Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal! This week we have 2 “fun” holidays that I couldn’t resist-September 13th is National Peanut Day and the 16th is National Play Doh Day. So this week’s craft is edible play doh using peanut butter. Since I know there are many Continue Reading …
September 2, 2011
Biscoff Spread
Biscoff Spread is an incredible creamy spread that can be used as a spread on bread and baked goods, as a dip for fruit, or served warm over ice cream. It is a delicious alternative to peanut butter. As soon as I received my 2 jars and some individual size packets I had to dig Continue Reading …
August 22, 2011
Meatless Monday Black Bean Brownies
Meatless Monday is an international campaign trying to get people to try meatless meals at least once a week. Even Chef Mario Batali has added meatless dishes to the menus at all 14 of his restaurants. One of my favorite meatless blogs is happyherbivore.com . She provides quick and simple recipes with easy to find Continue Reading …
August 20, 2011
How to Freeze Blueberries (No clumps!)
We have 2 large blueberry bushes in our yard, and that means every year at this time, we’re freezing blueberries daily. I learned very quickly when we bought this house that if I don’t follow these steps, my blueberries will be clumpy and have ice on them and be a mess when we go to Continue Reading …
August 17, 2011
Hillshire Farm #GrilledEssentials
Hillshire Farm has a brand new product coming and they sent some for us to try. The Grilled Essentials come in several flavor varieties including Italian Style, Grilled Chicken Breast (unseasoned), Lemon Pepper, Hardwood Smoked and Garlic & Herb. These aren’t going to be on store shelves until early September, so I was excited to try them so Continue Reading …
August 15, 2011
Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
The world may not seem quite the same after you sample these cookies. I’m totally serious. I even found a coupon you can use to save on the Sea Salt purchase!
August 12, 2011
No-Bake Fudge Brownies
No-Bake Fudge Brownies Preparation Time: 10 minutes Total Time to Serve: 4 hours 10 minutes Servings: 16
August 6, 2011
Lunchbox Ideas: Sweet Potato Chips
Each week Just Trying To Save Money will bring you a new Lunchbox Idea to help you have healthier Lunchbox options and to keep your kiddos interested in their lunch! One of my biggest goals this school year is to provide my girls with healthier lunchbox options and to offer them more variety. Last year Continue Reading …
August 5, 2011
Frugal Eats: Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
Each week Stretching Your Budget brings you a fun, easy recipe! This week’s recipe is: Southwestern Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
August 4, 2011
Sweet and Sour Thai-Style Pork and Veggies from RecipeMom.com
Here’s an example of a recipe from RecipeMom.com- looks delicious AND kid friendly!! I LOVE Thai flavors!! YUM. Having recipes pop into my inbox once a week like this is awesome- not too many recipes, and always things my kids will enjoy (at least most ingredients…)
