Ruffle headband

Want to make these super easy, super cute and super cheap headbands? Go here. They do not require any sewing or gluing. Just cutting and tying! They took me about 10 minutes a piece to make. Enjoy.

Taco Salad

Another delicious recipe from my friend. This one is also Vegan, cheap, easy and my husband frequently requests that  I make it:



Taco Salad:

Romaine lettuce (I use at least half of a large head, or a full small head)

1 tomato

1/2 can kidney beans

1/2 cup corn

2 corn tortillas

1/2 T. taco seasoning

salsa

• Cut, wash, and spin lettuce*

• Dice tomato

• Heat corn in microwave

• Pour the can of kidney beans (undrained) into a bowl, add taco seasoning. Mix, and heat in microwave. Pour half of the beans and liquid into salad.

• Cut corn tortillas into strips. Spread onto baking sheet and bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes (or until golden brown and crispy.)**

• Pour salsa on top, mix everything up, and enjoy!

*If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can just put salsa on top.

Enchiladas

I've been making these weekly since I tried out my friend's recipe. It is: yummy, cheap, easy and VEGAN! Who knew all those things combined could be so wonderful? My husband loves them and requests that I make them. Also, the ingredients are easy ones to keep on hand so it can be an easy stand by meal as needed.




Enchiladas:
1 Onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T. oil (I used veggie broth)
10 oz. can enchilada sauce
8 oz. can tomato sauce
small can of chopped olives
1/2-1 can green chillies
salt to taste
pepper to taste
8 corn tortillas
1 can ranch style or chili beans
1 can corn, drained and rinsed
1 can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• Saute onion and garlic in water, veggie broth, or oil.
• Stir in enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, olives, and chillies.
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Mix beans and corn together in a bowl.
• Place 2 tortillas in bottom of slow cooker (crockpot). Layer 1/3 of sauce mixture, then 1/3 of bean mixture on top.
• Repeat above step two more times, and then top with 2 tortillas and any extra sauce.
• Cook on low 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4.

Thred Up

I just started doing this great program where you swap kids clothing online with other Moms.  (My sister has been doing it for about a year now).

How it works is you sign up for free and place a box of used clothing your kids don't use anymore and select a box of clothes you want. Each box you pick is $5 plus shipping and the box is sent directly to you. They will pick up the box you swapped from your home for free.

PLUS you get a $10 credit for signing up! I just bought my first box, it is full of winter clothes for David (about 12 items) for $5.95 total! 

Check it out