Archives for August 2011

Make Your Own Saline Mix

Just this year I purchased a NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit because I have allergy problems and it affects me breathing properly at night.  It is a great product to have for clearing the nasal passage.  It is from a company called NeilMed. The only problem that I have is that the little premixed packages that comes with the kit runs out quickly.  Buying a replacement box of those premixed packages can be expensive.  I think that they are close to {Read More}

Starting A Blog

I have had a blog for a little over a month now.  I must say that I have learned a lot since beginning my journey.  Life With Less Money has definitely been a learning experience for me.  Starting a blog has not been as easy as I thought it would have been, yet it has not been as difficult either.  I like learning new things.  So, the blog definitely keeps me busy with learning.  I thought it would be nice {Read More}

Rice and Peas

    Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) Green Pigeon Peas (Do not drain.) 1 cup rice 2 cups water 3 strips of bacon 1 onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tb green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium tomato, skinned and seeded, chopped 1 1/2 packet of Sazon Goya con Culantro y Achiote 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Directions              1.  Chop the onions, green onions, {Read More}

Fried Red Tomatoes

I went old school this morning and made fried tomatoes for breakfast.  My kids were floored that people actually fried tomatoes and liked it.  I tried to explain that this was a dish that I ate when I was growing up.  Mother didn’t fry the red tomatoes, only the green ones.  However, I only liked the tomatoes that had a little red in it.  So, I picked out red tomatoes that weren’t too ripe and they were delicious!  Fixed some {Read More}