One thing I like to do is to take a look in the fridge and figure out what I can make. Many times the kids will walk around complaining "there is nothing to eat!" I love it when the kids say that. It gives me an opportunity to show them how to make something from nothing.
I don't say anything; I just walk into the kitchen and start pulling things out of the fridge or pantry and get to work. One particular day I decided the ramen noodle would be a good start. So I whipped up a simple soup meal. In a matter of minutes the kids came by just to see what I was doing. ... View related article.
Leah, You're the reason I started a blog that offers ideas for cheap meals. Having six children it feels like I have been living on a pension my whole life. There are so many bloggers on the web that have great ideas.
What an inventive and ingenious group. I am very glad there are so many who are eager to share their ideas. I hope the ideas in my blog and the other very helpful writers you find will give you many great, inventive and fun ideas to draw from. Here's an idea, how about a steak dinner for $1.66 a plate. http://steakmeal.blogspot.com/2009/ ... -of-round-or-steaks-in-disguise.html
