Here’s our family’s little twist on an old favorite that’s a big hit everywhere we go! Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies 3/4 c. pure cane brown sugar 1 t. baking soda 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract 2 sticks real butter, softened 1/2 t. pure almond extract 2 large eggs, well-beaten 2.5 c. unbleached …
Grandma’s Cocoa Brownies 1 c. sugar (we use 1.5 cups, sweeter than traditional brownies) 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.) 1/2 tsp. baking powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8×8 baking dish. In large bowl, …
As I scour the Internet, reading up on different articles about the economy, I’m struck by the different opinions of writers. Some are on the side of “We’re suffering a temporary setback in America: we’ll bounce back.” Other camps insist that there’s no way out: We’re definitely headed for another crash, one that will easily …
One of the best ways, IMHO, we can stay motivated on our journeys to debt-free, is to simply learn from others. And I think if we’d keep our eyes open, we’d find learning opportunities in lots of unexpected places, which is what happened to me the other day.
Here it is, folks: your key to spending LOTS less on laundry detergent. This 5-gallon bucket of homemade laundry soap lasts for months and costs just pennies per load. 4 Cups – hot tap water 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar 1 Cup – Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda* (has to be “washing” soda, not baking …
Although traditional pancakes are fun once in a while, we try and stay away from serving them on a regular basis due to a lack of nutritional value. This pancake recipe is different and delicious, a terrific energy building breakfast that’s packed with Omega 3′s. Photo credit: Becky Luigart Stayner, courtesy of Cooking Light.
I just read a great response post from Holly over at Club Thrifty. She was referencing a recent NY Times article which basically said that we may as well not even try getting out of debt and saving money, because we can’t, and it’s just not our fault. People, this is a load of crap. …
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s only January, but now’s the time to start planning your garden, whether you’re urban homesteading or you’ve got tons of acreage. What can I do, you might ask, when the ground is frozen and my garden is covered with several inches of snow?
I am so excited! This, my friends, is our first “fancy” meal since the beginning of the year. I got a whopper of a deal on chicken breasts at the local grocery store here (3 lbs. of chicken breasts for $5), and so even on our DE budget, I was able to serve the family …
SO, you’re finally here: You’ve made the decision to make a budget, track your spending and get out of debt. But what happens when real life throws temptation your way? How can we make sure our good intentions turn into great results? Here are a few thoughts:
