This is all about how a family of 4 adults is making a huge difference in the household grocery bill…..even for a thrifty pro like me. So, in an effort to get control of my budget and what we spend on groceries, I started Walmart Pick up. What did I usually do? I would stop…Continue reading Grocery Budget Fixed!
Weight Watchers Banana Pancakes
At just 2 points, you’ll get a hefty serving of pancakes for one. Not too sweet, but full of flavor. 1/3 C Carbquick 1 egg 1 banana 1 T Xylitol 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/4 tsp Cinnamon (optional) Blend ingredients in a blender, or a magic bullet. In a non-stick skillet,…Continue reading Weight Watchers Banana Pancakes
A Chapter A Day In December
Read one chapter each day from the nook of Luke, leading up to Christmas Day! You’ll have read the full account of Jesus’ life. Christmas morning will have a new meaning…just from 24 chapters! Print off the graphic and check off each day with your family. Make new meaningful traditions that will leave lasting impressions.…Continue reading A Chapter A Day In December
Scrabble Christmas Decor
There are so many crafts that you can make with old board games. Scrabble is a favorite for crafts. You can easily find these at thrift stores or yard sales. You can also just grab a new one off of Amazon and then use the pieces for your DIY creativity. Here is an example of…Continue reading Scrabble Christmas Decor
Baby’s First Christmas Height Ornament
Babies grow up so fast. For their first Christmas, take a clear glass ornament and add their name and year to the outside. You can use a paint pen or vinyl decal. Then, take a flexible measuring tape (here’s a 3 pack at Amazon) and measure their height. Mark it on the measuring tape with…Continue reading Baby’s First Christmas Height Ornament
Jenga and Scrabble Ornaments
Yard sales and thrift stores are the best places to find old board games. Of course, Amazon is another option. Some of my favorite games to pick up are Jenga and Scrabble. There’s so many crafts that you can make from these board pieces. you can definitely turn them into Christmas ornaments with very little…Continue reading Jenga and Scrabble Ornaments
Weight Watchers Friendly Sweet Potato Casserole
Allowing 7 Weight Watcher points for a side item is high (in my opinion), but this recipe is a GREAT alternative to the standard recipes loaded with sugar. Ingredients: For the topping: 2/3 cup Swerve brown sugar 1/3 cup Carbquick 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) 3 T. butter, melted Sweet Potato Mixture: 4 Medium/Large Sweet…Continue reading Weight Watchers Friendly Sweet Potato Casserole
Mamaw’s Chicken Pot Pie
My Mamaw made the best chicken pot pie. It was so rich and tasty. The kind that seemed like it had been baking for hours. She taught me about the secret ingredient and it truly makes for a scrumptious pot pie! This is a great recipe to carry to sick friends, to make for fellowship…Continue reading Mamaw’s Chicken Pot Pie
High Fah-lutent Mac and Cheese
A prior coworker would make this mac and cheese for our luncheons. When I asked for the recipe, he told me it wasn’t your run of the mill recipe. He said it was called High Falutent Mac and Cheese and that I would be surprised to know the less than standard ingredients. Bring it on.…Continue reading High Fah-lutent Mac and Cheese
BEADS BEADS BEADS
Have you seen all of the thousands of DIY ideas with these beads? Many are dying them, and many just leave them natural. Many will mix and match the natural look with the stained, alternating each. There are ideas for every season, as well as year-round home decor. I can see this being an easy…Continue reading BEADS BEADS BEADS