May 21, 2012

The Pros and Cons of Purchasing Appliance Warranties

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Home appliances are an investment, as they help families perform a variety of tasks, such as cook, wash and dry laundry or store food. Being such an integral part of the home, it’s no surprise that many people are considering purchasing warranties to help cover these appliances, should they break down. As with any purchase, [...]

Warm Your Cockles With a Casserole

by Anne Smith When it comes to casseroles there isn’t a foodie word that warms my cockles more.  It embodies all the goodness of a warming winter meal and conjures up scrumptious images of meat and vegetables in rich gravies. As soon as the trees start to shiver and the leaves start to fall I [...]

Coupon Organizing

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I’m looking for a lot of assistance in my new couponing adventure. Lauren at Moms Budget Plan has been a big help. First thing I’m learning is organizing will be key. I’m not the most organized person in the world, but I’ve gotten so much better over the years.  Since coupons are little, this should [...]

Natural Healthy sugar substitutes

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Who doesn’t enjoy a sweet treat? Sugar is the one taste to which most of us take an instant liking. But how can you enjoy the benefits of sugar without the empty calories? Sugar is a natural product. It is grown in nature and tastes good. The problem is that we eat too much of [...]

Learning to Coupon

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Let’s face it we all want and need to save money. Even in a good economy I want to keep some of the money in my pocket for spending on fun extras, not in the pockets of corporate spendthrifts.  I’ve recently been watching Extreme Couponing but it is just stealing in my opinion. However, it [...]

Super breakfast boosters

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Have you seen some people when they get up in the morning? They are absolutely comatose before their first cup of coffee. Or possibly you ARE one of those people. I know I used to be. Instead of all the caffeine, how about some other morning boosters that give you the energy and focus you [...]

Bright Early Pancakes

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Great hint of flavor that adds a new freshness to an old favorite.  As many of you know, I own Once A Week Cooking, so of course, this recipe will freeze well. Triple the recipe without any added work, just a little more flipping Added nutritional benefits of wheat germ and whole wheat flour.  The cinnamon [...]

Super Bowl Spicy Meatballs

Noel has a recipe swap at Noel’s Kitchen Tips so I decided to jump in. This recipe is not unique and there is literally NO prep time. It’s so simple that the kids can help you. But don’t let the weird ingredients or the ease fool you. This is a must have at all our [...]

Kids After School Activities: Cooking with Mom

On Monday we asked “How do you plan your menu?” An extension of that can include engaging your children for assistance in getting the meal prep done. In some cultures, kids are taught to cook from an early age. Now is the time to begin teaching our children to cook so that we can hand [...]

How Do You Plan Your Menu?

With the weather changing, and the kids back to school, now is a great time to focus on getting your menu plan in order, even stock up on freezer meals for those busy nights, soups for those cold afternoons. How do you plan your menu? Weekly, monthly, or not at all?