tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:10:09 +0000The $In the KitchenStarbucksRecipesWorks for me WednesdayFreeFrugal FridaysDIYDiaper DealsMaking MoneyMypointsSwagbuckshttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (bethany)Blogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-2426078839253889737Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:52:00 +00002011-10-10T13:38:20.245-07:00In the KitchenGo Bananas?I say yes! Bananas are a wonderful cheap fruit that have many uses. When money is tight around our house we still buy bananas because we use them in so many different ways.1. Eat them the way they are! Why not with Potassium, 2 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, vitamins A, B, C, and calcium and magnesium and so much more. All of that and only 140 calories bananas are a healthy choicehttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/many-uses-for-bananas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-415533256867459199Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:19:00 +00002011-03-09T20:19:00.708-08:00The $Works for me WednesdayA while back almost a year ago I took Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Class offered by my church. It was really an eye opener in many ways. Some of the awesome things I got from this class you can get too for free!Check out Dave Ramsey's site offering free budget tools. This includes a download-able quickie budget, monthly cash flow planning, and an irregular income planning. Also you http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/works-for-me-wednesday-budgeting-helps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-4176615833989360144Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:08:00 +00002011-03-04T12:08:00.106-08:00Frugal FridaysThe $There are several different ways to earn giftcards online like Mypoints and Swagbucks. Today I am going to tell you a way to get money deposited into your Paypal Account on a weekly basis!YouData is a website that offers you the opportunity to check out some really cool websites and earn money for looking at there advertisements. This is not time consuming or difficult. You also wont make tons ofhttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/frugal-friday-making-money-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-993119065706528990Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +00002011-03-02T08:08:00.427-08:00Works for me WednesdayToday I am going to let you peek in to some blogs that I Love and have helped me in shaping my home! I do not have very much time online on an average day surf the internet all day. I have come across a couple of blogs that I visit at least weekly is if not daily or even yes several times a day.Moneysavingmom is an upbeat positive blog that I look at a whole lot. She not only shows you online http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/works-for-me-wednesday-blogs-that-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-8062930260087713729Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:03:00 +00002011-02-26T10:03:00.648-08:00The $Budgeting really helped me in several ways as I have posted about the emergency fund, and car repair fund. Today I am going to talk about having a clothing budget. Many of you may be thinking are you kidding me Clothing is one of my first priorities, and others may be thinking like i did "I dont have money for clothes" All the while spending money when you just have to have a new pair of jeans http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/budget-isnt-bad-word-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-4238530964231910226Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:23:00 +00002011-02-23T13:23:00.249-08:00Works for me WednesdayI saw a post on how to make your own foaming hand soap and dish soap on idreamofclean.net and so I thought i would check it out.I bought 2 foam dispensers and a large bottle of regular dial hand soap refill. I was curious of how clean the foaming hand soap really made your hands, but I would say it does a pretty good job!Check out how to make your own foaming hand soap and foaming dish soap http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/works-for-me-wednesday-foaming-hand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-4717308505408675849Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:05:00 +00002011-03-01T20:38:19.281-08:00RecipesToday I made one of my favorite freezer recipes of all time, Pigs in the Blanket! Yes I know this may sound strange for a freezer recipe but It is totally yummy, and if you dont eat them all before they even get back to the kitchen, they Freeze and reheat wonderfully!Pigs in the Blanket2 pkgs dry yeast ( 2 1/4 tsp per pack* Buy in bulk it is much cheaper!)2 c very warm water2 tsp salt1/2 c sugar1http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipe-pigs-in-blanket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-4180453902809811897Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:40:00 +00002011-02-12T10:18:53.619-08:00The $Last week I discussed how it was before I went to the Financial Peace University class, this week I would like to discuss how it has helped us to have an emergency fund and Car repair fund, and ways it has helped us with the rest of our budgeting.Dave Ramsey suggests you start with $1000 in an account that you can easily get to (but not too easy) for an emergency fund. If you have debt you are tohttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/budget-isnt-bad-word-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-1749200663934033127Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:47:00 +00002011-02-11T09:53:09.024-08:00Frugal FridaysDo you love to eat out but want to do it cheaper?Find out what restaurants do special kids nights, or buy one get one nights.Fazolis (in Pueblo Call for your local restaurant deals) Offers .99 kids meals on Tuesdays. We also have a local High school card that allows us to get a free spaghetti with the purchase of an entree, so we combine the tow to get a cheaper meal on Tuesdays, and with the http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/frugal-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-7686049360458151355Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:51:00 +00002011-02-07T17:06:02.797-08:00FreeGet a $2 amazon mp3 credit just by going to AMAZON here and entering this code VDAYMP3S. Use this to send 2 songs to a Special person or persons in your life.They will walk you through it and all you have to do after you pick out the song is put in the email to the person you want to send the song too, as well as a message if you would like. They will send out the link for them to download the http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/free-amazon-mp3-credit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-6932577520772823010Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:59:00 +00002011-02-07T12:09:21.407-08:00In the KitchenRecipesI tried this recipe I saw on a comment on Moneysavingmoms blog and I added few variations of my own and it turned out wonderful!Creamy Crock Pot Chicken6 chicken breasts (I used frozen)1 Bottle of Italian Dressing1 can Cream of Chicken soup1 pkg Cream Cheese (room Temperature)1 cup Chicken BrothCook chicken in crockpot with entire bottle of Italian Dressing for at least 6 hours on low. ( I left http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipe-creamy-crock-pot-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-799868668501468618Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:50:00 +00002011-02-05T14:50:00.670-08:00The $When my husband and I first got married, we decided then I would take care of paying the bills and dealing with the finances. I had paid small bills like insurance and a phone bill, but never budgeting for 2 people and lots more bills.I tried for several years to come up with a budget that worked for us, and have failed many many times. Last year I took the Financial Peace University Class http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/budget-isnt-bad-word-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-3190029513137319791Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:02:00 +00002011-02-05T14:09:41.431-08:00The $Right now at Groupon you can get a $20 Voucher for $10 to spend at Barnes and Noble.Just head to this link to purchase your $20 Barnes and Noble Voucher for $10. It will show up in your Groupons list Print it out and take it to Barnes and Noble or use it online!Use this in conjunction with the clearance section to get an even better deal!http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/groupon-deal-20-barnes-and-noble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-3965471142536680018Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:03:00 +00002011-02-04T16:03:00.276-08:00Making MoneyI got a $10 Starbucks card in the mail today from Shop It To Me! I was super excited, I immediately added it to my other Starbucks card online to make sure I am still earning free drinks from Starbucks.http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/10-starbucks-card-in-mail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-3667765703919225145Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:27:00 +00002011-02-02T21:27:00.358-08:00Works for me WednesdayFor years I have been getting my tortillas from Sams Club, yes that's right Sams Club. My Family really enjoys many things that you need tortillas for and I need a way to get them without paying so much for them.I went to Sams Club one day I believe getting milk (at the time the cheapest place) and I walked by the tortillas and I saw the price and thought why am I paying for more?So I picked up ahttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/works-for-me-wednesday-19-uses-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-3632400599701978771Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:31:00 +00002011-02-02T07:49:42.368-08:00In the KitchenOne great way to lower your grocery budget is to stock up when prices get low on certain items. This week at King Soopers stores there is a sale on Del Monte Canned vegetables. They are on sale for .49, for some that may not be very low, but for me to get name brand canned vegetables it generally costs .65 or more.When I have it in my grocery budget to stock up on food that is on sale and http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/stock-up-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-3261476694808002471Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:53:00 +00002011-01-31T14:00:30.160-08:00In the KitchenThis weeks menu plan has some of last weeks stuff we didnt make, Also I am trying to pick quick, easy, low ingredient meals!LunchBologna SandwichesCheese QuesadillasCreamy Chicken over Rice with Green BeansCreamy Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and BeansStirfryChili dogs, Chips, fruitEat outDinnerSpaghetti, Green beans, and Garlic breadBeef Stroganoff, CornEat at churchTuna SandwichesDinner with http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday_31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-993798588282251493Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:26:00 +00002011-01-25T15:26:00.778-08:00DIYThis simple solution to fabric softener is a great way to stretch the money. I found this while searching the Duggars family website.What I did:1 Bottle of Name brand fabric softener (Even better if bought on sale with a coupon)4 inexpensive sponges cut in halfplastic containerI used a Gladware© container that someone brought me cookies in. Pour 1 part Fabric softener 2 parts water. Add about 4 http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/do-it-yourself-in-expensive-fabric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-5732125525637279319Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:28:00 +00002011-02-12T10:21:22.742-08:00In the KitchenRecipesI made a chicken stroganoff that I thought was great and wanted to share with you the recipe.Chicken Stroganoff1 can chicken (10 oz)1 can cream of mushroom soup8 oz sour cream1 piece of baconWorcestershire sauceGarlic saltLowrys salt4 crumbled Ritz or club crackersPut bacon in microwave to cook for about 2 min. Heat oven to 375. Mix soup, chicken, sour cream, and (Worcestershire garlic and lawryshttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-stroganoff-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-8157161259675435303Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:57:00 +00002011-02-07T12:12:51.914-08:00In the KitchenThis weeks Menu is based on food we already have, or can get fairly cheaply. The meals are mostly very easy.LunchCheese Quesadillas, Vanilla CakeBologna Sandwiches, FruitLoaded Tortilla Pizzas (recipe coming soon)Peanut Butter and Jelly or ApplesBeef Stroganoff, Steamed Carrots, Artisian Bread(recipe coming soon)Tatortot Casserole, CornCrock Pot Chili Cheese Dogs, Chips, FruitDinnerMushroom http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-7022924332047692070Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:22:00 +00002011-01-21T21:44:08.584-08:00Diaper DealsIf you got in on the Living Social $20 gift card for $10 and need diapers this would be a great way to spend that free $10 wisely.Amazon has coupons on their site for $1.50 off PampersI bought a box of 204 size 3 diapers for $17.12Here is how:The box of diapers usually costs $40.88 - 15% for being an amazon mom - 15% for subscribing (which you can unsubscribe later) brings the price to $28.62 - $http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/amazon-cheap-diapers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-6568632620690208550Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:39:00 +00002011-02-12T09:39:45.916-08:00The $6 Easy steps to saving money without cutting anything out:Balance Checkbook (if you are like me this takes some time because it had not been done in a while)Starting with new transactions Round up to the nearest dollar (Example: $1.04= $2)Keep rounding up every time you enter your transactions in your checkbookCount on your checkbook balance not the bank balance!Wait a few monthsSubtract the bankhttp://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/rounding-up-checkbook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-5201395163563335293Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:22:00 +00002011-01-19T21:32:36.221-08:00StarbucksShop It To Me is offering a $10 Gift Card to Starbucks, Old Navy, Amazon and more when you refer 10 friends.Sign up with an account with Shop It To Me. Then Post your referral link on your Facebook page, Twitter account, or blog. Or you can Email your friends a link. You will receive a $10 gift certificate for every 10 friends who sign up.http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-10-starbucks-old-navy-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-7863388614778773686Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:21:00 +00002011-01-18T17:54:21.288-08:00RecipesToday I wanted an Iced Coffee from Starbucks but I did not have a gift card to use so instead I stayed home and made one. I will be perfecting the recipe and share it when it is awesome.Today I made strong coffee, put some sugar in it and some chocolate syrup. I then put the hot sweetened coffee in the fridge. When it had chilled enough ( I got impatient it probably would have been better longer)http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/making-you-own-iced-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853417327765349842.post-595079520118058080Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:36:00 +00002011-01-15T14:36:00.566-08:00MypointsStarbucksMypoints is a rewards company where you can earn gift cards to places like Starbucks, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Applebees, Chilis, Lowes, Sears, Target, and many more. I cost around 1500-1600 points for a $10 gift card.How do you earn these points? It is rather simple here are some waysYou get 5 points for clicking on some of the emails mypoints sendsYou can get 10-50 points for surveys they http://shapingmyhome.blogspot.com/2011/01/mypoints-10-gift-card-to-starbucks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (bethany)0