tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27113426297918699302012-02-16T08:43:27.530-05:00I'm a young mom and recent college grad sharing tips for living in Boston in a natural, healthy, and affordable way. Join me on my quest to find the best of Boston for those of us enjoying a natural (or just plain cheap) lifestyle!Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.comBlogger1111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-9213194748036469962009-05-20T22:08:00.000-04:002009-05-20T22:09:20.154-04:00

KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-62939054709815638592009-05-01T09:13:00.002-04:002009-05-01T09:20:38.501-04:00

Hey and good morning,Real quick, I had heard of this on TV and meant to look into it, and then the suddenly frugal blog reminded me.On the first full weekend of every month you can get free admission just by showing your Bank of America card. Oh, and it works in a bunch of other places, too. Check it out here.We just switched our accounts to Sovereign, but I still have my BoA card, too. Wait,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-18988480530561253802009-04-30T14:56:00.003-04:002009-04-30T15:12:18.350-04:00

I'm back, bitches!So, a while back I had written a recipe for Whole Wheat-ish Blueberry Muffins (read all about it here). Well, this weekend, our cousins came over for brunch (hey BriAnne!) and they brought over blueberry muffins (every.single.time. I type "blueberry" I type "blueverry" instead...it's really starting to get to me). They were very good, but also probably very fattening. Anyways

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63885345512894013602009-04-22T09:56:00.002-04:002009-04-22T10:00:54.924-04:00

Hey everyone!It's sure been a while, but I just became so busy designing my line of natural cleaning products (which you can check out here) that the blog became too much to handle! Plus, I really got discouraged when I noticed less and less people were reading. But, I promise you I'll be back with a vengeance soon.Here's the link to an article my friend, Holly, from school wrote. She's great!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-69530978574870320452009-03-30T21:20:00.003-04:002009-04-08T11:00:48.353-04:00

Hey everyone and good evening! If you haven't planned your menu for the week, I strongly suggest you do...to read about the benefits of menu planning click here. Here's my menu for the week, I hope it inspires you and gives you a few ideas. I may even post my stir-fry recipe (if I get it right this time).I've been a little distracted from the blogging, because I've developed my own cleaning

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-24688353151368496332009-03-29T16:41:00.003-04:002009-03-29T16:56:02.938-04:00

Last week I think I mis-posted the Bounty paper towel sale as $6.99 for a 12 pk. instead of an 8 pk. and I apologize for that. It was still a great sale, though! This week, there are a few really good ones. My favorite is the egg coloring kit which is free after extrabucks until Monday!Paas egg coloring kit buy @ $1.99 get $1.99 extrabucks so it's FREE until MONDAY!!!Scott paper towel 8 pk.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-61265410733437307842009-03-29T16:20:00.007-04:002009-04-02T17:23:13.936-04:00

Good Sunday afternoon! Here in Boston, it's rainy and dreary, and Dylan is teething and so miserable. I have a new follower, Ariel, so that's has really made my day. I just love to see people are reading. So, welcome Ariel, and thanks for following me as I try to enjoy life in the city on the cheap!This week's scrimpySnack is Blondie Bites. It's actually surprisingly difficult to think of

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-14573528864167424972009-03-27T15:14:00.005-04:002009-03-27T15:55:35.539-04:00

Hey now! Here's a shocker, did you know there are several different ways to spell "shepard"...The way I spell it may or may not be one of them. I saw it mostly as "shepherd", but that's like, SO hard to type, that it just took me 3 tries. So guess what? Screw it! It's "shepard" to me! This is another great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This is a nice, healthy, lower fat comfort food,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-10343272440197488762009-03-27T11:19:00.002-04:002009-03-27T11:21:57.240-04:00

Hey guys, like I posted on Monday, Campbell's soups are on sale buy one, get one free at CVS this week. There's also a coupon at couponcabin.com for $1 off any two cans of soup. That means I'll be getting my soups 2/$.79. That's $.40/each vs. $1.79. I'm going to make a mushroom noodle cassarole with them!Stay tuned for the Freezermeal Friday recipe! It's Shepard's Pie using $2.99/lb sale

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-60145051551288259812009-03-26T16:43:00.006-04:002009-03-26T17:30:49.614-04:00

Good afternoon, my dear friends! I finally have my computer back, and am so happy for that. I'm used to typing on Mike's computer, and now, to have a working keyboard, is like, crazy. I have to retrain my little fingers. I've just gotten over a cold, and I'm so happy to feel better. Yesterday, Dylan said "mama", which is great. He's also still getting his first tooth. I went for an

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-78527177244042844022009-03-25T13:44:00.003-04:002009-03-25T13:56:15.350-04:00

Hey there everyone! So, I looked at the sales today, and realized there's also a "Spring Madness" sale going on, too. I will share with you the great deals I've found from both of these, and will update you with some in store sales when I go over there this afternoon.Guess what? Dylan said "mama"! Yessss, today is good. The best part of today is that Dylan said "mama", but a close second

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-69785783521924813832009-03-23T22:08:00.003-04:002009-03-23T22:26:54.449-04:00

Alright, I'm sick and so tired so here's the deal:Bounty Paper Towels $6.99 12 pk.Campbell's soup and Swanson broth buy one, get one free, great deal!Crest Pro Health Enamel Care $3.49 w/ $3.49 extra bucks, which means it's FREE, I'll be buying this!Post cereal buy one, get one free!Hellman's Mayo $2.99Skippy Peanut Butter and Jelly buy one, get one free, this is another one I'll be hitting

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-43579741545006029532009-03-23T16:33:00.003-04:002009-03-23T16:42:32.002-04:00

Hey guys, I owe you 2 picks of the week, so here we go!Whole Foods 365 Butter$2.79/lbThis is a very low price for butter, and it's an everyday deal over at Whole Foods! This is actually one of the first items I shopped at Whole Foods for. One day, I realized their butter was the same price as Trader Joe's, and that inspired me to peek around to look for other deals. Little did I know, they

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-36271961100202760362009-03-23T16:06:00.003-04:002009-03-23T16:33:30.621-04:00

When you're trying to bake, and you get all pumped up to make something, there's nothing worse than opening up the cabinet and realize you have - NOTHING. Stocking your pantry up ensures that you'll always be able to whip up a quick batch of muffins to bring with you anywhere, or bake up a loaf of bread for dinner or sandwiches.Here's what I keep in my baking pantry. I'll categorize it based on

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63278168610376542502009-03-23T13:31:00.003-04:002009-03-23T13:48:30.035-04:00

Hey everyone, good morning! Oh, it's the afternoon. Well, that's news to me...I'm sick again (somehow) and Dylan's napping. So, I've been going over the CVS sales (to bring you another belated CVS Sale Sunday) and thinking about what I'm making for the upcoming dinner week.OK, I'm ALSO watching this show called Judge Alex, and I don't know if it's just me or not, but this guy's a real clown.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-57533467061042248482009-03-22T16:14:00.006-04:002009-03-22T17:00:14.836-04:00

Good Sunday Afternoon, people! I just made Cinnamon Bread, and I'll tell you...It's not too sweet, not too spicy, not too anything. It's a nice compliment to a cup of coffee or tea. I found the recipe on allrecipes.com.This weekend, we're a little holed up watching NCAA games and chilling with the baby. Tonight, my girlfriend, Crystal is coming over for pasta and sauce, and she just called saying

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-73622102571384489672009-03-20T18:30:00.003-04:002009-03-20T18:44:12.392-04:00

Good evening, all! This week's Freezermeal Friday is Red Beans with Broccoli. My mom would make this all the time for us when I was younger. It packs quite the nutritional punch, with high fiber beans, broccoli, and whole wheat pasta along with tonssss of anti-oxidants! Nice.Red Beans with Broccoliserves 65 c. organic red beans (I made mine from dried, if using cans you'd need about 3 - $2.79

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-68715958369729558442009-03-19T13:12:00.006-04:002009-03-19T13:35:00.523-04:00

This week's meal was going to be $5 Organic Red Bean Pasta, but that takes too long (as I figured out today), so that's going to be tomorrow's Freezermeal. Instead, I will share with you how I make my amazing pizza. It's soooo good. And quick. And cheap. What more could you ask for from a 3 ingredient (3 main ingredients) meal? Pizza Pizzaserves 2 piggies 3 normal people (I'd add a salad for 3,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-35505870413494721882009-03-19T10:54:00.005-04:002009-03-19T12:04:34.402-04:00

I make Mike's lunch every.single.day. I can remember as a young girl I would always look forward to the day when I got to put together cool little lunches for my husband and children. Now, after taking care of a baby all day, cooking dinner, straightening up, and finally sitting down, it's like, "ARE YOU KIDDING, I STILL HAVE TO MAKE LUNCH????". I can't wait until I can just buy a bunch of

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-57251290919505299042009-03-18T15:43:00.002-04:002009-03-18T15:45:07.331-04:00

Here's a great link that I found on $5 Dinners. There's a method coupon, a biokleen coupon, and a few others that you can combine with coupons in the Whole Foods seasonal sale coupon flyer for some really great deals. Just wanted to share with you guys!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-64736214016140329652009-03-18T12:30:00.003-04:002009-03-18T12:43:44.963-04:00

So, I finally got my camera back (thanks, Dad!). My Dad mailed it to me...here's a few details about that that I'd like to share with you:In the return address field it said "Dad". I got a slip in my mailbox: "SENDER: Dad".It also had a heart with an arrow through it drawn in sharpie on the outside...drawn by my Dad.It had an additional love note of "I love you, a bushel + peck xoxoxo Mom".I'm

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-27655767773768687842009-03-18T11:02:00.007-04:002009-03-18T12:51:06.162-04:00

OK, so here's the deal with this one. The first time I used this base recipe, I tried to halve the recipe to a third. Turned out I thirded all the ingredients except for the flour. So, the next time, I was really committed to doing it right, so that I could report the recipe to all of you readers. Well, this time, I added HALF the butter I was supposed to add. BUT the cookies turned out pretty

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63142573082015929572009-03-18T08:43:00.002-04:002009-03-18T08:51:27.738-04:00

Good morning everyone! Here's this week's Whole Foods flyer. I'm definitely going to be picking up a few things this week. Here are my picks:Organic broccoli on sale $1.99/lb from $2.99/lb (I'll be using it in this week's 20 minute meal!)Mangoes on sale 2/$1.50. That's half off and just plain cheapMini cookie tubs (if you don't bake your own, which you should! It's easy! Even Mike can do it

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-67064909015570642592009-03-17T08:47:00.001-04:002009-03-17T08:48:40.340-04:00

Hey guys and Good Morning Vietnam as usual. I thought yesterday was Tuesday, my bad. You can still take advantage of the $2.50 method soap today! Sorry :).

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-89599660955679081842009-03-16T16:42:00.005-04:002009-03-16T16:46:30.003-04:00

Hey everyone! Method non-toxic dish soap is on sale at Whole Foods 2/$7.00 or $3.50 each. With the $1 coupon in their flyer, the soap is $2.50 from $4.29. Not bad!!!!! It's only on sale today, though, so if you get a change, go pick one up if you can!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-22001248366977039772009-03-16T13:52:00.010-04:002009-03-16T19:52:49.172-04:00

Welcome to Pantry Party Part II - The Refrigerator Pantry! When I say "pantry" what I'm referring to is the non-perishable (or the things that take a realllly long time to perish) items you keep on hand in your kitchen at all times. Things that are used slowly and in small amounts are usually part of your refrigerator pantry (as well as things that are used all the time, like milk, eggs, and

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-34472189856400505782009-03-16T09:14:00.002-04:002009-03-16T09:16:49.662-04:00

This week's sale item of the week is:(drumroll, PLEASE).Right Guard Sport, Xtreme (what a stupid name for a deodorant), and Dry IdeaYou Pay: $2.99You Get: $2.00 extra bucks (basically like cash if you shop at CVS)That's like paying : $.99 Not bad, my friends.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-89927499195912987542009-03-16T08:21:00.004-04:002009-03-16T09:14:15.349-04:00

OK everybody! Here's the scrimpySnack of the Week. I had made this once before for dessert to bring to our cousins Pat and BriAnne's place, and it turned out to be pretty delicious. Those two have a few really specific food aversions, so I'm always wondering if they're into what I'm bringing. Since they liked this coffee cake, I figured it's kind of a "go-to", so I made it again. It was better

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-37016156063297766752009-03-16T08:10:00.003-04:002009-03-16T08:20:59.624-04:00

Hey guys! Here are my CVS sale picks of the week. Last week I wound up buying the cereal that was on sale and basically got 3 boxes of General Mills cereal for $1.60 each. Niiiiice.Purex laundry detergent is $2.99 for 24-32 load containerEdy's Ice Cream is $3.99, usually $6.99Rice cookers are $9.99 from $12.99...I have always wanted a rice cooker since rice is so good for you but such a pain

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-25815238288056101032009-03-15T08:16:00.003-04:002009-03-15T08:42:13.530-04:00

Goooooood Morning Vietnam (Boston)! It's going to be a beautiful, beautiful day outside today and I cannot wait until it's an appropriate time to get up out of the heez. I wanted to share my Corned Beef Success with you guys. Here's what I did:Corned Beef and Cabbageserves 4 3-4 lb. corned beef brisket (I think the only thing that makes it corned beef is the seasonings that're on it. I think

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-58127283302721084592009-03-13T18:11:00.003-04:002009-03-13T18:33:33.433-04:00

Hey all! I've been a bit absent from the blogosphere because I've been away in New York and I now have my mother-in-law, Debbie, visiting. Needless to say, I've had my hands full. This Freezermeal Friday recipe is for Vegetarian Lasagna!Vegetarian Lasagnaserves 4 pigs, 6 normal people 1/2 T. butter ($.05)1/2 batch tomato sauce (about 5 cups w/ organic tomatoes - $2.03)1/2 lb. lasagna noodles (

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-61489368904584757472009-03-12T19:14:00.006-04:002009-03-12T23:05:57.568-04:00

Hey all! Cooking while Dylan is awake is always a challenge, so I usually wait until he goes down at 6 to prepare dinner for Mike and me. However, with the time change and the summer coming up, we've been trying to keep him up later, so that we can enjoy him more. This means I'm stuck cooking dinner while he's awake (unless I've prepared it throughout the day, which I sometimes d0). There are

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-14501288789159570522009-03-12T10:02:00.003-04:002009-03-12T10:09:07.227-04:00

OK, since my Potato Party Salad recipe calls for hard boiled eggs, I figured I should share my method for boiling them with you. It took me 23 years to figure out how to do this correctly, so I'm sure some of you out there can't do it.How to Hard Boil an Eggby Taylor Add eggs to pot (gently!) and cover with cold water an inch over the eggs.Cover the pot and set on high heat.Once the pot begins

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-2162456215724264682009-03-12T10:01:00.000-04:002009-03-12T10:02:23.558-04:00

Yum, yum, people! SO, today I realized I had 7 large baking potatoes. In the fridge, I also had 7 eggs (okay, I had 11, but just bear with me for the sake of the story). Originally, I was going to make a potato chowder for Freezermeal Friday, but I am not so sure how potato soup freezes, and of course I didn't want to steer you wrong. So then I thought, "Oh, I'll use half the potatoes for soup,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-30520459115692923932009-03-12T08:28:00.005-04:002009-03-12T13:05:02.223-04:00

I knew I was forgetting about something yesterday...Here's the Whole Foods circular (and just a reminder, these prices are valid in RI and CT, also!).My picks:Bone-in rib steak is $7.99 from $12.99...a great deal! I'd buy this for a special date night dinner.Wallaby organic low fat yogurt cups $.69 from $1.39 each (still much more expensive than if you bought the 365 brand 32 oz., but a good deal

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-56573673741699871852009-03-11T15:23:00.006-04:002009-03-11T16:14:20.678-04:00

You all, everybody!CAUTION: What you are about to read has nothing to do with meatballs. If you are looking for the meatball information, scroll down and ignore all this:Hey there, everybody! When I went to type "hey there", I got the lyrics to the Drive Shaft hit single "You all, everybody" in my head, and figured I would share them with you. This goes out to all my LOST fans. Actually, I'm

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-22222528288021717422009-03-11T09:35:00.007-04:002009-03-11T10:22:28.398-04:00

Ok, everyone, here it goes, the Spring Spinach Salad Recipe. This is pretty much a pantry recipe, (for me at least). These are ingredients I always keep on hand. Well, except for the greens...Spring Spinach Saladserves 8 as a first coursethis isn't the cheapest salad to make, and is great for special ocassions. We eat it on Easter and birthdays. 11 oz. fresh spinach, baby spinach, or baby greens

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-88708100257930803442009-03-11T09:11:00.005-04:002009-03-18T12:41:06.650-04:00

the beautiful birthday girl and meHey and good morning, everyone! I'm back, but still on a broken computer (I should have mine back tomorrow)...I wanted to fill you guys in on what I did for Mia's birthday dinner, since it came out really nice and was quite a good time. I also wanted to share pictures with you, but, of course, I forgot my camera in NY and now my Mom has to mail it to me (thanks

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-42174320173244989172009-03-10T19:40:00.003-04:002009-03-10T19:43:55.391-04:00

So I was in NY for a week for my sister's (21st) birthday, and have just now returned. I'm sorry for the lack of posts these past 2 days, but travelling and celebrating AND blogging is quite the task with an 8 (almost!) month old. I will be back with all new posts tomorrow. This week, stay tuned for:-Pantry Party Part 2-Pantry recipes-my stir-fry recipe-my last minute birthday dinner for my

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-27225300446150416042009-03-08T19:10:00.008-04:002009-03-18T12:29:25.412-04:00

Hey all! This week's scrimpy snack is vegan cupcakes with a not vegan frosting. It's adapted from an allrecipes.com recipe. If I made these for Mike for lunch, I would send them with him unfrosted, or I would frost them lightly on top and put them in a glass storage container.I'm going to post the pictures later, I'm just running around like a maniac getting my sister's surprise birthday dinner

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-76657395837075356642009-03-08T16:56:00.002-04:002009-03-08T16:58:36.804-04:00

The CVS Sale of the Week award goes to:General Mills CerealYou pay 3/$10 ($3.33 each), get $5.00 extra bucks reward on 3, which is like paying 3/$5 after extra bucks. Extra bucks are like cash, because you're always going to shop at CVS, so they're as good as cash! Stock up, cereal doesn't really go bad!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-50146258382614966392009-03-08T16:54:00.002-04:002009-03-08T16:56:02.141-04:00

There aren't too many amazing sales, but the ones that are good, are pretty good! Palmolive dish soap...$1.49 w/ $1.00 extra bucks...like paying $.49 Poland Spring gallons 3/$3 50+ digital prints...$.19/each...usually $.29 each (stay tuned for my post on $.06 prints at Ritz Camera) TreSemme hair products...3/$10, which makes them $3.33...they go as low as $2.99, though, and that's when I buy my

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-87779075119891117462009-03-06T19:02:00.003-05:002009-03-06T19:08:57.823-05:00

Sorrento Ricotta cheese is on sale $3.49 for a 2 lb. container. This is a great deal!!!I'd buy 2. Use one fresh (and make the Turkey and Spinach Manicotti recipe in my Freezer Veggie post), and make a big lasagna with the other and freeze it for later (using my Tomato Sauce recipe found here). Next Freezermeal Friday will be lasagna, so buy one of these if you plan to make it!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-28765771272731786072009-03-06T18:26:00.009-05:002009-03-06T19:22:25.065-05:00

This is kind of a cop-out, but when researching methods for freezing vegetables, I came across a link that had everything you need to know about it. Basically, most things can be blanched (quickly boiled for 3 minutes, then immersed in an ice bath to immediately stop the cooking and set the color) and then packed in freezer bags/containers and frozen (after being cooled - which will mostly take

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-38591796069855381772009-03-06T13:38:00.004-05:002009-03-06T13:43:07.009-05:00

Hey everyone, for those of you who forgot (like me), Project Half Price put out their weekly half price gift certificates to 2 Boston restaurants. The first is Aura, and those are sold out. So let this be a lesson to us. I promise I'll "heads up" you all on this one before that happens next week. I'm out of town, give me a break, PEOPLE! The second restaurant is Verona in Watertown, and there are

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-29305888872868263982009-03-06T13:26:00.010-05:002009-03-06T16:07:25.283-05:00

Hey PEOPLE! Welcome to the second weekly Freezermeal Friday, where I put together a simple, healthy meal that's easy to freeze and reheat. This week's recipe...(obligatory drumroll, please)...Split Pea Soup.My mom is the one who taught me how to make soup. During the winter for dinners, she'd often be simmering a pot of turkey, lentil, or split pea soup all day. Now, while this conjures up

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-52109528933038037852009-03-05T16:05:00.006-05:002009-03-05T19:55:21.120-05:00

Whole Foods beats Shaw's sales on Hummus, Organic carrots, and Asparagus! Good job, Whole Foods...I love that place...You can see the Shaw's circular here, and the Stop and Shop circular here. I'm not really going to go into Stop and Shop, because basically,a lot of the items at Shaw's are on sale at S & S, it's just less expensive at S & S.This is actually the last time I'll really get into

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-19161276594212723852009-03-04T18:40:00.009-05:002009-03-05T19:32:45.410-05:00

Ok, so I am trying to get the 20 Minute Meal thing down, and it's a journey, I'll tell you that much. I think from now on it'll be "Minute Meal Thursday" and it will be either a 20 or 30 minute meal. I'll specify in the post title. Does this make sense?When making a pasta dish, I'm confused...do I count the 10 minutes it takes to boil the water? I say yes. I'm going to include that time. So the

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-55839724634549017662009-03-04T18:15:00.003-05:002009-03-04T18:39:29.840-05:00

NOTICE: These sales are valid in RI and CT, too...just realized that. So if you're reading from there, these apply to you, too!This week at Whole Foods there are a few good sales. I won't be in the city to scour the actual store for deals though, and I apologize. To make it up to all of you, I will writing a post on how to freeze your own fruits and vegetables. This technique will help you

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-13569198141443039702009-03-04T09:26:00.011-05:002009-03-04T12:07:39.501-05:00

Good Wednesday morning! I'm in NY, posting from the beautiful Hamptons...there's a ton of snow here, but it's still nice to get out of the city and relax. I love being home for a bunch of reasons. I obviously love seeing my family, and I love that I don't have to clean, or run errands, or even really cook for myself. It's great. The flip side of that, however, is that I have to wake up with the

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-73845660098290574082009-03-03T18:18:00.005-05:002009-03-03T21:23:24.506-05:00

Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday. I just wanted to get on here and apologize for all the formatting issues as of late, and any typos/mistakes/broken links that have occurred because of them. My computer crashed, and I was using my fiance Mike's, and his is pretty messed up from spilling 2 Cokes in a row on it (so sorry that you had to find out like this, Debbie). I am on Long Island (where I'm from)

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-336409570827895492009-03-03T07:26:00.001-05:002009-03-03T07:26:00.336-05:00

Recently, I was shopping at Trader Joe's and realized that I just have to share this receipt with you. I cannot believe how many groceries I got for under $30. I bought:Frozen berry medley for smoothiesFrozen Harvest Hodgepodge vegetables for stir fryThai rice sticks for stir frySalami and provolone for Mike's lunch sandwichesPizza dough for a pizzaOrganic soy milk for smoothies and

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-38551407361491601362009-03-02T20:09:00.005-05:002009-03-02T23:45:07.873-05:00

My Whole Foods Pick of the Week is Arrowhead Mills Flax Seeds. At $2.99/lb, these are quite the nutritional value. A great source of fiber, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds make a welcome addition to baked goods, oatmeal, smoothies, and yogurt. Flax is an amazing thing to add to your diet, and is the most cost effective way I've found to get omega-3s. I'm not too much of a fish eater (I

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-60777476346472533812009-03-02T08:27:00.004-05:002009-03-02T10:15:54.971-05:00

Good Monday Morning! As you may or may not have read, Whole Foods bone-in split chicken breasts are on sale $2.99. I had no clue what to tell you to do with them, as I've never cooked with them myself. They sounded like a good deal, so I posted them, and what do you know? Erin over at $5 Dinners has provided us with a great post on how to prepare these little guys. How great!What else do you guys

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-88550082455332557192009-03-02T08:15:00.008-05:002009-03-05T10:07:33.106-05:00

DISCLAIMER: This is a 20 Minute Meal (17, actually!).As promised, I've written a recipe using the amazing sausage that's on sale at Whole Foods this week (until Tuesday). This can obviously be made with any sausage, but Whole Foods makes their's fresh, and it's just about the most beautiful sausage I've ever seen. I don't even really eat meat, but this stuff is top of the line. I always take

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-67991490134047361322009-03-01T13:19:00.004-05:002009-03-01T16:53:12.909-05:00

The CVS Sale Item of the Week Award goes to Pur water filtration items which are 20% off.Getting a water filtration system can be pricey to start, and the refills are often expensive. I try to buy my refills at a wholesale club like BJs when I go home to NY. But if you don't have wholesale as an option, your best bet is to try to catch them on sale at CVS. We use Brita, but Pur goes on sale at

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-22464161497106415122009-03-01T13:01:00.002-05:002009-03-01T13:18:47.176-05:00

Well, there's nothing too great on sale at CVS this week. I'm not lying, see for yourself. Here are the highlights, though:There's a bunch of junk food-ish type things on sale if you're into that. I mean, everyone is ocassionally, right? Doritos are 2/$5, CVS brand cookies are on sale 2/$5, and CVS crakers are on sale 2/$3. These crackers are good, trust me. And if you pack your lunch and

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-72983614067932743222009-03-01T11:28:00.013-05:002009-03-03T21:20:16.020-05:00

UPDATE: I was kind of tripping out. I wrote this recipe excluding the crumb topping, but I just ate another one, and they're pretty damn good with the topping. I'm updating the recipe and the prices to include the crumb topping - but I reduced the butter because there was too much.Good Sunday Morning, everyone! I'm here to share the scrimpySnack of the Week. I like to write these recipes on

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-19105258053725580572009-02-28T19:00:00.002-05:002009-03-03T21:00:39.115-05:00

UPDATE: I've added pictures, and changed a couple of things...the cheese was a tiny bit more expensive than I had thought, so I updated the price, and the meal took a little over 10 minutes. That doesn't count the 5 minutes the water takes to boil, though. I'd prep the garlic and tomatoes while the water boils. Here's the first Ten Minute Meal Thursday Recipe. I'm trying to incorporate a sale

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-9376683143774954422009-02-28T14:48:00.005-05:002009-02-28T15:06:58.176-05:00

Hey, I came across undergroundboston.net. Apparently, according to this article, they are planning to make the vacant building adjacent to Haymarket into an indoor market. How cool would that be?Undergroundboston.net is a neat site.Stay tuned for pics of this past Thursday's 10 Mintue Meal as requested by BC Letourneau over at www.freedomandsport.blogspot.com.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-12841224843957776392009-02-28T11:36:00.008-05:002009-03-02T12:16:14.479-05:00

Good morning, everyone! I usually like to get a good amount of decent cleaning done on Saturdays, because I have Mike's help with the baby. During the week, it's all I can do to just keep up with the minimum of cleaning, because Dylan needs me! Anyways, it's nice to have my hands free on Saturday and be able to clean up real nice :).In my research, I came across this site that is way better than

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-47157834981978261812009-02-27T18:31:00.007-05:002009-03-01T16:56:35.081-05:00

my camera isn't too good with food pics (neither am I)Welcome to Freezermeal Friday! I'm so excited you're here and I hope to help you prepare a healthy, organic meal that you and your family can enjoy in a pinch. This serves 4 hungry adults over brown rice ($.81).Black Bean Confetti Chili1 28 oz. can organic tomatoes ($1.67)1/3 bag dried organic black beans (about 2 1/2 c. prepared) ($.66)2

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63018686050358458982009-02-27T10:54:00.007-05:002009-03-01T16:58:35.947-05:00

Hey all! Welcome to the very first Haymarket Roundup...here I will let you know if I've found any good deals. First, let me tell you what you can usually always get there for a good price:-Onions (yellow and red)-Carrots-Celery-Apples-Pears-Peppers-Potatoes-Tomatoes-BerriesNone of the above are organic. So, I don't necessarily recommend getting all your produce here, but if you're not into

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-66605263858681150522009-02-26T19:38:00.005-05:002009-02-26T20:10:35.834-05:00

Ok, so I ran to the store today to check out what other unadvertised deals they had. Here's what I have for you:Organic whole wheat rustic bread $2.19 from $3.39Conventional grapefruit $.69 (that's $.10 cheaper than stop and shop)Avocados 2/$3 from $1.99 eachThat's all :)...nothing too major. If you like grapefruit, stock up, I know I will. They can stay for up to 2 weeks in your fridge (or

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-61565429464670857032009-02-26T19:18:00.006-05:002009-02-26T22:31:55.522-05:00

Hey guys! I don't really shop at stop and shop because it's too far away, but they have some really good deals. Whole wheat flour is $2.19/5 lbs. It's not organic, but it was such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up.Here are the best deals from this week's sale circular, again - the best being in RED, the good being in plain old BLACK.Organics:28 oz. Nature's Promise canned tomatoes 2/$3.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-64660889350435490452009-02-26T13:18:00.008-05:002009-02-26T20:40:09.944-05:00

In honor of the CVS sale on almonds here's the recipe for cinnamon roasted almonds. I make this recipe for my dad all the time. He loves it, and it makes my apartment smell like Downtown Crossing (um...yeah, well sometimes it actually smells good down there when you catch a whiff of the cinnamon nuts!).Cinnamon Roasted Almonds makes about 3 1/2 cups 1 egg

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-21259533160771381362009-02-26T13:09:00.005-05:002009-03-03T21:12:32.461-05:00

As I was sitting here writing and snacking on some almonds, I realized I should encourage you to go buy some almonds on sale at CVS this week (the sale ends Saturday). I come to you with this news because:$4.99 is a great price for a pound of almonds.They're so nutritious. I like to eat a few almonds (around 10 or 15) with a smoothie, which is a really filling and healthful mini-meal. Just be

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-45970033388930488382009-02-26T10:54:00.003-05:002009-03-03T21:03:01.517-05:00

Hey all! Sorry for the short notice on this one, but until the 28th, if you open a new interest checking account you will get $100 from Sovereign Bank. There's really no catches except to avoid a $5.00 monthly fee you must have direct deposit (they'll help you with that at the bank), and you have to make 6 purchases within 60 days. Not too bad.Read about it here. We opened one yesterday.If you

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-86337085768327051822009-02-26T09:53:00.007-05:002009-03-03T21:04:56.646-05:00

Hi my friends, good morning! It's Thursday, which is good because:The office and 30 rock are on...oh, and Kath and Kim, that's show's OK too (especially the episode where they're obsessed with Winona)Friday is tomorrowIf you're in college, you don't have class, and you can go out and get drunk tonightThe garbage gets taken outUm, that's itI wanted to talk to you all about the benefits of using

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-86779718748393426312009-02-26T09:49:00.002-05:002009-02-26T09:52:59.741-05:00

This is from my last post, but I just had to take it out and put it on it's own because it's too good of a deal to pass up!Boticelli Olive Oil $9.99. OK, here's the math for this one. (It says sizes range from 68 oz. - 102 oz. I'm assuming the Extra Virgin will be the most expensive, and this the smallest.)The best price around for Extra Virgin Olive Oil is $7.49-$7.99 at TJs and WFs,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-80269291768286913732009-02-26T09:05:00.008-05:002009-03-04T14:59:24.656-05:00

Hey guys,I just figured I'd peek at Shaw's to see what's good on sale. If you live in this part of town (Back Bay, South End, Mission Hill even) I'd recommend dividing your shopping up between Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Shaw's. Whole Foods generally has better prices on organic and natural stuff, but Shaw's has some good sales on "normal" things. Trader Joe's doesn't carry everything you need

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-57991781720263023432009-02-25T21:28:00.003-05:002009-03-03T20:51:29.692-05:00

Good evening everyone, it's during a commercial on LOST so I'm blogging real quick!I was looking in my fridge today thinking about what I could make from my leftovers. I'm sure you guys purchase things that don't always get used all the way, and I'm sure you wish you were able to use up that little bit of goodness before the products go bad.Well, I'm here to help! I want to hear what's leftover

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-77572814541977465352009-02-25T18:49:00.006-05:002009-02-26T12:49:26.321-05:00

Hey all! Whole Foods puts out their little online (and in store) sale flyer online on Wednesdays...it's only a small portion of the things that are on sale, though, so I'm going to go to the store tomorrow to fill you guys in on more really good sales.This week is pretty good. I'll make a list (ooh, yeah, you bet I'm breaking out the bullets on this baby).Navel Oranges (conventional, not

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-12959489569211725502009-02-25T12:47:00.006-05:002009-03-03T20:25:40.112-05:00

This bum's feeling good with these homemade baby wipes!As I was typing "baby" the song on the radio said "baby"...I live for coincidences like that.So, I make my own baby wipes (you need paper towels, baby wash, water, a stove, a wipe container, and oil - optional) here at Casa Fitzgerald. I'll give you some food for thought:The cheapest wipes cost $25.99/770 wipes. This means they're $.033

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-49337134540024451752009-02-25T12:43:00.002-05:002009-02-25T12:46:55.870-05:00

Hey all,I was weary to put adds on the site, thinking they'd be garbage, but today I was surprised again! I got some seventh generation coupons (which are great to have on hand in the event they go on sale at Whole Foods - ideally you should use coupons in conjunction with a sale!) and some organic valley coupons. I've also found a pretty neat bulk organic grains/beans/nuts site that only

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-89384411353884111322009-02-25T12:36:00.003-05:002009-02-25T12:42:49.492-05:00

While watching T.V. Diner the other day, I heard them mention project half price. Every Friday at 8 a.m. they will open up for purchases of gift certificates to the participating establishments. This Friday, there's 2. Some restaurant in Amesbury and Wakefield called Ristorante Molise...and the ever popular and famous Top of the Hub. So, anyways, get there quick because they'll sell out

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-67444759859131458082009-02-25T12:17:00.003-05:002009-02-25T12:30:33.232-05:00

This tip comes to us courtesy of Teresa at Citiesonthecheap.com. In her post she alerts readers to a great deal on Restaurants.com. Restaurants.com is a great website (maybe better for some cities than others, as there aren't too many restaurants listed here in Boston) where you purchase gift cards to restaurants in your area at a deep discount.For example, a $25 gift card to Beacon Hill Hotel

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-45744142610897765292009-02-24T12:54:00.002-05:002009-02-24T13:01:01.438-05:00

I was watching T.V. yesterday and on came the Kashi commercial..."BLAH BLAH BLAH HEALTHY CAN BE TASTY". Ok.I asked Mike to go to the website to sign up, and he asked me "Uh, how do you spell 'Kashi'"...Who doesn't know how to spell Kashi?So, if you go to their website, you can get a coupon for a free frozen entree. They're probably, like, $6 at Whole Foods, so I went to the site and signed up.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-10582268164823563292009-02-24T09:04:00.008-05:002009-03-03T21:20:53.354-05:00

Happy Tuesday Morning, everyone!I'm sick, so I'm sorry if I sound a little bit stuffed up. Just ask me to repeat anything you can't understand (oh my god HA HA HA!).Every Sunday I try to make a delicious snack to go in Mike's lunches. Sometimes it's banana bread muffins and sometimes it's cookies, and then other times when I'm lazy he just gets 2 pieces of fruit. This Sunday, I came across a

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-50443364473595011262009-02-23T11:00:00.009-05:002009-03-03T20:57:30.817-05:00

I think that I will start posting a few of my favorite Whole Foods deals. I used to be totally against Whole Foods. I thought it was such a waste of money to shop there, and thought that everything there was ridiculously over priced. However, with a little investigation, I've found that there are several (countless - really) products that are an incredible value.Whole Foods has a great website

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-68000306751594912962009-02-23T10:01:00.003-05:002009-02-23T10:16:13.739-05:00

So I just came across an ad on the blog about stainless steel water bottles and I figured I'd try to motivate some of you to make the switch. The SIGG bottles we have here cost about $22 at Whole Foods, not exactly scrimpy. However, we managed to get ours at Crate and Barrel for $9 a piece, thank god. From what I can tell, you can also find them on ebay and other places online cheaper. Whole

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-48068609635623241672009-02-22T15:07:00.002-05:002009-02-22T15:11:59.512-05:00

The Concise Guide To Self-Sufficiency by John Seymour...I just came across this online, and although buying a book is a little out of my price range, I think I'll find it at the library. It sounds like it could be quite interesting.Has anyone read this book? Has anyone ever heard of it??? Sounds cool, we'll see.I'm currently browsing through the Organic Housekeeping by Ellen Sandbeck and I

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-44123386354791126742009-02-22T14:18:00.004-05:002009-02-22T14:39:22.774-05:00

When I noticed that I don't write too much about the "greening" of our lifestyle, I asked Mike (my fiance) to help me compile a list of all the things we do to be kinder to the earth. Here's the list (I'm going to go all out with bullets and everything). I really intended for this blog to include techniques to live a "greener" lifestyle, and I think that goal has gotten lost a bit. I will

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-72752751812649942442009-02-22T13:53:00.006-05:002009-02-22T15:16:07.057-05:00

While writing my CVS sale circular post I realized that this blog may contradict itself a bit. While I enjoy doing things as naturally and green as possible, I also understand that not everyone can afford to do that. That is why I will alert my readers when something goes on a great sale, green or not. Because of this, I feel like my blog doesn't fall into the "green" category, which sucks,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-3360950743539353842009-02-22T09:24:00.006-05:002009-02-26T19:36:01.460-05:00

Alright, here I go...There are a few decent sales going on today (as usual)...I always get excited for Sundays because when I need something I usually wait for it to go on sale. This week, I really needed toilet tissue, and here it is, on sale!The winner of the Sale Item of the Week Award goes to (not just because I needed it):Scott Tissue 12 pk. Bath Tissue$6.99 from $11.99This is by far the

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-88895096750037669262009-02-21T20:10:00.003-05:002009-02-21T20:22:09.089-05:00

We've started a new system of tracking our expenses in this household. When we purchase something, we place the receipt in a big folder. Then, at the end of the month, I calculate the expenses and categorize them. We then see, at a glance, how much we've spent. There are websites to help with this, such as mint.com, but they have flaws. I don't like to use them because they don't provide an

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-79407782669138115262009-02-21T18:27:00.004-05:002009-02-21T18:39:30.365-05:00

Hey everyone!So, my blog got a little makeover tonight. I never really liked the layout, and planned to change it, but I couldn't really figure it out. With my free time today (which I actually had some of, since I'm sick...) I made a new header, and installed ads on the blog. Click on them (even if you're not interested), they make me a bit of money (please?).I hope you all like the new

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-82851357583452812662009-02-20T10:56:00.005-05:002009-02-21T18:23:17.774-05:00

So, I've shared with you how to make the actual puff. Now, I need to fill you in on how to fill them in...ha!Vanilla Pastry Creme (Creme Patisserie)makes about 2 cups (I just feel like this book overestimates the yield...I don't think I got 2 cups from this...)1/3 c. sugar ($.10)2 T. all purpose flour ($.02)2 T. cornstarch ($.13)4 large egg yolks ($1.16 - organic)1 1/3 c. milk ($.48 - organic)3/

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-44756709624490382152009-02-20T09:42:00.006-05:002009-02-26T12:59:31.211-05:00

I spent a semester in Belgium in 2007 along with a few others from my school, Northeastern University. My roomate, Teddy, and our 2 girlfriends Sandra and Tracey have all kept in pretty good touch since returning to the states. Every so often, we have a little get together to catch up and get drunk and eat fattening foods. We've had homemade pasta ravioli (i make pasta! watch out world!), a

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63737780817415635152009-02-19T09:51:00.006-05:002009-03-03T20:58:22.535-05:00

Hey all!As much as I love staying home with Dylan and being able to share all of my tips with you, I also miss having a paycheck of my own. The only thing that could make blogging more fun would be to make some dough and has always been in the back of my mind. Once I really get going I figured I would concentrate on promoting the blog and trying to do a little advertising for products as well.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-18701423704923102962009-02-18T10:27:00.005-05:002009-02-18T11:01:30.983-05:00

These confections are named after the savory black truffle mushroom found in the forests or France. They are not meant to be perfectly round in shape, but organic looking and earthy. We cover them in cocoa powder to represent the dirt found on truffles in the woods. How cute! I can remember my mom making these around Christmastime and I loved them -- still do!The great news is is that these

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-48099769505443425432009-02-18T10:23:00.004-05:002009-03-04T15:00:05.432-05:00

Check out this week's flyer!Although I'm an advocate of making your own organic, homemade soups, I understand that's not necessarily practical for everyone. This week, Wolfgang Puck organic soups are on sale 2/$4. That's $2 each and there's a coupon for $1 off any Wolfgang Puck soup in their circular. I'm not sure if you can apply a coupon to each one, but I'm sure you can! That would mean

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-11953576847457304262009-02-17T14:08:00.004-05:002009-03-04T15:00:44.019-05:00

So, while reviewing my CVS sale post, I got to thinking about how it is I manage to buy so many things on sale.I want to share some of my sale shopping tactics with you.It's only a sale if it's: something you would need to buy in the future at full price something you currently needsomething you will need in the near futuremore than 25% offIt's NOT a sale if:you're only buying it because it's

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-29346728219973602012009-02-17T12:26:00.009-05:002009-02-17T13:08:52.809-05:00

OK so this platter wasn't exactly scrimpy, but it was WAY cheaper than going out, and just as delicious. I finally decided to make this because it's one of those things...you're not supposed to fill up on the antipasto, because you have dinner coming, but it's always so good. So, I figured, why not just make that the dinner? Also, I figured a lighter dinner would leave more room for delicious

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-27148943092220378162009-02-17T11:56:00.004-05:002009-02-17T12:24:41.666-05:00

Real quick, just wanted to let everyone know there are a few good sales going on at CVS right now. They're basically buy one, get one sales. The only way to save money is if you buy things that you ALREADY use on sale. If you buy things just to buy them, then you aren't saving you're SPENDING! So beware...Anyways, here are the really good deals:Clorox bleach comes out to be $3.00/2 which is a

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-88947114206405194092009-02-15T12:01:00.005-05:002009-02-21T18:34:43.349-05:00

My li'l special ValentineSo sorry to have abandoned my ship (blog), but Valentine's day had me running around like it was Christmas or Thanksgiving! I love making homemade old-school valentines, but this is my first time attempting this with a baby. It was really hard because I felt like he was in his exersaucer or playing alone all day. These babies take like, an hour to make, and let me tell

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-62138346326361623282009-02-11T14:19:00.016-05:002009-03-03T21:04:03.256-05:00

Hey! Making red sauce is a great way to keep dinner costs down. I buy my organic tomatoes at Whole Foods. Their diced organic 365 brand are $1.79/can. I paid $1.67/can when I got the Muir Glen ones on sale 3/$5.00, but I'll use the $1.79 price since that's what you, the reader, can pay all the time, regardless of the sale. It's really easy to make a tasty red marinara style sauce. The sauce is so

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-60742472531158201652009-02-11T12:45:00.006-05:002009-02-24T12:37:12.983-05:00

So, yesterday I posted that maybe I could put branches in my vase. Well, guess what? Today, as I was walking through Whole Foods, I found a great bunch of pussy willows (ha). They are, like, 4 feet long, and they look amazing in my vase! For only $2.99 I managed to bring quite a touch of springtime to the apartment, I'm so psyched! I think they last for a really long time, too. I will

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-14287844399540666412009-02-10T09:36:00.016-05:002009-03-03T21:18:32.217-05:00

DISCLAIMER: I know these posts are pretty girly, but guys can do this stuff, too. Do you know how impressed a girl would be if you had a nice little table set up for her??? Or how happy your wife would be to see a beautiful Valentine's or Mother's Day table???!!!Last week's "Thank you" brunch looked beautiful, tasted great, and was, more importantly, easy and inexpensive. I would like to show you

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-37016910231106707682009-02-09T14:23:00.014-05:002009-03-03T21:05:49.345-05:00

This is a great smoothie recipe that uses 3 ingredients. It's full of anti-oxidants from the soy milk and blueberries, comes together in a flash, and looks very cool, too (it's Blueish-Purpleish).- 3/4 c. TJs organic frozen wild blueberries ($1.35)- 2 organic bananas - Haymarket ($.22)- 1 1/2 c. organic soy milk ($.63)- 1 1/2 c. waterBlend all ingredients until smooth.Serve with a

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0