Everything Homemaking
by Elizabeth Scholes If you're a child of the 80's like me, then Bisquick was a staple in your home. I remember chicken and dumplings, Grandma's Bisquick biscuits and even cheeseburger pie. I don't use Bisquick too often anymore because I prefer to make baked goods from scratch but I do still use it for one great muffin recipe. Cinnamon Chip Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes In the last few years I’ve discovered that good herbs make a good recipe great! Think about your favorite soup and how much herbs enhance the savory flavor. Or how beautiful a pasta dish can look with a handful of herbs sprinkled on top. If you think you can only have wonderful herbs in the summertime or from an expensive bottle from the store, think again! You can grow … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes I realized I was out of spaghetti sauce for a recipe I was making, and rather than run to the store, I made my own thanks to a friend’s recipe. It was so good and so economical, I may never buy store bought again. For roughly $6 of ingredients and a trip to my garden, I made the equivalant of 4 jars of sauce that are not only delicious but free from preservatives and … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes There are so many ways to save money these days and here's just one more! Websites like Groupon, Living Social, and DealSaver are designed to help people get huge savings on services and goods. Basically, a company will offer a great deal (ie: Manicure/Pedicure for $18) and if enough people "Buy In", then the "Deal is On!" and a set amount of people get the opportunity … [Read more...]
By Elizabeth Scholes We’ve talked about a lot of different ways to save money on groceries and household items. But just in case you’re not clear on everything, here are a few “frequently asked questions” that might help. Is any day better than another day for shopping? I've noticed most of the really great sales are on Friday and Saturday. Should I be shopping those days or can … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes Well, how is everyone doing with this coupon/savings thing? Are you shopping more wisely and starting to see your grocery bills drop? Is it becoming easier? I sure hope so! This week I wanted to share with you some ways our family saves lots of money and it doesn't involve a single coupon! It's a little word that has gotten lost in our fast-paced society but one that … [Read more...]
Warehouse shopping, such as at Costco and Sam's, can be a great way to save money but it can also lead to the destruction of a good grocery budget. It all depends on how you shop there. First, let's look at the cost and benefits of a membership. A membership to Sam’s costs $40 or $100 per year depending on the type of membership you chose. The Advantage membership is $40 and allows for … [Read more...]
