Hi there, Mrs. 1500 again. Today's make-ahead recipe is taco chicken. I don't really know what to call it. I made this up a few years ago, when I didn't really have inspiration to make anything, and had these ingredients on hand. I threw everything into the crockpot, and it came out delicious. A family favorite was born.This recipe is really good for many different meals. … [Read more...] about Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Taco Chicken
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Ask the Readers: What do you think about minimum wage?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 this fine Labor Day Morning with a timely question about minimum wage. But before we get into this week's question, let's look back at last week, when I asked you if you repackage your food. I was surprised at some of the answers I received.Many of you repackage your bulk-purchased meat into single- or family-size servings. (I do this too, but didn't … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: What do you think about minimum wage?
Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Meatballs
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today. I have been thinking about cooking at home vs. going out to dinner lately. We are in the midst of an enormous remodeling project, which spews dust over the whole house, including the kitchen. At the end of the day, I don't really feel like cooking, or I have been running around all day and haven't had a chance to make anything. But I don't want to go … [Read more...] about Sunday Make Ahead Recipe: Meatballs
Side Hustle Spotlight: Flipping Furniture with A Young Pro
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 again. Last month, I asked you What is your Side Hustle? I got several very interesting responses, including one from Reader Nick. His original comment was "I make the most from flipping various items I obtain through yard sales (mostly video games and furniture)." I emailed him for more information about flipping furniture. I had already read his post about … [Read more...] about Side Hustle Spotlight: Flipping Furniture with A Young Pro
Ask the Readers: Do you ever Leave a Penny?
Last week at this time, I was about half way through an 83-mile ride with 4000 feet of elevation climb. Anyone who says Iowa is flat has clearly never ridden a bicycle through the southern sections... I didn't post an Ask the Readers last week, focusing instead on staying upright on the half-mile-long climb that I believe is second only to Mt. Everest in steepness. However, the … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Do you ever Leave a Penny?