One of the best parts of the holiday season is the abundance of goodies that seem to fill many hones. I love preparing special treats for my friends and family to enjoy. I keep goodies on hand for many different occasions. A plate of homemade treats makes the perfect gift for holiday [...]
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Have you ever noticed how hard it is to curb your grocery spending? I mean, if you spend too much on clothing, you always have the option to just avoid clothing stores. Likewise, if gadgets are your weakness, you can just stay out of those types of stores.
Groceries, however, are a [...]
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photo credit: jsc.Now that the kids have gone back to school, you’re going to have to get back into the swing of packing school lunches. A good lunch will re-energize your children during their long day of learning. But how do you know what to include? And how do you control [...]
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For many families, food costs make up a huge part of the monthly budget. While some luxuries like cable television or expensive clothes can be cut from a budget when necessary, food is always going to be a part of a regular budget. There are, however, many ways to reduce food [...]
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Busy summer schedules make it harder than ever to plan budget-friendly meals for your entire family. You don’t have time to plan and create elaborate meals, but you also don’t want to buy expensive convenience foods that are less nutritious just because they’re easy to prepare. If this dilemma sounds familiar to [...]
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How many times have you heard that collective groan from your kids when they realized that you were having leftovers for dinner? Although they loved your lasagna the first time around, they may be less than excited on the lasagna’s second or third visit to your dinner table. But you don’t want [...]
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Having family and friends over during the summer is a wonderful way to spend the days. With more hours of daylight in each day, you’ll find you have plenty of time to share a meal and a few hours of enjoyment with your loved ones. You must be careful, however, to [...]
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Just as eggnog and fruitcake have become almost synonymous with the Christmas season, some foods seem to go hand in hand with summer. As you plan your summer gatherings and outings, make sure you include these traditional summer foods in your spread.
Potato Salad – Who can imagine a picnic or family gathering [...]
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