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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Show & Tel Sunday
This week we have Minnie Mouse An edible image A bear And two anniversary cakes As always I crave your feedback.
5 Frugal Things
My neighbors are taking their 9 month old daughter to meet her father’s relatives in India. I’m dog sitting while they are away. I get companionship (I miss Glory so much), needed exercise and they are paying me. I found … Continue reading
Show & Tell
Let me know if you have a favorite. I love hearing from you.
Posted in Cake Show & Tell
Tagged 1st birthday cake, mermaid cake, motorcycle cake, pink dragon cake, Super Bee cake
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The return of Sunday Show & Tell
I apologize for the lack of cake post lately. The bakery’s landlord terminated our lease at the end of November. We knew this was coming but had not expected it so soon. Our new location was still under construction, so … Continue reading
Posted in Cake Show & Tell
Tagged baby shower cake, candy cake, heart cakes, mini princess tortes, polka dot cake, sunflower cake
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Italian Meatball Sandwiches-AFS twist
As a single, sandwiches work well in my menu plans. Paninis, fishwhich and this recipe show up frequently. Italian Meatball Sandwich (original recipe) 1 1/2#lean ground beef 1/2# ground pork 2 eggs 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese … Continue reading
My macaroni & cheese
I base my macaroni and cheese on this recipe. FAMILY STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE 1/2 Cup diced, spam, salmon or tuna 1/4 Cup chopped onions 1/8 Cup chopped green pepper 2 Tablespoons butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1-1/2 … Continue reading
Hawaiian Pizza
I realize that Hawaiian Pizza is the “Twinkie” of the pizza world. Simple and sweet, with a chewy crust that’s the way I like my pizza. Crust: I make a batch of bread dough, I’ve used several basic recipes, any of them … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, DIY, recipes, single living frugal style
Tagged Hawaiian Pizza, homemade pizza, inexpensive pizza, Pizza
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Big Meal Prep Day
A few days ago I showed you my January groceries and promised to tell you how I used them. The stockpile in my freezer was down to just burritos and corn chowder. Wanting more variety in my menus I decided … Continue reading
My plans for the thrifty store finds- Part 3
So that l leaves I purchased the bag of sewing notions just for the sewing machine needles. It is recommended that you use a new needle for each garment. I don’t do that but they do get dull or break … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & crafts, crafts, DIY, Doll Clothes, Frugal Fun, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul, Trash to Treasure
Tagged bobbins, Doll clothes, fabric repurposed, family shelter, Homeless shelter, patterns, sewing machine needles, sewing notions, shirts repurposed, thrift store shopping
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