Menu Plan Monday 5.10.10
My family eats at home every night of the week about 90% of the time. If we don’t eat at home we eat with my family at one of their homes, or with other families in our fellowship each Saturday at Bible study. We each take a turn preparing the meal about once a month...
Homemade Bagels
I know this sounds like a daunting task, but you will be astonished at how easy these really are! I know I was… and I am a beginner at breads and baking. The whole deal takes around an hour and that includes baking time! One thing you should know about bagels is...
My Whole Food Journey 5.10.10
Since my family has been making some new food choices in hopes of living a longer/healthier life we have adopted a few “food rules.” Make no mistake, we ENJOY eating, we eat meat, AND we live on a budget – but we are not deprived. This may or may not be similar to...
Garlic Sauteed Green Beans
My husband {used to be} a picky eater. I found that a lot of his aversions to vegetables were really in the way that they were presented. For example, he didn’t like cabbage – boiled. But, when I sautee it with garlic…viola! He loves it! So, I started learning...
Washing Your Cloth Diapers
Once I ordered my diapers and they arrived, the next hurdle was determining how to launder them. It really isn’t as scary as it sounds! There are a hundred different ways to do it and everyone has to decide what works for them. But, here is what I do. I have a...
Choosing Cloth Diapers
Before my baby was born I looked into using cloth diapers. They are both good for the environment and for baby’s behind, as well as WAY cheaper than disposable diapers. After making my mind up I realized I had forgotten to run it by my husband! Oops! So, one day I...Fish Piccata
Fish is really healthy for you but in the past I have a had a hard time making it a regular in my weekly meal planning. Finding new ways to fix fish has really helped me to add it to my weekly meal plan. This is one of my favorites – and my family actually requests...
Frugal Tip: Buy Fruits and Vegetables In Season
You can save some serious greenbacks if you purchase your fresh produce in season. Not to mention, it will be a whole lot tastier! If you’re in the mood for a vegetable or fruit that is not in season you’ll do better to purchases frozen or canned. Not only will it be...
Organic Grocery Price Comparison – Part 1
So, if you’ve been following this blog you already know that I am making some changes in the types of products I am buying. We are buying healthier/whole foods and making the switch to organic on certain things including dairy, meat, eggs, and produce on the “dirty...Click the Image for a Printable Meal Plan
