A lot of you have enjoyed my My Secret Weapon Sweet Potatoes. They really are yummy and I don’t think I woudl want to give them up. But this year I wanted to try something a LITTLE new. These are the same yummy Sweet Potatoes, but with a little reboot. They are twice baked in the skin. I really like how it makes individual servings so they are perfect for a crowd! I hope you enjoy them, too. Let me {Read More}
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Did you know you could save up to $354 a year just by conserving water? Follow these simple steps to keep your money from going down the drain: Turn off the water when brushing your teeth– this saves $11 a year and 240 gallons a month Only run the washing machine when it’s full– saves $8 a year and 2130 gallons a year Install a low-flow showerhead– saves 50 gallons per shower and $271 a year (wow!!). Note- looks like {Read More}
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Getting geared up for Black Friday? I used to be one of those early store goers , but anymore I am an online shopper. That is what I do thorough out the year , so why would Black Friday be any different. 56% of consumers believe that Black Friday provides the most savings out of all the major winter holiday sale days. (Source: RetailMeNot ) I love shopping online for Black Friday. It means I can sleep in a little {Read More}
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client. Flavored, or compound butter is great for so many reasons. Not only do they taste great, they are easy, perfect for holiday cooking and make it look like you went to a lot of effort. I have made many flavors in the past: curry, basil and garlic, rosemary, but {Read More}
So the other day I went to the store (sort of a health food store). I have been wanted to get my cat a chicken to roast for the fat. She has kidney disease and has a hard time gaining weight. So I was was thinking a little chicken fat might help with that and make her like her yucky food better. Well, the chicken was kind of expensive but I saw a “capon” in the freezer case for $.99 {Read More}
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I know some of you out there have green thumbs.. not sure if I have one, but that said.. I have a garden anyway. We just picked out first (of many, I am sure) of zucchinis. I will be cooking it up tonight like spiced apples (cored, peeled and sliced zucchini with lemon, cinnamon, and sugar- saute until soft). The kids love them! Having a garden is a great way to get some organic produce on your table and some {Read More}
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Have you every thought about a “deal buddy”. I was thinking about it the other day. I don’t really have one right now but I will soon and I am really excited about it. My mom is retiring from teaching at the end of the school year and moving on to a more at home business, this means she is going to be my deal buddy. So what do I mean by “deal buddy”? Well, let me tell you about {Read More}
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A conversation between My Daughter (6) and Grandma: Grandma: Wow, you seem REALLY Busy! My Daughter: Yes, it’s because I am a blogger Grandma: What kind of blogger are you? My Daughter: Like Mommy Grandma: That’s great! What is the name of your blog? My Daughter: Spend Money! Spend Money! lol.. not sure she gets what I do 😉
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I love finding organic and local produce for a steal. I have recently discovered that the local high school’s FFA program sells fruits and veggies every week. FOR CHEAP. We are able to get the same heirloom tomatoes there that are selling for many dollars a pound for $.25 each (and they are big). You may not be so lucky as I am but I’ll bet if you stop at some local farm stand you might pick up some bargains. {Read More}
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Note: This is an old post, but the topic is still relevant, what do you think? Rachael Ray not only has cooking shows and cookbooks but she has her own talk show. One of her segments had Whoopi Goldberg on to help explore a “hot topic”. Today it was the Fat Tax. Here is basically what I wrote her: I just had to write because I just saw your segment with Whoopi about the “fat tax”. Now, while I do {Read More}
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