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The Multitasking Apple

This fall, stock up on inexpensive apples and make them work hard for you while they save you money. The key is get the apples as cheaply as possible and use them for more than one purpose or use as much of the apple as possible. One of my favorite ways to do this is to get five or six large apples, and peel them, trying to make sure that I get a few good long peels in the process. I cut the apples and then place them in the crockpot with 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar … Continue reading →

Eating Habits

You know the old saying, “You are what you eat.” But I also think it could be said that our children are what we eat. In other words, our eating habits are transferred down to them. I was recently reading an article about the “10 Bad Eating Habits Parents Often Teach their Kids” and came to a realization about something. I have gotten slack in this department. When they were younger, I had a lot more control over what they ate. I leaned toward healthier choices and because that was what I purchased, it was what I ate as well. … Continue reading →

Fill Your Pantry Now for the Leaner Months

Right now, stores are overflowing with food stock and great food bargains. If you fill your freezer and pantry now, you’ll be able to get through the leaner months that are coming soon. Why Should You Fill Your Pantry Now? There are a couple of reasons why filling your pantry and freezer now will help you to be prepared for later. The first is availability. Stores anticipate selling more food in December and less in January when the perceived demand is not there. This means that some of your favorite foods, especially holiday-related foods may not be available later. If … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Holiday Pies

I was pricing pies the other day and was shocked to see that a smallish pie costs about $15-16 here. When you consider that you will probably need several pies for Thanksgiving, or the other holidays, (especially since they are smallish), you realize that the pies alone could seriously danger your budget. Of course, one way to save is to make your own pies, or have your guests bring some pies to the gathering. I know, however, that some people can be intimidated by making their own pies and don’t want to ask guests to bring anything (or don’t have … Continue reading →

Weigth Watchers Apple Pie Recipe

One slice of this apple pie will not only satisfy your apple pie craving but at 4 Weight Watchers points it will not ruin your diet. September is the month we all are thinking apple which leads to plenty of apple pies. I make several a year for my family. I will admit I only like apples in the raw. I never cared much for cooked apples and cannot see why one would harm a precious little apple with all that sugar and carbohydrates. Of course, ask me about chocolate chip cookies or cheesecake and I may have memory loss … Continue reading →

Frugal Recipes: Adapting What You Have

Do you have more of something and less of something else? What to make a fabulous recipe with cheaper ingredients? You can! Frugal cooking to the rescue. Whenever I am meal planning, whether it is gathering a menu for the week or more likely, figuring out what I am going to make for that night, I always take into consideration the ingredients that I have on hand. There is no running out to the store at the last moment to find a thing or two that I don’t have for the meal. Instead, I’ll substitute, leave out or adapt the … Continue reading →

Three Kitchen Products that Waste Money

There are a ton of things that you can use in the kitchen for convenience, but many of them also waste money, and in my opinion, aren’t worth purchasing. You can get away without using these products for very little inconvenience. Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Liners I remember the first time someone gave me a box of crock pot liners. These bags allow you to cook in a crock pot without the clean up. You just lift the bag out when you are done. I gave the box away almost immediately. Why? Well, beside the fact that I don’t … Continue reading →

A Guest in My Own Home

Does your home act differently when you have company over? Here is how to get it to act nice for its owners. Yesterday, I was doing some regular cleaning in the dining room. I dusted the dining room table and chairs, among other things, and replaced the tablecloth with a fresh, clean one. When I was done, I thought the table could use a little extra touch, so I took a few candles off of a nearby shelf and arranged them artfully in the middle of the table. I stepped back, arranged a bit more, and then I was satisfied … Continue reading →

Meals to Make When You Have No Money for Groceries

Do you need to feed your family this week but have nothing to buy groceries with? What can you do? You might be tempted to use that credit card for food, but that can put your finances in even more danger. If you just need to get through the week, try some of the following tips. You can also use these tips to save the $100-$200 you might normally spend on food and apply that money elsewhere, such as to pay down debt or put toward a needed purchase. First, take an inventory of your items. You might be surprised … Continue reading →

Inventive Meals on the Road

After traveling and lodging, food is the biggest expense while traveling. But you can get in some great meals for $10, $5 or less when you cook them yourself. How can you cook while traveling? There are a few fun and inventive ways to be frugal here. Bring the slow cooker While many hotels don’t allow cooking in the room unless you have a suite that includes a kitchen, you can still use your crockpot in your car! If you have a long trip, at least four hours, then you are all set for a great meal. Add a liner … Continue reading →