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Now the ball has dropped signaling the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, many adults will be spending some time re-evaluating their lives and thinking about a change. For some of them that change could mean going back to college to pursue that unfinished degree or to earn another. Only now, the carefree … Read more
What’s New Year’s Eve without a countdown and a few fireworks? Here’s The Budget Diet’s countdown of 10 Random Frugal Living Tips I’ve Learned This Year: Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Rotisserie chickens are half price after 7:30 at our local grocery, so it’s the perfect time to stock-up, chop-up & freeze! It’s worth asking … Read more
The holidays are over and there are still at least 7 days between holiday gift bliss and going back to school where you have to entertain your children! If you’re a recovering working mom like me who has no business entertaining your children because you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, this can be … Read more
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and YOU FORGOT SANTA’S COOKIES! Cream Cheese Cookies are a quick and easy cookie made with ingredients you usually have on hand…it’s a simple cookie, but superior to the sugar cookie in my opinion! Note: this recipe does not use eggs or baking soda…it is not a mistake.
Christmas Oatmeal Cookies are filled with cranberries and white chocolate for a festive touch! The ground pecans make these the best oatmeal cookies! If you don’t like craisins or white chocolate chips they can be eliminated or try substituting raisins.
Two favorite desserts combined into one deliciously gooey brownie! Cookies and Cream Brownies start with a brownie mix that you “dress-up” with a couple of ingredients. These are ooey, gooey brownies that are best eaten with a fork, or for a serious dose of chocolate…top with ice cream and my Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce! (see … Read more
Chocolate cookies filled with a rich, creamy peppermint filling! These are a huge hit with both kids and adults, and they are ideal for a cookie exchange! If you’re an Oreo lover, try these without the peppermint for a delicious homemade Oreo! If you make BIG cookies, you’ll get about 4 dozen, and if you … Read more
Coffee and chocolate all rolled up in one yummy little cookie…divine!
Woohoo…here’s a very successful baking experiment that yielded big, gooey, chocolaty cookies chock full of Oreos! Even better, it starts with a brownie mix!
