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Uncle Ben’s is introducing two new Ready Rice varieties, Jasmine and Basmati this June, bringing the authentic taste of India and Thailand to dinner tables in just 90 seconds. To celebrate one lucky winner is going to win $100 in Uncle Bens Products!!! The winner will also be up for a chance to win a Grand Prize selected by Uncle Bens- A Chef for a week! 9 winners will be competing for the grand prize.
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Contest Ends :
5/25/09
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I plan all my activities on the way to somewhere else to save time and $
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Subscriber! To simplify MY life, I have my kids do their own laundry. They are 10 and 13 and have been doing it for about a year and a half. My daughter was in a habit of taking clean clothes that I washed and folded and dropping them right back in her laundry basket instead of putting them away. She doesn’t do it anymore and I don’t have as much laundry stress as I used to!
We write out our menu for the week then shop accordingly,I also go through my coupons ,sometimes that factor in what will be on our menu.We always stock up on sale meat also.That helps for when we may not have as much to spend on groceries in some weeks.
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I pack lunches for my daughters and husband to take with them every day. To simplify my life, there are nights that I cook dinner and plan to cook extra so I can use the leftovers in their lunches the next day. Some of their favorites: meatball sandwiches, chicken parm sandwiches, and meatloaf sandwiches. This saves me having to run to the store to buy deli meats.
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I subscribe and to simplify my life I shop online has much as possible
I simplify my life by buying meals and veggie packs that can be steamed in the microwave, yet are nutritious for my family.
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I ‘m in California and I plant cactus and succulents so I don’t have to water a lawn!
I simplify my life by making large meals and having leftovers for the next day. That way I only cook every other day.
Start the kiddos having responsibilities early. Picking up for one–so that they’re in the habit later on.
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I use the philosophy that if it won’t matter 100 years from now then it don’t matter now. It makes you realize that life does not have to be so serious.
biggest tip- is declutter- the less clutter the easier it is to clean..I am slowly working on it and another one prepare ahead for the week- cook what you can all in one day and freeze so its easier to toss together and save money
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i cook more food than we need so there are always leftovers to eat later
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I simplify my life by not following the norms of routines that mothers are supposed to follow. Sometimes my kids will stay up late or not.
My schedule is not packed.
I make enough for leftovers.
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To simplify my life I serve a pot luck dinner once every 2 weeks to use up some of the leftovers in my house. I just make a lot of little different dishes so everyone gets a taste yet there is enough food to fill everyone up. Some examples are the last time we had pot luck I had 1 hamburger left over,a chicken breast,some
macaroni and cheese,some mashed potatoes and I just completed the meal with some fruit and a vegetable.
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I simplify my life (and help out my budget) by keeping a supply of Uncle Bens precooked rice (the ones in the little cups) on hand at work along with cans of various broths and other items rice can be served with to make quick, healthy, CHEAP lunches – i.e. chili with rice, chicken a la king over rice, tomato soup with rice, and one of my favorites… chicken broth, canned mushrooms, and rice (with lots of black pepper in it).
I already subscribe, and I already follow you on twitter and I just tweeted the giveaway here http://twitter.com/one6ylady/status/1685625820
With 3 kids we have a very hectic schedule–so Sunday we make the schedule for the week–everything goes on the schedule –it goes on the fridge and we stick to it.
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I make a list of errands for the week and combine what I can to save time and money.
I grocery shop on the days I can get my senior discount.
Cooking on the grill is cheaper than using my electric stove. So, if I have a roast to cook, I put the pot on the grill.
I use my pressure cooker to save time & money.
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I do laundry before peak electric hours or on the weekend when electric is cheaper.
I hang my laundry on the clothesline. Cheaper than running the dryer!! I check my local weather channel to make sure it’s not going to rain.
I have a vegetable garden. I planted perennial asparagus several years ago. Save a bunch of money.
I plant plenty of tomatoes and green peppers. Any extras get cooked and frozen for the winter.
Grew too many cucumbers? Cook them! I’ve sliced and fried or steamed. Bake in the oven. When done, slice longway, scoop out some cucumber and mix with whatever, like cooked stuffing or cooked meat & cheese. Put back in oven to melt cheese. So-o-o good!
Planting a garden? I saved a ton of money by buying seeds and starting indoors. Some seeds require you start them outdoors when the weather is warm. Weigh the cost of 30 plants with the equivalent in seeds!! Priceless.
Save a ton of money growing your own food. But if you don’t have a lot of room, large planters work great. They’ll be heavy when full, so make sure you put them where you want them so they get plenty of sun. You can also combine a few different vegetables in one large planter.
To save money on electricity, I don’t run my dishwasher or clothes washer during peak electric hours. Depending on the time of year, peak hours are from 10am to 10pm. Check with your local electric company.
Do you have an electric hot water heater? Save money by installing a timer. We have the hot water on during the morning when we’re doing dishes or taking showers. Then it’s off for the day. The water in the tank stays hot enough to wash hands. There’s only two of us, and may not work as good for a large family.
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Do you bulk cook? Try it and save time and money. Cook a grill full of chicken or a large pan in the oven with pork chops. Season with pepper and garlic. Cool down and refrigerate. Package in freezer ziplocs for one family serving and freeze. Defrost when ready. You can microwave or steam. Continue with a recipe with BBQ sauce or your favorite recipe.
I buy bulk at Sam’s Club and save a ton of money. I buy a case of 15 dozen eggs. That’s a lot of eggs to use in a month for 2 adults and 4 dogs! Did you know you can freeze eggs? Scramble eggs individually and put in oil sprayed cupcake tins. Using the silicone cupcake pans works better. Put in freezer until frozen. If using tins, run hot water on back of tin with plate under the egg so the eggs will drop on the plate. Put in ziploc bags and return to freezer. If you’re making a recipe that requires 3 eggs, or want to scramble eggs the next day, put the amount of eggs you need in a covered container and put in refrigerator to defrost. Use as needed. This is good to do if eggs go on a good sale and you can’t use them all. You’ll be saving money.
Freeze milk? Of course. Did you ever run out of milk when you’re making mac n’ cheese, pancakes or whatever? Using a cupcake tin or silicone cupcake holder works better. Measure 1/4 cup in each and freeze. When frozen, run hot water over back of tin with plate under the milk and pop them out. Pops out better in silicone holders. Put in ziploc bag and put back in the freezer. When you run out of milk and just need some for a recipe, you can defrost in the microwave. Then add to your recipe. Saves you from pulling your hair out when you run out of milk for a recipe!!
I have a schedule for a full week and written on the calendar so that our family will know what is expected of them for that week.
I try to plan ahead,,,, i would be LOST without my MOM calender..lol
I try to simplify my life when I cook ahead. I choose a menu plan for the week which may involve the same ingredient. For example I will hard boil 6-8 eggs and use them during the week for salads, tuna fish sandwich, put in with spinach or just to pack with lunch. Rice is another I can use for more than one meal. I will use it as a side dish, then the following day make stuffed bell peppers or homemade chicken rice soup.
Leftovers taste great over Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice!
I PLANT TOMATOES, GREEN PEPPERS AND CUCUMBERS IN MY FLOWER BEDS. I DON’T HAVE TO WALK DOWN TO THE GARDEN AND I HAVE VEGGIES AT MY FINGERTIPS IN NO TIME. YUM.
I subscribe! One way I simplify my life is use salad dressings as seasonings for meals as well as using them on salads.
Hi, interesting post. I have been thinking about this issue,so thanks for posting. I will certainly be coming back to your posts.
I simplify my life by using my crockpot on busy days,noting is easier then a quick crockpot meal. Also because I have such a large family I often purchae a couple of frozen meals that only take a few minutes so that when we are really crunched for time I can throw them in a skillet and serve them a quick and healthy meal. Plan ahead its the only way to survive with 5 kids
To simplify my life, I try to combine all my errands on a certain morning or afternoon. By getting them done all at one time, I save both time and money.
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i make sure we have leftovers for days when i don’t have extra help to prepare dinner
I plan menus for the week when I make my grocery list and we use leftovers for lunches the next day. I’m a huge list maker and check off my progress as I complete each task. It keeps me focused and everything gets done.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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When cooking dinner I double the recipe and freeze the left overs for another night.
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I plan my weekly meals based on what is on sale at the grocery store that week.
I simplify my life by having almost no clutter in my house, and by saying NO often when people need things from me.
I follow you on twitter (cdziuba) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/1695511378
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One way to simplify your life is get rid of the clutter and organize what you use regularly.
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Another way to simplify your life is to make a daily list of what you need to do.
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plan your meals ahead so you can re-use leftovers for another different meal the next night so you won’t have so much to do.
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Clean up behind yourself to avoid things piling up.
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Try to group your daily travels and errands to save time and money and avoid several trips out.
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how you simplify your life – not scheduling more than one thing a day on a weekend if possible
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I plan my dinner menu around the weekly specials in the paper, freeze the extra for another meal and always use my coupons
What has helped me after I had my twins and on maternity leave, making slow cooker meals. I don’t have time to cook fancy meals so throwing items into a crock pot has helped me.
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I try to organize all of my shopping into as few trips as possible (ideally 1) that way I have the rest of the time for other things.
I follow on twitter and I tweeted. http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/1699802360
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I make my life easier my actually USING Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice! It is so convenient for our Family! No fuss and is ready in the microwave in no time flat!
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I use a meal planning service (Relish Relish) so I don’t have to spend time planning and making a list. The site does it for me for a very reasonable price!
I follow you on twitter and sent a tweet.
I use my crock pot for cooking a lot so I can prepare meals in the morning and then not worry about them until later. Thanks for the yummy giveaway!
We also use a lot of organizing tools to simplify our lives- calendar on the fridge, bill organizer, coupon organizer, etc. Saves a lot of time and headaches!
Keeping a consistent schedule with my son also helps us to keep it simple. He knows what to expect, when he is allowed snacks, when we go to school, playtime, etc.
I plan out my meals 1 month in advance and then spend only minutes making grocery lists each week
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My work schedule is in advance 2 months so we post all games and meetings and special events on the calander so we are always aware of what is coming up early. Also shop only 2 times a month and seperate the meats into meals and freaze with the vacume sealer and there is no left overs to have to worry about.
Whenever I make a large meal, usually a one-pot like chili, soup or spaghetti sauce, I freeze half of it in freezer bags. When I’m working I can come home and defrost a full meal in minutes.
I have a trash bag hanging right beside our regular trash can. Once recylcables are cleaned I can pop them in the bag. When it’s full my son carries it down to the bin. It makes it easier for the kids to recycle.
I email my schedule for two weeks to the babysitter so no one’s wires get crossed. It really helps aleviate confusion.
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I simplify my life by ordering pizza on busy nights
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I simplify my life by training the kids to pick up after themselves. Then the house doesn’t get so messy. & I don’t need to do as much.
Win summer coming on, one of the things we do is plan meals with a good salad as the main course. It keeps the kitchen cool and it’s quick and easy.
With just two of us, we have more leeway than if we had a family to consider.
I try to keep everyone’s schedule on a dry erase board so we don’t overlap and stay on track! Thanks!
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To simplify and speed up cooking I have a variety of fresh vegetables cleaned, cut up and in containers in the fridge. I do this every weekend and make sure that I have enough for the entire week. It saves me a lot of time.
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I have subscribed with email address pacnwfamily1@comcast.net and my tip is that I clip coupons and file them according to store, then department, so they are easy to find to save me money on groceries, that helps simplify my shopping trips.
I follow you on twitter @cre8tivekitchen and I tweeted the contest as directed http://twitter.com/cre8tivekitchen/status/1781873681
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I simplify my life by making a meal plan. Then I never have to worry about what to make in the evening.
We simplify our lives by sharing chores/tasks. My husband gets the kids off to school and I’m there when they get home. He will make the bed every weekday morning and I do it on the weekends. He even occasionally runs the sweeper and cleans the shower.
Our kids help feed the dogs and set the dinner table. We all just try to pitch in somewhat.
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I am a subscriber. How I try to simplify my life is I try to precook meals ahead on the weekend and put them into the freezer and all I have to do during the week is defrost in the microwave, put together some rice or noodles and a vegetable and I have a delicious dinner in thirty minutes.
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I delegate chores between the children to do, that way it doesn’t always all fall on me to do everything and it frees up more time for us to have fun.
I simplify my life by preparing meals to reheat during the week
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