tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865729035563261409.post948023274178661263..comments2023-06-27T05:53:44.915-04:00Comments on Garden of Gems: Convenience at What Cost?GardenofGemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589045447610843683noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865729035563261409.post-36227286872130134262010-04-07T07:31:08.571-04:002010-04-07T07:31:08.571-04:00Go Gidget!Go Gidget!Randi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04440851714067066823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865729035563261409.post-18843054930458845212010-04-01T09:23:13.616-04:002010-04-01T09:23:13.616-04:00I totally understand that Debbie. I was the same w...I totally understand that Debbie. I was the same way when I was working full time. One thing that helped was periodic freezer cooking. Spending one day making a bunch of stuff to freeze, then have our own homemade convenience meals. Like Cristy said, the crockpot is fabulous. I use mine all the time, even when I was working full time. It was great to come home and have dinner already done.GardenofGemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589045447610843683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865729035563261409.post-8646041866993866442010-04-01T09:11:29.908-04:002010-04-01T09:11:29.908-04:00We have given up most boxed and canned items. No H...We have given up most boxed and canned items. No Hamburger Helper or mac and cheese or stuff like that. No fruit or veggies in a can. The best thing we did was get a crockpot. I can put dinner on before we leave and no running through the drive thru on the way home. <br /><br />My next step is homemade bread. But not until I get a mixer!Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345078741180897123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865729035563261409.post-71315992967239896912010-03-31T22:24:28.705-04:002010-03-31T22:24:28.705-04:00great tips..I will admit I do think I am WAY busy!...great tips..I will admit I do think I am WAY busy!!(don't we all!!!!!LOL):) and I am not sure if I am willing to give up my non-at work hours to do some of the things that would save money but take time! and yet....I know it may be needed. We have NO mower. I might look into the one I suggested!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680221201312100448noreply@blogger.com