Frugal Weekend

I am about to enjoy a frugal weekend.  I have bills to pay and grocery shopping to do, but that is fine, I have my coupons and my loss leader circulars, So, I will make my lists and see what kind of bargains can be scored.  It will be an adventure.  I also have laundry and house cleaning to get done.  I plan to get caught up on my sleep, if there is such a thing. I will also do some reading. 

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

This recipe was on the Bisquick website under emergency meals.....  This would be a great dish to make when short on time.......

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie



Nothing warms you like hearty chicken pot pie. This one’s loaded with vegetables and has a tender, flaky crust made with Bisquick® mix.

Prep Time
15 Minutes

Total Time
45
Minutes

Makes
6 servings

1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 cup cut-up cooked chicken

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup milk

1 egg


1.Heat oven to 400ºF. Mix vegetables, chicken and soup in ungreased 2-quart casserole.

2.Stir remaining ingredients in small bowl with fork until blended. Pour into casserole.

3.Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 servings


Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Special Touch

If desired, stir in 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, dried sage leaves or pepper.

Substitution

Use condensed cream of mushroom soup or condensed cheese soup instead of the chicken soup to give this dish a whole new taste!

Variation

For Hearty Beef Pot Pie, use 1 cup cut-up cooked leftover or deli roast beef instead of the chicken and condensed cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 225 (Calories from Fat 80 ),Total Fat 9 g(Saturated Fat 3 g,Cholesterol 60 mg;Sodium 710 mg;Total Carbohydrate 27 g(Dietary Fiber 4 g,Protein 13 g;Percent Daily Value*:Calcium ;Exchanges:1 Starch;2 Vegetable;1 High-Fat Meat;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!!

Left Over Ham

Yes you knew it!!!  Left over ham is in my fridge....  I must tell you that the ham sandwiches have been wonderful.  I also had ham and eggs yesterday.  The possibilities here are seemingly endless.  Ham and Cheese Omelette's, Ham Quiche, Ham and Beans mmmmmm, you see where I am going with this....  One Ham and so many possibilities.

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!!

Spring Veggie Saute'

Here is my Fabulous & Frugal veggie saute'
It has green zucchini's, yellow zucchini's mushrooms, and onion.  It is drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with a little salt and a dash of pepper.  This is so good by itself or you can eat it over rice. 

I am so looking forward to the spring and summer vegetables.
Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!

Easter Dinner

Well, I am planning my Easter Dinner.....  Looks like it will be ham, they are on sale this week and I actually think I will buy 2 and stick one in my freezer for later, and I also can use those left overs for sandwiches to pack in my lunch next week. Planning ahead is crucial in frugal living and saving money everyday.
Because I have been dieting, I think I will cook some asparagus, make some deviled eggs and a green salad.  I know it is not the "traditional" Easter Dinner but I think it will be absolutely fine, not to mention frugal. 

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!

Couponing

I do believe that couponing has become all the rage.....  I recently picked up an expandable file folder for my coupons...  it was about 7 dollars and it is nice because it is alphabetized A-Z, so organizing my coupons has been fun, and they are easier to find now...which I think also makes them easier to use.  I have been picking up my Sunday paper just for the coupons, I use the rest for fire starter.  By the way when I clean out my fire place I use those ashes in my garden.  The other place that I have been getting coupons is in the mail.  I signed up for some stuff on line at different sites, such as Proctor and Gamble, and Dove.... they are regularly sending me coupons.  I have noticed lots of places on line to download coupons and print them off so...this week I am going to get my printer up and running.  By the way, last week I bought 78 dollars worth of groceries for 42.  I know that is pretty good....but I want to do better.

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!

Extreme Couponing

Extreme Couponing has aired on TLC twice now, for the last 2 weeks.  The first week, I was so fascinated by the actual clipping of the coupons and planning of the shopping trips, you have to admit it is rather intriguing.  Then showing the people at the store and then at the checkout counter... Then they show the stock piles of supplies and groceries that the extreme couponers  have in their home, and that is interesting as well.  They are hoarders!!!!!!  I figure in a couple of months the extreme couponers are going to be featured on the TLC show of Hoarders.  My gawd...who needs all that crap in their houses?  Let alone the one gal who had an entire shower stall loaded to the ceiling with toilet paper and paper towels.  Another lady had shelves all over her house including in her children's bedrooms, and stashes of supplies under her kid's beds. 
I do think it is great that the people can save 91 to 98 percent on their grocery bills.  I also think that saving money like that is truly a talent, these people are totally gifted, and should be giving back to their communities.  I am thinking that the local food banks, homeless shelters and various charities could really benefit from the efforts of the extreme couponers.  Seriously why do you need 150 boxes of cereal in your pantry?  And, especially when you are going to go shopping again next week?  Not to mention while there are starving people in the United States.
My hat is off to Nathan, the guy featured this week, who is donating over 50 thousand dollars worth of various products to charity.  He is making care packages for our military men and women who are currently  over seas.  He is working on 1000 care packages, to send over to the troops who are away from home and their families.  I know they will love and appreciate Nathan's efforts to show support to and for them (our troops). 
I personally would love to see more of this on TLC.  Show the extreme couponers, but show them giving back to their communities as well.... that is a much better show.