Dumpster Diving!?

Here's an interesting video about a woman who saves money on groceries...not by using coupons...but, by dumpster diving!?

For me...that is taking it a bit far.

What are your thoughts?

 Credit for this video:  Thrifty is Nifty

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Children and adults love Goldfish crackers. I was checkin' out Baby Goodbuys and found a recipe for homemade Goldfish. Here is a direct link to the recipe. . . and how to use a drink can to make a "cookie cutter" in the shape of a gold fish.

Frugal Milkshake Recipe

If your family is like mine, you like to something cool and refreshing to drink during the hot summer months. Here is a great, frugal "milkshake" recipe that anybody will love.
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The Magic Milkshake
courtesy of Hillbilly Housewife
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1-1/2 to 2 cups ice water
1-1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 1-1/2 trays of ice cubes, as much as you can spare
2 tablespoons corn oil plus a 5-second squirt of non-stick spray for emulsification purpose
(You can read her notes on why you need that non-stick spray)
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Place all of the ingredients into the blender, including the oil and the non-stick spray. Use less water for thicker milk shakes and more water for shakes that are easy on your blender motor. The blender should be about 3/4’s full. Place the lid on. Process for a full 2 minutes. Pour into cups and serve. Makes 4 - 12oz servings

GMA $15 Dinner Dare

Chrissy Pate, co founder of BeCentsAble.net was asked to appear on GMA's $15 Dinner Dare to assist Robin Roberts purchase ingredients for Wolfgang Puck to prepare a tempting meal for a family of four. He was able to make 6 dishes for just $15. There is not a direct link to the videos, but if you scroll down on the main page under recently seen on GMA you will be able to see both sections of the Dare. Here are links to the dishes that he made.

Wolfgang Puck's Pork Chops

Wolfgang Puck's Frittata

Wolfgang Puck's Mississippi Apple Pie
Wolfgang Puck's Mashed Potatoes
Wolfgang Puck's Carrots

Wolfgang Puck's Stir Fry

This Dare just goes to show how far $15 can be stretched even in these tough economic times when you watch the store sales and use coupons.

A New Use For Ice Cubes

Reviving stale bread. Rub an ice cube (or drizzle water) across unsliced bread until the crust is damp, then bake at 370° F for 12 minutes.

Reward: Save yourself a trip to the supermarket.

This tip courtesy of Real Simple Magazine

Frugal Food Idea!!!

Piggly Wiggly is not normally a store that you think of when you think of frugal living or saving money. However, my dad has always told me that he cannot go into "The Pig" without walking out with meats. He says that the meats are excellent quality and to quote him, "They give it away". Well, I do not know if they give it away or not, but I decided to check out this week's Piggly Wiggly ad.

Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loins are $1.49 lb and Fresh Center Cut Boneless Pork Loins are $2.29. In comparison, Harris Teeter sells the boneless Pork loins for $2.99 lb.

My DH and I both love boneless center cut chops, which at HT run $5.29 lb. By purchasing the whole loin at The Pig, we can have the butcher cut it into chops...or cut it ourselves and save $3 lb.

"The Pig" currently has USDA select Bone-In Whole Ribeyes for $3.89. Thier Ribeye steaks are $4.99 lb. Harris Teeter's Rancher Ribeye Steaks are $9.99. DH and I can buy a whole ribeye and have the butcher cut it into steaks and save $6.10 lb. Quite a savings!!

What other frugal food ideas do you have?