January 10 Menu

By frugalouis On January 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We enjoyed the halibut from last week’s menu when we had friends over Saturday, but I doubt I’ll ever make it again. When I put halibut on the menu I had no idea how expensive it is! The zesty salsa was great, even with the frozen mango I subbed in for the peaches, so perhaps [...]

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Healthy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

By frugalouis On January 9, 2012 · 1 Comment

Tami, this is for you! My sister is a registered dietician who loves yummy, healthy food. She also occasionally craves Twinkies or birthday cake, and I love her for that…but I digress…Anyway, my sis passed this recipe on to me a few years ago, and it’s a stand-by in our family. I love that the [...]

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January 3 Menu

By frugalouis On January 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

We came home from my parents’ with our annual 1/4 of a steer purchase, so our freezer is now restocked with grassfed beef. I’ve also made it a goal for us to eat seafood once each week this year…but have very few seafood recipes. Anyone have any that they’d like to share?  Though I’m not [...]

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December 28 Menu

By frugalouis On December 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

December has been a bit crazy for us, with out-of-state travels on two separate occasions! We’re back home after celebrating Christmas with my side of the family, and I’m thankful there are no big trips on the horizon. Dinners (in no particular order): Sloppy Joes (from the freezer), carrots, applesauce Homemade Pizza (Chicago-Style Pan Pizza),  salad [...]

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December 14 Menu

By frugalouis On December 14, 2011 · 2 Comments

We’re still settling back in after a week away, and blogging has taken a backseat to life. But still we must eat, and tomorrow is “$50 Thursday”! Cream cheese is on sale at Shop n Save this week, so I’m trying to fit it in wherever I can! Here’s my first go at sharing my [...]

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Book Review: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget

By frugalouis On December 2, 2011 · 1 Comment

It’s been about three years since I started following MoneySavingMom’s blog, and I can honestly say that her website has had a greater impact on my life than virtually any place else on the internet. I am completely serious. With Crystal’s coaching on her website our family has learned to make our money go much [...]

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Free Kids’ Morning Out in Sunset Hills: Saturday

By frugalouis On November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Looking to get in a little breakfast date with your sweetie, or perhaps some Christmas shopping? Lutheran Church of the Resurrection can help! They are offering a free Birthday Party for Jesus this Saturday. Yay! Birthday Party for Jesus Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 9907 Sappington Rd., 63128 Saturday, December 3, from 9-12 Kids ages [...]

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Free Parents’ Morning Out November 12: Register NOW!

By frugalouis On November 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Looking for some free babysitting? Trinity Tabernacle Church is offering! Just make sure you register by Friday, November 4, to take advantage of this act of kindness. Parents’ Morning Out, Saturday, November 12, 9 AM – 1 PM Trinity Tabernacle Church, 11950 Mark Twain Lane, Bridgeton, 63044 Free for ages 1-11 They will be showing [...]

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$4.95 Filet at Pietros: Wednesdays in October

By frugalouis On October 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Ready for a date night? Pietro’s on Watson is once again celebrating their anniversary by rolling prices back fifty years on select menu items! Choose either a Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon or Chicken Ala Pietro for $4.95. This offer is valid on Wednesdays in October from 3pm to close. May not be combined with any other [...]

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Roadtrip with Five under Five

By frugalouis On October 5, 2011 · 2 Comments

Last week a friend and I attempted the unthinkable: a roadtrip with a 7-hour drive each way with five kids under five. Okay, they are all actually under four-and-a-half. And we survived. As you can see, we were packed in the van, but we made it. Even my parents, who were our “lucky” destination, were pleased with [...]

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