Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2015

” Daughter #1: “chicken tenders” Daughter #2: “chicken tenders” Mom: “really? ” Daughters” yep” Chicken tenders are requested A LOT at my house. They seemed crunchier and less dried out, which can easily happen if the chicken gets over cooked. Recipes - Main Dish'

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Main Dishes Paper Towels Daughter Baking 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. Being between houses and living in hotels mostly, it’s hard to cook. I’m not much of a cook even when I have a house. I think FFT should be FFF– Five Frugal Finds. Wow, time flies.

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. My Slow Cooker Method to Batch Cooking. Monday: Leftover night!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. Cultural and historical mores allowed encouraged men to beat their wives, sell women for sex, marry off their daughters as children or just flat out get rid of the female babies. Teach your daughter to be equal. Help her find the way.

2014 167

2014 Daughter Election Sports 167

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. Many people don’t have the mentors I had in my parents, and they find themselves in financial trouble as adults simply due to a lack of knowledge.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In the book, you’ll find a multigenerational perspective on the underlying issues that fed into our eating disorders. One of Melissa’s daughters had a life-threatening medical emergency that required a long hospitalization and persistent follow-up. How can families find help for kids with eating disorders? Listen to your child.

Kids and Family 100

Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. When my grandparents were living, we gave the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Pick Accommodations with The Ability to Cook in Mind. If we have a two day drive to our destination, I find that most of the food stays frozen during that time if I don’t open the cooler. Then, when we’re in the VRBO, I don’t have to cook. Now that we have food intolerances, we do things a bit differently.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 176

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. They come in handy–my family gets fed and I get a little break from cooking. Sunday: We went to my daughter’s end of season swim team banquet.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

One thing that I didn’t want to do much of on our date week was COOK, but I didn’t want blow our budget. Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter. My girls were very excited about this find.

Home and Garden 100

Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

I keep a large bag of frozen meatballs that I find at BJ’s in the freezer for busy nights. Wednesday: My oldest daughter asked for breakfast for dinner, so we had eggs, sausage, toast and grapes. For the kids lunches, I buy frozen ravioli and cook it in the morning. We had leftovers for dinner. I love breakfast for dinner.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. I think they are well made and my kids find them to be very warm.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 9, 2015

If you were planning on getting your kids a kitchen this Christmas, this is a sweet find! A cordless phone lets your son or daughter chat while cooking and a refrigerator chalkboard is great for grocery lists or leaving messages. Find more Walmart Deals happening this week and fill your cart with the best bargains!

Kitchen 40

Kitchen Microwave Ovens Son Appliances 40

Saving Everyday

JUNE 29, 2013

I got my daughter one of her cooking sets last year and she loves it. It’s lightweight, yet durable and cooks evenly. “Bring television cooking sensation Rachael Ray into your kitchen with her brand of cooking tools and utensils guaranteed to turn things up. .

Television 40

Television Televisions Cooking Daughter 40

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

Father’s Day is coming soon, and this is Jamie’s first Father’s Day with daughters! With our daughters, I am all about creating traditions. I was able to find a ton of cool gifts that he would just love, such as a new grill with cooking tools, a new tablet, or something personalized just for him!

Daughter 71

Daughter Cooking Girls Father 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 7, 2014

Recently, the Schaubs (a family of four including father, mother and two daughters ages 11 and 6) have been getting quite a bit of media exposure because they just finished living a year without sugar. Not just the sugary desserts and snacks we eat, but the sugar that is in so many of our processed foods. Could You Give Up Sugar for a Year?

Giving 191

Giving Food and Drink Salad Dressing Consumer 191

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. You might find some interesting habits. I want to find some snack ideas for active and growing athletes. My oldest daughter has grown 5 inches in the last year. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. This Week’s Financial Challenges: I bought one daughter’s Halloween costume at a pop-up Halloween store. Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs & drum sticks in the slow cooker , rice, steamed broccoli – simple recipe that I found on Pinterest. Very tasty!

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 100

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 10, 2014

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) – Awesome deal! Home Cooks: Create your own design and label your goodies!

Luggage 51

Luggage Laptops Daughter Electronics 51

Saving Everyday

APRIL 3, 2012

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) - Labels and printing are FREE…all you pay is shipping, which was just $3.50 Home Cooks: Create your own design and label your goodies!

Used 80

Used Luggage Laptops Daughter 80

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Batch cook. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Batch cook. The list is long, but don’t be overwhelmed.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Our daughter recently went on a gluten-free diet due to allergies, so we are finding out how to keep our eating habits as normal as possible without eating gluten. Besides blogging I enjoy decorating, cooking, spending time with my family, and going to new places. We have a 4 year old spunky little girl that we adore so much!

California 51

California Daughter Education Girls 51

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

I bought some pasta sauce and salad dressing to get the meat discount and I was delighted to find 2 packs of chicken thighs marked down. But we had a lot to celebrate this week, both my husband and my mother celebrated their birthdays and my daughters hosted some friends for a sleepover. (See below picture.)

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 14, 2013

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) – Awesome deal! Home Cooks: Create your own design and label your goodies!

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Used Luggage Laptops Daughter 49

Saving Everyday

JUNE 6, 2012

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) – Labels and printing are FREE…all you pay is shipping, which is only $3.50. Awesome deal! Travelers: Tag your luggage!

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Used Luggage Laptops Daughter 63

Couponing 101

AUGUST 24, 2019

Head outdoors and have them take a snapshot of what they like and find interesting. Pretend you’re on a cooking show. My daughter and I still do this regularly, and she’s 7. When you get home, let them tell you why they chose to take a photo of that. I get her help in the kitchen and we act like we are being recorded.

Activism 51

Activism Martha Stewart Kids Library 51

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 31, 2013

Visit to find more! Cook Time: 15 mins. until salmon is cooked through. Cook Time:35 mins. 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni (4 cups cooked). COOK macaroni according to package directions using shortest cooking time. I’ve been using mustard for cooking since I was a kid.

August 73

August St. Louis Cooking Kids and Family 73

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2014

What usually happens, though, is that after a busy day of homeschooling and playing with three kids, cooking meals, running errands, doing laundry, and cleaning house, I’m tired. The other night, my daughter woke me up at 4:30 a.m. My kind husband lets me sleep most mornings until 7 a.m. I don’t want to work.

Kids and Family 201

Kids and Family Work Watches At&T 201

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 26, 2014

If you like to see the top 100 free Kindle Books of the day, read our post on How to find free Kindle & Nook Books. Instantly attracted to Anna, he is determined to make her his own–if only she can pick through the emotional rubble to find her bruised heart can love once again. No Perfect Secret by Jackie Weger.

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Frito lay Daughter Kansas Bestsellers 58

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Wounded by a father who abandoned her, Kate is desperate to find a man who wants to know and love the real her. The real her who talks to inanimate objects, loves to cook for others, and named her favorite pillow Mr. Darcy. Will the reliable lawyer Ian realize after ten years of friendship that Kate is the one?

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Wyoming Omaha Father 74

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Here’s a picture: One of the things that is appealing to me about this recipe is that it uses Bushes Chili Starter beans, which I find have a really good taste on their own. It’s going to take a little convincing for my daughter to try this because it has creme cheese along with the cheddar.

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Aunt Daughter Recipes Cooking 65

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2012

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) – Labels and printing are FREE…all you pay is shipping, which was just $3.69 Awesome deal! Awesome deal!

Used 51

Used Luggage Laptops Daughter 51

Saving Everyday

JULY 23, 2013

These are PERFECT for bake sales…used them all the time when my daughter was in Girl Scouts! Choose from hundreds of designs (just use the little drop down menus to find the various templates) – Awesome deal! Home Cooks: Create your own design and label your goodies!

Used 40

Used Luggage Laptops Daughter 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2022

My daughter was a cast member and has a lot to say about the weather at Disney in this post ! You can find more information here. Enjoy cultural events, cooking demonstrations, and samples of food and drink from all over the world! You can find all the dates and times here and plan accordingly. Now for the good news!

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Disney World September Disney Food and Wine 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

You can find lots of recipes online for your own cleaning products such as vinegar for floors and windows and for more reasons to make your own check out this post. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. Also, we’re by a military base, so it’s a little easier to find houses to rent if you know when people will be PCSing out and needing to rent out their homes. We always find free/inexpensive things to do on our trips, if we can.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182