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Pressure Cooker Recipes
I was just recently given a pressure cooker. I’ve heard great things about them, but I need some recipes or tips on how to use it. Thanks in advance! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingRepurposing Cereal Bags
Some (almost all!) of my favorite holiday treats are chocolate covered: puppy chow, chocolate covered pretzels, haystacks, etc. However, using wax paper to allow them to dry can take up a lot of my money. Instead, I save the plastic bags (inside the box) that cereal comes in, cut them open, wipe them down and […]
Continue readingBring Your Own Bags
Many grocery retailers plus Target will credit you 5 cents for each bag used for your purchases. This often saves at least 50 cent or more per trip to the store. This adds up over time, and is a great step for the environment. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper […]
Continue readingCrust-Less Pie Recipes
My mom used to make a crust-less buttermilk pie that I loved. She said there used to be lots of pies (dinner and dessert) that make their own crust. If you have some meat-free dinner and dessert crust-less pie recipes, please share! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingVegetarain Gluten-free Recipes
I have been trying to eat healthier and go vegetarian but I think I’m gluten intolerant, so I am looking for recipes that fit both of these criteria. Thank you for your help! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if […]
Continue readingSpeedy Pat-in Pastry
For those busy days when you want pie, but not all the mess. Put directly into a 9″ pie plate & mix with a fork: 1 1/2c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp white sugar, 1/4 tsp salt. Combine slightly less than 1/2 c. veg. oil & 3 Tbsp cold milk in a cup. Beat with a […]
Continue readingJuice That Goes On And On
I have discovered that 1 can of frozen orange juice can make a whole gallon of if I add a cup of sugar and dilute it with a gallon of water! It’s the cheapest thing I could find for my four growing boys to drink. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingSugar Cookies Without Baking Powder
I’m looking for simple cookie recipes made without baking powder. I am allergic to corn starch which is the filler in baking powder. I also can’t eat my own biscuits and white cake anymore 🙁 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingNo more callouses
Soak feet for 20 min in white vinegar and warm water–50/50. Callouses will rub right off using dry bath towel. Especially nice for men. No more expensive foot cream. Leaves feet soft. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 per month. This e-book is filled with over 500 […]
Continue readingPinto Bean Fudge and Pie
I am looking for a recipe for pintobean fudge and pie. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingUsing The Heal Of A Loaf Of Bread
instead of not using the heal of the loaf of bread, flip it over and put mayo. or whatever on it for a sandwich and no one can tell the diffrence. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 per month. This e-book is filled with over 500 practical, […]
Continue readingTomato Gravy Recipe
there was a recipe for Tomato Gravy on this site and it is gone. Does anyone have a copy? It’s still there. Here’s the Tomato Gravy recipe. – Susanne Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingTurkey in a Bag
To keep a turkey very moist and juicy simply bag it. I use 2 large brown paper bags that have been coated in shortening on the inside. I slide the stuffed turkey on its’ rack into the first bag then slide the other bag over the other end of the bird. If using a thermometer […]
Continue readingFrugal Gift Ideas For Frugal Housewifes
It’s getting closer to Christmas and I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to seriously look for gifts for loved ones. Most of the women in my family, as well as my close girl friends are frugal (just like me) and I like to give them gifts they will appreciate. When I came across […]
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