What I Did On My PJ Day

I had a wonderful day off on my PJ Day. I surfed the net without guilt or a timer. As an added bonus I didn't go anywhere, which qualifies as a "No Spend Day". I challenge myself to have "No Spend Day" often, or even better No Spend Day(s) which are tough to do. Having a No Spend Day is a way to save money and really look at your spending habits. How many days can you go without spending a dime?

I did get outside and take a picture tour around the yard.... I chased a bee... or did it chase me? The garden is growing.... what Southern yard is complete without a magnolia tree? A field of wild flowers... a cone of flowers that smell like honey.... the only thing I regret is not being able to share the sounds of buzzing insects, birds singing and me squealing as I run from a bee....

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I would love to hear some adventures you've been having lately.... Please comment or better yet leave a link.... I'm off to plan yet another PJ Day...... Yippie

My Favorite Ways To Save Money - A List Of Frugal Ideas For Food

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Don't have enough money to go around? There are only 2 solutions to that problem. Make more money or spend less money.

Easy Pastry Dough Recipe

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This dough is versatile, easy to make and very forgiving. Versatile because it can be used in savory dishes as well as sweet treats. Easy to make because it has very few ingredients and can be done in a food processor. Forgiving because it rolls out easily even when rolled thin and doesn't tear like some dough. I use this dough to make Chicken Pie Pockets and Pizza Pockets. This recipe yields 10 pocket size disk or 2 crust.

Simple Chicken Recipe - Chicken Pies In A Pocket

This recipe is easy to make and a great substitute for the prepacked 'pockets' you buy in stores. I will usually bake half of them for dinner and freeze the rest. These are a great idea for lunches because they are good at room temperature.

I'm Going To Let You In On One Of My Secrets .... Shhhhh

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Tomorrow is my day off. I mean truly off. From Everything. Tomorrow is what I call PJ Day. My guilt free fun day! Shhhh it's a secret from everyone. I don't tell anyone who knows me I'm off from work that day. The day to day tasks, activities and obligations seem to wear me down after awhile. I get tired of being "On" all the time. "Gotta be productive!" "Gotta get it done" "Gotta be a responsible adult" I am here to stand up and say "No! Not on PJ Day!"

Inspiration - Silence

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"We need to find God and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature- trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls."

~Mother Teresa

Thank you Mark at Minimalist Living for reminding me of this quote.

Green Clean - How To Make Furniture Polish

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Have you ever wondered how to be eco friendly while cleaning your home? It's easy to go green while you clean and save money by making your own cleaners. A one time purchase of spray bottles and containers will help keep all those plastic bottles out of the trash. Not only is this environment friendly, but homemade cleaners are safer to use. Most are made from items in your kitchen. Kids can safely join in the Green Clean Team while using them.

Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe - Make Ahead Refrigerator Rolls

 

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(Printable Recipe)

This recipe makes up to 24 rolls. Use as much as you would like and keep the rest in the fridge for another meal. I purchase yeast in bulk at the local health food store. Currently it is $4.49 a pound. This is a much cheaper option than the small packets. Store the yeast in the freezer to keep it fresh. A pound of yeast lasts me 6 months or longer.

Planning - How I Learned To Like A Household Time Schedule

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Let me start off by saying I really dislike a schedule. I am more of a free spirit. I would much rather take the day as it comes. Oh sure, I have a work schedule I have to abide by and somehow I am ok with that. But my off time, I want to be mine and free from watching the clock. I want to read a book, watch a movie, take a walk, blog or whatever. Maybe run off on a spur of the moment day trip. Or maybe something as simple as making a new recipe. So much exploring to do and so little time. Sounds like fun right?

One Lovely Blog Award

I would like to thank Amy at Afternoon Popcorn Snack for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award! I was extremely honored she chose my humble blog.

Please take the time to visit her blog where Amy shares her life, eye candy with her wonderful photos and good eats through amazing recipes.

Rules of  acceptance (as mentioned by other bloggers):

*thank the person who nominated you and link back to them in your post
*share 7 things about yourself
*nominate 10 or so bloggers you admire
*contact your chosen bloggers to let them know

7 new things about myself:
1. I am new to blogging, and I'm hooked =)
2. I quit my time consuming job and live on half what I use to
3. I love to hike
4. I get bored if I am not constantly challenged, that's why I love blogging
5. I can't make real sourdough bread to save my life, but I keep trying, would anyone care for leftover bricks?
6. I don't like to shop
7. I am very good at making something outta nothing- when it comes to food and making do with what you've got

Drum roll please......

My nominations for the One Lovely Blog Award go to (in no certain order)

Vintage Reflections

Much A Munch

hookedontaste

Minimalist Living

LightlyCrunchy

The fauxMARTHA

Sadie & Dasie

A Modern Christian Woman 

Rantings of an Amateur Chef

Domestic Diva, M.D.

NOTQUITEOLD

 

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No I don't always cook everything from scratch. I am doing my best to feed my family healthy food but there are times when its necessary for us to eat out. I use to feel guilty about relying on restaurants for some of our dinners. Not anymore.

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