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a newsletter for families who want to live well on less.
Ready...Set...Back to School!
Can you believe it's almost time for the kids to head back to school?
Start planning how to feed your hungry bunch with this month's fun snacks
for after school and quick-fix meals.
And we're heading in an exciting direction, too. This Fall, watch for
Family-Cents.com to become Better At Home! We'll share more details in September.
Chef's Pasta Salad
Serve this colorful pasta salad on a bed
of lettuce for a special touch...and a
double dose of veggies.
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Refried Bean Roll-Ups
Roll up a Mexican dinner or hearty snack in
a flash with these easy taco alternatives.
For extra taste and nutrition add chopped
tomato, onions, or bell pepper...whatever
you have on hand.
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Extra-Easy Pizza
Whip up this Bisquick crust in a few
minutes, top with fresh ingredients and
you’re good to go. Check the recipe
notes for a tip on keeping the crust light
and tender.
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Turkey and Broccoli Pasta
Add a nutrition boost to a favorite quick-
supper standby (Hamburger Helper) with
low-fat ground turkey and frozen broccoli.
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When summer temperatures soar, what are some of your family's favorite keep-cool meals or treats?
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Tip #1 from Kim in Kalispell, MT I freeze grapes during the summer. While the kids are eating lunch, I take a bowl out & there you go! A nice cool dessert.
Tip #2 from Karen L. in Chula Vista, CA Shaved ice with real strawberries and banana with sweetened milk all mixed together. It tastes great - strawberry raspado.
Tip #3 from Krista in Camp Lejeune Some nights we just eat veggies fresh from the garden and seasonal fruits like watermelon and peaches. We also make our own ice cream.
Tip #4 from Rachel in Coon Rapids, MN I love to mix it up and make our own unique hamburgers from scratch. I buy ground turkey when it goes on sale, use part, and freeze the rest for another time. I mix in different blends of spices, cheeses, and vegetables. That way, we enjoy great flavor with less fat!
Tip #5 from Natalia in Orem We take tropical fruit nectars (coconut, mango, passion fruit, etc), add some evaporated milk and a little bit of sugar. Then freeze them in snack-size ziploc bags. When they are completely frozen, we snip off one of the corners and enjoy our yummy treat :)
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Editor's Picks:
Breakfast on a Stick
Wake up your
sleepy family with this fun and surprising way to serve fruit, meat, and
dairy. You can even thread the kabobs the night before.
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