Ever since I was little I've always been frugal. I never saw the value in buying designer items when I could purchase something just as good at a fraction of the price. I never really knew where this frugal gene came from because I seemed to be the only one who had it. It wasn't until I started … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Recipes: Chorizo and Huevos Migar (Feed 4 for $3.63)
Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? or Mexican food? This is one of our favorite cheap and easy recipes that combines two of our loves, breakfast and Mexican food. On nights when i just don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, Chorizo and Huevos Migar is one of the recipes that everybody … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Linky Party #49
Creative Muster Linky Party #49 (begins every Tuesday at 6pm EST and ends Sunday at midnight) Ever since I was little the best part about Christmas morning for me was the stockings. My mom aka Santa would meticulously wrap each and every little trinket that was to be stuffed into the … [Read more...]
Household Tips – 65 Unusual Uses for Aloe Vera (WWII Series)
Growing up in Southern California we seemed to have always had an Aloe Vera plant in our yard. Whenever we would get cut or burned, mom would break off a piece and rub the cool gel on our boo-boo's. Not until recently did I discover that Aloe Vera can do so much more than just healing cuts and … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Recipes: Turkey Casserole ($4.60) using Thanksgiving Leftovers (FREE)
I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that it's over it's time to think about what to do with all of those leftovers, which in my opinion is the best part. One of my families favorites, other than turkey sandwiches, is a turkey casserole. The best thing about this casserole is that … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Linky Party #48
Welcome to week 48 of Fluster's Creative Muster Linky Party! One of my favorite Christmas memories from when I was young was our Christmas Tree. Every year my mom would choose a theme and decorate the tree and our house around that theme. My favorite of all of her themes was when she … [Read more...]
Household Tips: 35 Unusual Uses for Ginger (WWII Uses)
Growing up, we never had soda in the house unless someone was sick and then my mother would only buy ginger ale. Her mother gave it to her when she was sick and she passed it on to us. For years I thought that it was just a special treat only for the sick. Over the years I've learned that it wasn't … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Recipes: QuickMix for Cream Soups and Sauces ($2.84)
Normally on Friday's I share with you some cheap and easy recipes that will feed a family of 4 for $5.00. This week I decided to mix things up a little and share a recipe that I use to create my base for white sauces, cream soups, puddings and more. I use this recipe often, so I usually make a big … [Read more...]