Microwavable Egg Muffin Sandwich

A friend told me about this quick breakfast sandwich that she makes for her teen son. I had to give it a try and my family loved it! It's the perfect sandwich for school mornings because it is super quick and hearty. Assembly is quick and easy. While your English Muffins are toasting, spray a small bowl with cooking spray/oil and crack an egg into it. I break the egg up a little with a fork but [+]

Peanut Butter Play Dough

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Peanut Butter heart"][/caption] We recently tried this Peanut Butter Play Dough recipe and I think we ended with only half as much as when we started. Apparently this is as tasty as dessert! Even if you have older children, don't discount the idea of homemade playdough. My two children are older but still looked forward to this snow day activity. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Peanut Butter "Lego""][/caption] Peanut Butter Play Dough 1 cup smooth peanut [+]

Frugal Mac – Perfect Use for Leftover Meat

The other day, I was looking for a quick chili-type dish but wanted to use what I had on hand, which wasn't much since I was going to the grocery the next day. I came up with Frugal Mac because it was very similar to Chili Mac but cost just a few cents per serving. This dish was about $3.50 for the entire pot and lasted several meals and snacks. I assembled this dish without a [+]

Menu Planning – Just My Best Pick

I love cooking on a whim. Sometimes on the weekends, I like to find a new recipe, run to the store for the ingredients and prepare it that day. However this is not feasible  most of the time and I must have a dinner plan laid out. Dawn at Menu for the Week says, "The hardest part of dinner is not the cooking.  It starts with deciding what to have and figuring out what we [+]

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges and Celery Broomsticks

How fun is this?! My kids came home to this healthy after-school snack today. I simply used an orange peeler to make the shapes. I also recently made Celery Broomsticks by slicing the ends of a celery stick and placing in ice water for several minutes. I love finding new ways to make fruit and vegetables fun.  Do you have any special ways of preparing fun veggies? This post has been linked to: Works for Me Wednesday by We [+]

Freezing Meat Without the Mess

I love finding bargains for my family, especially when the bargain includes well-priced meat. Meat is so expensive but my husband and son consider it a very important part of the meal, so I like to keep a good variety on hand. I usually shop the sale ads and buy the cuts that are about 99 cents per pound. I recently bought a tray of pork chops, large enough for 4 meals, for about $5.50. However, [+]

Thai Cucumber Salad

I love July because it means fresh cucumbers from our garden. I cannot grow anything and I'm so glad that my husband has a green thumb because I look forward to the homegrown veggies. If you are looking for an interesting way to use up some cucumbers, you might enjoy: Thai Cucumber Salad Ingredients: 3 large cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4- inch slices 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup rice wine or white [+]

Occupy Young Children with Condiments

If you are a mother of young children and have even once tried to cook a meal, you know the two do not work well together. When my children were small enough for a high chair, but big enough to get into trouble when left on their own, I let them paint while I cooked. Squirt a small amount of ketchup and mustard onto a plate on the highchair tray and let your children fingerpaint with [+]

Save Time Prepping Coffee

I'm a big believer in working ahead to save time later, especially if it means a smoother morning. As you might know, I love my morning coffee, but I do not love fixing it sleepy-eyed. I usually prepare the coffee the night before, set the timer, and do not think about it again until the aroma begins to fill the morning stillness. In addition to prepping the night before, I streamline coffee prep by preassembling as [+]

Country Bob’s All-Purpose Sauce – Husband Approved

Just in time for grilling season, I would like to introduce you to my husband's favorite grilling ingredient, aside from the beef, of course. A while back, we tried a bottle of Country Bob's All-Purpose sauce and he immediately fell in love with it. While he is not a picky eater, it is rare for him to actually comment on a specific food or condiment. The All-Purpose Sauce is a cross between Heinz 57, A-1, [+]