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With gas prices the way they are these days you never know if they are up or down. Either way if you walk more you'll save money and get fit in the process. I've just recently started walking to the Post Office to get my mail everyday (Those of us who live in rural areas don't have mail boxes right out front of our house!) Luckily the Bank and grocery store are both close to the Post Office for me so I'll walk to those and get errands run if the need arises.
If you are like me and can't afford a gym membership or get one an never use it, then investing in a good pair of walking shoes and walking everywhere could be right for you. If time permits I'll take "the long way" to the Post Office. I like to walk along the town walking path or just a few extra blocks on my way.
What about rain, snow, heat, children... well, get a rain coat, get a thick coat, walk early in the morning and use a stroller!
Well, what are you waiting for? Go out there and get walking!
Sep 29, 2009
Sep 23, 2009
TV, Movies, Music...
I hate it when I miss an episode of my favorite TV show! Luckily hulu.com keeps at least 5 episodes at a time online for you to view for FREE! We don't even subscribe to TV anymore.
Check out http://www.hulu.com/ for TV and movies
I love to check out funny clips and watch upcoming movie trailers ... I also have a growing playlist of music that I'll listen to while I'm on the computer. Just open up your playlist on another tab.
and http://www.youtube.com/ for movie trailers, music and more
Check out http://www.hulu.com/ for TV and movies
I love to check out funny clips and watch upcoming movie trailers ... I also have a growing playlist of music that I'll listen to while I'm on the computer. Just open up your playlist on another tab.
and http://www.youtube.com/ for movie trailers, music and more
Sep 20, 2009
Best Time To Buy in August
August
--Patio furniture: You'll still have a couple of months of nice weather to enjoy your purchase. Retailers usually start marking down pieces around July 4 with discounts of up to 50 percent in August.
--Outdoor toys: Look for discounts of 30 percent to 75 percent on swimming gear, swing sets, beach toys and other items for outdoor fun.
--School and office supplies: Back-to-school time is when retailers offer some of the year's lowest prices on pens, pencils, paper and notebooks, as well as staplers, printer paper, file folders and other home-office necessities.
--Swimwear: It's also a great time to buy swimwear -- as retailers replace bikinis with coats.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/chi-tc-biz-ym-shopping-season-08aug23,0,4854549.story
--Patio furniture: You'll still have a couple of months of nice weather to enjoy your purchase. Retailers usually start marking down pieces around July 4 with discounts of up to 50 percent in August.
--Outdoor toys: Look for discounts of 30 percent to 75 percent on swimming gear, swing sets, beach toys and other items for outdoor fun.
--School and office supplies: Back-to-school time is when retailers offer some of the year's lowest prices on pens, pencils, paper and notebooks, as well as staplers, printer paper, file folders and other home-office necessities.
--Swimwear: It's also a great time to buy swimwear -- as retailers replace bikinis with coats.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/chi-tc-biz-ym-shopping-season-08aug23,0,4854549.story
Best Time To Buy a car
December
Buying a car is a HUGE investment (at least it is for me) here is an article I found about the best time to buy and other helpful info.:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1365/is_4_37/ai_n17113312/
Buying a car is a HUGE investment (at least it is for me) here is an article I found about the best time to buy and other helpful info.:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1365/is_4_37/ai_n17113312/
Best Time To Buy airline tickets
Tuesdays
Buy your airline tickets just after midnight on Tuesdays as Airlines raise prices for weekend. That is... if you can say up that late. ;)
Buy your airline tickets just after midnight on Tuesdays as Airlines raise prices for weekend. That is... if you can say up that late. ;)
2 Ice Cream Freebies
I got this one thanks to "Awesome deals, coupons and more"
on Facebook:
Head to any participating Carvel Ice Cream store next
Thursday (9/24) for Customer Appreciate Day. Stop by
between 3-7 p.m. for a FREE Oreo Lil’ Rounder. You
can also get a $3/1 printable coupon here good toward
an 18-pack of Oreo Lil’ Rounders. Yummy! Thanks, Scoring
Deals!
http://www.facebook.com/l/55988;www.carvel.com/home.html
Then, head on over to Cold Stone Creamery on Thursday
(9/24) as well between 5-8 p.m. for the 8th annual World’s
Largest Ice Cream Social. Make a donation (no minimum)
and receive a FREE 3 oz Sundae. This year it’s called
“Jack’s Creation” and is ice cream mixed with brownies and
rainbow sprinkles and topped with caramel!
http://www.facebook.com/l/55988;www.coldstonecreamery.com/promos/makeawish/
Sep 19, 2009
Baby Food
Why buy store bought baby food and pay for all that water when you can make your own? Besides the baby food at the store doesn't really taste like the real thing and it stinks! I want my kids to like the real thing. Why have them get used to something that tastes different from the real thing?
I will either buy a can of vegis and wash them then mash them up or I'll cook up fresh ones. It doesnt really take that much time to prepare and you can prepare a whole can in advance - which will last you a few feedings. Big savings!!
I will either buy a can of vegis and wash them then mash them up or I'll cook up fresh ones. It doesnt really take that much time to prepare and you can prepare a whole can in advance - which will last you a few feedings. Big savings!!
Best Time To Buy Jeans
October
The best time to buy Jeans is October... the back to school rush is over and they've all gone on sale - could get them for 50% off!!!
The best time to buy Jeans is October... the back to school rush is over and they've all gone on sale - could get them for 50% off!!!
Sep 4, 2009
White Chili w/ Chicken
This is such an easy and tasty recipe... its won several chili cook-offs as well.
2 cans Cream of Chicken
2-3 cans Great Northern Beans
2 cans Chicken
1-2 (4oz) cans green chilies
1 can chicken broth
1 Cup mozzarella
Mix all together, heat, enjoy! You can add more or less of whatever you like.
Topping ideas:
sour cream or plain yogurt
cheese
chips
salsa
2 cans Cream of Chicken
2-3 cans Great Northern Beans
2 cans Chicken
1-2 (4oz) cans green chilies
1 can chicken broth
1 Cup mozzarella
Mix all together, heat, enjoy! You can add more or less of whatever you like.
Topping ideas:
sour cream or plain yogurt
cheese
chips
salsa
Pizza Dough
Who doesn't love Pizza!?! One great way to enjoy it and to have it just the way you like it is to make it yourself. Make extra and freeze some for later!
2 1/2C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2-2 tsp yeast (as little or much yeast you want - some prefer it yeasty)
3/4 C warm water
3T olive oil
1T honey
Optional:Sprinkle pizza seasoning, or some of your favorite herb into the dough (looks pretty)
Corn meal for dusting
Pizza Sauce - you could use spaghetti sauce but I don't think it tastes the same.
Your favorite toppings.
-Heat oven to HOT like 500
-Mix all ingredients and kneed for 5 mins.
-Let rise til doubled in size
-Roll out dough in as big or as little pizzas you want - whatever shape... I use cookie sheets so mine are always rectangles.
-Roll out thin and poke all over with fork (helps prevent big bubbles)
-dust pans with cornmeal for nice crunchy bottom
-Spray dough with nonstick spray (helps to prevent soggy dough)
-Briefly cook each rolled out dough for 5-8 minutes
-Spread sauce and load with toppings
Bake 475 for 15-30 mins.
Topping ideas:
Steak chunks
Artichoke hearts
Spinach
Zucchini slices (thin)
Have fun and don't be afraid to experiment!!!
2 1/2C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2-2 tsp yeast (as little or much yeast you want - some prefer it yeasty)
3/4 C warm water
3T olive oil
1T honey
Optional:Sprinkle pizza seasoning, or some of your favorite herb into the dough (looks pretty)
Corn meal for dusting
Pizza Sauce - you could use spaghetti sauce but I don't think it tastes the same.
Your favorite toppings.
-Heat oven to HOT like 500
-Mix all ingredients and kneed for 5 mins.
-Let rise til doubled in size
-Roll out dough in as big or as little pizzas you want - whatever shape... I use cookie sheets so mine are always rectangles.
-Roll out thin and poke all over with fork (helps prevent big bubbles)
-dust pans with cornmeal for nice crunchy bottom
-Spray dough with nonstick spray (helps to prevent soggy dough)
-Briefly cook each rolled out dough for 5-8 minutes
-Spread sauce and load with toppings
Bake 475 for 15-30 mins.
Topping ideas:
Steak chunks
Artichoke hearts
Spinach
Zucchini slices (thin)
Have fun and don't be afraid to experiment!!!
Honey Whole Wheat
3C Whole Wheat Flour
1/3C honey
1/4C shortening
1T salt
4 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
2 1/4C very warm water
3-4 cups all purpose or bread flour
Mix the Wheat, honey, shortening, salt and yeast. Add water. Beat low 1 minute, beat medium 1 minute - scrape sides frequently. Stir in white flour, one cup at a time, only until easy to handle - still sticky. Place on floured surface and kneed for 10 minutes. Let rise in large greased bowl, covered, for about an hour (doubled in size). Grease 2 loaf pans and divide dough into two portions. Flatten each into about 18x9 rectangle and tightly roll up. Fold ends under and place seam side down in pan. Cover and let raise about 30 mins or until dough is at least an inch over the edge of pan.
Bake on bottom rack at 375 for about 40-45 minutes. When done, turn out imediately onto cooling racks.
Tips:
I have one of those large mixers (industrial style) LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Cuts out a lot of the work for you when you bake.
I live in Wyoming and its either my oven or the elevation but my bread cooks in about 25-30 minutes. I also like to use a non stick spray just before kneading... spray directly onto the counter top and your hands if you'd like - makes kneading easier.
1/3C honey
1/4C shortening
1T salt
4 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
2 1/4C very warm water
3-4 cups all purpose or bread flour
Mix the Wheat, honey, shortening, salt and yeast. Add water. Beat low 1 minute, beat medium 1 minute - scrape sides frequently. Stir in white flour, one cup at a time, only until easy to handle - still sticky. Place on floured surface and kneed for 10 minutes. Let rise in large greased bowl, covered, for about an hour (doubled in size). Grease 2 loaf pans and divide dough into two portions. Flatten each into about 18x9 rectangle and tightly roll up. Fold ends under and place seam side down in pan. Cover and let raise about 30 mins or until dough is at least an inch over the edge of pan.
Bake on bottom rack at 375 for about 40-45 minutes. When done, turn out imediately onto cooling racks.
Tips:
I have one of those large mixers (industrial style) LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Cuts out a lot of the work for you when you bake.
I live in Wyoming and its either my oven or the elevation but my bread cooks in about 25-30 minutes. I also like to use a non stick spray just before kneading... spray directly onto the counter top and your hands if you'd like - makes kneading easier.
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