Living On A Dime Newsletter - Easy Summer Menu - June 26, 2008

Hi everyone!

Well, we had a good vacation. I just got unpacked yesterday. I found
it funny that as I was unpacking I was thinking, "Why can't I ever
seem to be all organized at once?" on the same day that mom wrote
about getting rid of stuff (Tuesday's newsletter). I feel like all I
do is toss, toss and toss some more but I'm still overwhelmed with
stuff! I've only been to 2 garage sales this year and didn't buy
anything! LOL

We are frantically cleaning for a TV crew that will be coming this
morning unexpectedly. I would love someday to be as organized as mom
and say, "Sure! Come on in, I'm ready!" (No, flylady didn't work for
me. :-) Oh well -- you can be sure that when mom talks about being
organized, she knows what she's talking about, but I sure didn't get
that gene!

I will hopefully get some pictures from the trip on the blog soon.
We're still caught in the "returning from vacation" whirlwind!

Have a great rest of the week!

        -Tawra
        http://www.LivingOnADime.com



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Today's Tips:

    * Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to
      prevent the ice cream from dripping.

    * Cut a slit in the center of a paper muffin cup and slide it over
      a Popsicle stick to catch drips.

    * Cook corn on the cob like you normally do but for a different
      twist sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder after you
      have buttered it.

    * If you have an extra package of the cheese that comes in a box
      of macaroni and cheese dinner, sprinkle some of that on to a
      piece of buttered corn.



Today's Menu:

Ham Sandwiches
Chips and Barbecue Dip*
Sliced Tomatoes
Corn on the Cob*
Orange Floats*



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From A Reader:

"I just wanted to let you know that just by using the sample recipes
posted on the web site I just saved over $150.00 on my grocery bill.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

-A Reader


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Today's Recipes:

Here's another great dip for when unexpected company drops in or you
need something quick.


Barbecue Dip

1 cup sour cream
1/2 to 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Mix ingredients. I usually don't measure anything in this recipe. I
just start adding the barbecue sauce to the sour cream until it tastes
good. It's really yummy with plain old potato chips.



Orange Floats

Vanilla ice cream
Orange pop (or soda)

Place one scoop of ice cream in a tall glass and pour a small amount
of orange pop on it. Add another scoop and more pop. Repeat this until
your glass is full. Top with whipped topping and/or an orange slice.



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