Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Family, Once a Month Cooking Club, Saving At Home on 10. Aug, 2010
If you’re wanting to move toward the frugal living theme, there is a lot of wiggle room in the food family budget. I don’t know about you, but food has a deep daily impact on those that I love and live with! It’s a huge part of family life. The shopping and preparations are part [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Ramblings, Saving At Home, Time for Him/Family, Time for You on 29. Jul, 2010
ADVANCED COUPONING STRATEGIES! Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon savings with strategies. You can stack your plates and you can stack laundry, but did you know that you can stack coupons? Find out how Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer and founder of Tidy Tightwads, saved $119.06 on [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Once a Month Cooking Club, Organizing, Saving At Home, Saving on the Road, Time for You on 28. Jul, 2010
Frugal & Fun Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First you will learn where [...]
Posted in Organizing on 25. Mar, 2010
Frugal and Fun Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First you will learn where to go and how to find [...]
Posted in Once a Month Cooking Club on 24. Mar, 2010
No more frozen pizza or cereal for supper…………Come to this class to learn all of the information you need to start your own once a month cooking club with friends. This class will help you get organized and provide you with tips and tricks to avoid time and money “wasters.” By the end of this [...]
Posted in Once a Month Cooking Club on 20. Aug, 2009
1) Do you go through the refrigerator and see what you have? 2) Do you choose what can be prepared quickly? 3) Do you build menus around what’s nutritious and healthful? 4) Do you plan a few days ahead? 5) Or…….you don’t think about your evening meal until that day. Which one are you? Intersted [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Once a Month Cooking Club on 08. Jul, 2009
Let me know if you’re interested in attending a class. I am taking names now for an upcoming class. It will be held in Hutchinson, MN. If you’re not near Hutchinson and would like to purchase an extensive booklet that tells you how to get a group going, recipes, helpful hints, etc. let me know. [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Once a Month Cooking Club on 25. Jun, 2009
This is a great substitute for the boxed onion soup mix. You can add garlic powder or any other seasoning that you wish. 2/3 c. beef bouillon granules 1 1/3 c. dried onion flakes 8 tsp. onion powder 2 tsp. seasoned pepper/salt Keep tightly sealed and this will stay fresh for 6 months. This [...]
Posted in Organizing on 10. Jun, 2009
. 5 Minutes a Day Artisan Bread Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. 1-1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast (2 packets) 1-1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 6-1/2 cups unbleached flour, plus extra for dusting dough Cornmeal, for dusting the cooking surface In a large plastic resealable container, mix yeast and salt into 3 cups lukewarm [...]
Posted in Once a Month Cooking Club on 09. Jun, 2009
Pic-a-nic Slaw 1/2 head of cabbage. Green, purple, whatever, though a quarter-head of each makes for pretty presentation. 3 fresh broccoli stems. The florets are okay to add, too, if you want. 3 big ol’ carrots. Juicy vitamin A! 1 or 1 1/2 crispy apples, julienned or cubed. We like Fujis. Apple cider vinegar, plus [...]
