My Favorite Way to Prepare Fresh Green Beans
Today I’m sharing my favorite way to prepare fresh green beans. This year we have had a huge crop of green beans in our garden. The first batch filled up two whole bowls! I gave some away and cooked the rest of them. They seem to taste even better...
Monday Money Tip: Greeting Cards
Have you noticed how expensive greeting cards can be? I’ve seen some that cost $5+! At most places, even basic cards cost a couple bucks. How much more likely would we be to send encouraging cards to friends and family if it was affordable? There are a...
Homemade Energy Bars
I saw this recipe on Money Saving Mom and thought I’d give it a try. I thought they turned out pretty good, they were very filling! I had to stick the mixture in the microwave to melt the peanut butter enough to incorporate with the rest, but after...
Homemaking eBook Bundle: 5 Great Resources for $7.40!
A little organization and pre-planning goes a long way when you’re managing a home, and this week’s bundle will help you get organized, tame the paper clutter and simplify your home. You’ll also discover the secrets for throwing a party...
Monday Money Tip: Swag Bucks
Have you tried out Swag Bucks yet? It’s a popular platform to earn points by searching, answering polls and surveys, watching video clips, and more. You can then use those points, called Swag Bucks, towards a variety of prizes. Your Swag Bucks can be...
Homemade Sandwich Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups warm water 2 Tbs sugar 1 Tbs active dry yeast 1 tsp salt 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup quick cooking oats 2 1/2 Tbs butter, softened Directions: Mix water and sugar until dissolved. Next, add yeast and mix until dissolved. Set aside for...
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
These layered muffins are great for breakfast, dessert, or a snack! Ingredients: 1 Tbs ground flax seed 3 Tbs water 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 Tbs flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 Tbs cold butter 1 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup apple...