I love Soup, Chili and Stews! They're easy to make, they fill your belly, they're good for you and they're oh so yummy! The largest section in my recipe box is the soups, chili's and stews section. This section keeps growing because I love taking some of our favorite meals and creating a soup … [Read more...]
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2014 Home Organization Challenge: Day 28 – Menu Planning
Today marks the last day of our 28-Day Home Organization Challenge. Over the last 4 weeks, we've taken on so many different challenges, de-cluttering, establishing daily, weekly and monthly routines. We also learned some tips about how to not get overwhelmed by it all, how to get the kids involved … [Read more...]
Stick-to-Your-Ribs Shrimp & Grits
I'm always on the look out for items that I can use to create simple recipes, One of the items that I never considered using was grits. First of all, I didn't know exactly what they were, and the name grits sounded very unappealing to me. It wasn't until I moved to West Virginia that I discovered … [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...]
32 Unusual Uses for Bananas
Bananas probably weren't a readily available item during WWII but if they were, I know that our grandmothers would have taken full advantage of them. The reason I decided to include them though is because I remember my grandmother having a recipe for banana pudding in her WWII household … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Linky Party #43
Hello and Welcome, all my Linky Party friends! Let me introduce you to this weeks featured blogger and co-host, Ryan, from Big Calf Guy. Ryan's been joining the party for a few weeks now and last week his Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya received the most views. His Jambalaya looks delicious, … [Read more...]
Household Tips: 19 Unusual Uses for Oatmeal (WWII Series)
By now everyone has heard how wonderful oatmeal is for you. It's good for your heart, it's a cancer fighting agent, it's a great source of fiber, it's low in calories, but did you know it can be used for more than just filling your belly? This week we came up with 19 unusual frugal living tips using … [Read more...]
Budget Friendly Lemon Shrimp Pasta Dinner
Lemon Shrimp Pasta is simple enough for a weeknight meal, yet elegant enough for a romantic dinner. Best part, it can be prepared in less than 20 minutes and for around 5-dollars. … [Read more...]