I love using my Instant Pot it makes cooking so much easier. We keep adding to our list of Instant Pot Recipes. The newest addition is this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe. Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe We are a family of 7 so when I talk about my Instant Pot I am talking about my large 8 Quart Instant Pot Duo. This one has been big enough for everything we have needed. What is stroganoff sauce made of? It is made of an easy butter and flour roux that is then flavored with garlic, broth, and other spices. Related: 11 Quick & Easy Egg Noodle Recipes You Can Whip Up Tonight What is the difference between beef stroganoff and beef bourguignon? Beef Stroganoff is made from bite-sized cutes of beef, sauteed just long enough to brown the … [Read more...]
19 Extreme Frugal Tips From WWII Housewives – 1940’s Housewives
A woman’s job is never done. This statement holds true today, just as it did for the women back in the 1940s. The 1940's Housewives back then were busy raising the children, cleaning, cooking and even finding crafty ways to help make ends meet on the homefront. They used these extreme frugal tips just to survive. 19 Extreme Frugal Tips From WWII Housewives - 1940's Housewives WWII Housewives often put more hours during the day than their husbands that were away at work or off fighting overseas. We can learn a lot from these 1940’s gals, in how they managed, sought frugal ways to stretch every penny that crossed their threshold, while being beautiful all at the same time. Stretching Meals Using Cheap Foods- Meals were stretched thin … [Read more...]
Top 10 Place to Sell Stuff Online for Cash
All of us have items that we need to resell. The big question is WHERE do you resell these days? The big place used to be eBay to re-sell all your items. Now there are apps, websites, and groups on social media in which you can resell your items. Check out these top 10 places to sell stuff online for cash. Top 10 Place to Sell Stuff Online for Cash Amazon – This is becoming a top place to resell items. I even sell on Amazon to earn money. It’s an inexpensive place to resell items you no longer want or need. Etsy – Most people that sell on Etsy are selling items they have made. This website started in 2005 and has been big ever since. You can sell anything from jewelry to DIY gifts. Craigslist – When you want to get rid of something quickly and don’t … [Read more...]
26 Ways They Were Making Money During The Great Depression Era
While there were those that caved under the pressures and hopelessness caused by the Great Depression, there were still men, women, and children that used all kinds of ingenuity to carry on. Several of these ideas that they came up with to make a living are still with us today, while others simply wouldn’t be allowed with the laws we now have in place. Let's check out these 26 Ways People Were Making Money During The Great Depression Era. These are great money-making ideas! How long was the Great Depression? The Great Depression usually refers to the period from 1929 to 1939, when the economy of the United States and many other countries around the world collapsed. In the United States, it began with the stock market crash on October 29, 1929 (known as Black Tuesday) and lasted … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Easy Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe
I love easy desserts, don't you? I have so many dessert recipes but none are easier than Grandma's Easy Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe. No joke dump, mix, bake. Simple. 3 ingredients and you are on your way. Grandma's Easy Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe My favorite part about this blackberry dump cake recipe? You can change out the fruit in it and make it your own. Blueberry, apple, cherry, and peach are the most popular versions. I love using this Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Bakeware because when you are done and ant to save the rest of the dump cake you just put the lid on and place it in the fridge ready to go! Related: Easy Instant Pot Chocolate Cake Recipe What is a dump cake? Dump cake is pretty much what it sounds like it's a cake made by sumping ingredients. Typically the base is a pie … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Instant Pot Street Tacos
Who doesn't love a good taco? My family loves Taco Tuesday so, of course, I'm always looking for a good taco recipe. This time I decided to use my Instant Pot and make these Pulled Pork Instant Pot Street Tacos. They came out so good I can't wait to add them to my like of Instant Pot Recipes. Pulled Pork Instant Pot Street Tacos I love cooking in my Instant Pot because it allowed me to get rid of several small appliances and make more room in my kitchen! What is a street taco? With street tacos becoming popular you might wonder what they really are. They are typically a more traditional taco with a soft corn tortilla They are usually served with onions and cilantro, and salsa. What kind of tortillas are used for street tacos? Soft corn … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Money Fast Today – Make $500 This Week!
It never fails, the car breaks down, there is an unexpected bill, you get sick and miss work, or worse you get laid off. Now you need money to pay the bills and you need to make money fast today. Now what? Here are 5 ways you can make as much as $500 this week! Also, make sure to check out all our ways to Make Money Online. 5 Ways to Make Money Fast Today - Make $500 This Week! Looking for some ways to make extra money this week? From time to time, you may have something pop up that requires you to have extra funds. There are ways you can make $500 this week, it just may not be the traditional way you’re hoping. Here are 5 ways to make $500 this week. Babysitting for Date Night This is the perfect way to make extra money this … [Read more...]
Easy Instant Pot Meatloaf with an Old Fashion Twist
We love a good old fashion meatloaf in this house! Even better I love being able to use my Instant Pot. We have so many easy Instant Pot recipes my family loves and this Instant Pot meatloaf is being added to the list! Easy Instant Pot Meatloaf with an Old Fashion Twist With this recipe, you can use any meatloaf recipe you want. We use our Old Fashion Meatloaf recipe it's really popular and I know you will love it. Once your meatloaf is made and mixed follow the directions below for cooking it in the Instant Pot. New to the Instant Pot? Here are a few common questions! Related: Sage Meatloaf Recipe What does an Instant Pot do? It's a multi-cooker, it can be used as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker and so much … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Advancing Your Career and Managing Your Finances as a Military Spouse
If you’re a fellow military spouse and have lived through a PCS (or several!) you are likely no stranger to the challenges that come along with the territory. Having a career or climbing up the job ladder can be especially challenging when you are uprooted every few years due to changing military orders. So let's check out this education for military spouse tips. 5 Tips on Advancing Your Career and Managing Your Finances as a Military Spouse While this is something that is inherent in the military lifestyle, it doesn’t have to be one that permanently prevents you from reaching your goals or making the most of a situation that is possibly less ideal or one you did not personally prefer. Additionally, you are probably used to being the one who manages the household … [Read more...]
Top 6 Places to Find Items to Resell
When it comes to reselling items on places like Amazon and eBay, you need items to resell. I wanted to share some of the top places to find items to resell. You can make money by reselling, but you need to have a good inventory on hand first. Here are my favorite Places to Find Items to Resell. Top 6 Places to Find Items to Resell Finding items and reselling them is retail arbitrage. There are many places to resell, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Facebook being the most popular. This is a great way to make some extra money just make sure you pay attention to what you buy an item for and what you sell it for you want to always make money! Related: Thrift Store Finds Worth Money You Don't Want to Pass Up Your own home One of the best ways to find … [Read more...]
Chocolate Baked Guinness Donut Recipe with Baileys Glaze
I can't believe St. Patrick's Day is almost here. So I am planning my meals and this is one holiday and Mommy and Daddy have a separate menu then the kiddos! That starts at breakfast with these Chocolate Baked Guinness Donut Recipe with Baileys Glaze, YUM! Chocolate Baked Guinness Donut Recipe with Baileys Glaze I am excited to try out my new donut pan with these! I will be making a simple chocolate version for the kids so they won't know any different. Oh, and their's won't have a glaze because let's face it ... if I can save myself from cleaning up one less mess on a holiday I'm all for it! Related: St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Chocolate Brownies Recipe Can you bake donuts? Yes, This is the easiest way to make them at home. They end up having more of a cake … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Rainbow Playdough – Homemade Playdough
My kids love playing with playdough and over the years I started to make my own homemade playdough because it's cheaper. One of my kid's favorites is our DIY rainbow playdough and its easy to make and perfect for St Patricks Day too! Easy DIY Rainbow Playdough - Homemade Playdough Now, this rainbow playdough is easy to make it's just a bit tedious because you have to do it for each color of your rainbow but if you can set one pot on each burner then you can do 2 rounds and be done! First, let me answer some of the popular questions I get. What can I use instead of food coloring play dough? We have used Kool-aid packs and Jello packs as well. You will have to adjust the amount added based on how the color takes but start slow and small amounts. … [Read more...]