Well, I have been in a mood to sew some quick and easy projects. (I promise I will get back to cooking soon.)
Today, I decided to sew a dance outfit for my daughter's American Girl doll. I made her an outfit to match the one's she wears. This could also be used to make a swimsuit for the doll.
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This blog has turned into a collection of my Frugal recipes I serve to my family. Take a journey with me and learn to make frugal Midwestern fare for your family staying within your budget.
2/8/12
2/6/12
The week ahead and meal plan
This week is going to be a long busy boring week for myself. I have many goals for the week ahead and somehow I have to fit all of them in between work and school. UGH! I really will be glad when I am able to think again.
Goals for the week:
exercise 6 times this week (taking the kids to the pool is exercise if I walk in the water the whole time they are playing).
Make all dinners at home this week. I succeeded in this last week and would really like to do it again
Stop unexpected trips to the grocery store.
Get my papers written before the due dates
Make American Girl Doll Clothes to sell
WHEW!! A busy week for sure!
Menu Plan for the week ahead:
Monday: Sloppy joes and fruit kabobs
Tuesday: Mushroom Beef roast
Wednesday: Chicken Pot pie
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: (Not Sure) Have a benefit to attend
Saturday: Homemade pizza night
Sunday: Lemon chicken
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Goals for the week:
exercise 6 times this week (taking the kids to the pool is exercise if I walk in the water the whole time they are playing).
Make all dinners at home this week. I succeeded in this last week and would really like to do it again
Stop unexpected trips to the grocery store.
Get my papers written before the due dates
Make American Girl Doll Clothes to sell
WHEW!! A busy week for sure!
Menu Plan for the week ahead:
Monday: Sloppy joes and fruit kabobs
Tuesday: Mushroom Beef roast
Wednesday: Chicken Pot pie
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: (Not Sure) Have a benefit to attend
Saturday: Homemade pizza night
Sunday: Lemon chicken
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2/4/12
New American Girl Doll Clothing Project!
I have a daughter, who dances competitively and also loves her American Girl Dolls. I have been wanting to make her a warm up that matches her competition team warm up and I took advantage of the snowy weather today to make her an outfit! Here are some pictures.
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2/3/12
Friday FInds 2/3/12
It is Friday!! Yeah! I made it through this wonderful week. I am so excited to share my Friday finds with you this week. These are all baking recipes I hope to make this weekend for a bake sale on Tuesday!
Source: ourbestbites.com via Angela on Pinterest
Source: crazyforcrust.com via Angela on Pinterest
Source: browneyedbaker.com via Angela on Pinterest
Source: tastebook.com via Angela on Pinterest
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2/2/12
Greek Tomato Soup
This is a hearty, rib-sticking soup. Just add hot rolls and you have a winter meal to
warm you body and soul.
3 Tbs. olive oil
6 C. cabbage, finely shredded
3 C. onion, finely sliced
2 - 14 oz. cans tomato soup
1 28-oz. can chicken broth
1 C. beef broth
2 Tbs. sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
feta cheese
Directions
In Dutch Oven, heat oil until it ripples. Add onion and cabbage and stir until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the soup and broths. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the cabbage is VERY tender. Add pickle relish, salt and pepper, bring back to simmer and serve with feta cheese to sprinkle on top
2/1/12
Healthful HOT wings
Just in time for the superbowl. This is a great healthy wing recipe. The wings are baked not fried. Try it you may like it!
BAKED BUFFALO WINGS
Makes 6 servings.
Makes 6 servings.
FOR THE DIP---
Salt and Pepper
1 tbs skim milk or buttermilk
2 tbs light mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
FOR THE WINGS---
1 tbs honey
2 tbs paprika
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
4 carrots, cut in half
3 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, tips removed
2 tbs unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce
2 bay leaves
4 stalks celery, cut into thirds
MAKE DIP---Pulse yogurt, blue cheese, mayo, garlic, milk and lemon juice in a food processor or blender until combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Cover refrigerate. MAKE WINGS---Heat oven to 425°. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Put chicken wings in a skillet, add 3 pieces of celery, 3 pieces of carrot, bay leaves, broth, hot sauce, paprika, butter, honey and 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer. Simmer until chicken is almost cooked through.
---Transfer wings to baking sheet and arrange in a single layer, reserve sauce in skillet. Bake wings until skin is golden and crisp, 35 min. Simmer reserved sauce until slightly thickened. Discard celery, carrot and bay leaves. Reserve one quarter of the sauce for serving. Return wings to skillet and toss with remaining sauce. SERVE wings with blue cheese dip and reserved sauce, cut remaining celery and carrot into sticks to serve on the side...
Cherries on the snow
This happens to be my favorite candle of the year and also my favorite recipe! Great for Valentine's Day!
Cherries In The Snow
8 oz cream cheese, softened - fat free works fine
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
12 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
8 cups 1" angel food cake cubes
20 oz can cherry pie filling
Beat cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Gently fold in whipped topping. Place half of cake cubes in a large glass bowl. Top with half the cheese mixture. Spread half of cherry pie filling over cheese mixture. Repeat layers in same order.
Cover and chill. A ready-made angel food cake will work just fine for this recipe.
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