Hopefully this will give you some ideas for a party or shower you might be hosting in the future. Using what you already have in a different way (like the football dish), and picking up paper products and little decorations from a dollar store can really help you save money.
Farmers Market Schedule
One of the things I look forward to every summer is going to our local farmers market. Of course I go because there’s nothing like fresh vegetables and fruits at a good price but I also enjoy the whole experience.
Here is a list of the different locations and times of our local Colorado Springs farmer’s markets.
Cheap but Good Steaks to Grill
Remember….check out the section at almost every grocery store where they have their discounted meats. There’s nothing wrong with them but are marked down anywhere from 25 to 50% off because they are getting near their expiration date or the store has too much in stock.
Tipping Guidelines – What Do You Think?
What do you tip and who do you tip?
Do you leave less of a gratuity when you’re not happy with the service or food?
Do you leave more when you get excellent service?
Veggie Burgers with Apple-Onion Salad – $10 (or less) Meal
Why not go meatless once a week? Good for your body and wallet. Even better, the meat-lovers will love these!
KVOR’s Table Talk – I Am a Guest On Teresa Farney’s (Gazette Food Editor) Radio Show!
KVOR’s Table Talk I had the pleasure of meeting Teresa Farney, Colorado Springs Gazette food editor and host of “Table Talk on KVOR” radio show this past week when I was a guest on her show. She and DJ Mark Goldberg, who was sitting in for DJ Aaron Seller. were so warm and welcoming and […]
Chocolate Bunny Taste Test-Expensive is Not Always the Best!
Yahoo! Shine has released the results of its Chocolate Easter Bunny taste test! What’s your personal favorite chocolate bunny?
Grocery Store Club Cards and Coupons
I am not a coupon clipper, unless it’s very, very convenient. I do clip from the Sunday paper and I did clip the grocery store coupons in the weekly ads because it was convenient…. …but then I discovered that if you have a Safeway or King Sooper’s Club Card, you can go online and download that […]
How $10 Meals Are Calculated
Once a week we’ll feature a meal for 4 for $10.00 or less. If you look at the list of ingredients required for each recipe you might think there’s no way all those ingredients cost less than $10.00… …and you’d be right, IF you were to to take that list and buy everything at one […]
Irish Beef Stew – $10.00 (or less) Meal
Irish Beef Stew Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours in crock pot Serves: 4 Cost: approx. $6.oo This is a delicious, inexpensive meal you could cook for St. Patrick’s Day (or anytime!) You can prep it the night before or first thing in the morning, place in a crock pot and […]
Brined Crispy Juicy Chicken With Roasted Vegetables – $10.00 (or less) Meal
Brined Crispy Juicy Chicken Prep Time: 5 minutes Brine Time: 4-8 hours Cook Time: 1-1 1/2 hours Serves: 4 Cost: approx. $6.00 Brining the chicken makes it juicy. There are several ways to brine, and I do it the easiest way: with cold water and salt. The skin of the chicken blackens as the […]