tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post1934984037079290268..comments2024-03-29T00:10:51.155-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: My Frugal Week: May I?terricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-48625579481244961482016-05-17T17:28:31.918-04:002016-05-17T17:28:31.918-04:00We are needing to redo our screens as well and I&#...We are needing to redo our screens as well and I've done a little research but need to compare the cost and frustration of me doing it myself with the cost for ACE Hardware to do them for us.<br /><br />Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251936768042830801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-28152766710594621302016-05-10T21:55:54.475-04:002016-05-10T21:55:54.475-04:00Hello, I don't know if you have one near you...Hello, I don't know if you have one near you but the Dollar tree is a great place to buy cards. They are either 2/$1 or $1 each. I just can't bring myself to pay $5 or $6 for a card. Have a great week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-73741452703115996232016-05-08T17:42:54.780-04:002016-05-08T17:42:54.780-04:00Thank you all so much for the chicken ideas. As ...Thank you all so much for the chicken ideas. As you know I really needed them and you came to my rescue. Mine chicken turns out dry and tasteless. Well i might not say that again! thanks again. Sarah. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-2332762586521051972016-05-07T05:47:04.804-04:002016-05-07T05:47:04.804-04:00I couldn't resist the 'how to use up yogur...I couldn't resist the 'how to use up yogurt puzzle. I found this.<br /><br /> https://franarexic.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/three-uses-for-expired-yogurt/<br /><br />I have used yogurt to cool sun burned skin before, it's very soothing but messy - and it wasn't 'turned'. A elderly Greek lady told me to try it as it was a cheap, natural product. I don't think I've let myself get sunburned since though.<br />You can also smear old yoghurt over new terracotta plant pots and it encourages algae growth so the pots quickly develop a more aged, vintage look, if that's your look. I've seen that done on a TV garden design programme but haven't done it myself. <br />But honestly, I probably would have thrown it away too, much as I hate waste. <br />I love the new wallpaper. I've just picked up a sample of a very bright floral paper and have it taped to the wall to see if I really like it over a period of time. It's a departure from what I normally choose but I need some colour in my life. Thanks so much for writing, I love to read about your days.Rose xSparkiedollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229027855140587770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-36643145996416802382016-05-07T04:01:50.606-04:002016-05-07T04:01:50.606-04:00I have leftover chicken in my fridge thanks so muc...I have leftover chicken in my fridge thanks so much for the nudge to use it in chicken fajitas! sounds good! <br /><br />My goodness I didn't know cards were that expensive anymore! I think they got us on Mother's day! <br /><br />Have a great day! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-91231974068220608732016-05-06T19:46:28.076-04:002016-05-06T19:46:28.076-04:00Sarah-mix 2 tablespoons oil with 2 teaspoons each ...Sarah-mix 2 tablespoons oil with 2 teaspoons each of rosemary, oregano, minced garlic and salt. Rub over the chicken and then crockpot for 6 hours on low. (That is the time for my crockpot but it is pretty hot. You may need high if yours cooks cooler.) Or in the oven at 350 for 1 1/2-2 hours. I think it is better from the crockpot. I have been using this recipe for 20 years and it is always good. <br /><br />One of Christopher Kimball's cookbooks (bowtie guy on America's Test Kitchen) says that the reason people like to eat out so much is that restaurants are not afraid to use enough salt. So, enough salt is often the key.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-67105144378829513512016-05-06T19:06:14.688-04:002016-05-06T19:06:14.688-04:00Your flower beds with your new trellises look very...Your flower beds with your new trellises look very nice. I love those little birds on the trellises. I am hoping our Aldi's around here will still have some of those trellises. I have a rose bush that could use a pretty trellis.<br /><br />A little note to Sarah - A couple of years ago we were just tired of eating chicken. It was seeming dull to us. I decided to experiment with some different seasonings and discovered that we really like it with salt, a little black pepper, a little sprinkling of onion powder, and (this was the new to me seasoning), curry powder. I had never had curry powder until then and thought it was just a single seasoning, like garlic, or pepper. The curry powder is a mixture of several different seasonings, coriander, fennugreek, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, bay leaves, celery seed, nutmeg, cloves, onion, red pepper, and ginger. I use McCormick brand. Even though it lists red pepper in the ingredients, I have never felt the heat of it, and I don't notice a specific cloves flavor. I am not a fan of spicy, tongue burning seasonings. Somehow, the scent of the curry seems much stronger than the flavor after it is cooked. I use the curry powder very sparingly, because I believe it could become overwhelming To me it has made a big difference in the flavor of baked/roasted chicken. Embarrassing to admit, but I used to mostly only like the baked chicken skin, where the flavor was. Now with different seasoning it all tastes good to me.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-19819201924591835132016-05-06T18:27:39.689-04:002016-05-06T18:27:39.689-04:00I looked for Mother' Day cards and found what ...I looked for Mother' Day cards and found what I thought was the perfect card. Then I turned the card over and it was $8.00. $8.00!! All the others that held the right sentiment were $6. A bit better. I finally gave up and bought one and like you will be making more cards. If at least the card would be kept and looked at once in a while like some do that would be one thing but I knew this card will be thrown out once it was opened. :( I bet the card designers don't get a huge salary but the card companies seem to! Wow!<br /><br />We have been having cool weather here in S.Calif. too It snowed in the mountains enough to ski. On May6.!!<br />It has been enjoyable though and we did get several rain days. Yea! By Wednesday though it is to be in the 90s and this might be the end of our cool weather. I will take any cooler weather I can get thank you!<br /> <br />We know someone who took advantage of the second battery offer on the garden tools at Lowe's. His came in the mail very quickly. Sorry it did not work out for you. <br /><br />I heard some say they freeze yoghurt but it gets runny on top a bit and they drain that off. But then you would not want to freeze yoghurt that is almost to the end of its life. I hope someone suggests ways to use it as that has happened to me too. <br /><br />There is never an end to little {and big] projects around our homes is there? :-) I think we are about to the end of the latest list then I ask Hubby and he says he has a new list already in his head that has not been started yet !! Imagine the l-o-n-g list if we did not knock out some projects when we do have the money and time? ..and strength hopefully. ... ...<br /><br />I went looking for the allergy reliever that works for me. { And is cheap}. Every one was out of it. I take it I am not the only one who likes it! I will keep on looking and stock up this time when I do.<br /><br />When you put the whole chicken in the crockpot over the crumpled wax paper did you use any liquid? Did you cook it low or high? I would like to try that. My chicken anything is dull to me and lacks that flavor you get when eating out. Even chicken breast is just ok. I cook it in a skillet on the stove. Any hints you can share? I am not good at figuring marinades or spices to add either if those would help. I can make the best pie crust and other things but some of the very basic things allude me... Sarah<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-46987098733251728932016-05-06T17:56:21.046-04:002016-05-06T17:56:21.046-04:00How wonderful to have all new screens for so littl...How wonderful to have all new screens for so little cost! I wonder if someone nearby could be piggy backing on your WiFi? Your yard is looking good! I wish you were near enough to share plants with as many need to be divided here.<br /><br />I am very pleased with my pots that I put the plants into from the flower beds we eliminated. They are just beautiful and really add to my deck. It was only a matter of time before the rest of the hostas were eaten by voles anyway. I have found that if I am patient I have volunteer tomato plants every year. Today I can see them coming up! I have twice the yield and very few disease or pest problems with them and they are free! I seeded a pot with parsley seeds that I had on hand so that was also no cost.<br /><br />On Monday I roasted a chicken and we finally finished that up today with chicken salad. I have a meatloaf in the oven for tonight's supper that will make sandwiches for us over the weekend. It is good to be back to cooking and good food after the time hubby was away. There have been some good grocery sales for the last week so I am restocking on some items we were low on. After only spending $125 a month for the last two months I think this month's budget will be spent easily. I won a $25 Publix gift card so that will be a help.<br /><br />Have a frugal week, all!<br /><br />Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com