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I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.


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What’s in the Mail Mavis? Unwanted Catalogs

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Have you noticed an increase of catalogs in the mail recently?

If there is one thing I look forward to each winter, it’s the seed catalogs.  I also love drooling over the ones from William-Sonoma.

But I have no idea how on earth I got on the list for the ones that came in the mail today. One of the catalogs was offering pre-made 8″ tall gingerbread houses for $59+ shipping.  Who buys those?  Crazy people?

And who is buying FRUITCAKE cookies? Seriously?  They look like something a cat would throw up.

Oh, and let’s not forget the new sleeping bags from Pottery Barn Teen.  I mean for $179+ shipping, wouldn’t you expect the sleeping bag to at least keep you warm in sub zero temperatures?  Sure it would be super fun for sleepovers at your BFF’s chalet in the Swiss Alps, but c’mon… even Mummy would balk at paying $179.

Am I the only one getting these type of catalogs, or are you starting to get them too?

~Mavis

How to Stop Unwanted Junk Mail Catalogs

 

 

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Easy Kitchen Tips – Fajita Spice Mix Recipe

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Last week someone requested a recipe for fajita seasoning mix.  So I found one, and decided to try it out. We made chicken fajitas with homemade tortillas and refried beans and, it was awesome.  Who knew making your own spice blends could be so much fun?

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed chicken bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Here are a few more spice recipes you might like:

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Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

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Which Thanksgiving place card idea is your favorite?

I think mine is the apple!

~Mavis

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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas – Individual Pumpkin Pies

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You can either go the canned pumpkin pie mix route with these individual pumpkin pies, or be a true Pilgrim and make them from scratch.  The choice is totally yours.  Below you will find the ingredient list if you’d like to make these pies from scratch.

Ingredients for the Custard

2 cups prepared Pumpkin Puree
1/2 cup brown sugar {I used light brown sugar}
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup vegetable shorting {I LOVE Crisco!}
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold water

How to make individual pumpkin pies:

#1 Roll out pie dough to 1/4″ thickness.

#2 Using a giant daisy flower cookie cutter* cut out dough.

#3 Gently press dough cut-outs into mini-cupcake liners* and place in a mini cupcake pan.*

#4 Brush dough cut-outs with egg-wash (1 egg & 1 tablespoon of water).

#5 Using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop,* scoop pumpkin pie filling into center of the dough.

#6 Bake @ 350 degrees for approximately 14-17 minutes until golden brown.

#7 Let cool… and serve.

* The HH suggests serving the mini pies with a dollop of whip cream on top.

What do you think?

Would you rather have a bite of pumpkin pie after a large meal, or a slice of pumpkin pie?

Peace Out Girl Scouts.

~Mavis

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