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Susanne Meyers |
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Prepping for Yard Sale Season – Are You Ready?
Yard sale season is right around the corner. I don’t know about you but I am SO ready to clean out the clutter in my home and make some extra money. Last year, I wrote several posts and an E-book to help you in the process of preparing for a yard...
2012-03-13 07:54:41
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Super Spicy Roasted Garbanzo Beans
I am always looking for delicious and healthy snacks. This one has become my go to snack. I love the taste of the beans once they have been roasted. 2 cans (15 oz size) garbanzo beans 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp chili...
2012-03-12 08:18:55
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Recycle Grocery Store Vegtable Bags In Compost
Did you know the vegtable bags from the grocery store that you put your produce in are made from compostible material. You can re-purpose them for your indoor compost bin so you don’t have to keep cleaning it out each time. Just take out the bag...
2012-03-09 17:44:19
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How Do I Clean White Blooms On A Large Potted Silk Plant
I have a beautiful silk Peace plant that’s about 4′ tall. It was very pricey, but I got a great deal on it about 10 years ago. My only problem is that the white “blossoms” look downright dingy. I’ve tried clear dishwashing...
2012-03-09 17:41:31
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Easy Flavorful Banana Bread Recipe
Seems every recipe I find for Banana Bread ends up lacking flavor and sweetness. I use good ripe bananas and whatever else the recipe calls for but it always seems to fall short of that moist flavorful banana bread I remember from my childhood. I have...
2012-03-09 17:36:15
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Low Sodium Recipes
Due to my health concerns, a family member has suddenly been put on a very low sodium diet. As someone who has never had to pay attention to sodium content before, I can’t believe how much is in the foods we eat everyday- bread, salad dressing and...
2012-03-09 17:34:43
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Double Duty Bacon And Roast Chicken
This is sort of a combination frugal tip and recipe, or maybe a cross between the two. I’m not sure. I was watching the Food Network the other day and saw this: When you’re roasting a chicken, lay about 3 strips of bacon over the top/breast...
2012-03-09 17:31:24
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Potato and White Fish Chowder
Use any type of white fish such as tilapia or flounder in this chowder. Use shrimp or crabs instead of the clams and for a heartier dish add a can of corn kernels. Any type of milk can be used including whole, 2%, skim or even almond milk or heavy...
2012-03-09 07:37:36
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Raising Money For Victims Of Tornadoes In America
My friend Patti Winker of RemarkableWrinklies.com wants to raise money for the victims of the tornadoes and other storms that swept through America in the last weeks. The devastation is horrendous, taking so much more than buildings; taking lives and...
2012-03-09 03:53:15
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Lemon Sponge Surprise
This dessert is budget friendly and simple to make but will taste as if you put your heart and sole along with your dollars into it. The surprise is the lemon sauce you find underneath the sponge topping. 1/4 C of butter 2 lemons, grated rind and juice...
2012-03-08 07:35:39
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Nestled Breakfast Eggs
These eggs bake similar to a poached egg. Use whole grain bread or bread with seeds such as sunflower to give this dish a little texture. Add a glass of juice for a well balanced breakfast. 1 t of ground cumin 6 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1...
2012-03-07 07:33:19
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Candy Cookie Bars
Candy cookie bars are a sweet treat that takes the place of those expensive candy bars. As a dessert these will put a smile on everyone’s face while you count the dollars you saved. Use whatever baking chips you have on hand. Mix and match them if you...
2012-03-06 07:32:17
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Marinated Flank Steak With Roasted Balsamic Veggies
Eating lots of meat when you are on a diet is a great way to boost your protein intake, especially if you are on a low carb diet. This is one of my favorite recipes. 1 lb flank steak 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper 2 sweet bell peppers, cleaned and cut...
2012-03-02 07:06:46
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Spring Cleaning Your Bedroom To Create a Clutter Free Environment
Most of us spend at least eight hours a day in our bedrooms, so spring-cleaning in here is essential. You will sleep better and enjoy your leisure time much more in a neat and orderly bedroom. Here is how you can make your own bedroom or your...
2012-03-01 07:28:16
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Cheesy Twisted Breadsticks
These make great appetizers or snacks for little ones. They are very easy to make and require very little time in the kitchen. 1 cup of water 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1 egg 2 tbsp butter at room temperature 3/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 3 3/4 cup of bread...
2012-03-01 07:02:54
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Bacon Wrapped Mustard Chicken Strips
This is a good snack for a protein rich – low carb diet, but be sure to check your mustard and mayonnaise labels. You may use turkey bacon for a low fat diet. 4 chicken tenders, each cut in half lengthwise 8 strips of bacon, uncooked, use turkey...
2012-02-29 07:53:41
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Delicious Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Can’t you just smell this bread baking already? Cinnamon raisin toast is a great way to start your morning. Most bread machines have a beeping signal to let you know when it’s time to add ingredients such as raisins. Don’t add them before or your...
2012-02-28 07:45:59
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5 Cleaners You Will Need To Really Get that Spring Clean Feel
I hate musty old smells in my home. I think that is one reason why I look so forward to spring cleaning. The thought of fresh clean linen smells and the spring breeze wafting through my house just puts me in the mood to clean. So how do you get that...
2012-02-28 07:10:38
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Buttermilk Biscuit Pre-mix
Keeping this pre-mix on hand will always ensure that you can whip up a delicious batch of biscuits in no time flat! 8 cups flour; (can be a mix of wheat and white) 1- 1/2 cups buttermilk blend powder 4 Tablespoons baking powder 3 Tablespoons...
2012-02-27 08:45:05
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I love banana bread, but my kids recently experimented while I was making some and found out that chocolate chips in a loaf of delicious banana bread make it taste 100 times better! Be sure and try this out with your family. They will love it! 1 cup...
2012-02-27 07:47:15
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