when it rains….

It POURS!!!! Literally! I have talked about our bathroom re-model in prior posts. Well everything is moving along smoothly….that should have been the first indicator! Complete new floor/sub-floor down – CHECK All NEW copper pipes and drains – CHECK Built-In Linen Cabinet – CHECK Sheet rock up – CHECK So now we are just waiting [...]

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We always need the fallback..

I have been upset with myself that this was the week I decided to hash out my recipes, because it has been such a crazy week. Between my brother leaving and my house being turned upside down with the bathroom re-model. Then today it dawned on me that this was the most perfect week to start! [...]

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Grocery Budget Stretch – Part 2

My next step in my Budget “Re-hash” is figuring out what my family likes to eat. Alright, let me re-phrase, what they LOVE that I prepare. I think if I can make a hard copy list of that, and then know to bulk buy those ingredients, that should cut down on some costs? One of [...]

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Meatless Menu – I give UP!

Well, it is only day 1 of my research, but it is not looking promising Thanks to my picky family, who do not like many veggies, beans, rice or seafood….my meatless recipes consist of pasta pizza grilled cheese and soup breakfast for dinner and “hold the bacon” fishsticks..but this is only good for the kids..hubby [...]

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Grocery Budget Stretch – Part 1

Trying to make ends meet, and still staying within my grocery budget has become next to impossible!  I used to be able to feed my family of five under $100 a week..well those days are long gone I do understand why… 1) having a teenage boy has made a huge difference..he eats for 2, maybe [...]

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