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SILPAT for Mother’s Day!

On April 27, 2012, in Giveaways, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Silpat has you covered with a Mother’s Day Giveaway. Silpat, the original non-stick baking mat, is giving away a Silpat Half Size and a $100 gift card to Sur La Table. Give these prizes as a gift for Mother’s Day, or keep them for yourself. Silpat is the perfect tool for [...]

How to Make Your Own Wedding Cake

On April 23, 2012, in In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

Using some fantastic tools from Wilton, I was able to make our daughter’s wedding cake. It was a beautiful success, fairly simple to complete and helped us keep this wedding under our $2000 budget. Yes, we managed a frugal and yet, wonderful wedding at less than 1/10 the national average for weddings. I’ll be sharing [...]

I’m a Slicing Sensation with My NewOXO Handheld Mandoline : Review & Give Away : PLUS Homemade Sweet Potato Chips!

On April 20, 2012, in Appetizers, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I can’t believe how many times a week I reach for this handy tool and how I managed before I had it. I’m guessing I was a lot more content with uneven slices or just skipping recipes that called for too much slicing. I definitely didn’t make chips of any kind for our family, because [...]

Easy Quinoa Salad Sandwiches

On April 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Salad, Sandwiches, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

This has been my quinoa experimenting week. Now that I’ve discovered that I love the texture and the nutty flavor, and that the nutritional benefits are extreme, I’ve been challenging myself to create even more recipes to use it in. This quick lunch recipe will be in our regular rotation. It turned out to be [...]

Mini Quinoa Veggie Bites AND What is Quinoa, Anyway?

On April 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Breakfast, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

I’m always on the lookout for quick-fix breakfast options and ways to prepare tasty meatless meals. I’ve recently been experimenting with incorporating more quinoa (say KEEN – WAH) into our meal plans, so I’m pretty enthusiastic about blending all three goals into this yummy recipe. Switching up or adding even more veggies is going to [...]

Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler: Love this Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tool! : Review and Give Away

On April 11, 2012, in Budget-wise, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Recycling just got SO much easier for this small town girl. Previously, we would have needed to have sorting bins large enough to collect a LOT of recycling, to make it worth our while, since we have to drive 30 miles to the nearest recycling center. We’ve just never been able to do it. It [...]

A Rainy Day Picnic with TCBY

On April 9, 2012, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I was recently invited to create an indoor picnic with TCBY Frozen Yogurt and have a fun, family afternoon. How could I resist that opportunity? Thursday’s are a perfect time for this kind of activity because our grandkids always get to come for a visit. So on Wednesday, I made all my plans and ran [...]

There’s SOMETHING in the Water! A Zero Water Filtration Pitcher Review & Giveaway

On April 4, 2012, in Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Our community water supply has been a huge issue for our family for almost 20 years. I was pregnant with our third baby (now 19), when we moved here. I absolutely love our community and consider it my hometown, but we were told on our first day here, that we should not drink the water, [...]

Decorating Easter Eggs for the Make-a-Wish Foundation with PAAS and Heinz

On March 30, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

More than 180,000,000 eggs! That’s a lot of egg salad — AND the number of eggs that Americans typically decorate for Easter. It sort of boggles the mind, doesn’t it? Paas Egg Decorating Kits and Heinz Vinegar are as much a part of that tradition, as the eggs. We were using both, even, when I [...]

Homemade Magic Shell Topping and Chocolate Covered Bananas PLUS a Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil Give Away!

On March 28, 2012, in Dessert, Dips and Sauces, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

Did you know you could make that “magic shell” ice cream topping at home? And that it only takes two ingredients? And that it’s incredibly easy? Me. either. But, you can and now, I’m going to tell you how. Get your ice cream ready! Plus, I’m going to show you how to use it to [...]