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<blockquote data-quote="ctmom05" data-source="post: 208243" data-attributes="member: 2901"><p>Well, I guess I am still at it with this post......</p><p></p><p>I've rediscovered my frugal side a little bit because I've had the time. I was combining 2 part-time jobs to make a full time income. One of them was with a non-profit and the funding dried up after 3 years. </p><p></p><p>BUT!!! - I still have a job where working a minimum of 25 hours a week nets me some great health benefits. Plus, I have time to get things done.</p><p></p><p>A lean time lifestyle is not just for those who are personally facing adverse $$$ circumstances; it is for anyone who wants to trim the fat, so to speak!!</p><p></p><p>[the quilt tip]</p><p>Christmas is coming up and often along with that comes the expense of prezzies. A few years back, I was playing with the sewing machine I inherited from my Mom and put together a quilt that is patchwork on one side and fleecy on the other. I am not a sewer by any means! My neighbor had to show me how to use my own machine. Dax ended up with a doggy size quilt as a result of that first project.</p><p></p><p>I dusted the sewing machine off and have started another quilt. This time it will be people sized and I am going to give it to my daughter for Christmas. </p><p></p><p>The patches are cut from other items that I had around the house. I am recycling an old floral print sheet, various cloth placemats, and even a little clothing for this - all free! I will have to spend a little for the fleece, but will be getting it from Wal Mart or some fabric store sale.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't be able to make a lot of Christmas presents, but this is one that will deck the halls.</p><p></p><p>[the rice and beans tip]</p><p>I have always enjoyed getting creative in the kitchen. I do tend to be more of a simple home cooking type of cook, rather than a gourmet.</p><p></p><p>My coworker sometimes gives me non perishable food items that she finds she is not using after awhile. I got some beans this time around, both canned and dried. My husband is not a bean guy, except for the baked ones.</p><p></p><p>I simmered a cup of dried pinto beans until they were soft. While they were cooking I sauteed an onion and a red pepper. I mashed the soft pintos up and stirred them into the veggies. I added 4 servings of cooked(cooked in chicken bouillon) instant brown rice to the mixture, along with an undrained can of diced italian style tomatoes. </p><p></p><p>Beans and rice are bland, so I did sprinkle in seasonings as everything was cooking. The nice thing is that any of the ingredients can be varied according to your tastes and what you have on hand. </p><p></p><p>By the way, my husband loved my version of rice and beans and he wasn't just being nice.</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ctmom05, post: 208243, member: 2901"] Well, I guess I am still at it with this post...... I've rediscovered my frugal side a little bit because I've had the time. I was combining 2 part-time jobs to make a full time income. One of them was with a non-profit and the funding dried up after 3 years. BUT!!! - I still have a job where working a minimum of 25 hours a week nets me some great health benefits. Plus, I have time to get things done. A lean time lifestyle is not just for those who are personally facing adverse $$$ circumstances; it is for anyone who wants to trim the fat, so to speak!! [the quilt tip] Christmas is coming up and often along with that comes the expense of prezzies. A few years back, I was playing with the sewing machine I inherited from my Mom and put together a quilt that is patchwork on one side and fleecy on the other. I am not a sewer by any means! My neighbor had to show me how to use my own machine. Dax ended up with a doggy size quilt as a result of that first project. I dusted the sewing machine off and have started another quilt. This time it will be people sized and I am going to give it to my daughter for Christmas. The patches are cut from other items that I had around the house. I am recycling an old floral print sheet, various cloth placemats, and even a little clothing for this - all free! I will have to spend a little for the fleece, but will be getting it from Wal Mart or some fabric store sale. I wouldn't be able to make a lot of Christmas presents, but this is one that will deck the halls. [the rice and beans tip] I have always enjoyed getting creative in the kitchen. I do tend to be more of a simple home cooking type of cook, rather than a gourmet. My coworker sometimes gives me non perishable food items that she finds she is not using after awhile. I got some beans this time around, both canned and dried. My husband is not a bean guy, except for the baked ones. I simmered a cup of dried pinto beans until they were soft. While they were cooking I sauteed an onion and a red pepper. I mashed the soft pintos up and stirred them into the veggies. I added 4 servings of cooked(cooked in chicken bouillon) instant brown rice to the mixture, along with an undrained can of diced italian style tomatoes. Beans and rice are bland, so I did sprinkle in seasonings as everything was cooking. The nice thing is that any of the ingredients can be varied according to your tastes and what you have on hand. By the way, my husband loved my version of rice and beans and he wasn't just being nice. Chris [/QUOTE]
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