Thursday, November 29, 2012

Creamy White Cheddar Cheese Mac

Creamy White Cheddar Cheese Mac:

16oz box of Pasta of choice
8 oz Vermont White Cheddar shredded (equals over 2 cups shredded)
10 oz of Velveeta Queso Blanco
2 - 3 T butter
1/3 c whole milk
2/3 c chicken stock
1/2 c sour cream
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
Dash of Parsley for top

Boil the pasta for 6 minutes and then drain.

Melt the butter on med. high heat and then add cheese and Velveeta.  When the mixture has thickened into a sauce, add the milk and the stock to the mixture.  Put the pasta into the crockpot container and add the melted cheese mixture and then put the cream cheese on top of this.  Mix this well.  Sprinkle a dash of Parsley over the top and then place in crockpot on low for 2 1/2 hours. 

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Great savings...

I am all about getting a good deal.  One of the best places that I have found to be a good deal for my children's clothes is when there is a sale at the local clothing resale shop (that is if you aren't opposed to your children wearing previously owned clothing). 

Our local shop - Once Upon a Child has a sale a few times a year.  It starts off as 50% off... which isn't bad, but honestly I can still get stuff on occasion at Gymboree with a coupon and a sale for that price.  I wait until it dips lower.  When they have their $1 sale, I head in. 

Also, there is a company online that is now selling children's clothing on the cheap...  It is called Thred Up, and you can get a $10 credit for using the link that I supplied. 

Happy Shopping... and more later on how I get $3 shirts at Gymboree :)

Being in debt sucks.

Being in debt really stinks... I have this horrible feeling hanging over me all the time.  Even when I am spending money on something that I need for our family, I feel guilty.  Anyone else feel that way?

And, people who say that school loans are not bad debt to have... I disagree, debt is debt and it sucks.