Frozen Fruit Smoothies
This frozen fruit smoothie is a regular in our house. It’s yummy and super easy to make. Of course their are so many variations you can try I originally found this recipe on the Food Network site and...
View ArticlePeach Crisp with Cream Sauce
This came out sooo good! Kroger had their peaches on sale this week for .99 cents a pound. I couldn’t resist finding a recipe to go with this great summer deal! This recipe can be found in the...
View ArticleCake Flour Substitution
A few months ago I posted about substitutions in recipes when you realize you are missing an ingredient. This little chart is very helpful! I have a new one for you today…. Cake Flour. Cake Flour...
View ArticleSeven Layer Dip
If you’re looking for a fun Mexican cuisine for a small crowd, check out this delicious dip my sister-in-law shared with us. We devoured every last scoop! The nacho chips kept breaking when they were...
View ArticleCheap Diapers on Amazon!!!
I have posted about Amazon in the past. It is one of my favorite ways to shop….I don’t even have to leave the house! My babies are no longer in diapers…….YEEEEE HAW!! About a year before the last...
View ArticleBudget Saving Strategies for Buying Meat
Reblogged from Two Frugal Gals: When I’m planning my menu for the week I normally plan around which meat, poultry, pork, or seafood item I’m going to be serving as an entrée. Because meat generally...
View ArticleSoft Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns
Learning to make hamburger or hot dog buns has been a challenge for me. I have tried several recipes and they never come out right. I want them to be ultra soft like the ones I buy in a bag. These...
View ArticleBite Size Strawberry Shortcakes
I made this for my daughter Kinley as a special dessert for making it through her first day of second grade today. Sniff…my sweet baby girl is growing up too fast. Dear time; please slow down, just a...
View ArticleRefinishing Furniture
I have recently started remodeling and trying to decorate. Frugal fashion has been my motto. I want things to look really good and put the smallest dent possible in my pocketbook. This time around I...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Striped Delight
This is the hubby’s two favorite things. Chocolate and peanut butter how in the world can I go wrong? If you’re looking for a quick, easy and no-bake dessert you’ve got to try this! It has a great...
View ArticleBasil Pesto
This year I had my first successful garden. Yes…I have tried in the past and failed! Birds ate my tomatoes, the sun burned my plants, and bugs attacked the leaves. I was ready to give up before one...
View ArticleCream Puffs
I finally came across a wonderful recipe for cream puffs! I’ve tried a few versions of these, but finally found one I could be proud to post:) It’s a great recipe and they turn out very light and...
View ArticleBoiled Chicken
One of my favorite store had their whole chickens on sale last week for $.67 per lb. I had to stock up! The great thing about boiled chicken meat is it’s called for in many other recipes, and is a...
View ArticleVanilla Crepes
My sister-in-law introduced us to her families famous crepes recipe this past weekend and they were seriously good! I mean, I can’t believe I’ve never had a crepe before!! Oh em gee… they were...
View ArticleFresh Strawberry Cake
As a general rule I do not like fruity desserts. If I am going to consume an entire days worth of calories in one plate it must include chocolate, caramel, brownies, ice cream, nuts, or Oreos....
View ArticleCopy Cat Sonic Pretzel Dog
Over the summer Sonic came out with these awesome Pretzel dogs. The first time I stopped through for happy hour, I knew I had to have one. So I did. And t was awesome. My first step was to...
View ArticleS’mores Pancakes
They say great achievements involve great risk. no regrets… it was worth every last calorie:) 8 large graham crackers (or 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon...
View ArticleBirthday Cake
Making a good, fluffy, homemade cake has been a challenge that I have failed at over and over again. I have tried many and they always turn out flat or hard. After making an awesome strawberry cake...
View ArticleDIY Bath Bombs
These bath bombs were a whole lot of fun to make and super easy. You can customize it to your liking by choosing your preferred essential oil. I decided to use lavender because I’ve read it’s a...
View ArticleRe-fashioned T-Shirt
Every year, my daughter Kinley has college week at her school. Each day involves a theme and one of the days she needed to wear her favorite college shirt. Unfortunately we didn’t have one in her...
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