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Looking for Cheap Meals that will Feed a Large Family?

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Feeding a large family of 6 or more can certainly be a challenge in today's economy. With a recession on us and many of us unemployed or facing serious reductions of income, the fast lifestyles of the past, have become a thing of the past. More Families are looking for alternatives to keeping their families fed and clothed.

Meatless meals that will feed a large family for a small price, are a great alternative to expensive meats. Beans are very good for you, containing a large amount of protein, fiber and almost no fat. If you grew up on pork and beans as some of us did, you may be saying ewwwwe, but bean prepared properly are wonderful, so the only real dilemma is finding more recipes that use beans.

Thrifty Hearts is working on building a large file of meatless meals,so be sure to check back often. In the mean time check out a sampling of our cheap meatless meals.

  • Beans and Rice with Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Seven Layer Bean Dip
  • Barbequed Beans
  • Beans and Potatoes
  • Apple Bean Bake
  • Mexican Beans and Rice

  • Bankruptcy- Considering Alternatives Before You File

    peopleNobody wants to file a bankruptcy; in the end it is a very difficult decision that is normally a last resort. There are some alternatives to consider first before you take that final step.

    Take the time to list your expenses on a spread sheet or piece of paper.  Make a budget that prioritizes your expenses, food, utilities, and mortgage first.  Then if you have a car payment that should come next, once you have all your important expenses listed, begin to list your debt.
    The purpose of this is to determine how much income you have available for debt repayment, and whether you can make progress with repaying debt.  If your current income does not leave room for debt repayment or leaves you with getting behind on your credit cards it is time to consider your options. More

    Top 5 Free Kid's Online Game Sites

    Dreamweaver CS3Looking for something free, safe, and fun for your kids to do can be challenging, especially if you are looking online.  Many Game sites on the Internet are filled with harmful downloads that can damage your computer, or are geared for teens and may not be appropriate for the younger crowd.  When choosing a game site for your child there are a few things you should consider.

    Games should be able to be played online not downloaded. It is really not a good idea to allow your child to download large numbers of games to your computer; it will slow your computer down, and eventually bring it to a halt.More

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