Category Archives: tips

Uses for Soap Slivers (or bathtub fun for kids)

SUBMITTED BY:  Betti-PA (who is not a soap welder)

All those soap slivers you made fun of me for saving last summer … (bathtub fun for kids). Even though DH threw out most of my soap sliver collection (can you imagine!?), I managed to salvage a quart Mason jar full of them. Continue reading

Simple Frugal Meal Ideas

pennies

One of the things our family does regularly with leftovers is we prepare a meal we call  “Party Tray.” I’ll take all the collected leftovers out of the refrigerator and freezer, reheat them, and then divide the food items among our plates. Everyone gets a little dab of this and a little dab of that — maybe only a bite or two of each item, but after the plate is filled with bits and pieces from past meals, it takes on the look of a plate from a party buffet line. I usually add some sliced cheese and crackers, plus a few cut-up fresh veggies, to complete the party theme. Continue reading

Homemade Baby Wipes

I found a recipe for making baby wipes out of paper towels. It called for cutting a roll of paper towels in half and I remember the mineral oil, but nothing else. I know there was more to it, I printed it out and have lost it. If anyone knows where to find this or has the recipe, please let me know. Continue reading

Quick Apple Ideas

SUBMITTED BY:  Debi

Quick Apple Ideas

  1. Add chopped apples to rice prior to cooking.
  2. Add diced apples to homemade chicken salad. Continue reading

A simple way to use up over-ripened bananas – Black Bottom Banana Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Sheila

Next time you have too many over-ripe bananas, try this!

I get tired of banana bread when I have a whole lot of bananas to use up. I got this recipe years ago from the Share program, they have a nice newsletter they give you with your food and it usually contains recipes of the type of food you are getting. We love this recipe … Continue reading