Judy’s Freezer Meal Workshop with Sunset Gourmet Products Contributed by Judy Brander The question is – What is it and will it be a time & money saver? What is it: “What’s for dinner?” Is that a question that is asked at your home each day at 4:00pm? Eating at home saves you money and … Read more
Do you like homemade beauty and body products? I am starting to whip up some these days. Starting with SCRUBS. Here are a few I have found to try. It has me looking forward to some pampering. Courtesy of dabblesandbabbles.com Oatmeal Honey Face Scrub: This is so simple and only 3 ingredients. Your face will … Read more
On Dec 30, 2014, my little guy Clayton, turned 2 years old. He LOVES Elmo and I was determined to make cupcakes or a cake that looked like Elmo. I went on Pinterest for ideas and had a plan to make a large cake and cut the shape of Elmo’s head out. I went … Read more
Here is a quick and easy Macaroon recipe I just finished making! Delicious and fast! ~ Amanda 6 tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 cup oatmeal 1 cup coconut Boil first 4 ingredients for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Add coconut … Read more
Breakfast Burritos We have tried different variations of these over the past few years. They are quick, easy and so filling in the mornings! Below is the basic recipe and I will add variations at the end. The possibilities are endless. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions for various combinations and flavours. Ingredients: … Read more
Are you looking for a fun and unique craft to do for Valentine’s Day? Sherri Tully shares this sweet Candy Jar. Check it out. Click here for all the details and how to instructions. Thanks for sharing Matt and Sherri
Here is another Guest Post from Vera! She brought us a great tutorial on how she plans her school lunches, now she is back with DIY Fabric Softner…and more to come. Thank you Vera for the contributions on the site. Well once again I was getting creative. I had planned to make my own fabric … Read more
While experimenting with Laundry soap, cost, ingredients, etc. I came to realize that although the Powdered version is very fast to mix up, and more compact to store, THIS recipe is much more Frugal. This recipe is very Easy and the most Frugal so far! The previous post for Powdered Laundry Detergent was much faster, … Read more
Do you realize the cost of doing your laundry these days? I have been using coupons and paying less for commercial laundry detergent for years, but it was still alot of money going down the drain, literally. I started looking and checking out recipes over a year ago and have found a few to try. … Read more
Another make ahead idea breakfast idea — PANCAKE MIX 4 cups flour ( can use half white – half whole wheat) 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar Store in air tight container.To make pancakes for 4 people: Scoop one cup of dry pancake mix … Read more