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Wordless Wednesday: Daisy Girl Scouts

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Tomorrow is the first meeting for Grace's Daisy Troop. See I am practicing saying Grace's Daisy Troop not my Daisy Troop. I am her Girl Scout leader and have been blessed to find three co-leaders for the troop. YAY!! Being the first meeting for the troop and for me as a leader, … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Cheese”steak”

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First and foremost...if you are from Philadelphia, just go to the next topic!  You will likely be offended.  I plan to mimic the flavors of a cheesesteak, replacing the steak with portobello mushrooms.  Don't get me wrong...I love a good cheesesteak!  The ones in Philly are the … [Read more...]

Friday Favorites: Oscar Mayer Sub Kit

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Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

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I was out in Chicago last week for the Society of Women Engineer's Conference (bet ya didn't know I was an engineer, huh?) Anyway, the one tourist thing I did was the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise! It was pricey for cheap, budget-minded me but I have no idea if I … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash Gnocchi

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This week is one of our favorite fall meals.  Gnocchi are soft, pillowy dumplings that can be made out of a variety of ingredients, including ricotta or potato.  Ask 50 Italian grandmothers and you'll get 50 different recipes.  Our variation with roasted butternut squash uses … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Applesauce

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Just a little bit ... OK, a lot of applesauce. Approximately two and half gallons of homemade applesauce was canned at our house on Sunday. This is what happens when you live in an area with so many apple orchards and you come home with a bushel of apples. (Not pictured are the 5 … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Don't let the picture fool you!  This looks like a glob on a plate, but boy what a tasty glob!  Those great fall flavors and textures shine through and really warm you up on a cool, crisp fall evening. Our Meatless Monday this week is inspired by some of the great produce that … [Read more...]

Friday Favorite: Really Woolly Bedtime Prayers

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Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]

Friday Favorite: DiNic’s in Phildelphia

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Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Lubia (Stewed Green Beans)

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Alright, this is a day late here, but I can hardly be held accountable.  Beth took the camera to work with her yesterday and she had to work late!  So I didn't get a picture until it was too late to really post.  Dealing with a new dish, three kids, and no camera, I'm happy to … [Read more...]