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Easy, Frugal Tuna Casserole Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTuna casseroles are one of the most frugal dinners you can make. Most picky kids will eat them, and most picky husbands will too! Whenever you can’t think of something for dinner, you can bet you will probably have the ingredients on hand to make some of these all time favorites: Full Article
Basic Quick Mix and Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWith an easy basic quick mix, you can make a wide variety of inexpensive homemade biscuits, breads, and other baked goods. This mix is easy to make and store and great for any family on a tight budget. Full Article
Easy, Tasty Chicken Wing Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsYou can serve chicken wings hot or cold, for a meal, or for snacks. They’re great as appetizers at parties, or when you’re just looking for a tasty midnight snack. Try these four easy recipes: Full Article
Preserving Your Pumpkin Harvest
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsBy the middle of September you already have a pretty good idea which pumpkin is going to be your prize winner this year. The big one with the round smooth face will make a perfect jack-o- lantern come October, as will the tall skinny one that seems to call out “Pick me!” as you gaze out over this year’s pumpkin patch with childlike anticipation. Full Article
Gingerbread People Recipe
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsGingerbread cookies are a fun family activity during the holiday season. All you need to get started are some gingerbread people cookie cutters and your imagination. Full Article
Freezing Cookies and Cookie Dough
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you’re looking ahead to the holiday season and wondering how you’re going to get all your baking done, consider freezing your cookie dough or fresh baked cookies ahead of time. When the holidays get closer you can get that last bit of shopping done or last present made instead of spending all your time in the kitchen. Full Article
Holiday Leftover Ideas
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsThe holidays are a time for friends and family and good old-fashioned home cooking. Who can resist the tempting smells coming from the kitchen at this most favorite time of year? Holiday dinners were among my favorite, most memorable meals as a child. Our family shared our holiday meals with different relatives each year, but wherever we were and whoever we were with, we always knew to expect good food and enjoyable family gatherings that we would remember for months to come. Full Article
Easy Autumn Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsFall is in the air! Fill your kitchen with the aroma of fresh
baked apples. Here are some easy autumn apple recipes that your
family is sure to enjoy. Full Article
Four Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsFour easy pumpkin recipes to enjoy the fall season.Fall is a great time to try out some new pumpkin recipes.
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh baked pumpkin bread or
cookies in the kitchen! You have to give this pumpkin cornbread
a try. Full Article
Favorite Cream Pie Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsThe holidays are just around the corner and you are probably
planning what kinds of pies to make this year. If your family is
tired of fruit pies or if you just want to try something new, try
making a cream pie! These pie recipes are very easy to prepare
and are sure to be family favorites during the holidays or any
time of year. Full Article
Finger Jello Recipes
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsKids, especially preschoolers, love finger jello! They love it
even more when they get to help make it. Let your preschooler
cut the jello into shapes with cookie cutters when the jello is
set. Make green and red for Christmas, orange for
Halloween. Making finger jello can be a fun family activity! Full Article
Salad Recipes for Summer Barbecues
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSalads are a great accompaniment to any summer picnic or
barbecue. Everyone has their favorite. I personally love Taco
Salad, my daughter’s favorite is Pea Salad. Full Article
Baked Vegetable Side Dishes for Holiday Meals
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI am not personally a big fan of cooked vegetables. Give me a
fresh salad any day! There are a lot of ways you can disquise
vegetables so that your family will eat them, however, and baked
vegetable casseroles are an easy way to add vegetables to your
holiday meal in a way that your whole family will enjoy. These
recipes are probably too high in calories for everyday meals, but
make a great treat for the holidays. Full Article
Festive Fruit Salads for Your Holiday Table
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI love fruit salads. Unfortunately, many of the best fruit salad
recipes are very high in calories and take a little more
preparation time than you might want to spend. Full Article
Working Full Time through Pregnancy
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt’s not easy working a full time job throughout your pregnancy. You may be at work out of choice, or out of necessity, but either way you need to take some extra precautions in taking care of yourself during the coming months. Full Article
Keeping a Kitchen Journal
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI know, I know, you’re thinking a journal for the kitchen? Full Article
Meal Planning Made Easy
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt’s no fun trying to decide what to make for dinner every night. Planning your meals ahead of time often saves you time as well as money. Full Article
Organize Your Seasonal Home Decorating
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI don’t spend a lot of money decorating my home. Many people
don’t want to spend the time or money to decorate with the
seasons, but over the years I have learned some ways to
creatively seasonally decorate that have cost little or next to
nothing. Full Article
Bathroom Organizing Ideas
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you’re short on space in the bathroom, there are a number of ways you can optimize the space you do have to work with. Here are some ideas that have worked great for our family: Full Article
Organizing Your Craft and Sewing Supplies
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you’re a weekend crafter like me, you probably have a lot of crafting odds and ends laying around that get all jumbled together depending on what project you’re working on at the moment. Full Article
