Rock Cakes a Scottish Tradition

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I grew up with my Nana always making some homemade Scottish traditional yummy treats. You knew that when she was coming for a visit there would be several tins of treats and goodies to be had by all. These are precious memories of my Nana and I miss her so much. But I have her wonderful recipes to enjoy still. These little tea cakes can be enjoyed with some tea or coffee and make the perfect treat in the afternoon or anytime. I hope you enjoy it!

Rock Cakes

  • 1 cup of Self-Rising Flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 stick of Margarine
  • ½ cup of Currants
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp of milk

Extras to add: ( These are optional but they make a nice change from the regular Rock Cake)

  • Mix Flour and Sugar in a bowl
  • Then add in Margarine, egg, currants, and 1 egg…add milk as needed
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Scoop out in small size rough heaps and place on a cookie sheet
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 7 – 8 minutes

Great with a little honey or butter and a cup of Tea or Coffee

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Simplistic Grocery Shopping List

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When times are tight a simple and small shopping list is the way to go … at least for me.  I am one to always encourage a stockpile!  To me having a stockpile only ensures that you will always have some type of food.  Now, it may not be the gourmet meal you are craving or the most well-balanced meal but….it will give you food to eat while times are hard!

But what do you do when things are tight on funds, you just don’t have the time to shop for many items and or time to fill the stockpile?  That is when you need to think simply and small!

I have a basic list that I carry in my wallet…yes in my wallet!  This way if I am out and about and know that I need a few items …these items will sustain me for the next week to ten days.

Let me explain a little better.  These items on the list below are a list of things I use all the time.  If I have nothing else other than oil, salt, and pepper…. I can make it work for me.  I can prepare meals based on this list.  I can feel myself and my family in a pinch.  Also, this list is not something that I need to necessarily need to look at and see what is in my pantry.  This is such a basic list and I know my kitchen very well…. that I can buy these items and know that they will get put to good use.  Even if I end up with one or two extra items that I will have on hand things that I use all the time.

So if you find yourself overwhelmed in life, tight on funds, or just limited on time…. Try making yourself a basic list like this one to help you over the hump.  You can also refill the pantry later.

Quick Tips to Think About…

  • Build a list around your basic shopping list.
  • Plan meals before you go or at least have a basic idea of what you could make.
  • Repurpose your groceries…don’t get stuck thinking that a certain food item can only be used one way.
  • When things are tight…..shop simple and small. A BIG shopping trip can be done at a later date.

Basic Simple Shopping List that I like to Follow:

  • Milk
  • Bread
  • Eggs
  • Coffee
  • Creamer
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • 1 – 2 proteins/meat
  • Fresh veggies
  • Rice/potato
  • Noodles
  • Butter
  • Oatmeal or similar
  • Lunch meat or similar
  • 1 treat

Extras if you can:

  • Spices
  • Drinks line juice etc…
  • Other baking items
  • Fillers for meals needed for that week

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A simplistic wardrobe

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Some things in life are as easy as black and white.  Simplicity is my new go-to for most things in life.  To me, my life in so many areas is crazy and busy, and it can be overwhelming. 

My daily life includes work, family, a social calendar, and a side business from home.  Trying to keep all the plates spinning and keeping myself looking good has been a challenge each morning for me.’

I decided to try a new idea to me and that would include keeping my wardrobe super simple and on budget.  A basic pair of blank pants and a basic white shirt and you have your foundation for a great new wardrobe.

Black pants and white shirts can be purchased cheaply from garage sales, thrift stores, online, or in the store.  Add any color jacket or overshirt with a scarf or beads and you are all set.

Check out my video on how I mix and match a simple few jackets with my black and white foundation.

Let us not forget to have a pair of basic black or just a pair of comfortable basic black shoes. We all need a good pair of shoes that at the end of the day our feet are not hurting.

FitVillei is a great shoe company that reached out to me with a 30% discount.  Their shoes have become my favorite comfortable shoe.  Check out the link in the description for a discount code if you wanted to take a look at their website.

Thanks for stopping by and I trust this quick video will give you some great tips to refresh and or start a new basic and simple wardrobe.

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The Best Homemade Sandwiches and Coleslaw Recipie

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Now there is a sandwich and then there is a sandwich.  Growing up we were sent to school with a PB and J, a cheese sandwich, or a bologna and cheese sandwich at best. There were no frills about it and usually it came with an apple and 2 cookies, and you purchased your milk from the school lunchroom.

I remember when I started working full time and I had my first experience of going out to lunch with the girls….and I got a sandwich from a deli.  WOW…. what a difference from the school lunches I was so used to.

From there on end, I was hooked on wanting to purchase a really good sandwich to enjoy on my lunch break.  The problem is now…. deli sandwiches are costly and as much as they taste wonderful….my budget and my wallet do not like spending that kind of money daily.

So, what is a girl to do…. go back to cheese sandwiches and an apple every day……. No, Wait!  Come and check out my ideas for a really good sandwich that you can make for yourself that is not only delicious but great for the wallet too.

Let’s not forget about also doing a little meal prep to start our week off right.  Again, to save money on the wallet and still enjoy some great food, go and pick up one whole chicken to cook up and make several meals with it.  One chicken can feed a family of 1 – 4 for several hearty meals for the week.

I have attached my video of all these wonderful ideas as well as my homemade coleslaw recipe!

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my channel!

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Three Ingredients Scone Recipe – THE BEST EVER!!!

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Do you need a quick and simple go-to biscuit or scone recipe?  I know there are many times when I have run out of bread or feel like something different for breakfast.  A scone is a great go-to for breakfast or anytime side items.  It makes a great snack with butter, jam, and cream.

Here is a list of what you will need and feel free to watch the video to see how easy this is to make.

2 cups of self rising flour

1 butter knife

3/4 cups of half and half or cream

3/4 cups of sparkling water

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Staying Positive in a negative world

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Staying positive in a negative world has been a topic for many books, podcasts, and seminars.  Everyone has their own take on this topic!

Do you find it hard to do this?  I know for me….I have to try very hard to keep my head above water and my emotional state of mind fixed on positive things.  I have set up a routine for myself for daily prayer, devotions, and listening to uplifting music such as praise and worship.  Now this is me and I know this is not for everyone, but what you need to do is find these styles of things to keep you focused on good things throughout your day.

I find that so many people want to talk about the negative things…. anything positive doesn’t seem to be the popular topic.  Why is that?  Why do we tend to gravitate toward the negatives of life?

I have created a video on my channel that gives you a little more insight into me and this topic, and hope and trust it will encourage you today.

Please check it out!

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Basic Budget Tips

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Are you stuck in a rut with your budget? How many times at the end of each month do you feel you could do it just a bit better? Sometimes going back to the basics is the best way to do it and I have ten simple tips that I like to follow. Why not try something new and see if this would help.

TEN SIMPLE BUDGET TIPS

  • Pay your bills on the first of the month and get them out of the way.
  • Look for ways to make extra money and sell off some of the items that you have been decluttering to put money back into the budget.
  • Always do a pantry inventory before you decide to go food shopping.
  • Try and cook double and freeze a meal so those nights when you’re tired and hungry…and you have the urge to eat out, you have something already in the freezer to warm up.
  • Consider buying everything used.
  • When you need to buy something new, check into three places that sell that item…. and see who has the best price.
  • Make sure you were always checking your phone bill. Cell phone bill and cable bill before the contract will expire… so you can negotiate a new plan before the expiration date of the old contract.
  • When you’ve made a major mistake with your money, don’t sit in pity.  Sit down and find a solution and a way to make things better.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help get some good mentoring or counseling if you need budget help.
  • Be realistic with your budget and don’t create a budget you wish you could have.  Base your budget on your current income and strive to always leave a little wiggle room.

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30 Day Quick Cleaning Cycle List

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Do you feel overwhelmed sometimes with all that you need to get done? Somedays I feel like I will never see the end of cleaning my home. Just when I get one room done I turn around and see a thousand other projects. It is those little things that sometimes trip us up and those things also get forgotten too. Here is a simple little 30-day list of getting those little things done.

Take one day a month and clean that item listed and then at the end of the month you can look back and realize how much you did.

I hope this list gives you some fun new ideas of things that can make your day, week, and month a little lighter and cleaner for you.

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House to HOME…Declutter with me

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In the world that we live in ….do you find your life feeling cluttered?  We have so many things on your plate from social media, activities, children, family, friends, school, church, and then there is our house.  Do you ever feel like your house is no longer a home?  Do you feel like your house is being taken over by stuff and clutter?

I have decided to eat that elephant called my house and eat it one bite at a time.  How am I going to do that you ask?  Well….currently we are 20 weeks away from Christmas.  So, over the next 20 weeks, I will aim to declutter only one area at a time or one bite at a time. 

This will break things down so that it is not as overwhelming, and I can set each week aside for just one extra task.  The great part about doing it this way…..is that after 20 weeks, I will have 20 areas of my life cleaned up.  Also, I can also look at this that I can do this in the next 20 weeks and look forward to Christmas and know that my house is retaking shape as my HOME!

If you would like to join me, I will have a series on my YouTube channel called “House to Home…Declutter with Me”.  Over the next 20 weeks, we will declutter an area together and you can follow along by printing a copy of the PDF of the 20-week journey. Also, there is a 52-week list if you want to be adventurous and have a full year’s worth of decluttering your house.

Ok, let’s do this together!

I will post the first video in the series to give you a taste of what we will be doing and then you can follow each week on YouTube for the next video in the series.

I hope you enjoy it!

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