How to save money on Milk

This isn't my own idea, but I thought I would post it here, since it is very useful.

Taken from Miserly Moms, buy whole milk and cutting it with water. (1/2 gallon of water + 1/2 gallon of milk will give you a taste like 1% milk. 1/4 gallon Water + 1/2 gallon of milk would be closer to 2%)

Quote: Henry Ford

"Employers only handle the money. It’s the customer who pays the wages." -- Henry Ford

Seventh Generation Cleaning Products

I remember when these came out. I was a young teenager, and I was soo not into being green or frugal. I wanted to have the stuff most families had. Anyways, I was browsing my local Walgreens about a year back and saw their products in the store and was shocked in a very good way!

I started this blog, and I've added Google AdSense in an attempt to make a little money to help my family. To my surprise, one of the ads was for Coupons for Seventh Generation! Woo!

Quote: Isak Dinesen

"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever." ~Isak Dinesen

Recipe: Thrifty Beef & Potato Tacos

1lb ground beef

2 small to 1 large potato diced (small)

Taco Seasoning

Diced Tomatoes

Shredded Lettuce

Cheese

Refried Beans

brown the ground beef, and add in the the diced potatoes in the skillet, add about a cup of water to cover beef & water, add taco seasonings to taste and bring to a boil. Let simmer till the water has reduced and potatoes are tender. (add more water if the potatoes aren't cooked well enough)

Warm your favorite Tortillas, and beans, and serve.

Taco Seasoning

Combine the following:

1 tablespoon of minced dried onions

2 teaspoons of chili powder.

1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot paprika

Stir to blend.

Makes the equivalent of a 1 1/4-ounce package of taco seasoning mix.

Also works well for burritos.

New Grocery Store with Great Prices in Chicago

Last week I checked out this new store on Touhy Ave, in Skokie/Niles, IL. It's great, Great Produce and not overly expensive. I went back today with my mother and father. They had great Deals today as well. They Just opened up recently, and I want to encourage people to go there and hopefully they can keep prices low.

Fresh Farms Niles
5740 W Touhy Ave
Niles, IL 60714

We got some nice plants to add to our back yard garden as well. Cantaloupe and Zucchini for 99 cents.

Welcome

Hello, this is my new blog, I'm trying to live a more Frugal & Green life. Growing up, we lived pretty frugally and green! This time around I am glad to see I am not the only one who is having to live like this. Due to the economy, people have gone back to a more frugal life, and part of that is reusing which also leads to a greener life. I am so glad I see more people using recycled bags. Saying No to plastic bags. (It's such an easy thing to do that really does help)