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Last Minute Superbowl Food for Less Than $10!

It was such a busy weekend. I didn’t even have time to put anything into the crockpot or even defrost some chicken. As a result, dinner time was fast approaching and there was nothing on the table. What makes it worse is that it is Superbowl Sunday! Ack! Here are some of my favorite ways to use prepared food for last minute cooking and still save money. Rotisserie Chicken Around here, an already cooked rotisserie chicken will run you about $7.99. Ouch, right? Still, it beats take out at $25-$40 (the prices in my area to feed our family of … Continue reading →

Spend Less on Your BBQ

Are you ready for the Fourth of July or summer BBQ? You might be discouraged from having your party this year because of the high food prices, but don’t worry. There are still ways to reduce your spending for your BBQ without making your guest feel as though they are deprived. Know what to grill Fortunately for us, cheaper cuts of meat actually do better on the grill than do more expensive ones. For example, chicken thighs stay nice and juicy and hold up to a lot of rubs and seasoning, more so than do the more expensive chicken breasts … Continue reading →

Grilling on a Budget

With Memorial Day on its way and summer not far behind, you may be thinking about dusting off that grill and getting the party started. Here is how to spend less on grilling this season. Skip the Paper Products If you will be entertaining more than once, skip the paper products and invest in some pretty plastic pieces that can be reused. This will make a lot of financial sense. If you score thrift stores and clearance racks, you’ll probably wind up spending less than the paper products even for just one use! Go Light on the Meat Make sure … Continue reading →

Easter Cupcake Decorating Ideas

What could be cuter than an entire basket full of yummy easter cupcakes? Mix up a batch of cupcakes from your favorite recipe, try the basic cupcake recipe below or even use a boxed mix. Then go crazy with one or more of the following Easter Cupcake decorating ideas. Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe Makes 24 cupcakes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large pinch of salt 10 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) 1-1/3 cup milk 2 cups white sugar 5 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat an oven to … Continue reading →

Food Safety Tips Around the Kitchen

Do you know what the “germiest” item in your kitchen is? If you said your sponge, you would actually be wrong, although sponges (and dishrags) should be cleaned on a daily basis to ensure that they are not harboring bacteria. It might surprise you to know that the biggest germ spreader in your kitchen is actually your can opener! This is because it comes in contact with both food and the outside of the cans themselves, and it is usually infrequently washed. Leftovers, especially meat, should be throughly reheated before eating, especially if they have been in the refrigerator more … Continue reading →

Drive Safely This Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day weekend is one that people look forward to. Many people are going to be able to enjoy having an extra day off of work this week. There will be parties this weekend, and many will serve alcohol. Make sure you are driving safely this weekend, so you won’t end up needing to spend time trying to file an insurance claim on days when your insurance office is likely to be closed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Memorial Day weekend is a dangerous time to be on the road. Data from 2009 shows that this particular … Continue reading →

Calm the Cooking Chaos

If you are like me and have children at home, that time just before dinner can be crazy and chaotic. What is it about kids and the period of time between about four and six o’clock on week days? Do they all have some master plan to cause world wide chaos at that time? Everyone is hungry, bouncing off the walls and need help with something or other. You might be tempted to just load everyone in the car and head out to the nearest family restaurant, but that can be a form of chaos in itself. Believe me, I … Continue reading →

Dave Is 16 Today!

Hurry! You will not want to miss this special offer if you have the name Dave anywhere in your name. That is correct! All Dave’s will eat free today, August 1st, at Famous Dave’s Restaurant. This special offer for all of those named Dave or its likeness is in honor of Dave’s Sweet 16th Birthday. Famous Dave’s is a popular family restaurant that caters to all bar-b-que lovers. Their menu offers other great food selections, such as burgers, fish, appetizers, soup, salad and desserts. There is even a kiddie menu serving Lil’ Wilbur meals. Specials vary throughout the week depending … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Fun

Nothing says summer more than a fun family road trip. Unfortunately, the dismal economy has many clans looking for alternatives to traditional treks across the country. If you are on the hunt for wallet-friendly activities that will keep your kids happy and help preserve your sanity, consider the following: BACKYARD VACATION Who says you have to drive hundreds of miles to a national park to experience adventures in the great outdoors? Save money and create your own Camp Wannahavefun in your own backyard. You can purchase a fire pit from a home-improvement store like Lowe’s for as little as $60. … Continue reading →

How to Save on Summer Food

When summer comes, your food budget can go out of the open window. Here are some tips on how to keep it all under control. Why does food cost more in the summer? There are several factors that can raise your food bill in the summer. With the heat, it is likely that you won’t be using the oven very often, meaning that those inexpensive casseroles and whole roasted turkeys, chicken and beef dishes are going by the wayside for more expensive steaks, fish and chicken breasts on the grill. There is a lot of fresh produce, to be had, … Continue reading →