|
| |
 |
ArticleBot V1.0: Submit Your Articles to More Than 400
Top Of The Line Article
Directories Completely
On Autopilot For Massive Backlinks...
HOT!Requires: Windows |
|
Cooking with Kids--Safely! by Cyndi Roberts
School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce your child to chores in the kitchen!
To help you along, here are some things to remember when cooking, especially with kids. Plus a couple of kid-friendly recipes!
1. Keep temperature of hot water below 120 degrees F.
2. Turn handles of pots and pan toward middle of stove to avoid accidental bumps.
3. Wash hands with soap and warm water before cooking or preparing food.
4. Keep hands...
Small Ways to Save Big Bucks Right Now!
Small Ways to Save Big Bucks Right Now! by Cyndi RobertsHere are a few simple ideas that sound small, but willreally help you save big bucks with a minimum of effort.1. Bring your lunch instead of eating out. If you spend $5.00 every day on your lunch and you brown bag it only 3 days a week, you will save $15.00 per week. That's $60.00 per month!2. Do you take a break every morning and afternoon at work and popyour change into a soft-drink machine! Buy your canned drinks at the grocery store...
Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment?
Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment? by Cyndi Roberts Do you really want to live better for less? Are youanxious to make your money go further? Do you wantto develop a strategy to help your family live the good life -- on a budget?I am sure you do -- Why else would you be reading thisarticle? And I have good news for you! You can do it! Yes, you can! It's really easier thanyou think. There are families out there, living the good life on a shoestring. The good news is -- you and your family...
Let's Go Shopping -- at Yard Sales!
Let's Go Shopping -- at Yard Sales! by Cyndi RobertsIn some areas they are mostly called garage sales, or rummage sales. Sometimes they are called yardsales. In Britain, I believe they have what they call"car-boot" sales.Whatever the name, it is a fun part of a frugallifestyle. Here are some of the ways I have found tosave money by shopping yard sales.Expecting your first child? Yard sales can be a greatplace to stock up on necessities. Everything from cribsto rocking chairs to bumper pads,...
Frugal and Nutritious Summer Snacks
Frugal and Nutritious Summer Snacks by Cyndi RobertsLately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are over-weight, also.It's not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other "junk food" are good for them.While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is available to our children in our own homes.Here are a few...
Fabulous and Frugal Gifts for Mom
Fabulous and Frugal Gifts for Mom by Cyndi RobertsWhat to do? Mother's Day is just around thecorner and there's just no money in the budgetfor gifts. Not to worry! Just look over thislist of inexpensive gifts to buy or make andyou'll be all set. These budget ideas witha lot of heart can mean more than 2 dozen redroses to a mom!1. Bring your mom a bouquet of flowers fromyour own garden. Use a vase you have saved from a time when you received flowers from aflorist or spend a little on a pretty...
Celebrate Spring With Your Children!
Celebrate Spring With Your Children! by Cyndi Roberts The days are getting longer, the grass is gettinggreener, wildflowers are blooming -- it must be spring!It's a great time to get outdoors with your children.Try these ideas for fun activities.1. Just take a drive. Check out a book from the libraryon wildflowers in your area and pile everyone in the car!Get off the beaten path, so you can cruise slow enough tocheck out the scenery. See how many wildflowers you canidentify. Take your...
Rainy Day Fun For Kids!
Rainy Day Fun For Kids! by Cyndi Roberts Need something fun for the kids to do on a rainyday?Make your own play dough and finger paints forhours of creative fun!Play DoughMix 2 cups flour 2 cups salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartarin a saucepan.Gradually add: 2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil small amount of paste food coloring of your choiceCook and stir over low heat for 3 minutes or so, until mixture sticks together.Turn onto board and knead until smooth and of playdough...
Frugal and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Frugal and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
by: Cyndi Roberts
Here it is - that time of year when everyone's thoughts turn to food! I'm thankful that at our house, we have plenty of food, but sometimes I am not so grateful that I am the one who usually gets to cook it!
So I am always on the lookout for simple, tasty recipes that are also easy on the budget. Here are a few of my family's favorites:
Corn-Rice Casserole
1 1/2 cups minute rice (uncooked)
2 cans cream-style corn
1 small...
Use Up Those Leftovers!
Use Up Those Leftovers!
by: Cyndi Roberts
Managing leftovers is a challenge we all face! Throwing food away is just like throwing money away. With a little time,organization and using a little ingenuity, leftovers can be dealt with efficiently.
Be sure to refrigerate leftovers promptly and use them within one or two days or freeze. If you have any doubt about whether a food is still safe to eat, throw it out!
Keep your leftovers in a section of your fridge that you designate only for...
School Lunches the Frugal Way!
School Lunches the Frugal Way!
by: Cyndi Roberts
It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's time to start thinking about what to put in those school lunches every morning.
My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn't really like what was offered in the school lunchroom. But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune.
If we...
Frugal Outdoor Cooking
Frugal Outdoor Cooking
by: Cyndi Roberts
Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too.
For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture.
Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move the burger and cook with indirect heat till done.
Use a meat thermometer to gauge when the meat is done. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
When...
Your Frugal Fridge!
Your Frugal Fridge!
by: Cyndi Roberts
Now that it's summer, most of us start thinking about keeping our electric bill in bounds!
One way to do that is to keep your refrigerator and freezer, if you have one, running efficiently.
Be sure to vacuum the condenser coils on your refrigerator at least once a year. You may have to pull your appliance out from the wall to do this, but when the coils are dusty, it keeps the fridge from cooling efficiently.
If you have an older fridge,...
Easy, Frugal Breakfasts!
Easy, Frugal Breakfasts!
by: Cyndi Roberts
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And that children that eat breakfast do better in school than those who don't.
However, we also all know that it isn't always easy to find time to prepare that all-important meal or to convince our children to eat it!
One way to create a positive attitude toward breakfast in your children is by showing them that you enjoy breakfast!
Eating breakfast as a family is a great...
Perfect Picnics - Frugal Food Safety Tips
Perfect Picnics - Frugal Food Safety Tips
by: Cyndi Roberts
Summer is finally here and for a lot of us that means heading out to the lake or to the park for a picnic with friends or family.
Unfortunately, if we're not careful when we plan, transport and serve that picnic, our outing might not end up happily.
Here are some tips to remember when planning an outdoor meal:
1. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Bacteria multiply quickly at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees. Foods...
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
by: Cyndi Roberts
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun!
Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden:
Chamomile: Remember the favorite tea of Peter Rabbit? Only the flowers of this fragrant herb are used when making tea. Chamomile tea can be enjoyed by itself or you might enjoy adding mint or lemon verbena.
Lemon Balm: This...
Banish Boring Brown Bag Lunches!
Banish Boring Brown Bag Lunches!
by: Cyndi Roberts
One way that money slips through our fingers without our realizing it is by eating out at lunch every day.
Did you know that by taking your lunch 3 days a week instead of eating out, you could save as much as $800 a year? Think what you could do with that much extra money!
Your lunch doesn't have to be a sandwich and chips, either. With just a little bit of creativity and planning, brown bag lunches can be pretty delicious!
Try...
Gardening--Fun and Frugal!
Gardening--Fun and Frugal!
by: Cyndi Roberts
Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb gardener or just like to have a pretty yard, these frugal tips may help you save a little money!
1. Stale coffee and coffee grounds make great organic fertilizer. They provide many trace minerals and low, gentle levels of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.
2. Remember that a good soaking of water less often is better than a light sprinkling every day -- for veggies and for your...
Let's Fly Our Flag!
Let's Fly Our Flag!
by: Cyndi Roberts
"The flag stands for all that we hold dear -- freedom, democracy, government of the people, by the people, and for the people."
--Henry Cabot Lodge, 1915
No matter what political party one belongs to, or what one's particular view is concerning the events in Iraq and the Middle East, the fact remains that our American soldiers are there.
A good many of them are National Guard troops and reservists from the various states, who have been activated and...
Never Pay Full Price for a Book!
Never Pay Full Price for a Book!
by: Cyndi Roberts
Are you an avid reader? Are you trying to instill a love of reading in your children?
My whole family loves to read! Right before bedtime every night, every one of us can be found with our nose in a book!
It would be very easy for us to spend a fortune every month on books. But, since we don't have a fortune to spend every month, over the years I've found several ways to get good books and never pay full price!
1. Garage and yard...
Family Night on a Budget!
Family Night on a Budget!
by: Cyndi Roberts
When you and your family are on a tight budget, sometimes one of the first things to be cut out is money for entertainment.
When our 3 children were small, my husband and I always tried to find fun things to do as a family that didn't make a huge dent in our budget.
One thing we recommend is setting aside one night a week for "Family Fun Night". Turn off the TV and the phone and do something together. It doesn't have to be an expensive outing,...
|
|