Interesting Ways To Use Up Beans – Frugal Tip

We cook and eat a lot of beans and I always make extra to freezer or turn into things like re-fried beans for burritos and such. But it doesn’t stop there. Even with the repurposing and freezing anything that’s enough for another family meal, I end up with little bowls of leftover beans. Today I […]

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Sites of Note: The Sunny Patch

  This week’s Site of Note is The Sunny Patch. Tonia runs the site and calls it her homeschooling journal. She started it in 2007 when her daughter was just 3 years old. Although raised in the States she now happily residing with my husband, daughter, beagle, and in-laws in Quebec! She’s got a great […]

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The Bargain Bin Cardigan

As you know I love knitting and am always looking for more frugal ways to find yarn. My friend Diana from WizardKnits.com has some great ideas to share with us today. She also kindly agreed to share one of her favorite baby sweater patterns with us. I think this would be a wonderful project to […]

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Knitting Socks – Frugal Tip

I thought I’d share one of my favorite things to knit with you today. They are socks and when it comes to knitting, they are quite frugal and best of all, you end up with a hand-knit item for everyday use when you’re done. I wouldn’t recommend socks for your very first knitting project, but […]

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Yummy Pecan Chews

These sinfully scrumptious bars combine all the elements of cookie and candy for a mouthwatering treat you won’t forget! Crust Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Topping Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (packed) golden […]

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Sites of Note: Valentines, Too

This week I’d like to share 2 sites that have caught my eye. Natalie from OneBusyWAHM Natalie has a weakness for all things calorific and to her baking is a passion. At One Busy WAHM she shares the perils and perks of her life as a busy (and happy!) work-at-home mum. From juggling work with […]

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Potato Leek Soup Recipe

My mom used to make a soup similar to this (without the spinach) but I never got around to getting her recipe. Instead I browsed through a few different online recipes and came up with this version which we love. I serve this with some homemade biscuits or a slice of sourdough bread fresh from […]

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Vegan Cauliflower Bake

I love cauliflower and have been cooking with it quite a bit lately. With it’s mild flavor, it’s a great dish that goes with just about anything and a great way to get my family to eat more veggies. In order to cut back a bit on the dairy we eat, I tried my hand […]

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Herb Roasted Potatoes

I love roasted potatoes. They are quick and easy to make, pretty frugal and by changing up the herbs you use (or don’t use) in this recipe, they can taste different every time you make them. Of course you can vary the potatoes as well. I made this with sweet potatoes a few weeks ago […]

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How To Grill Portabello Mushrooms

In 2014 we’re doing our best to eat healthier. I’ve been cooking more veggies, more “real food” (unprocessed) and we’ve cut back on red meat quite a bit. One replacement that’s been working pretty well is mushrooms. They are filling, have that “meaty” flavor and texture, but they’re a lot better for you. Take these […]

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