Her Own Broccoli Salad

Her Own Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is a very versatile dish that can be made in an endless variety of ways. Here is a breakdown of the most popular ingredients and dressings.

Ingredients:

2 Heads of fresh broccoli. Chop the stem off and cut the flowerettes into bite sized pieces.

Chopped vegetables. Some  favorites are onion, celery, carrots and cauliflower. Just add as much as you like until it looks like a good mix.

Cheese. Choose your favorite kind of cheese. It can be cubed, crumbled, shredded, or creamed as part of a dressing.

Extras (optional):

Bacon ~  Fry up 6-8 strips until crispy, drain grease and set aside. Crumble bacon after it’s cooled and add to salad just before serving.

Fruit ~  Raisins are the most common.  Some other popular choices are grapes, cranberries, chopped apple, mandarin orange pieces, or any dried fruit.

Sunflower Seeds or Nuts ~  Nuts give the salad a little extra crunch. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts are good examples. Try not to chop the nuts too small. Keeping the pieces larger helps the flavor of the nut stand out a little. Toasting the nuts with a little seasoning is an option as well.

Tip: If you would rather not chop up any fruit or nuts just add some trail mix to the salad instead.

Dressings:

a. Standard dressing for this salad is a basic mayonnaise/vinegar/sugar mix:

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

* Mayonnaise can be mixed with yogurt to lighten it up.
* Flavored vinegar can be used or substituted with lemon or lime juice.
* Artificial sweetener can be used instead of sugar.

b. Oil/vinegar dressing can also be used:

1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar(optional)
1/2 tsp. salt

* Flavored cider or wine vinegar is recommended.
* Spices such as celery seed, onion powder, basil, and oregano can be added.

c. Your favorite bottled dressing can be used as well. Any creamy or italian style dressing will work fine on a broccoli salad . A good one to try is 3-cheese ranch.

More Extras for more flavor:

Here’s a few various items that could be added to make your salad something original:

* Any canned vegetable such as peas, corn or beans(black, kidney, garbanzo, waxed, etc.).
* Fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, chives, bean sprouts, green beans, cucumber and bell peppers.
* Seafood can make it interesting: shrimp, scallops, salmon, and calamari are good additions.

Basic Instructions for Serving:

* Add broccoli flowerettes and any other ingredients you are using to your salad bowl. If you are using crumbled bacon or bacon bits add them just before serving.
* Add your dressing, mix and refrigerate 2-4 hours or overnight.
* Stir salad again before serving.

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7 Tips to Cut Costs at Home

7 Tips to Cut Costs at Home

1.  Make an itemized list of all your expenses for the month and then decide where you can cut costs.

2.  Keep a weekly tally on all your expenditures.  Go through your receipts and find where the little pocket change is vanishing.  Those little extras really add up.  Try to eliminate them.

3.  Keep your trips to the store at a minimum.  On average each trip will mean that you will pick up a few extra unplanned purchases.  Try to plan your weekly shopping with a written list of all your necessities.

4.  Shop quickly without much browsing and make sure you’re not hungry before you enter the store.   Snacks are costly and when you’re hungry, you can easily toss in several extra purchases that would have been avoided if you had only eaten before you went in to the store.

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Create Your Own Homemade Spa Treatments

Create Your Own Homemade Spa Treatments

You don’t have to check into the closest health spa. In fact, you don’t have to go any further than your very own kitchen.  You can save money right at home with your own homemade spa treatments.

Follow this easy step-by-step plan to create your own homemade spa:

• Make sure your face is as clean as you possibly can make it.
• If you have to use a defoliate soap or cream to remove all the dead skin particles, dirt and oil from your face.
• Add 2 measured tablespoons of milk, (not skim or 2%) and 1 complete egg.
• Mix them together until they are well blended and frothy.
• Next find a comfortable place to lie down and apply it softly to your face.
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Ingredients:

• Oat Meal – 2 tablespoons (not cooked)
• Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
• Pinch of chopped parsley
• Yogurt – 4 tablespoons
• Olive Oil – 1 teaspoon

Instructions: Mix ingredients together, making sure they are well blended. Then apply the mixture to your face and allow five minutes to work its magic. Rinse with lukewarm (not hot) water and you are going to think your face has been born a new.

$AVINGS: These treatments cost only a  few pennies and roughly 5 to 10 minutes of your time.  As an added benefit,  you can avoid harsh chemicals in store bought products and benefit from natural ingredients which is great for  skin.

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7 Birthday Cake Ideas

7 Birthday Cake Ideas

Try something nontraditional to celebrate your birthday this year…

1. Try a Fabulous Cheesecake! In many bakeries you can get a sampler cheesecake with many different flavors placed together in a large round container.  This is a winner because it’s such a luxurious  treat and everyone gets to pick their favorite kind.

2.  Try an Ice Cream Cake! This takes the hassle out of having to dip out ice cream to top on the birthday cake.  Ta-daa!  It’s already there on your plate!

3.  Try a Huge Cookie! These can be cut in small pieces to easily feed a crowd.  Just toss out some extra finger foods like chips and salsa and you’re ready for a quick party!

4.  Try a  Big Pie! Pie can be a treat at any time.  Place a nice big dollop of whipped cream on top and you have a winner.  Serving whipped cream is so much easier than dipping out ice cream don’t you think?

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6.  Try a Box of Donuts! You can find some pretty fancy looking donuts at the bakery.  Fancy enough to please even picky kids.  With so many yummy flavors to choose from you shouldn’t hear a complaint!

7.  Try a Box of Twinkies! Get all the supplies (ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts, fruit toppings) to let kids make their own Twinkie Sundays.  Kids will have fun making their own fancy contraption.

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8 Tips to Finding Legitimate Debt Settlement Companies

8 Tips to Finding Legitimate Debt Settlement Companies

1.    The company is prepared to meet your needs in an efficient manner.

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3.    The company has a debt counselor or specialist available who can accurately assess your entire financial situation and recommend a suitable course of action.

4.    The debt counselor or specialist should work with you hand-in-hand in developing a program that will  lead you to being debt-free in the shortest time possible.

5.    A legitimate company charges you according to the original balance, not the balance after all of the fees and charges.

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6 Tips for Eating Out Without Overindulging

6 Tips for Eating Out Without Overindulging

1.  Choose No Calorie Drinks – Try sipping iced tea sweetened with a noncaloric sweetener, or water with lemon.

2.  Eat A Salad –  It will fill you up so you’ll consume fewer calories overall.  Avoid extra calories by asking your waitress to hold the croutons and cheese.  Also, choose your dressing wisely. Avoid cream based dressings and choose the vinegar based ones. You also have the option of using vinegar and olive oil which is heart healthy.

3.  Don’t Order Appetizers – Many appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course.

4.  Choose Healthy Foods Cooked in a Lowfat Manner – Go for broiled and grilled rather than fried.  Consider asking for a double order of vegetables with your entree.  Also, stick to tomato based sauces rather than cream based and you’ll enjoy a considerable calorie savings. Lastly, ask for the sauce to be served in a separate dish on the side so you can control the amount you eat.

5. Don’t Overeat, Ask for a Doggie Bag Early – Many restaurants are serving quantities that are larger than a single serving.  Put aside a portion of your entree at the beginning of the meal to take home with you.  You’ll be less tempted to overeat!

6.  Tell Yourself “No” To Sugary, Fatty Desserts – Enjoy a low fat or low carbohydrate dessert selection such as a low carb cheesecake. Fruit is always a really great option; make it special by placing a very small dollop of  whipped cream (low fat if available) or indulge in a small bowl of low fat yogurt ice cream. If a healthy dessert option isn’t available, try a cup of coffee with skim milk to help satiate your desire for something sweet.

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10 Quick Hair Care Tips

10 Quick Hair Care Tips

1. If you notice split ends, have them trimmed.   Trimming every six weeks can keep hair in nice shape.

2. Use a low to medium heat on your hair dryer and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.  High heat can cause hair to become dry, brittle and break.

3.  Avoid scratching or rubbing the head as this will promote flaking. To treat dandruff, use a shampoo and/or conditioner that is especially designed to treat the scalp and eliminate flaking.

4.   If you have thin hair, add a volumizing shampoo for added body.

5.  If you have thick hair, use a healthy shine shampoo to bring out the additional beauty.

6.  Avoid harsh hair care products with alcohol and other harsh chemicals, which can dry out or damage the hair.

7.  Choose a hair salon that has been in business for awhile and has a clean, professional workspace.

8.  Ask friends about their experience with haircare products.  This can save you lots of  money from testing out tons of different products.

9.  When brushing your hair, use soft strokes rather than those swiped in a hurry.  Treat your hair like a precious garment.

10.  Before styling your hair, use a special spray that help protects the hair from heat damage. When using styling products, such as curling irons, make sure that they do not overheat prior to using them on your hair.

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