Two things we do to help save money on our Disney World vacations are to eat breakfast in our room and have snacks and drinks on hand when we are in the parks. Though these sound like great ideas, they sometimes aren’t very practical, especially if you are flying to Orlando. You may not have…
Coleslaw is one of my 2 year-old daughter’s favorite foods… along with fried okra and hushpuppies. Can you tell she’s growing up in the South? 😉 I used to really dislike coleslaw, though I have come around and find that I really do enjoy it, provided that it is NOT too creamy or too sweet….
Here is another recipe from my post on making three healthy dinners from one rotisserie chicken. I’ve taken this casserole to several potlucks and everyone seems to really enjoy it. It has great flavor from the cilantro and lime and I love that it is loaded with all of these veggies! You could also serve…
A few weeks ago I shared the results of my experiment in using one rotisserie chicken to make three healthy meals for my family. The results were good enough (at least according to me!) to share the recipes individually, so I’m starting with this yummy dish. This chili is packed with veggies and white beans…
I used to consider rotisserie chickens an overpriced convenience food. However, I’ve learned that pound-for-pound they aren’t actually much more expensive than buying uncooked chicken. This is especially true if you have access to the famous $5.00 Costco rotisserie birds. Plus there is the amazing smell that fills your car on the drive home… just thinking…
My dear friend and reader Robyn is allowing me to share her fantastic DIY gift idea with y’all! I mailed her some of my homemade brownie mix as part of her birthday present (the recipe follows). The brownies were a big hit at her house so she decided to make some more mix and give it as a birthday…
How to revive dried out Play Doh instead of throwing it out! Bring that dry Play Doh back to life. If you have kids, you probably have Play Doh. And if you have Play-Doh, it’s probably been left out at some point and gotten all cracked and dried out and you’ve wondered how to fix…
An easy custard strawberry tart recipe perfect for a summer picnic or anytime! Here is an impressive yet simple recipe for an easy custard strawberry tart. I splurged on real mascarpone (light and fluffy Italian cream cheese) for this, but here is a recipe for a frugal alternative to mascarpone. How To Make Custard Strawberry…
Here’s something that cracks me up: recipes professed as being “quick & easy” that take over an hour to prepare. In my house, an hour of dinner prep does not equal a quick meal. If you make these wraps with frozen pre-cooked chicken then this meal can be on your table in under 15 minutes. Now that…
An easy recipe for a soy honey marinade that is perfect for chicken, steak or pork! I’ve been using this marinade for years and I love it. This recipe makes a large batch, enough to fill a quart mason jar. I’ve always just kept it on the shelf and never had any issues. So, I…