In the Kitchen With Molly
Need a hand in the kitchen? Molly can help.
From planning meals to putting them on the table, feeding a family is a big job. In the Kitchen With Molly is the next best thing to having a personal chef.
This new E-Book contains 12 weeks of menu plans, one for each month of the year, plus shopping lists and printable recipe cards. With the planning done for you, you'll have more time to spend enjoying your family or tackling other projects that need your attention.
And with Molly, the focus is always on frugality. These recipes not only save you time, but they also save you money. Trimming dollars from the grocery bill can add up to a significant difference in the family budget, and having meals planned means you'll eat out less often. That's good for your wallet and your waistline.
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A Look Back . . .
May 2010 Digest: Centsible Celebrations
Want to enjoy celebrating in style-
but not blow your budget?
Do you like to create one-of-a-kind frugal gifts?
Plan NOW for a sensational
centsible celebration.
May 2009 Digest:
Learning for Life ~
Your Child's Education
Whether you homeschool or not, you'll especially want this real-life learning issue . . . from preschool through high school, college--and beyond!
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Molly Makes $7 Slow Cooker Suppers ~ Quick & Easy 140 deliciously simple recipes --140 wonderful ways to feed your family! Our daily lives often seem to run on overdrive. Too frequently a healthy, home-cooked meal is one of the things sacrificed. If only you had more time! Okay, maybe you really like to cook and it's worth all the effort it takes. But every day, day in and day out, perhaps two or even three meals a day . . . 14 to 20 meals a week, whew! A homemaker needs a reprieve!
Molly Goes Camping
Do you long to enjoy and explore the great outdoors with your family? Want to make that special connection with your kids? Don't let a few varmints, mosquitoes, or mishaps spoil your fun. Go camping! For the price of spending a night or two in a motel, you can outfit your family for adventure and make memories for a lifetime! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Molly and her fellow campers show you how, in Molly Goes Camping.
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Moms are irreplaceable people in our lives who wear many hats -nurse, chef, chauffeur, housekeeper, and the list goes on! Do something special this Mother's Day to show your mom that you appreciate all the hard work she does for your family! In this week's newsletter, I share homemade gift and meal ideas that you can make to show your mom you love her, without breaking your bank. And, if YOU are the mom in the family, forward this on to your husband so he can plan something special with your children. I think he'll be thankful for the ideas. And don't worry, I'll send you some ideas for Father's Day when that date gets closer! 
P.S. Be sure to check out our amazing Mother's Day Giveaway! 
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From the Blog
If you didn't make it to the blog this week, head on over to see what you've been missing. Don't forget to leave a comment. I love hearing from you!
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Happy Mother's Day!
Here are some recipes and gift ideas for Mom on her special day! Happy Mother's Day!
- Here are some free printable Mother's Day coupons, gift certificates, and more coupons,
- Planning a party? Here are some printable cupcake toppers and a strawberry party set.
- You can print this cute patchwork card out for your mom.
- This emergency sewing kit would make a great gift for mom to keep in her purse. And if your mom sews, she will appreciate this adorable cupcake pincushion made from a bottle cap!
- Favecrafts has a tutorial for a pretty teacup topiary.
- These coffee filter flowers and flower picture frame are frugal crafts that the young ones could make.
- Here is a fun tubular photo frame tutorial.
- Disney FamilyFun shares how to make a mosaic flowerpot.
- Any mom or grandma would love decorative homemade soap. Or help her relax with this Oatmeal Milk Bath Sachet.
- Here are some fun rock star earings you can make your mom.
- Here is a pretty teacup card and purse and notepad card you can make.
- Want to treat mom to a home-cooked meal? Try an Easy Chicken Satay, Easy Parmesan Chicken, Baked Salmon With Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms, Grilled Steak Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing, Spinach Pasta Toss, Baked Spaghetti and Ground Beef, or Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
- If your mom has a sweet tooth, whip up these cute Slipper Cookies, Mini Raspberry-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Strawberry-Rhubarb Cupcakes, or some Lemon-Yogurt Brunch Parfait.
Don't forget to enter our Mother's Day Giveaway to win some great prizes for you or your mom!
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Molly Members
Hi Molly Members,
The May Digest has been uploaded to your Member Pages. Hop on over to the blog and log in at the upper right corner. I know you're going to appreciate this month's 'outdoor rooms' theme. It's full of great tips to get you organized for summer.
Remember, Molly Members get an automatic entry in our Mother's Day Giveaway package, so hop over to the blog and leave a comment with your username. Not a member yet? We'd love you to join us..Only $3.95/month! And remember, if you don't want to join using monthly payments, you can pay in advance with our six-month or 12-month prepaid membership options. For only $23.70, you can enjoy six months of Money-Saving Digests, plus receive additional free E-Books and resources. This is a small investment to keep yourself armed and encouraged on your money-saving journey. The tips in each Digest easily recoup the cost! |
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Breakfast in Bed
You don't have to spend a lot of money taking your mom out to eat to make her feel special. Surprise her with breakfast in bed. Don't forget to do the dishes for her too!
Easy French Toast
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
10 to 12 slices white bread
butter, maple syrup, or jam
Directions:
- Break the eggs into a shallow bowl or pie plate and beat lightly with a fork. Mix in the salt and milk.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and coat it with a thin layer of butter or margarine.
- Place the bread slices, one at a time, into the egg mixture letting the bread soak it up for a few seconds. Carefully turn to coat the other side.
- Place the bread slices in the skillet until the bottom is golden brown. Then, turn and brown the other side.
- Serve the french toast hot with butter and syrup, or your mom's favorite topping.
- Place the french toast on a tray with orange juice and a flower, and then take it into your mom before she wakes up!
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Candlestick Topiary
This candlestick topiary would make a beautiful gift, and it's easy and frugal to make too! You could pick up a lot of the things you need to make it at a thrift store.
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