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23Sep 2020 by holly

Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe – Yummy!

Food, Recipes

Update: It is that time of year for Pumpkin spice and everything nice. This goes well with coffee. I am in the process of finding a gluten-free version and one with less sugar. So if you have found a good version like that please let me know It is that time of year again! This weekend we made our favorite Pumpkin Scones. All I can say is Wow! These are truly the best scones I've ever made and eaten. Two years ago I was introduced to the amazing Pumpkin Scone at Starbucks but at $1.95 a piece, it's not the frugal way to go. I found this recipe on MomsWhoThink online and made it. A couple changes that I made include using pumpkin pie filling instead of regular pumpkin (hard…

12Jun 2020 by holly

Recipe: Homemade Key Lime Pie with Meringue Topping

Aldi, Recipes

[caption id="attachment_5799" align="alignnone" width="614"] RedBerryDeals Key Lime Pie Recipe[/caption] Update: This is still my favorite recipe! When I can I get a gluten-free crust from our local Giant or I make a gluten-free crust. I love Key Lime Pie! So this week I decided to make one. Doesn't this look so good? I think this is the best Key Lime Pie I have ever had. I took a couple of recipes and tweaked them to make my own. I purchased everything at Aldi for $4.66! Ingredients Filling: 3 fresh large egg yolks $0.22 (Dozen eggs currently $.89) 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk $1.19 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice $1.99 (Approx. 8 limes) 1 tablespoon of lemon juice $0.02 3 tablespoons water 1 prepared…

13Mar 2020 by holly

My Favorite Apple Pie

DIY, Recipes

[caption id="attachment_11000" align="alignnone" width="556"] Apple Pie Ingredients[/caption] Grandma Ople's Apple Pie Print Recipe Step-by-Step Video Ingredients *1 recipe for 9 inch double pie crust, or store bought or gluten free crust 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced You may not have enough room for all of the apples. I find 6-7 apples work best. 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten free flour or corn starch 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar - you limit this sugar if you like 1/2 cup brown sugar I added the following suggested ingredients 1 teaspoon cinnamon few dashes of nutmeg 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, tablespoon) and reduced the water by 1 tablespoon DirectionsPlease head to allrecipes.com for the directions and a great step-by-step video. Preheat oven to…

16Sep 2019 by holly

Jerk Chicken Nachos

Recipes

Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for supporting RedBerrydeals.com. I love Jerk Chicken! This recipe is so easy! Have you heard of the RockCroc from Pampered Chef? It is amazing cooking dish since you can put it in your microwave, stovetop (including glass top like our stove) and oven. It makes chicken in a matter of minutes and it still is juice! I'm still looking for the perfect chicken recipe for the Instant pot. I love our instant pot the most. Nachos Jamaican Jerk Rub (Store it in a spice container to use when needed) I prefer mine not to spicy. Feel free to add more cayenne or crushed pepper.1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dried parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons…

15Sep 2019 by holly

Cost of Diapers Over the Years – 2010,2011 and 2012

Baby

Updated 9/15/2019 Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for supporting RedBerrydeals.com. Back in 2010, I created a spreadsheet with the cost of diapers for the year and it is amazing to see how much I've saved. My plan is to continue that this year. I want other Moms and Dads to know there is a way to cut costs on disposable diapers. You don't have to be a member of Sam's Club or Costco to get diapers, and even those places I find to be most expensive. By looking out for good deals in unusual places combining it with coupons you can stockpile on diapers and save a lot of money. In 2010, I saved over $400 and it only cost me $400 for diapers. My twin boys…

12Dec 2018 by holly

The best Cinnamon Buns in the world!

Recipes, Uncategorized

Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls The best bread machine cinnamon rolls! Dough1 cup warm milk2 tbsp warm milk3 tbsp cooking oil (Any cooking oil you like)2 eggs eggs1 tbsp water.5 cup sugar4 cups flour1 tsp salt3 tsp yeastFilling2 tbsp butter1 cup brown sugar2 tbsp cinnamon Icing1 tsp milk1.5 cups confectioners sugar4 tbsp butter softened1 tsp vanilla Put the dough ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed and run on the dough cycle. After the dough cycle is finished, roll the dough into a large rectangle and spread it with 2 Tablespoons melted butter and 1 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 Tablespoons cinnamon.Roll up and cut into 10-15 rolls and place in two greased round cake pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned. Spread the…

25Nov 2018 by holly

Holly’s Challah Bread – Easier then you can imagine!

DIY, general, Recipes

Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for supporting RedBerrydeals.com. I've been making this Bread as a tradition in our family since 2004. Yes! 10 years! I'm feeling old typing that. It was shortly after I got "my" bread machine. This recipe came from my bread machine cookbook and I have adjusted it so it works for me. I'm happy to share this with everyone! This is the best bread! I like to make a large loaf as you can see from the picture above. Ingredients:2 Eggs, room temperature plus enough Water 80 degrees to equal 1 1/2 cupsOil 1/4 cup (I've used all types of vegetable oil and it all works great.)Sugar 2 TBLSalt 2 tspBread Flour or All purpose Flour 4 1/2 cupsActive Dry Yeast 2 tsp OR…

21Sep 2018 by holly

My Laundry Schedule

Cleaning, DIY

(Update 2018: We still do this laundry system. It works really well for us. That is saying something for 5 years!) Back in 2012, I asked about how others did their laundry and heard several different responses. In December 2013, I asked my friends on Facebook how they handle all of their laundry and the responses got me on a mission. I had to figure out a new system for my family. Step 1: I got everyone in my family a laundry hamper that fits ONLY 1 X-large load of laundry. This is key! If the hamper is too big then the loads get overwhelming. If they are too small then it just seems like a waste of water and time. The Jall hampers from IKEA…

07Mar 2018 by holly

What is a Traditional Spousal IRA?

Financial

Yes, it is deductible! No Personal Income needed! My world turned upside down when I learned about the Financial Independence community. I have mentioned briefly about it. More to come. One of the biggest benefits to the community is learning about the Traditional Spousal IRA. I had no idea! I'm a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) so I personally don't have a 401k plan at this time, my husband does. Yes, the Traditional IRA contribution can be tax deductible and no you don't need personal income to contribute to it. What?! Really? Yes! I have mentioned the Spousal IRA in my post Financial Independence - Step by Step Guide on Contributing to Retirement Accounts: What is a Traditional Spousal IRA contribution? Let's look at the source the IRS. Per their website…

15Feb 2018 by holly

What if your 401k plan stinks. What should you invest in?

Financial

When I started investing in my first 401k I was so excited. I couldn't believe it. I had the opportunity to invest. I was young 21 years old and I couldn't believe it. I knew that a 401k was a big deal and I knew that investing is ...scary! My parents didn't know about investing and I wasn't taught in high school or college. Personal finance was not taught. That first 401k had very few options and to this day I'm not sure which ones I picked I think I did Large Cap, Small Cap and even the company stock?! Oops! Bad idea! I want to teach others the lessons I learned. The first steps to remind everyone about saving: Pay yourself first! This is key. Automatically invest. Make it…

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