2013 Week #25 $50 Weekly Budget Grocery Menu

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:05:00 -0400

Attachment 6802 2013 Week #25 $50 Weekly Grocery Menu: Follow one family's journey of reducing the grocery bill to only $50 per week without the use of coupons. Check out the budget $50 weekly menu plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages for 2 adults and 2 teens,
June 17th National Apple Strudel Day

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:06:00 -0400
Attachment 6779 Flaky layers of pastry hugging rich, warm apple-pie like filling, an aroma of cinnamon and apples wafting through your house- No, this isn't one of those rectangular processed food items found in a box in the freezer aisle, this is the Real thing, after all, June 17th is National Apple Strudel Day!
Strudels are not traditionally American, they were originally made famous by the Viennese who often prepared them with multiple thin layers of dough and sweet tart apple filling. The filling in strudels often contain nuts, raisins and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, and even cardamom.

Mock Raspberry Jam

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:54:00 -0400
Summer is a lovely time to make jams and jellies- here is an absolutely delicious Mock Raspberry jam, that uses an item that is overly abundant in the garden- Green Tomatoes!
If you've never tried Mock Raspberry jam you're in for a treat, This delicious jam recipe utilizes fresh green tomatoes, but your tastebuds will never even know they're there. It's an excellent way to get little ones or picky eaters to eat fresh veggies- just don't tell them what's in it.

You'll Need:

* 2-1/2 cups shredded/finely chopped green tomatoes (about 3 medium)
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry Jello (Or Blackberry Jello, or Mixed Berry

June 16th: National Fudge Day

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:48:00 -0400
Attachment 6778Fudge is a melt in your mouth sugary confection made with 3 primary ingredients, sugar, butter and milk and heated to soft ball stage. You're probably wondering how did national fudge day even start- and we were too, which is why we did a little digging and discovered . . .

That NO one really knows! Fudge itself can be dated back to a letter sent to a friend by a student at Vassar College in 1886. The key to great fudge is to avoid overstirring, which causes premature

June 15th: National Lobster Day

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:20:00 -0400
Attachment 6793Happy National Lobster Day! Having grown up in New England I have an affinity for Maine Lobster! In a twist of irony this rich and decadent food was once so abundant it was considered a poor mans dish. Here are some amazing facts about lobsters, as well as a recipe for poor mans lobster that might help your craving while staying within your grocery budget. . .

Did you know?

Lobsters were once so plentiful that they literally washed ashore in piles 2 feet high. They were known as a "poor man's Protein".

Lobsters were

7 More Father's Day Gift ideas

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:18:00 -0400
Attachment 4650So I'm on a search for some frugal ideas. Here's some ideas I've found so far. Looking for a way to show Dad he's appreciated without spending a lot of money? Then, try one of these ultra-cheap, but ultra-thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas:

1. A Dream Fund
We all have something that we really want, but can't afford. Figure out what that is for Dad � a new car, a vacation, a fancy tool � and start a fund for it. This can be as simple as filling a jar with change or placing a few dollars in a savings account. The amount of money you contribute really isn't

June 14th: National Strawberry Shortcake Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400
Attachment 6750 Strawberry Shortcake dates back (officially) in the 1850's, but shortcakes predate that by centuries! While there's no real "proof" of how this National holiday came into existence- we thought we'd round up some delectable strawberry shortcake recipes to celebrate this yummy day!

Here are a few of our favorite Strawberry Shortcake Recipes!

Guilt Free Strawberry Shortcake Muffins-

June 13th: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:02:00 -0400
Attachment 6749 June 13th is National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day aka Don't cry over spilled milk day! This is a day that honors kitchen maladies, from burnt cookies to accidental addition of the wrong ingredient in the recipe, a day to proudly pronounce to the world, "No, I'm Not Martha Stewart and I'm . . .

Proud to be me!" Whether you've accidentally turned the blender on (without securing the cover), stood on the counter to reach a glass and pulled the entire shelf down, or let something boil over on the stove- we've all done it.

Check out our recent

Pampers Coupons

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:35:00 -0400
We know how frustrating it is for parents to find decent deals and coupons on Pampers and diapers. so we've compiled a list of current diaper coupons to help you save some cash:

June 12th: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:01:00 -0400
Attachment 6716 Happy National Peanut Butter Cookie Day! While it was unclear the original origin of this holiday, We suspect the National Peanut board had something to do with declaring June 12th National Peanut butter cookie day, but nevertheless here are several fabulous tried and true, melt in your mouth Peanut butter cookie recipes . . .
The key to making the perfect peanut butter cookie is to whip the peanut butter and sugar together regardless of the recipe. This keeps the cookie from taking on a grainy texture. Always refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes prior to baking. It you prefer chewy cookies, rather

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2013 Week #25 $50 Weekly Budget Grocery Menu

June 17th National Apple Strudel Day

Mock Raspberry Jam

June 16th: National Fudge Day

June 15th: National Lobster Day

7 More Father's Day Gift ideas

June 14th: National Strawberry Shortcake Day

June 13th: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

Pampers Coupons

June 12th: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day