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Financial organization

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Mar 2010
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When I move I need to do some financial organization. It’s not that I have a lot of money that I need to keep track but it’s all of the paperwork, etc that comes with bills, loans, household finances, etc. Right now I have things in a fire box and labeled shoe boxes.

I’m looking into getting some personal budget software to keep track of things then maybe I can shred a lot of the paper I have laying around.

That is one thing I never do. I never just throw out any paperwork with account numbers, social security numbers or any type of personal information on them. I always shred them. I do want to get a crosscut shredded which shreds the paper into small pieces like confetti instead of long strips which could possibly be pieced back together.

What kind of software do you use to keep track of your household budget?

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Garden Patch Minestrone

01
Mar 2010
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I’m going to have to make this soup. It sounds as good as effective weight loss pills. You make it in a Dutch oven or stockpot and use a box of Hamburger Helper.

2 tbsps EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 medium carrots – sliced (about a cup)
2 medium stalks of celery – sliced (about a cup)
1 small onion – chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 cloves of garlic – finely chopped
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp dried basil leaves or Italian seasoning
1 box of beef pasta Hamburger Helper
1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans – drained & rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano – undrained
5 cups hot water

1. In a 5 quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes – stirring frequently until the veggies are almost tender.

2. Stir in the zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix from the Hamburger Helper box, beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat.. cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta and veggies are tender.

Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Makes 7 1 1/2 cup servings.

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On a rampage

01
Mar 2010
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I’m on a rampage changing the looks of my blogs again. I’m into the “grunge” look and have changed 2 of my blogs (including this one) to grunge themes (no acne scar cream needed). I changed South Jersey Fun… NOT!!! to a ranting blog and changed the theme. I’m not going to change the focus of this blog. It will stay a recipe/tips blog and I’ll try not to rant and complain here anymore.

I hope you like the new look… I know I do.

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