tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363737052024-03-07T00:03:51.632-05:00Happy Hearts At HomeHomeschooling and Frugal Living on One Middle Class Income.Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comBlogger1235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-54996887066529878382024-01-22T00:48:00.012-05:002024-01-22T01:46:41.756-05:00 Spicy Caribbean Pineapple Crockpot Chicken and Spinach Rice Recipe This is a freestyle recipe, not an exact detailed recipe. It is recommended that you season to your own taste. Spicy Caribbean Pineapple ChickenIngredients:5 Frozen chicken breastsGoya SazonCan of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilisLarge can of diced pineapple, drain some of the liquid off, and save for another meal. Should cover 2/3rds of chicken.A splash of dark rumA bit of oregano, Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-87416644484176385602023-12-29T19:28:00.013-05:002024-01-22T01:46:03.219-05:00Simple Peruvian Crockpot Chicken Stew I cooked this chicken in a crockpot with spices, garlic, onion, and soy sauce. It may surprise some, but Peruvian food has some Chinese influences. After that, I shred the chicken and add it to the chicken stock with beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, aji, and lime. Simple, but tasty. Ingredients:Three chicken breastsTwo chopped onionsTwo chopped garlic cloves Sprinkles of soyAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-17228848119710589182023-12-05T19:52:00.008-05:002023-12-05T21:01:13.796-05:00Inexpensive Healthy Meal Ideas1. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice: - Ingredients: Mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snap peas), tofu or chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, cooked rice. - Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger. Stir in the vegetables and cook until tender-crisp. Add tofu or chicken if desired, and cook until cookedAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-25762518133635418852023-09-15T02:11:00.018-04:002024-01-22T01:29:32.915-05:00Frugal Living Tips - 100 ways to Save Money and a Few Money Making IdeasI last updated my list of ways we save money a few years ago. It's essential to take inventory of cost-cutting measures and re-access them every few years or even yearly if there are frequent changes in our lives. So here is a brain dump of everything we do to save money and make a little:Limit household lighting to overhead lighting or small task lights.Use a microwave or crockpot instead Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-34269232094012727172023-09-02T06:18:00.007-04:002023-09-02T06:22:31.098-04:00Free Tacos Use code 04TACOTUESDAY on Taco Bell app for free taco on 9/5/23. No purchase necessary. Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-344776157107661412023-08-31T10:01:00.005-04:002023-08-31T10:09:53.594-04:00Updates:My youngest was recently graduated from homeschool. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a cancerous bone tumor in May of this year. It has been an arduous journey for all of us through intense cancer treatments. She's been doing well physically and mentally. We as parents have not. I feel like I've aged ten years in the last few months, but I keep a positive demeanor around my daughter Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-39746124153970939132017-06-19T22:21:00.002-04:002021-01-09T18:47:34.339-05:00Saving Money: Cost Cutting Endeavors
Mid-year cost saving ideas:
- Review all your billing statements for mistakes or reoccurring payments that should have been canceled.
- Think about cutting back on subscriptions. Look for free or less expensive options.
- Go through closets and home for things to sell online.
- Consider replacing, consolidating, or going without kitchen appliances to save electricity.
- Warmer Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-24793127057958462352017-02-08T22:53:00.003-05:002017-02-09T02:08:49.369-05:00Low Tech Planted Fresh Water Fish Tanks
I started two low tech planted fish tanks three years ago, and they are still doing very well. The key is adequate lighting and a light fish load. If you want a heavily planted tank, you won't get much growth without a strong light source. If you happen to have a sunny window, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day is a good substitute. Most people will need a secondary or primary light Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-42506844129212913712017-01-05T14:33:00.000-05:002017-01-05T14:37:37.123-05:00Free Art Activity Guides for Children
Saw these at The MET, and they are free for downloading. See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-68758606524688226242016-12-09T06:12:00.004-05:002016-12-09T06:12:55.615-05:00YouTube "Read Aloud" Book Videos for Kids
Nice list to choose from! See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-29971481249873023022016-12-01T21:12:00.002-05:002016-12-03T22:11:59.632-05:00Homemade Gingerbread House Recipe
We are using this recipe without a stand mixer. We used our hands and plastic gloves to mix the dough.
Here is a gingerbread house template to download. We are not going to place an entryway front porch on the house.
I wrapped the dough in plastic wrap and will roll it in same. This prevents the need for flouring a surface and the roller. Here is an example of this method.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-13486031687667855162016-11-13T23:06:00.001-05:002016-11-13T23:06:54.593-05:00DIY Ribbon Mesh Wreath Tutorial
I saw these at a Christmas bazaar today for $50.00! It's probably a $10 project if you can use items from a dollar store, or recycle your Christmas balls and ornaments.
See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-49349459285668133692016-11-01T20:37:00.000-04:002016-11-01T20:37:19.245-04:00Free Documentaries Online
I've been enjoying some of the free movies here.
I just watched two documentaries on North Korea and now one on President Nixon.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-90363204464406746492016-10-20T12:07:00.000-04:002016-10-20T12:08:19.829-04:00How to Get Rid of Flies in Compost
We've got a bad case of the flies this year in our compost. Here's a few things that are working for us:
- Turn more brown into the compost
- Add diatomaceous earth to top layer
- Boiling water over the top
- Top with leaves
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-39050941806488303192016-09-30T19:36:00.003-04:002016-09-30T19:36:57.237-04:00`Staving Off the Impulse to Eat Out at Restaurants
We never buy meat at the meat counter because I steer myself over to prepackaged sale meats, but the other day I happened to glance at the specialty meat area and noticed that they have marinated and seasoned steaks. The price was less than a restaurant, and it was relatively convenient. I think we'll be saving quite a bit now. Tonight we popped over to the store and had a steak mealAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-33957893531315093432016-09-24T14:10:00.000-04:002016-09-24T14:10:00.147-04:00National Coffee Day on 9/29 Free Coffee and Donut at Krispy Kreme Stores
If I see any other offers, I will post them here.
See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-36577901942001853162016-09-23T14:29:00.001-04:002016-09-23T14:30:27.976-04:00Free Chemistry Video and Text Course for High School and Up
Thirteen units with video and online text, and three labs. Provided by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-47420637473130064862016-09-23T14:10:00.004-04:002016-09-23T14:32:16.288-04:00Free U.S. History Video Series for High School and Up
See here.
A video instructional series on American history for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 26 half-hour video programs, coordinated books, and Web site.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-21599928210195997332016-09-21T14:15:00.001-04:002017-06-19T23:46:25.419-04:00CLEP Success and 90 Day College Plan
My son passed his Algebra CLEP today. He's gotten his feet wet and feels more confident now. We have a 90-day plan for college at home - study and test for the Introduction to Psychology and Pre-calculus CLEP tests. If this works out, he'll test for 2 CLEPs every 90 days and take a class at the community college every semester. It may take less than 90 days; this a journey of discoveryAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-70640210890390599672016-09-19T16:36:00.000-04:002016-09-19T16:38:08.649-04:00Free College Literature Course: Literature and Mental Health
The University of Warwick has teamed up with some famous faces, and a team of doctors to tackle these questions and others like them, in a free online course on FutureLearn.
The course is offered through FutureLearn which means it’s broken into chunks – so you can do it step by step. FutureLearn also features lots of discussions so you can share your ideas with other Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-51038151527668135752016-09-18T03:16:00.002-04:002016-09-23T14:33:19.616-04:00CLEP Tests Are $10 off in September
Use code: CLEPSEPT
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-64480228024691203542016-09-17T15:56:00.002-04:002016-09-17T15:58:14.307-04:00Teach a Class Online for a Little Extra Cash
Udemy.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B36Ce6vESfo
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-69336380684125082542016-09-17T15:28:00.002-04:002016-09-17T15:28:39.046-04:00NYC Tenement Museum: Free Immigration History Lesson Plans
We just visited the Tenement Museum in New York City recently, well worth the visit! The tour was excellent, gift store chock full of interesting books, and their website has some nice lessons plans.
See here.
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-80770514568179940602016-09-17T14:14:00.002-04:002016-09-17T14:14:44.324-04:00Find Discounted Books and Compare Prices
Just found this site: Bigwords.com
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-60993967800535739552016-09-13T03:26:00.000-04:002016-09-13T03:26:49.709-04:00Weekly Savings and Deals: One Fail and Two Wins
Dollar General Online Fail:
Through Ebates: 4% off(get later) and $5.00 off and free shipping.
Description: Maxwell House Coffee Quantity: 3 @ 5.02
Description: Bausch & Lomb Multi-Purpose 4 ounce(for trips)Quantity: 3 @ 3.97
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