I get asked all the time how John and I manage to raise two kids have two cars that are paid for and still manage to live a fairly normal life with only one of us working? I have a couple of answers for that...First and fore most John has a great Job! One that pays him well and allows me to stay home. Second, I do work at times and I make great money doing it. Third...we dont have credit cards...Now we have found out recently that that is not a good thing and we are going to work on building that credit that we now know we dont have in the up coming year. Fourth...WE have a really hard time spending money on just stuff! We spend money where we need to...when we want something or want to take a trip...we plan and save. Fifth...I have learned to save money where I can. Like all the DIY stuff I do and money saving things. Here is my first money savor tip for the New Year: Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars....This is soooo much HEALTHIER than those you buy at the store!! They contain a TON of stuff that is not good for you!! Taco Seasoning: 1/2 cup chili powder 1/4 cup onion powder 1/8 cup ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon sea salt Put ingredients into a jar and shake. Dry Onion Soup Mix: 2/3 cup dried, minced onion 3 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use. Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place. Ranch: 5 tablespoons dried minced onions 7 teaspoons parsley flakes 4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder Mix together and store in an air tight container. For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream. For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream. Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend. *Can also substitute Greek Yogurt in the Ranch! I PROMISE your kids and spouse will NEVER notice!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:23:02 +0000
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