Flash Back Friday!! Fabulous Finds!!

Table & 4 Chairs- Yard Sale $35

I have ALWAYS been a lover of a good deal!! I thrive on finding things in the 75% percent off section or at thrift stores! Well my bargain hunting has reached new levels since our move, we have been on a pretty tight budget but I have been determined to find the things we need at VERY good prices and lately FREE!! Yes, that's right I have been getting some GREAT things for FREE!! I am slightly addicted to a certain online "List" that has a Free section and when I see something I want, I go for it, I don't always get it due to other intense competition but I have managed some wins! My husband LOVES it because my shopping costs him nothing on the "List" other than, as he calls it "being drug to strangers houses", and his muscle but hey how can you complain about that?!? My other favorite places have been Goodwill (they don't have D.I here, bummer) , a little place called Mile High Thrift and garage sales galore!!! I have been wanting to share some of the great things I have found but haven't found the time, until now!!

Couch Frame that I am sanding and staining- The "List" FREE!!

1940's Nurses bed side table- Yard Sale $10

Ottoman- 75% off Target $11.00















Clock- 75% off Target $4.78
Tray - Yard Sale $1

3 Pieces of Wall Art- Yard Sale $7 (all)

Three Pairs of shoes, Book & Truck- Goodwill $10

Riding Toy- Goodwill $1.50

Monkey Cookie Jar- 75% off Target $2.50

Lamp Shade- Yard Sale $1

Chair- Mile High $7.95 , Side Table- 75% off Target $17.00, Mirror- Mile High $4

Dresser- The "List" Free!!



Pure Joy For Me- Priceless!!!

I know that some of them need a little imagination, i.e the couch but just picture it with me! A fantastic walnut finish with a new firm but comfy seat cushion with a hand sewn cover and two large comfy pillows for the back, again created by me!! I will post pics of the couch when it is all done!

Dinner on A Dime!!

So with the expense that comes with moving and starting up in a new house we have been on a bit of a tight budget and I have a very small amount to work with when it comes to groceries for the next two weeks. Being very determined I did a little looking online yesterday for some new recipes (all mine got left in Vegas), I only have some of them memorized so I was gonna need some fillers. Well I have now found a new family favorite!!! It was VERY SIMPLE AND VERY TASTY!!!! I figured I should share just in case any of you are looking for something new! Here is the website I got it from!!

Chicken Broccoli Twist!!!

Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
2 cups broccoli flowerets
2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup
1 3/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan, without salt. Add the broccoli and carrots for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the pasta mixture well in a colander. Return the pasta mixture to the saucepan.
Stir the soup, stock, garlic powder, black pepper and chicken in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with romaine salad tossed with fresh chopped basil and Italian salad dressing. For dessert serve vanilla yogurt.
Cost per recipe: $9.77
Cost per recipe serving: $1.95
Total cost of meal (including serving suggestion): $14.91

Nutrition Information

Calories 325, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 888mg, Total Carbohydrate 49g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 20g, Vitamin A 102%DV, Vitamin C 24%DV, Calcium 10%DV, Iron 13%DV


Jimmy liked it soo much that he took the left overs to work today!! :)
Oh and I actually made this recipe for less because I used the generic versions of the ingredients!!
It really did only take 30 min from start to on the table!!!! :)