As of today...

I am now buying these.

So as I am trying to stay cheap...because if your a crazy chick like me who fantasizes about what findings I might find at a yardsale for pennies...you might be a Cheaper(my definition for; One who is cheap).  Im a Cheaper and always looking for a cheaper alternative(ha ha get it?)...while without compromising quality.

Im at the store and I need chicken bouillon cubes and bay leaves.   Even at Walmart you're looking to pay about $2.22 for the

for 25 cubes.

and the only bay leaves i can find available are by McCormick and its pathetic cause you get like 4 leaves in this itty bitty jar and pay a whoppin' $4.58.  Thats ridiculous!

I have my sister to thank because if it wasn't for her I would have continued to ignore the Mexican food supply area that you find in most stores...i think its labeled "Latin foods" aisle.  It was her who told me she buys the mexican brand sugar.   Its awesome, i bought it, its unbleached, untouched sugar.  As I was making my way through the aisles I just happened to walk thru the Latin aisle and I looked over and noticed the bags of various spices hanging, the same ones i pass by everytime.  This time I stopped, not sure why i did, and read each label.  The labels are marked in Spanish and then underneath written in English: basil, parsley, chili powder, etc...then there it was...Bay leaves.  Dried bunch of bay leaves. 

 I was shocked and even MORE shocked when i saw the amazing price of only .97cents!(gasp)

A bunch! not some measly 4 leaves for 5 bucks. Big O'smile upon my face.

Well then the thought that passed through my mind was...what else is here in this aisle???

I grazed over the items on the shelf and sure enough came across Knorrs chicken bouillon cubes.  And get this...it was only like a $1.18 i think...super cheap.  And it holds 24 cubes but costs a dollar less.  And Knorr is known for other products such as there gravy sauce.  So whats not to trust?

You have GOT to shop the Latin food aisle...I don't think I will ever look back!!!

And also as of today....

before:

After:

I did it! yup, never tried this cut before in my life and miraclously it appeared.  Shes such a doll in her new do!  Fitting new cut for a new 4 yr old.:)



Uh...can't think of what to call this one???

Well heres a whole lot of nothing but I keep putting it off so today is the day. I need to squeeze this in before the next event is written.

So as time ebbs and flows change takes place. A change for me would be a newly found love for Rice Krispies.

I have a bowl nearly every morning. I enjoy it because its low fat, 4 grams of sugar, filling and delicious. I don't add any sugar but some days i'll feel a little adventurous and add some pecan granola. For some reason I just can't stand any other kind of cereal in the mornings...it makes me feel sick and unmotivated. I tried protein shakes in the morning too but those just make it worse. Like i can almost feel it churning in my stomach. Im beginning to fear it may be the milk.

Here is Emmery in her new "Klingon" bib. As long as it works throw fashion out the door.

Here is a result from watching Rachael Ray. Its called "Leftover Crudites" . its great really, after a party usually there are left over veggies from the veggie tray or what not and you have so little time to eat them all. So all you do is combine them all in a dish pour over one cup Chicken Stock, add salt-pepper...add there is more to it but im too lazy...read here. Very very simple and good!

I did have to improvise a little...i didn't have the right cheese so i used colby jack instead. Note to self: to speed up the process stem veggies before baking.

She also did an Apricot-brandy glazed chicken...well, as for the Brandy i just left that out. Aint it beautiful!?

This is my first "perfect" Candy yams. Gorgeous and so good that even emmery kept eating etc.

It was a great meal and it surprised my mister man. Chef Ashley in the House!!!!!!!!!!