20 Ways to Save Today…Inspired by frugalmom.net
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 20, 2010
A list of 20 ways to save , from the frugal mom blog www.frugalmom.net …101 Ways to save Today.
- Wash laundry in cold water
- Use homemade detergent for washing clothes
- Eat all of your meals at home
- On warm days, hang laundry on the line outside to dry
- Knit a blanket with leftover yarn instead of buying one
- Cut dryer sheets in half
- Eat leftovers for lunch
- Borrow movies from the library instead of going to the movie theater
- Turn in books to the used book store for store credit, & use the credit to get new-to-you books.
- Shop at Dollar Tree
- Take steps to lower your heating bill in the winter
- Save vegetable seeds to plant
- Stay home & don’t go to Wal-mart!
- Make homemade snacks
- Use rags instead of paper towels
- Cloth diapers instead of disposable
- Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
- Clip coupons
- Turn day old bread into breadcrumbs
- Avoid wasting money on clothes by buying clothes that are right for your body
Stay tuned for more next Week
creator of list Frugal Mom Blog www.frugalmom.net
How to make 3-Cheese Pasta Bake…20 minute meal!
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 19, 2010
Campbell’s Kitchen 3-Cheese Pasta Bake, a cheap meal the whole family will enjoy.
creator of image- www.campbellkitchen.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bakes in 20 minutes
Serves a family of 4
What you need
- 1 can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 package (8 ounces) shredded two-cheese blend
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup of milk
- 3 cups corkscrew-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
Directions
Stir the soup, cheeses, milk and black pepper in a 1 1/2 quart casserole, and add pasta. Then bake at 400 (f) for 20 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
Enjoy!
Some of the best Music & DVD to stimulate your baby
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 13, 2010
Here are some family friendly music and shows to help develop your babies understanding of the world.
Fun things to do with your Kids
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 13, 2010
It’s great to try something new… share some laughs…do something memorable.
- Resorts with water parks
- Aquariums & Marine Parks
- Chilren’s Museums
- Science Museums
- Theme & Water Parks
- Zoos
I am Thankful
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 13, 2010
Hi Moms,
Are you thankful for what you have? Some may have less than others but the most important thing is family. There was a major earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday. It is complete devastation, buildings crumbled to the ground. The Presidential Palace has crumbled to a one story building. Moms and children are trapped under the rubble or worst dead. So let’s be thankful and try to think of a way you can help the Moms of Haiti. One of my principles beliefs in life is to help those who are in need
.The Moms and children of Haiti are in my heart.
Happy New Year- Top 10 New Year resolutions for Moms
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 5, 2010
- Don’t sweat the small stuff- Life is short…the most important stuff in life is family. Material things come and go, what’s important is….a healthy family, a loving spouse or partner, the look a love your child shows when you kiss them good night at bedtime. So don’t sweat the messy house or the bad day on the job.
- Spend more time with your kids- Time with your children is the most important gift you can give your child. Building childhood memories is something your child will remember for the rest of their lives. Plan a special trip every once in while. Remember the key word is PLAN…it doesn’t have to be expensive, A day out at the museum or aquarium or a simple picnic at the park.
- Start something new- Become inspired…be inspired to open that new business, run the 1/2 mile marathon, travel to a new country, or help someone in need.
- Save money & Earn money- as Mother we can waste a lot of money! For example; we go to the groceries store to pick a few items, instead we leave with a cart full of extra stuff. Start with a groceries list, and force yourself to stick with it. Ask yourself before you check out, do I need this? The keyword for this year should be budget. Are your kids’ closets and dresser drawers bursting at the seams with clothes, toys and stuff they’ve outgrown? Sell it; you can make money by selling your kid’s extra stuff. Try eBay or you local kid’s consignment shops.
- FIND TIME FOR YOURSELF
- FIND TIME FOR YOU SPOUSE
- Don’t worry about the Stereotypical supermoms- Be yourself…everyone mom is a supermom. Don’t worry about what you see in the movies or on TV.
- Pick a new family Hobby- for example…scrapbooking, cooking (baking), painting, bird watching, gardening, stamp collecting, coin collecting
- Focus on a healthy lifestyle for you and your kids
- HAVE FUN…ENJOY YOURCHILDS LAUGH, KISSES, AND SMILES. ENJOY 2010
Best Family Meals of “2009″
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 4, 2010
Hi Moms,
I thought you might like to sample for dinner tonight one of the ten top rated meals of 2009! FAMILY MEALS MADE EASY
- Fettuccine with spicy Sausage
- Chicken Nuggets
- Garden Fresh Lassagna- great for a large family
- Mexican Pasta Skillet
- Chicken Fajita Salad Wraps
- Club Pasta Salad
- BBQ Pork Packs
- Pizza Turnovers
- Chicken Alfredo
- Seven- Layer Chicken Salad
visit www.bettycrocker.com for more cooking ideas
Coupons of the week…enjoy!
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: January 4, 2010
- Save $1.00 on any two (2) 64oz. of V8 100% vegetable Juice & V8 Splash www.campbells.com
- Save 1.00 on any two (2) packages of Pepperidge Farm Frozen Bread www.campbells.com
- Save $1.00 on any one (1) 46 oz VE V-Fusino Juice www.campbells.com
- Save $1.50 on any three (3) can varieties of Campbell’s Chunky soup www.campbells.com
- Save $.50 on six (6) Yoplait Yogurt www.coupons.com
- Save $1.00 on two (2) Big G Cereals www.coupons.com
- Save $1.50 on any one (1) bag of Steamfresh Meals www.coupons.com
- Save $1.00 on Bagel Bites www.coupons.com
- Save $1.00 when you buy any two (2) Pillsbury Sweet rolls or Grand Sweet rolls www.coupons.com
- Save $.55 when you buy any two (2) Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries www.coupons.com
- Save $.50 when you buy any variety 19oz- 24oz Green Giant frozen Bagged Vegetables www.coupons.com
- Save $1.00 on any one (1) California Pizza Kitchen Crispy Thin Curst Pizza www.coupons.com
Great Baby Books
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: December 30, 2009
Here is a list of easy readers for babies to help develop their motor skills.
How to make a Quick & Easy Meal for your kids- Nachos Supreme
Posted by: Nichola Allen on: December 29, 2009
Recipe Facts:
Preparation time- 10 minutes
Cook time- 15 minutes
Cost- $11.31
Serve 4
What you Need:
1 pound ground beef or turkey ground beef
1 package (about 1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice -
Salsa – pick the brand your family loves best
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Tortilla chips
1. Cook beef and taco seasoning in a skillet, you want to stir often to evenly separate the meat.
2. Add Campbell soup, water and rice in the skillet, heat to boil. Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes until rice is tender.
3. Add salsa, cheese and lettuce. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping
Visit http://www.campbellkitchen.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipeId=23767 for recipe details and more fun, cheap and easy meals. Enjoy!
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- Vicky: Thanks for posting this! Not going to Walmart is my hardest thing to overcome!
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- Vicky: Something we do seasonally is go pick a fruit or veggie (usually a fruit though). The year before last we went apple picking. Last year we went Strawb
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