Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 12
October 6, 2017
Kitchen Essentials I Can’t Live Without
Every kitchen needs things to help it run smoothly. These are the things I can’t live without. -paper to write shopping lists -recipes -ingredients for recipes -spices and cooking oil, cooking spray -a calendar to plan your weekly menu -measuring cups -measuring spoons -dish and hand towels -paper towels -dish soap -hand soap and […]
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October 5, 2017
Creative Costumes on the Cheap
One perk of older children is they can take care of their own Halloween costumes. My kids like to have unique costumes. Generally their ideas are low or no cost. I set a $5 person limit just to keep everyone on the same page and aware of the expectations. Here’s a summary of a few […]
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October 4, 2017
Cheese Soup
This is another great recipe from my mother-in-law. This hearty soup with lots of vegetables makes enough to feed an army! Make sure not to get carried away with the vegetables unless you have a big pan (bigger than 8 quart). The only downside is the number of dishes I get dirty making it, but […]
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October 3, 2017
Throw-It-In-There Packed Lunches
Sending your children to school with packed lunches saves some money every week. That money adds up. But say Thursday rolls around and everyone slept in and the groceries have diminished to a low point, what then? If supplies are really sparse, or you all have five minutes to get out the door and in […]
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October 2, 2017
Organized for the Holidays
by Marie Ricks Today I would like to talk about getting organized for the holidays. Yes, I know Halloween will be first and Thanksgiving will be after that, but the holidays and the pressures they bring are coming upon us very quickly. It is time to prepare an “Organized for the Holidays” binder. This is […]
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October 1, 2017
Preparing Your Home For Winter
When you see the leaves start to fall it is a good time to start planning how to winterize your home. It is important to prepare now so you save money during the coming months. Be sure to look into any programs that offer a rebate for making your home energy efficient. There are both […]
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September 30, 2017
Ham and Broccoli Calzone
This wholesome and hearty dish is a crowd pleaser! Dough 1 package of active yeast 1 cup warm water 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt ¼ cup oil 3 cups whole-wheat flour Filling 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 9 oz. chopped broccoli 1 can of mushrooms ¼ pound chopped […]
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September 29, 2017
Saving money on “autopilot”
We now have 2 kids in college with no transportation, so my husband and I finally bit the bullet and purchased a car for them. It was partly for selfish reasons really…we want them to be able to drive home to see us since their college is out of state! We have purchased all of […]
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September 28, 2017
Remains of the day: Winding Down
When the days get longer and school is out, it can be difficult to wind down at the end of the evening. You might be tired, but the kids are still up, looking for the next adventure. Sure, it’s OK to let them stay up a little later, but if you’ve still got a schedule […]
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September 27, 2017
Healthy Snacks for After School Treats
“I’m hungry! I’m hungry! What’s for snack?” Moms around the world know the drill as they often hear these words as kids get home from school. Kids need a healthy snack to keep their engines running for homework, scouts and practices. Adults and kids alike tend to grab for a quick pick me up around […]
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