The Sweet Life On A Budget

Popcorn Is In!   Nick worked really hard  to sell popcorn and will be delivering his orders this week.   Thank you to everyone who ordered.   The money from the popcorn sale goes to our Pack so that we are able to provide for scholarships, supplement our activities, such as camping, hikes, Pinewood Derby, etc. and our charity works such as packed lunches for the homeless, working at the polling places during elections, food drives for the food pantries, and supports our state organization.  This is the only fundraiser for the entire year, so we thank you once again for supporting our group that gives back to our local community and helps to develop strong character in our youth.  

Frugal Friday On Friday’s I share 5 frugal ideas to help you maintain The Sweet Life on a budget.  These things will have money saving ideas and/or a way to enhance your lifestyle for very little money. Balancing very simple/quick/frugal meals with one or two more expensive speciality meals.  For example, I always have a combination of some of these frugal meals on my meal plan: A Vegetarian Pasta Dish w/ Green Salad Some form of Mexican Dish such as tacos, enchiladas, etc. Soup and Salad Sandwich and Salad Stirred Fried Rice Homemade Pizza and a Salad          For my speciality meals, I choose family favorites such as Chicken and Mushrooms Fish such as Salmon, Cod, Tilapia Greek Style Chicken, Salad and Pita Bread   Creating restaurant quality lunches on a budget.  Here are a few examples: Knock Off Starbucks Bento Boxes- I include 2 hard boiled eggs ($. 08), a tablesp...

Thanksgiving 2017 Thanksgiving is in a Week! Oh My…..It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a week away.  Break out the to do list and let’s get started.   Here’s my list: Menu- DONE Appetizer Antipasto Tray (Small- 2 cheeses- parm and other and 1 meat) Shrimp Dip   Meal Roast Turkey Broccoli and Carrots Roasted Brussel Sprouts Twice Baked Potatoes Dessert Pumpkin Cannoli Pumpkin Roll Beverages Wine Sparkling Grape Juice Coffee/Tea Groceries Staples- DONE Grocery list included: turkey, all general pantry items (sugar, flour, etc.) and all specialty ingredients for cranberry relish and pumpkin roll Beverages: Wine, Sparkling Apple Cider Fresh Ingredients List for Monday’s trip including: milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and Cannoli Shells Game Plan Friday Grocery Shopping- Aldi/Kroger Library- Stock up on books and movies Clean House Saturd...

Our Rich Backyard Life Slowing down and taking the time to enjoy our surroundings is essential to Living The Sweet Life On A Budget.  Whether it is enjoying nature or the beauty of city architecture, taking time to stop and appreciate beauty wherever you find it is important.   Our Rich Backyard Life looks at the beauty that is surrounding us, whether it is animals, flowers, buildings, locations, or anything else that we can appreciate in our daily travels.  Here’s a look at a couple of our back yard animals. Enjoying our backyard visitor, Clyde.  My son, loves seeing the rabbits visit. A few times a season, we are lucky to have blue herons visit.