can this uses less water and cuts down on power for the hot water .
6. Change all your Reg. light bulbs to one that use less power.
7. Put a piece of brick or a rock that is the size of your hand in the back of your toilet this way you will use half the water and it will save on your water bill.
8. When doing dish only cut your water after you have a sink full to rinse this also will cut down on your water bill.
9. Always keep you air set at 70 to 75 degrees and you heat the same. And if your going to be gone for a period of time cut it off.
My husband and I have been doing this for months and we only pay the minimum on our water which $21.00 and our power bill ranges from $50.00 to $70.00. Before I started this the water would run around $40.00 and the power was running over $150.00. This has really helped our budget.
I'm sure if you try this you will see a difference to. Good luck an may you save alot of money.
1. The one thing I have started doing in my home is when I'm not using my washing machine or dryer I cut the breaker off to them.
2. Also when I'm not using my electric stove I cut the breaker off.
3. Unplug all small appliances when not in use.
4. Also when you are going somewhere whether it's on vacation or just out of town for a few days cut the breakers off to very thing you can in your home. Including your hot water heater.
5. Take showers as much as you can this uses less water and cuts down on power for the hot water .
6. Change all your Reg. light bulbs to one that use less power.
7. Put a piece of brick or a rock that is the size of your hand in the back of your toilet this way you will use half the water and it will save on your water bill.
8. When doing dish only cut your water after you have a sink full to rinse this also will cut down on your water bill.
9. Always keep you air set at 70 to 75 degrees and you heat the same. And if your going to be gone for a period of time cut it off.
My husband and I have been doing this for months and we only pay the minimum on our water which $21.00 and our power bill ranges from $50.00 to $70.00. Before I started this the water would run around $40.00 and the power was running over $150.00. This has really helped our budget.
I'm sure if you try this you will see a difference to. Good luck an may you save alot of money.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
HELPFUL HINTS IN THE KITCHEN....
These are just some hints that may help you in the kitchen.....
1. Seeds and nuts, both shelled and unshelled, keep best and longest when stored in the freezer Nuts in the shell crack easily when frozen. Nuts and seeds can be used directly from the freezer.
2. Always chill juices and sodas before adding to beverage recipes.
3. Bananas that have darkened can be peeled and frozen in a container until it's time to bake bread or cake.
4. When baking bread , a small dish of water in the oven will help to keep the crust from getting too hard or brown.
5. When in doubt always sift flour before measuring.
6. If your biscuits are dry, it could be from too much handling or your oven temperature may not have been hot enough.
7. To make bread crumbs, toast the heels of bread and put in blender or food processor. Store in container .
8.The freshness of eggs can be tested by placing them in a bowl of cold water if they float do not use them.
9. Don't freeze spaghetti, Macaroni or noodle mixture. These tend to lose texture and become to soft when reheated.
10. Instant potatoes are a good thickener for stews.
11. To keep oil from splattering sprinkle a little salt or flour in the pan before frying.
12. Meat may slice more thinly if it is partially frozen.
13. Lemon juice rubbed on fish before cooking will enhance the flavor and help maintain a good color.
14. When frying meat sprinkle paprika over it. and it will turn golden brown.
15. To prevent tears when cutting onions soak in cold water for a few minutes.
1. Seeds and nuts, both shelled and unshelled, keep best and longest when stored in the freezer Nuts in the shell crack easily when frozen. Nuts and seeds can be used directly from the freezer.
2. Always chill juices and sodas before adding to beverage recipes.
3. Bananas that have darkened can be peeled and frozen in a container until it's time to bake bread or cake.
4. When baking bread , a small dish of water in the oven will help to keep the crust from getting too hard or brown.
5. When in doubt always sift flour before measuring.
6. If your biscuits are dry, it could be from too much handling or your oven temperature may not have been hot enough.
7. To make bread crumbs, toast the heels of bread and put in blender or food processor. Store in container .
8.The freshness of eggs can be tested by placing them in a bowl of cold water if they float do not use them.
9. Don't freeze spaghetti, Macaroni or noodle mixture. These tend to lose texture and become to soft when reheated.
10. Instant potatoes are a good thickener for stews.
11. To keep oil from splattering sprinkle a little salt or flour in the pan before frying.
12. Meat may slice more thinly if it is partially frozen.
13. Lemon juice rubbed on fish before cooking will enhance the flavor and help maintain a good color.
14. When frying meat sprinkle paprika over it. and it will turn golden brown.
15. To prevent tears when cutting onions soak in cold water for a few minutes.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Coupon clipping service and tips to get started...
I have found it hard sometimes to get my hands on great coupons. So I found a great service on line go to www. couponcarryout.com It's a great site for information about couponing and they clip you coupons for you . They do charge a handling fee but I ordered almost 500 coupons the other day and it only cost me $12.95. These coupons will save me 100.00's of dollars for just 12.95. There are also sites that if you download the coupon software you can print them off for free.
Shopping on a budget:
1. first set a goal for yourself.
2. Figure your monthly budget for everything Food, Bills, Clothing, etc.
3. Start simple, start collecting your coupons.
4. Then get all your sale papers in order go thru them and mark all items on sale that you will be purchasing check an see if the stores offer comp pricing ( that is where you can get it for the same price at another store) I know Walmart offers this program.
5. It always helps if you also get a list of items the store has and what aisle the items are on.
6. Check the stores coupon policy sometimes they will offer a day of the week when they double your coupons. Also some stores offer reward cards( these are points you earn when you buy groceries and can use them on your next trip.
7. Start making a list of the items you will buy, Then go to your coupons to see if you have any that will match your sale items.
8. Once you have made up your list it's time to go shopping. I always carry my binder to the store with me and each section of my book list each department. This helps me keep everything in order.
9. enjoy the savings. You will be surprised just how much money you will save and the items you can even get for free.
It's just my husband and I but food is still expensive. So I started couponing the last shopping trip I made I spent $743.58 when I was done checking out I almost fainted then the cashier started scanning my coupon and the total started going down when it was over I paid $123.68 so I ended up saving over 90% and alot of it I got for free. It does take some time to do this but its worth it in the long run. When you can get 4 months worth of groceries for 123.68 trust me it's worth it. I have a stock pile worth $2000.00 and I have also been able to help some of my family members out with alot of my free items....
Shopping on a budget:
1. first set a goal for yourself.
2. Figure your monthly budget for everything Food, Bills, Clothing, etc.
3. Start simple, start collecting your coupons.
4. Then get all your sale papers in order go thru them and mark all items on sale that you will be purchasing check an see if the stores offer comp pricing ( that is where you can get it for the same price at another store) I know Walmart offers this program.
5. It always helps if you also get a list of items the store has and what aisle the items are on.
6. Check the stores coupon policy sometimes they will offer a day of the week when they double your coupons. Also some stores offer reward cards( these are points you earn when you buy groceries and can use them on your next trip.
7. Start making a list of the items you will buy, Then go to your coupons to see if you have any that will match your sale items.
8. Once you have made up your list it's time to go shopping. I always carry my binder to the store with me and each section of my book list each department. This helps me keep everything in order.
9. enjoy the savings. You will be surprised just how much money you will save and the items you can even get for free.
It's just my husband and I but food is still expensive. So I started couponing the last shopping trip I made I spent $743.58 when I was done checking out I almost fainted then the cashier started scanning my coupon and the total started going down when it was over I paid $123.68 so I ended up saving over 90% and alot of it I got for free. It does take some time to do this but its worth it in the long run. When you can get 4 months worth of groceries for 123.68 trust me it's worth it. I have a stock pile worth $2000.00 and I have also been able to help some of my family members out with alot of my free items....
Monday, January 9, 2012
More Recipes Just For You.....
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup Peanut Butter ( Creamy or nutty)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
Mix well and form into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet and mash with dampened fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minute. Note: NO FLOUR...
Old Fashion Cornbread
1 1/2 of Corn meal ( Sunflower is the best)
1 Cup Self Raising Flour
1 Egg
1 cup milk and 1/2 cup of water if needed
3 tbsp of Bacon Drippings
Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased steel skillet. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bread is golden brown on top... Taste great with butter while it's still hot.
Peach Pie
1/2cup egg whites 1tbsp. Vanilla
3/4 cups splenda 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp. flour Fresh peaches or other fruit
Sprinkle fruit with cinnamon. Mix all other ingredients together and pour over fruit in unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees, until crust is done. Serve with low fat or sugar free ice cream....
1 cup Peanut Butter ( Creamy or nutty)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
Mix well and form into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet and mash with dampened fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minute. Note: NO FLOUR...
Old Fashion Cornbread
1 1/2 of Corn meal ( Sunflower is the best)
1 Cup Self Raising Flour
1 Egg
1 cup milk and 1/2 cup of water if needed
3 tbsp of Bacon Drippings
Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased steel skillet. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bread is golden brown on top... Taste great with butter while it's still hot.
Peach Pie
1/2cup egg whites 1tbsp. Vanilla
3/4 cups splenda 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp. flour Fresh peaches or other fruit
Sprinkle fruit with cinnamon. Mix all other ingredients together and pour over fruit in unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees, until crust is done. Serve with low fat or sugar free ice cream....
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Measurements and Substitutions
Measurements:
A pinch..................................1/8 teaspoon or less
3 teaspoons...........................1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons.......................1/4 cup
8 tablespoon........................1/2cup
12 tablespoons....................3/4 cups
16tablespoons.....................1 cup
2 cups.................................1 pint
4 cups................................1 quart
4 quarts............................1 gallon
8 quarts.............................1 peck
4 pecks...............................1 bushel
16 ounces..........................1 pound
32ounces..........................1 quart
8 ounces liquid.................1 cup
1 ounce liquid....................2 tablespoons
( For liquid and dry measurements use standard measuring spoons and cups. All measurements are level).
Substitutions:
Ingredient Quantity Substitute
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Self Rising Flour 1 cup 1 cup all purpose flour , 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking powder
Cornstarch 1tbsp. 2 tbsps. flour or 2 tsp. quick cooking
tapioca
Baking Powder 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp.
cream of tarter.
Powdered Sugar 1 cup 1 cup Reg. sugar, plus 1 tsp
corn starch
Brown Sugar 1/2 cup 2 tbsp molasses in 1/2 Reg sugar
Whole Milk 1 cup 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2
cup of water
Cracker Crumbs 3/4 cups 1 cup bread crumbs
Dry mustard 1 teaspoon 1 tbsp prepared mustard
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Cooking Tips:
1. After stewing Chicken for diced meat for casseroles, etc. ,let cool in broth before cuting into chunks it will have twice the favor.
2. For juicer hamburger add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to a pound of beef)
3. To freeze meatballs place on a cookie sheet and freeze then place in a plastic bag, they will stay separated and you can take out as many as you want to cook.
4. Potatoes soaked for 20 mins. in salt water this will make them cook more quickly.
5. Use ungreased muffin pan as mold for stuffed bell peppers.
6. To keep celery crisp stand in a pitcher of cold salted water and refrigerate.
7. A few drops of Lemon juice in the water will whiten potatoes.
8. to ripen tomatoes place in a brown paper bag in your pantry where it is dark and they will ripen over nite.
9. When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt . Salt will toughen the corn.
10. When boiling cabbage, place a metal can half full with vinegar on your stove. this will absorb all odor from it.
Enjoy cooking guys........
A pinch..................................1/8 teaspoon or less
3 teaspoons...........................1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons.......................1/4 cup
8 tablespoon........................1/2cup
12 tablespoons....................3/4 cups
16tablespoons.....................1 cup
2 cups.................................1 pint
4 cups................................1 quart
4 quarts............................1 gallon
8 quarts.............................1 peck
4 pecks...............................1 bushel
16 ounces..........................1 pound
32ounces..........................1 quart
8 ounces liquid.................1 cup
1 ounce liquid....................2 tablespoons
( For liquid and dry measurements use standard measuring spoons and cups. All measurements are level).
Substitutions:
Ingredient Quantity Substitute
________________________________________________________________
Self Rising Flour 1 cup 1 cup all purpose flour , 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking powder
Cornstarch 1tbsp. 2 tbsps. flour or 2 tsp. quick cooking
tapioca
Baking Powder 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp.
cream of tarter.
Powdered Sugar 1 cup 1 cup Reg. sugar, plus 1 tsp
corn starch
Brown Sugar 1/2 cup 2 tbsp molasses in 1/2 Reg sugar
Whole Milk 1 cup 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2
cup of water
Cracker Crumbs 3/4 cups 1 cup bread crumbs
Dry mustard 1 teaspoon 1 tbsp prepared mustard
________________________________________________________________
Cooking Tips:
1. After stewing Chicken for diced meat for casseroles, etc. ,let cool in broth before cuting into chunks it will have twice the favor.
2. For juicer hamburger add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to a pound of beef)
3. To freeze meatballs place on a cookie sheet and freeze then place in a plastic bag, they will stay separated and you can take out as many as you want to cook.
4. Potatoes soaked for 20 mins. in salt water this will make them cook more quickly.
5. Use ungreased muffin pan as mold for stuffed bell peppers.
6. To keep celery crisp stand in a pitcher of cold salted water and refrigerate.
7. A few drops of Lemon juice in the water will whiten potatoes.
8. to ripen tomatoes place in a brown paper bag in your pantry where it is dark and they will ripen over nite.
9. When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt . Salt will toughen the corn.
10. When boiling cabbage, place a metal can half full with vinegar on your stove. this will absorb all odor from it.
Enjoy cooking guys........
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