Posted on August 18th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
Stir fry is an easy way to use up all those leftover vegetables you have sitting in the bottom drawer of your fridge. Usually the night before shopping I have a hodge podge of vegetables that alone would not serve our family, but mixed together make a great frugal and nutritious dish.
The recipe is below, [...]
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
Our last week before school begins! This week I am focusing on eating from the pantry since I would like to organize it a little more before next week.
Monday
Breakfast-Waffles
Lunch- Sandwiches / Fruit
Dinner- Stir Fry (recipe below)
Tuesday
Breakfast- Cereal/ Oatmeal
Lunch-Smoothies, Cheese, Crackers
Dinner- Lasagna, Cesar Salad, Texas Toast
Wednesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch- Sandwiches/ Fruit
Dinner- Bee Rocks ( I will post this [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
Today is my son’s 12th birthday. In our family, you are allowed to request your birthday dessert (within reason), and I usually try and make these desserts from scratch since it is cheaper and healthier. This year he requested an ice cream cake. My husband offered to pick one up from the store, since I [...]
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Posted on July 28th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
I posted this bagel recipe several months ago. Since posting this recipe I have discovered a tip that will make making your bagels easier and taste better. When forming the bagel shape, oil your hands with canola oil. This will make the dough extremely easy to work with. After shaping the bagel, place it on [...]
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Posted on July 27th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
I have a full house this week. We will have about 13 people eating with us for most of the week.
Breakfast
Monday- French Toast
Tuesday- Muffins
Wednesday- Whole Wheat Waffles
Thursday- Pancakes
Friday- Cereal/ Oatmeal
Lunches
Lunch—Sandwiches, muffins, smoothies, leftovers, cut up fruit and veggies
Dinner
Monday- Shredded Beef Tacos
Tuesday - Cuban Chicken Salad
Wednesday- Dinner Out
Thursday - Mexican Skillet
Friday - Pizza
For More Menu Plan [...]
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Posted on July 24th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
There are many ways to stretch a dollar at dinner time. Usually these meals are the most expensive because many families think they need to eat meat with their meal. One way to make the most of your grocery dollars is to either incorporate meatless meals or to get creative with your meat a few [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
When I got in the car today to run an errand the thermometer read 95 degrees. I am sure if you live in the south it is even hotter. I know that when my house is hot I don’t feel like cooking and there is a huge temptation to eat out or get take out. [...]
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Posted on July 20th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
Our first week of the kids making breakfast went very well. We still need to improve in the clean up department, but I am happy that they are all trying their best, and the breakfasts taste pretty good too.
My pizza on the grill from last week did not turn out as I expected. I burned [...]
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Posted on July 17th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
I mentioned in a previous post that my husband has finally jumped on the heath train. I am so excited because now I can focus on healthy meals for the whole family and get rid of the junk.
My kids have been doing great on their Eat More Fruits and Veggies Challenge. Almost everyone has been [...]
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Posted on July 13th, 2008 by TheHappyHousewife
After months of living with day to day breakfast plans I have made a decision to change the way my family does breakfast. Our normal routine (in the summer) is that I sleep while the kids whine around my bed for breakfast. I tell them what I am making and then they go downstairs and [...]
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