Recipes with Tender Meat?
Cook all meats in a crock pot or slow cooker most of the day, It will tenderize most any meat so it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Adding meats to soups will do the same thing.
Cheap Meals?
Go to http://www.budget101.com for great recipes, convenience recipes and ideas for inexpensive meal preparation. I think meals made at home for $10 per person is an outrageous price and does not merit the word frugal to be attached to it. At budget101, youll...
Freezing Cream Cheese?
Absolutely. First, remove it from the original wrapper and then use your handy vacuum sealer to seal it before putting it in the freezer. Let it thaw in the fridge for a few days before using it.
Grass Not Growing Under Trees?
Have you ever noticed there is very little grass in the woods? Grass needs the sunlight that the canopy of the trees keeps from reaching the ground. So, plant shade-loving plants and hang ferns from the lowest branches of those maples. Hostas and english ivy...
Make and Freeze Unflavored Koolade
The notion that freezing something in or re-using plastic bottles will cause leeching of some unseen toxin is nothing but an urban myth. It has been tested and disproved over and over. Even snopes.com has verified there is no danger in this practice. There...
Make Your Own Bottled Coffee Drinks
The warnings against putting plastic bottles in the freezer are not valid. There are no harmful chemicals in the plastic the bottles are made of. I personally spoke with representatives from both the pepsi and coca cola bottling companies. At the very worst...
Keeping Grass From Growing In Brick Driveway?
I also use boiling water. It doesnt harm the earth and has no lingering residue. It works on every weed or plant.
Saving Money on Eggs
I disagree with advice for everyone to keep chickens in the yard or a homemade coop to provide eggs for their family. Give it more consideration than a suggestion that sounds good. We are talking about living things that require care 365 days a year, our attention...
Being Frugal and Single on Low Income?
Check with the missions in your area, ask at local churches if there is a mission or community outreach store. I am a volunteer in one of them in my area. We sell clothes for $1. Everythying - brand new baby clothes, winter coats, dresses, denim jeans, swimsuits...
