http://msfrugal.net Thrifty blog and frugal recipies Wed, 07 May 2008 05:59:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With finals just a few days past, I'm already looking toward the future.  I've set myself up a nice job for the summer.  It requires secret clearance, so I can't really talk about it on here.  It is going to be great for my future in the legal field though.  ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/05/05/summer-job/ 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls 2 cups crushed corn chips, divided 1.5 lbs ground beef 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream 1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese Grease a 13 x 9 pan Unroll crescent dough (don't separate), press into the bottom and sides of the ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/05/03/taco-crescent-bake/ I love this university.  If you'd asked me that at the beginning of the morning before my final two finals, I would have told you that I hated this place.  But now with all of that torture behind me, I'm just enjoying the good times.  I found out that as ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/30/finals-freedom/ When I was an undergraduate, I always heard the rumor about the guy who went an entire month without ever having to pay for a meal.  He would go around to all the university events and just help himself to the food.  He dressed relatively well and no one ever ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/28/food-scavenging/ 2/3 cup ranch salad dressing 2 cups crushed cornflakes 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Pour salad dressing into a shallow bowl.  In another shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.  Dip chicken in dressing, then coat with crumb mix. Place in a greased ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/26/crumb-coated-ranch-chicken/ I have made a step toward helping the environment.  I bought two giant canvas bags from the store the other day.  Granted, between the two of them I spent $23, but I feel better about what I'm doing.  I never have to worry about getting all those plastic bags from ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/24/canvas-bags/ It is finals weeks for law students.  Of course we're drained, but there isn't too much time for sleep.  I've found that so far this week, I only have four hours of sleep.  And most of those weren't very restful.  I fell asleep on my books in the library and ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/23/latenight-freebies/ I'm still on the asparagus kick.  It is so good for you though. 4 small red potatoes, cut into small wedges 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced chives 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water.  Bring to ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/20/tangy-asparagus-potato-salad/ Two of my friends recently bought pedometers.  They said that knowing how many miles they walk a day has really changed their life.  Despite how much time we all spend in the law library, they've been logging over nine miles a day.  I decided to buy myself a cheap one.  ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/17/pedometer/ I found out that in my role as President of the Law Student Association, I get the code to the copier.  This is going to help me save so much money.  I've easily spent $250 this semester just on copying things.  I think they need to give us a course ... http://msfrugal.net/2008/04/15/copier-code/