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Here is the one that currently resides in my cookbook; it produces a thick consistency (like opening the can & not adding any water to it):
http://www.food.com/recipe/condensed-cream-of-soup-substitute-278274
Here are others that I had bookmarked (I don't think that I tried them at all):
http://www.food.com/recipe/recipe-ready-condensed-cream-of-soup-homemade-substitute-g-f-29450
http://www.lowsodiumcooking.com/free/CondensedCreamOfMushroomSoup.htm
http://www.cheaplikemeblog.com/food/recipe-cream-soup-substitute/
Hope that helps!
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Hmmm, so it sounds like the same method as when you wrap it in saran wrap. Is it less moist without the saran wrap? Oh well, I'm going to try it now with the taters wrapped in a wet paper towel (something that came up when googling it).
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How do you "bake" potatoes in the microwave *without* using cling/plastic wrap?
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I have some Pier One napkins that are perfect and I enjoy the colors.
:iagree: Get them when they are on clearance, after the season has passed. I do not like polyester napkins as they don't absorb very well. The ones that I picked up at Walmart on clearance are working OK - but I look for heavier, broadcloth-type napkins ... the fabric that is often used in the plaid pattern in country decor.
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I'm just beginning to research the Feingold diet/program, and I am wondering how Feingold-friendly Aldi products are, in general. Anybody from the Hive that has been there, done that? Not everybody can live close to a Whole Foods Market or a Trader Joe's!
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:bigear: I'm curious too.
Thanks for the link to the test! That's pretty neat; I think we'll use it in the next couple of days ... to satisfy my own curiousity! :)
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Black bean soup can be as simple as beans, onions, and chicken broth ... but obviously can be more more complex with the addition of more ingredients.
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Splat the Cat by R. Scotton has a black cat as the main character. BUT I have not read the book; I just browsed through it in the new book section at the library.
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If attending the shower will have you grumbling on the inside, just give a shower gift at another time outside of the shower ... or with the arrival of the baby. Then you can be a cheerful giver! (All this assumes you were planning on giving her a shower gift to begin with.)
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I've never had a problem with their milk. Their dairy products are often well-priced compared to other stores.
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Here's a thread with some resources (and a link to another thread on a similar topic):
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265578
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Grill the steak and the asparagus (cooking the steak in a pot is a waste of a good cut).
Eat the cauliflower raw with dip, or marinade it for a salad, or steam and serve with butter as a side dish.
Or you can boil the cauliflower for a short while, add a bit of butter & salt & pepper, and turn it into faux-mashed-potatoes. It'll look like a full-fledged meal (with a meat, veg, and "starch")!!!
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Bumping up to see if anyone has any advice!
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Do you have to go to the store to get the slim sizes? I don't see them online at the Children's Place.
Yes, for the LE ones, I did have to still yank quite a bit of the elastic "out".
Never Mind!!! I just saw online where they were at Children's Place. I didn't realize that they were considered a different "style" rather than a different "size". (also their website says they are only available online.) I also didn't realize the same idea was happening at Old Navy where you had to buy the skinny or super skinny *style*. I must be too old fashioned:lol: oh well! at least this new knowledge will open more doors. But these jeans aren't available in toddler sizes are they?
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Children's Place has adjustable waists in their slim sizes. I've been buying them for both my boys and girls for years. They are slimmer than Lands End too. I've found LE slims to fit more like regulars--had to adjust the waistband elastic quite a bit.
Do you have to go to the store to get the slim sizes? I don't see them online at the Children's Place.
Yes, for the LE ones, I did have to still yank quite a bit of the elastic "out".
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In my experience Land's End is the only place that has slim sizes AND adjustable waists.
The stuff at Target at Children's place that I've bought has only the adjustable waists (although they have worked for us) but "standard" sizes. I think Gap and Old Navy that we have had were bought in store and were not of the slim variety.
Maybe Sears?!?! Back in the day they always had the Slim & Husky sizes.
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Homer Price by Robert McCloskey, read by John McDonough
and if you like it, then more stories about Homer are in Centerburg Tales (also by McCloskey / McDonough) Completely G-rated!!
My little one enjoys these immensely, but they were recommended to us by a family with children around your age. Everyone (parents included) loved it on their family vacation.
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Does anyone school in the evening? If so, how does that work out for you?
It happened yesterday that there was no time during the day to do our lessons. So, we sat down after dinner, and it seemed to work tons better than schooling in the morning or afternoon. We were more efficient with our time, our attitudes were better ... and DH was able to care for the little one that often distracts us during the day.
The unconventional-ness of it has me a bit timid about pursuing it on a regular basis, but it did seem to work well last night ...
Thoughts?!?
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Yum!!! All the ideas sound great ... it almost makes me wish I had more leftover zucchini! I'm sure though, that I'll have plenty of opportunity to try all the ideas as the summer progresses!
Thanks soooo much!
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We grilled some zucchini tonight and have quite a bit left over.
Do you have any suggestions on how to use the leftovers? I'm afraid of turning it to mush by cooking it again.
Help please!
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All the school supplies on the front page are Limit 2. (See fine print at the bottom of each section: yellow, green, and the red box advertising $1.)
I don't know which items can have a higher limit ... although nothing with a rebate, obviously.
btw the link you included is for this current week, ending today. Here's the link for the next week starting Sunday: http://weeklyad.staples.com/staples/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=%20staples_right_hand_nav&cm_sp=marketing-_-Weekly%20ad%20header-_-weekly%20ad%20header
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Here's a giveaway for tickets that I found via google: http://ingoodcents.com/2011/06/childrens-museum.html
Some employers offer discounted tickets to the Children's Museum and other attractions.
Would AAA have discounted tickets?
Sometimes their facebook & website have coupons, although I doubt they would offer much during height of tourist season.
You might check a hotel package or Indy getaway package. Here's one place that has a discount: http://www.in.gov/visitindiana/tripplanner/discounts.aspx You might check the indiana tourism website or indy visitor's & convention bureau, too.
They have lockers if you want to bring your own food and eat in the food court. $1 max for the locker, but you'd have to pay each time you open it. The food court does offer a pizza deal (large pizza w/ 4 drinks) for $20-$25 which isn't too bad.
All the exhibits are good - although I heard the Dora/Diego exhibit isn't as cool as the permanent exhibits. The Power of Children exhibit is geared towards older kids, so you may want to put that lower on your to-do list. The Egypt exhibit is good for many different ages. Little ones (5 and younger) always love Playscape and the play area behind the Carousel. Scienceworks and the Dinosaur exhibits are fun too for middle age kids.
You may want to buy your tickets online. The line to buy tickets *can* be long and take a long time to get through.
Have a good time & take your time to explore! Enjoy!!!
How pathetic is our library??? UGH (vent)
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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:grouphug: I guess that's part of the price we pay for living in a rural community that we often forget about ... although having to pay for ILL *really* stinks!
Would the local school library (public or private) have any resources? Even if you couldn't check them out? If the librarian there heard there were zero resources at the public library, maybe (s)he would be just as aghast as we are at the situation.
Let us know how this situation finally gets resolved ... and how you, as a super-mama, will overcome the circumstances!!!!