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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. Build a campfire and tell stories, roast marshmallows and more. Build a bean bag toss game and award prizes to those who hit the hole. Bake a cake together and use it as the prize for the winner of this event.

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10 Unusual Uses for Baking Soda

Saving With Shellie

True to it’s name, most of us probably use Baking Soda for baking. Here are a few of my favorite unusual uses for Baking Soda. Baking soda is a natural odor neutralizer. Skip the over-the-counter medications and try baking soda instead. This works because baking soda neutralizes stomach acid.

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Build & Decorate a Gingerbread House {Day 4 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun}

Family Balance Sheet

Bake & Decorate a Gingerbread House. The Gingerbread House kits that you find at just about any store, currently, make building and decorating a Gingerbread House easy. The kits come with pre-baked pieces, icing, and the candy. As you build the house, there is some waiting time as the icing dries.

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How to Build a Better Lunch (tips from Nutritionists) PLUS a $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

Fortunately, a team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores wants to help parents start the new school year off right, and offered some tips to build a better lunch. 4 Tips to Build a Better School Lunch. How can we, as parents, pack a lunch for the kids that is nutritious and appealing to our children? Make Healthy Choices.

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Consumer Critique: Skinny Mixes

Motherhood Moments

I used them in coffee and some baked goods, as well as a topper for ice cream, and they added a fun flavor to all of them. Right now you can shop online and get free shipping when you order $59 or more, and you can build a 12-pack (2 of the bottles will be free). I was pleasantly surprised by the syrups.

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Mealtime Magic - Kick Off Your Party with These Super Snacks (and Cash Back)

Motherhood Moments

Bake as usual and serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping. Create as many layers as desired (and be liberal with shredded cheese, it tends to “cook away” when you bake the nachos). Bake according to directions. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Repeat that layer.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Baking Bible, Mason Jar Gifts and More

For the Mommas

Whether you feel like baking a gorgeous festive cake or trying to make a basic homemade bread, this cookbook is created for you. If you are an experienced and skilled cook and you are looking for some baking tips and new ideas for cookies, biscuits and muffins, check out these two hundred recipes.

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