Cheap Prices on Kale, Collard Greens

We eat a lot of fresh greens at our house. So I'm always looking for inexpensive kale, spinach, romaine and leaf lettuce, collard greens. Yes, I know, old folks like me remember when these veggies grew rampant and no one liked them. Now they have a cult following and command a higher price. So I was happy to find cheap kale and collard greens.   Cheap Prices on Kale, Collard Greens

Save Big on Holiday Flights, Airfare

I write a daily deal of the day post about great bargains I snagged. I recently booked a round-trip flight for five from Detroit to New Orleans on December 23 for $408 per ticket. That might sound high, but the 23rd is one of the priciest days to fly. Most tickets started at $500. But daughter who we visiting wanted family there for Christmas Eve. Last year, we flew on Dec. 24 and it wasn't that much cheaper. Here's how I snipped several hundred off travel. I Saved Big on Holiday Airfare 

Save Money with Double Stuff at Swagbucks

 If you participate with Swagbucks.com, an online reward point company, then don't miss Double Stuff today, November 4. You get double points on filling out surveys, no obligation offers, watching Swagbucks TV, search, toolbar and shopping. Shopping at some stores already earns 3-4 points per purchase and that is doubled today. Check blog, Facebook and Twitter for codes.  Save Money with Double Stuff at Swagbucks

Once a Week Cooking Shopping Tips, Recipes, Save Time and $

I am a Domestic Goddess Mama. My domain is kitchen efficiency and cost-cutting. To achieve that, I've created 2-4-1 recipes. Entrees are repurposed for several dishes. I get twice the meal bang for half the cooking investment. I use once-a-week cooking strategies, doing the bulk of preparation on Sunday when I have the most time. Here's a weekly meal planner that serves six people with seven dinners. There are usually lunch leftovers. These recipes feature lighter calorie options and are very healthy.  Once a Week Cooking Recipes for Economical, Healthy 2 for 1 Meals

McDonald's Gives Books in Happy Meals

McDonald's is the poster child for fast-junk food. We have them to thank for teaching kids they need prizes for eating fat-saturated, sugar-drenched food. Micky D is responsible, in large part (pun intended) for super-sizing the world.

But the Golden Arches is trying to expiate these sins. From Nov 1-14, McDonald's will nix Happy Meal plastic toys in favor of books. It's to celebrate National Family Literacy Month. Ebooks will be available online.  
McDonald's Puts Books in Happy Meals to Boost Literacy - News - Bubblews

Save Money with Recycled Kids Halloween Costumes

Halloween is fast-approaching, parents. Time to think costumes. Even if you don't celebrate Halloween or trick-or-treat, you might do a church dress-up. Catholics celebrate All Saints Day on November 1 and as homeschoolers, we did Bible character and saints costume parties. Here are money-saving, green tips to make costumes with recycled items. These costumes are generally warmer than store-bought, too. Read on. Recycled, Repurposed Kids Halloween Costumes 

Diet Tips Skinny Cow Truffle Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

I've been dieting for 10 months and lost 86 pounds. I've made a lot of food swaps: lowfat butter, cream cheese and yogurt, soy and skim milk, light bread. I cut meat and sodium and upped vegetable and fruit intake. I use zero calories sweeteners.

All that cutting sometimes leaves me feeling deprived. Sometimes, I crave something sweet. When I do, I'll have a Skinny Cow Chocolate Truffle ice cream bar. Skinny Cow is made by Nestle. They're expensive-- $3 for 6 bars. I don't get why less costs more but I do indulge. That way, I won't be tempted to binge on fattening food. I only have one occasionally.   Diet Tips Skinny Cow Truffle Chocolate Ice Cream Bars for Sweet Tooth