Dishwasher Detergent Take 2

 I tried this a couple of years ago

The tabs were all broken and the detergent left a film.

So, new recipe, new dishwasher

Tabs still didn't work out.  I have used this detergent 3 times.  1st two times were perfect.  Third time, there was a film.   BUT, I did use a different setting on the machine.

So the verdict is still out.  I feel this could be a good detergent, and definitely good for when I run out of commercial stuff and need some in a pinch

Used...previously enjoyed

 We are doing a lot of puzzles these days.  I have already touched on having done a puzzle swap.

This batch I bought for 3.00 each.  Excellent price.  The circular puzzle underneath was borrowed from famly.

Family fun and a frugal price.

Food Prep

Fruits starting to go off a bit...
I freeze for smoothies or banana bread.
One baggie has the exact amount of banana I need to make bread.
The others are pre-cut and/or portioned for smoothies.
Saves time, makes it super easy and no fruit has gone to waste.

Homemade

Made at home is the way to go to save money.
And not as hard as you may think.
I make pizza or stromboli several times a year.
I have 2 different dough recipes.
One that takes 10 minutes and is pretty good.
The other takes an hour and is really good.
I doubt my boys can tell them apart.
Here's a picture of a ham and cheese stromboli in the making.
Left over ham of course...

Revive

Our plates are pretty scratched from the silverware
Bar Keepers Friend to the rescue
Just made a paste and cleaned the plates.
Pictures shows half a plate done

Foodsaver uses

PLEASE note, this may be controversial,
And if stopped by police you may get into trouble with medication not in it's original container.  

With that said
I used my Foodsaver to make pill packs for my first aid kits.
I used pain relief tablets, allergy and stomach relief products.
Way cheaper than buying individual pre-made packets.

Score

Went to the store for milk
But I always scan the meat dept and the clearance area
Ground Beef 1.85 lb
I also found Progresso soups for .64 a can...label change.
Cooked about 2 lbs and had that in tacos for dinner, with plenty of leftovers.  And Foodsaver for the rest.  
Sell by is the 17th, I got it the 16th