Friday, August 29, 2008
Frugal Friday: Last bit of jam...
So it's a good thing my children don't read my blog, because I've been getting away with something for a while now, and I really don't want them to know about it!
When I buy jam, I only buy the "all fruit" varieties, so it is a bit more pricey than regular jam. When the jar is almost empty, I add some plain or vanilla yogurt and a bit of milk. Then I cap the jar and give it a good shake. This mix goes into popsicle molds and Presto! My kids think I've slaved bigtime!
You could also throw the mixture into a smoothie concoction. At any rate, check out the other great frugal tips!
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Frugal Friday: Saving Broccoli
Ummmm....yeah. So how does one save broccoli? Well in our house, my kids actually like broccoli- the tops, that is. They claim that it reminds them of little green bushes. Fine. Whatever they want to think. But then I'm left with the woody stem parts. Now what? Well, I julienne them and toss them in a big salad. I suppose you could also eat it crudite style on a platter with other raw veggies as well.
What are you waiting for? Go save some broccoli!
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Snow Ice Cream...
I know, I know, all you people in the frosty states who get snow all the time are probably thinking, "Gee! She just found out about this?" But give us southerners a break- snow is a BIG deal to us! And it looks like we'll be getting some more this weekend!
Actually, I have lived in a very cold climate (West Michigan), and I do know a few things about cold-weather survival. Enter snow ice cream.
This is quite easy and inexpensive to make, not to mention the cool factor (pun intended). Take your largest plastic bowl and fill it with mounds of CLEAN (can I emphasize this enough?) snow. Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk on top and stir it up. Voila! An instant treat for the kiddos!
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Waste not...
Here in the Suburban household, we do not use commercial shampoos and conditioners. Based on what I've read about sodium laurel/laureth sulfate (SLS), I really don't want to put that onto my scalp (or any other family member's) multiple times a week. So, I save coupons and buy Burt's Bees shampoo and conditioner. If you compare them dollar for dollar to "salon style" products, they aren't too pricey, but they generally retail for $7.99 per bottle. Enter frugality tip: I slightly water down my conditioner. Really, I do. I keep the previous empty bottle and add about 1/4 cup water to the bottom and shake it up. This also helps grab that extra amount left in the bottle. Then I take the new bottle of conditioner and squirt it into the bottle with the water and shake to mix. It's a great trick that gives me approximately 10-12 more uses per bottle- not bad!
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