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

2 point weight watcher brownies

Black beans replace the oil and eggs in this brownie recipe. These brownies are perfect for a "straight from the pantry" dessert!

1 (19 oz) box brownie mix
1 (15 oz) can black beans



Rinse and drain the black beans. Then spoon the beans back into their can and fill the can with fresh water. Pour beans and water into a blender and puree until smooth. Add puree to the brownie mix and stir. Pour into a sprayed cake pan and follow the directions for baking as printed on the back of the brownie mix box.

Only 2 points per brownie for Weight Watchers!

The word on the street is that they are delicious. I plan to try them soon.

Lovely chandelier made from wax paper!

Find out how to make one here

Postpartum girdle

Do not have another baby without having this lovely invention handy, especially if you have a c-section. When I first got home, I could not comfortably sleep on either side. A friend told me about this product. I got one at Motherhood (they are on Amazon too) and I felt like someone had a placed a big brace around my injured tummy. I could immediately sleep on either side and I felt so much better. My friend who told me about this didn't even have a c-section and it still really helped her And it helps you get a flat tummy faster. I cannot say enough good. And they are only $25-worth every penny!