Best painless "stretching things" budget tips?

[Chicklogic]

Right, and thank you for pointing that out. I *did* state if it's not really necessary. I have read some suggestions earlier that I could have made comments about also, but kept them to myself. If you want to encourage people to post suggestions and ideas, may I suggest that it is best not to post snarky comments or 'witty' responses, and I would also like to point out there are plenty of people who don't happen to live in S FL that read here.
I guess I'm done contributing...See ya!

it TRUELY was a joke. I am sorry you were offended. I am sitting here very hot and sweaty with a fan and air on(and have NO WORKING AIRCONDITING in my car right now) so I DO drive with no air daily until it gets fixed!

TRUELY a JOKE - sorry

 

[Chicklogic]

jmtf2004 I did send you a PM as well. Sorry you were offended, really. The reason for the post saying it was not meant as rude laughter was to avoid hurt feelings.....guess it didn't work

 

[Disney Ella]

Chicklogic, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the comment you made. It was just a cute remark about the need for air-conditioning in the hotter parts of the country. I don't know what anyone could find offensive about it. You were not criticizing the poster in any way that I could see.

 

[Chicklogic]

Chicklogic, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the comment you made. It was just a cute remark about the need for air-conditioning in the hotter parts of the country. I don't know what anyone could find offensive about it. You were not criticizing the poster in any way that I could see.

Thanks, Ella. I just went back and removed the post cuz I felt bad. Diidn't expect to wake up to that this morning

 

[lillygator]

I wish I could live wihtout a/c but not happening.

sorry I have no tips to add, but keep 'em coming!

 

[semo233]

I wish I could live wihtout a/c but not happening.

sorry I have no tips to add, but keep 'em coming!

Just don't forget to clean the filter or buy a new one. I rinsed mine out and still had a whole bunch of lint on it....so I used a lint roller and it worked great!!

 

[Chicklogic]

lillygator

Mom of two Princesses!
Grew up wanting to be a can can girl


Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: The World's Best Sand ~ Siesta Key, FL
Posts: 24,957


is there some kind of award given out at 25,000 posts???

 

[lillygator]

don't I wish!!!
I just love this place, what can I say?

 

[Chicklogic]

don't I wish!!!
I just love this place, what can I say?

Averages out to something like 5,555 posts per year or 463 posts per month or 15 posts every day! I, for one......say THANK YOU!!

Lisa

 

[crisi]

I wish I could live wihtout a/c but not happening.

sorry I have no tips to add, but keep 'em coming!

I've been sneaking the thermostat up on my husband - from 74 to 80. He hasn't even noticed.

 

[aprilvaca04]

I've been sneaking the thermostat up on my husband - from 74 to 80. He hasn't even noticed.

Don't ya just love when you can trick them and they don't even notice????

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Here's what I use instead of a store-bought package of taco seasoning mix:
1 Tablespoon corn starch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Combine seasoning mixture with 1 pound browned and drained ground beef (or turkey) and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
I mix up my own packets in advance to make taco nights easier. It's nice to be able to control and adjust what goes into it for your family's tastes. I need to measure the amount of one packet so I could make one big batch and know how much to take out for one recipe. I haven't done the math, but I'm sure this would have to be a fraction of what some of those packets at the store cost.

Thank you so much for this happycampers! It was wonderful and I already had all the ingredients on hand. I made a double batch and figured out that 3 TB of the mix for a pound of meat worked out perfect. I really appreciate this and I am delighted to use my spices up. DH thought it rocked!

 

[semo233]

bump

 

[Chicklogic]

try your hand at "no knead bread"!! I have fresh baked bread a couple of times a week for PENNIES spent and only MINUTES of work

Seriously looks/tastes like I bought it at a bakery

I even impressed ME!

 

[semo233]

try your hand at "no knead bread"!! I have fresh baked bread a couple of times a week for PENNIES spent and only MINUTES of work

Seriously looks/tastes like I bought it at a bakery

I even impressed ME!

I'm going to the store today and am going to buy yeast to try this!

 

[lillygator]

try your hand at "no knead bread"!! I have fresh baked bread a couple of times a week for PENNIES spent and only MINUTES of work

Seriously looks/tastes like I bought it at a bakery

I even impressed ME!

do you hvae to have a bread machine?

 

[lillygator]

I've been sneaking the thermostat up on my husband - from 74 to 80. He hasn't even noticed.

I move it up to around near 80 when I leave in the morning, I am not sure if that helps....having the pool has increased it. Our electiric bill is over $400 a month and I would love to get it down.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

try your hand at "no knead bread"!! I have fresh baked bread a couple of times a week for PENNIES spent and only MINUTES of work

Seriously looks/tastes like I bought it at a bakery

I even impressed ME!

Was the recipe posted earlier? If not I would love to have it (I have a bread machine).

 

[Chicklogic]

do you hvae to have a bread machine?

No bread machine needed ~ only a cast iron style casserole dish or a "La Cloche" type stone dish

 

[Chicklogic]

Was the recipe posted earlier? If not I would love to have it (I have a bread machine).

The recipe is easily found by searching " almost no knead bread" but the basic recipe is

3C flour
1/4 t fast acting yeast
1t salt
7 oz water
3oz beer
1T vinagar

mix together and cover for 8 - 18 hours (big window!!) when you are ready.....
knead 4 - 8 turns if desired
let sit 2 hours (covered)
dust with flour and slit top about 3 inches with a knife

bake at 475 in a covered dutch oven for 30 minutes
uncover and bake for additional 20 minutes until golden brown

cool at least an hour before cutting!