{PETS} Homemade Cat Treats!

We love giving are cats a little treat from time to time, why not try these Homemade Cat Treats.

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Yum Yum Cat Treats

Ingredients 1 large egg 1oz jar chicken and brown rice baby food (you can use something meaty or canned wet cat food) 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Water 1 cup Brown Rice Flour 1/2 cup cooked brown or white rice Instructions Preheat oven to 325 F. with rack in middle of oven.  line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine egg, parsley, baby food, olive oil and water together in large mixing bowl, whisk together. Add flour and cooked rice stir tell well mixed. (the mixture will be thick but should be spreadable). spread the mixture on papered baking sheet, spread the mixture out until its about 1/3 inch thick. bake for 12-15 minutes. let cool until its a a temp that you can handle with your hands. on the baking sheet and still warm slice into bite size pieces. Place back into oven bake another 5-8 minutes allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container.

How to Make Healthy Apple Fruit Roll-Ups!

How to Make Apple Fruit Roll-Ups!

Your kiddos will love these Fruit Roll-ups, and so will you. there not only yummy but healthy as well.

They are a great item to add to kits lunches.

Homemade Apple Fruit Roll-Up's

What you will Need:

• 2 Apples
• 1/4 Cup Water or Apple Juice
• Sweetener, Honey, Sugar, Splenda or any of your chose (optional)
• Baking Paper

WHAT DO DO:

1. Cut Apples Thin.
2. put Apples, Water & Sweetener in sauce pan on heat until water comes to a boil.
3. Turn Heat down to low and let simmer until apples are soft.
4. Put apples and any water left into your blender or food processor and puree.
5. pour out onto lined cookie sheet.
6. bake 4-6 hrs at 170 F.

Tips:

• If apples are not blending well add a little more water or juice.
• if mix is to thick add a little more water or juice.
• if you need to leave your house during the cooking, turn off your oven and leave it inside the oven and when you get home turn the oven back on. the same can be done if you r going to bed.
• if you over cook it or have a dry spot wall cooking add a little water or juice on the spot and cook some more.

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{Food} Homemade Fruit Roll-Up's!

Most kids love Fruit Roll-Up's, I know I did as a kid, Well I still Do!

Homemade Apple Fruit Roll-Up's

Print This Recipe Click HERE  What you will Need: 2 Apples 1/4 Cup Water or Apple Juice Sweetener, Honey, Sugar, Splenda or any of your chose (optional) Baking Paper WHAT DO DO: Cut Apples Thin. put Apples, Water & Sweetener in sauce pan on heat until water comes to a boil. Turn Heat down to low and let simmer until apples are soft. Put apples and any water left into your blender or food processor and puree. pour out onto lined cookie sheet. bake 4-6 hrs at 170 F. Tips: If apples are not blending well add a little more water or juice. if mix is to thick add a little more water or juice. if you need to leave your house during the cooking, turn off your oven and leave it inside the oven and when you get home turn the oven back on. the same can be done if you r going to bed. if you over cook it or have a dry spot wall cooking add a little water or juice on the spot and cook some more.

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{Pets} All About Pets: Pet Month

Most homes have some kind of Animal, Dog, Cat, Bunny Fish there are so many I could list. 

I feel like a Pet completes a home. But with having pets along comes a lot of work. caring for them and cleaning up after them. They can be a lot of maintenance, and can make it to were you need to dust, vacuum and Mop more. so I thought what would be better then Focusing This Month on Our Home's With Pets!

In the Next coming weeks you will see Post On:

• Cleaning  Pet's
• Keeping them Clean
• Caring for Pets
• Ideas for pet's
• Homemade Food for Pet's
• Cleaning and Keeping the Home Clean with Pet's

And so much more.

A lot of work has gone into putting this series of post together and I hope you enjoy them.

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{DIY} Homemade Butter!

I love making homemade butter.

Lot's of times I will find a really good deal on heavy cream, when I do I like to use that to make homemade butter and butter milk.

it's a great thing to get the kids involved in, so if you have a little helpers have them help you!

today I thought I would show you how to make your own homemade butter and butter milk.

so let's get started!

What you will need:

• 1 Quart Heavy Cream
• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
• Mixer
• large Bath Towel

Instructions:

1.) using your whisk attachment put your heavy cream into the bowl of your mixer, add the salt cover the mixer with the bath towel you will need this due to a lot of splashing trust me you don't want to skip this part.

2.) put your mixer on high and whip until it becomes whip cream turn off mixer and change your whisk to your paddle attachment cover again with towel, mix on high, the mixture will become liquid again with some small butter chunks.

(at this point the splashing will get bad so keep that towel on)

3.)keep mixing on high until a large clump of butter is made, there will also be a lot of liquid in the bowl that is butter milk. once the large clump is formed the butter is done.

4.) stranger buttermilk out of the butter and set aside for baking or place in a jar and store in the fridge. (I like to use a mason jar)

5.) take your clump of butter and using your hands pressed out the excess of buttermilk under cold running water until the water runs clear. 

6.) shape the butter into sticks or balls.

Notes:

•  the butter will last up to four weeks in the refrigerator you can freeze it also.
• this butter is the best on bread and for baking
• use the buttermilk to make buttermilk pancakes.

{DIY} Homemade Vanilla Fridge Spray!

I love Wiping down my inside of my fridge with

my Homemade Vanilla Fridge Spray, after giving my Fridge a good clean. It makes it smell so good.

What is Vanilla Fridge Spray? It's a Household Cleaning product, It's a food-safe disinfectant that also smells wonderful.

I would not use this as my primary cleaning solution because Rubbing alcohol won't kill all microorganisms. but it still is a wonderful touch up cleaner and deodorizer!

So How do You make it?


Here's how:

• 1 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Rubbing Alcohol
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Combine all ingredients in a Spray bottle and The shake.

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{Pets} Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats!

My little guy Pugzlee loved these treats.
I would give him one after his bath, and he would
be so happy. You see here in the photo.

I love making home make yummy treats for my family, and my pets are a big part of my family so why not make them some yummy homemade treats as well!

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Ingredients

• 1 15oz can pumpkin puree (not pie filling as it has to much sugar and stuff in it)
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp. all natural peanut butter
• dash cinnamon
• 1/2 cups oats
• 3 cups whole wheat flour, gluten free flour or brown rice flour
• 1/2 tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, pumpkin, and peanut butter until well combined. Add flour and oats and stir until well mixed and dough forms.
3. Pour dough onto floured surface and roll out to 1/2in thick. cut out using cookie cutters.
4.  Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
5. Place on cooling rack and let cool tell they harden.

Store:

• 1 Week at room temp in a zip block bag or sealed container
• 3-4 Weeks in the fridge
• 2-3 months in the freezer (but please let them defrost before giving to your pup)

Note:

• Do not use Pumpkin Pie mix with any Nutmeg, as nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

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{CHICKEN} Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks!

With Super Bowl around the corner many people are planning there party's and there menu.

That's one thing I'm working on right now.

One thing that is a must in my home for the Super Bowl Menu is Wings, Yes Messy, Saucy, Yummy Wings.

I love this Recipe Because its so easy to do and they taste so good.

What You will Need:

• 12 Drumsticks and/ or wings (or you can use Boneless thighs but be prepared that people will need a fork if you use these) You can use Thawed or Frozen.
• 1 Large Bottle of your favorite BBQ Sauce (I used Half Sweet Baby Ray's Original & Half Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet & Spicy, Because my Hubby likes a little hot)

Instructions:

1. Spray Crock Pot With Cooking Spray.
2. Place Wings In Crock Pot.
3. Pour 1 Cup BBQ Sauce on Top, Let Cook On High for 3-4 Hours. If using Frozen Cook for 4-6 Hours. 
   
4. Remove Chicken from Crock Pot and Place in Large Bowl or Serving Tray. If Desired, toss with with more BBQ sauce depending on how messy & Saucy you want them.
   

Notes:

• After cooked if you leave them in Crock Pot Chicken will Fall off the Bone.
• You can use as much Sauce as you want.

I hope you enjoy this as much as My Family and I do.

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Cheeseburger Bake

This Dish Taste Just like a Cheeseburger I love it, and its so easy to make.

I love making Pasta Baked Items because its so easy to make it earlier in the day or even the night before and then when dinner time comes just pop it in the oven and in 15 min dinners ready! love it!

I think this dish taste even better the next day!

You must try this dish.

                                                                                                                

Prep Time 10min        Cook Time 25min         Total Time 30min

                                                                                                                

Ingredients

• 2 cups spiral pasta (or any you have on hand)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2lb Beef minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 4 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 15oz can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 350F.
2. boil the pasta in large saucepan following packet directions. drain and return to saucepan
3. meanwhile wall the pasta is boiling warm oil in large fry-pan
4. Add the onion and fry until softened.
5. Add garlic and stir
6. add mince beef and cook until browned.
7. stir in salt, tomato sauce and mustard.
8. add the diced tomato's, stir well to combine.
9. reduce heat and simmer for approximately 2-4 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
10. pour mixture into saucepan with pasta, stir well.
11. pour mixture into casserole dish.
12. sprinkle with breadcrumbs and top with the cheese.
13. bake in the oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
14. use the time its in the oven to clean up the kitchen
15. serve with a salad and corn.

I hope you like it just as much as me and my family.

Please leave your comments below of what you think of it or what you did different!

Cleaning Out your Spices

Many don't even think about about spices expiring. 

I'm fine with using spices that are only a few months past expiry date, But no more then 6 month Because they tend to lose their flavor after time.

Here is an idea of how long spices can be kept for

Expiry Guide:

• Ground Spices: 3 years
• Whole Spices: 4 years
• Herbs: 1-3 years
• Seed: 4 years
• Poppy & Sesame Seeds: 2 years
• Seasoning Mixes/blends 1-2 years

Tip:When you purchase spices from the store check the expiration date first to ensure that you are purchasing one that will not expire within the next year.

How To Freeze Milk!

                                         I Know I Know sounds a little Crazy. But Yes you can Freeze Milk!

Milk is a staple in most homes. Some Family's of only 4, 2 being children will go through 2-3 gallons of milk a week. Now add teenage boys to that number at it will go up to 3-4 gallons a week. At a cost of $4-$6 a Gallon in most grocery stores this can really start putting a dent in your Food Budget.

So what should we do?

 One word SALE, SALE, SALE!

Find a good sale on milk, buy a couple of them wall they are at a good price. Then Freeze them, After all when Frozen they last up to 2 months.

How to Freeze Milk:

1. Open each milk container. Because the milk will expand when frozen, empty out an inch or more of milk.
2. Write down your own expiration date the would be 2 month from date frozen. (the factory-printed expiration date will be inaccurate once the milk is thawed)
3. No place in your freeze for a later time (see super easy)

How to Defrost: 

1. Take milk out of freezer and wright Defrost date on it. (once milk is defrosted it will only last 10 days)
2. Put milk in Refrigerator.
3. Give milk a good shake before opening because it can separate during thawing process.

Tips:

• Repackage the milk in smaller containers if there isn't enough room for milk jugs in the freezer.
• Freezing can change the texture of the milk once it's thawed, so consider testing it out in a small batche to make sure you like the results.
• you can store the milk for up to 2 months in the freezer
• To speed up the defrost process, place it in a sink filled with cold water (Not Hot!). 
• Because it can separate during the thawing process, always shake before using

Tip of the Day- How to Heat Corn Tortillas

I hate it when my tortilla falls apart while I'm trying to fill it! Today we are going to look at 3 ways to Heat a corn tortilla the right way

1.) Microwave: Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel or cloth and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

2.) Toast: Heat them In a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet. Wrap in a dish towel to keep therm warm as you go.

3.) Steam: Wrap tortillas in a dish towel and place in a steamer basket over boiling water for 1 minute. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit in the pan for 15 minutes to warm through.

Spicy Beef & Veggies

This recipe is perfect if you have some beef & veggies that you need to use up.

This is a spicy dish but you can make it more or less spicy.

                                                                         What you will need:

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-Beef (I'm using angus beef here but I normally use whatever I have on hand)
-Chili garlic sauce (to taste)

-Hot chili sauce (about 10 drops)
-Veggies, what ever you have on hand.  Peppers are a must (I'm using celery, carrots, mushrooms & mini peppers)
-Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. (optional)
-Teriyaki sauce 4 Tbsp.

• Step #1Cut beef into bite size pieces and start to cook.  Add 2 Tsp. Chili Garlic Sauce, Hot Chili Sauce, Worcestershire & Teriyaki. Cook on medium heat.

Step #2

Add veggies, stir and cover with foil.

Let simmer on low for 5 min. If it gets a little dry looking add more Teriyaki sauce.

While you're waiting, relax with a glass of wine. AWWW yum!

Housewife Tip: Clean the kitchen as you go! You will never regret doing it but you will regret it if you don't.

Now eat & enjoy!
I hope you like it! Let me know what you think.
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Fruit Summer Splash

Fruit Splash

*This drink is so good, but do be careful. Alcohol is not good for weight loss, but if your going to have something this is a good choice.*

What you need:

Vodka

Pomegranate juice

Blue Machine Naked juice



Directions:

Mix to your taste. 

After a Long day...

After a long day of Cleaning and running around getting Some Coupon Deals I found.
I found my self driving by Yogurt Mill a Yogurt shop that is very liked in my town. My friends have been raving about this new Yogurt that Taste super yummy and that I have to try it well it's been 2 months now and I haven't.

So as I drove by I told myself if the
Drive-tru don't have a lot of people I'm going to go.

Well what do you know one car, Now I have to stop...

So here it is the thing my friends rave about and tell me I must try it...

What's the flavor? Half Chocolate Half Salted Caramel !!!!! Oh WOW now I know why my friends were telling me I had to try it it's so yummy... It's the Perfect blend.

Now That the House is all Clean and I'm Home for the day i'm going to sit and relax with this Yummy goodness!

IBotta App!

If you follow my Twitter or Facebook You will see lots of post from The IBotta App! as you can see i love

this App. and its so easy to use! If you don't have it, I Highly recommend it!
get it Here

What is the App? 

Its a App that you can earn Money for Using.

Its a Fun and easy way to earn $20 or more each time you go shopping. the more you use it, the better and more personalized your offers become.

It works in Multiple stores. Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and more, and new stores are being added all the time.

You will get Your money within hours of taking a photo of your receipt.

Earnings can be Transferred securely to your PayPal account or to any school in america with the click of a button.

It's personalized. every time you redeem an offer, they send a new one. Tell them your likes and Dislikes and they will send you a personalized offers.

Me Using IBotta!

Below is a step by step on how to use IBotta App. 

Sorry that the Photos are not that pretty, like i said this is from my phone, me doing it.

I like to do this before I go to the store, so I can add it to my List if i wish.

Step #1 Fined the App and Open it!

Step #2 Pick a Item

Step #3 Pick your money

When you pick your item and it opens up you will see 2-3 Options on what you can earn you can do 1 or do them all and earn more its up to you, you just have to do what it tells you to do. I always do them all.

Step #4 Earn!

Once you do this you will see the money add up on the left bottom side of the App and it will say Pending.

Step #5 Time to go shopping

Step #6 Time to Redeem 

Open your App click Redeem on the bottom right.

Step #7 Pick your store

Step #8 Take a photo of your receipts

*this photo is an example

See using this App is so easy and so worth it! you must try it!

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*Note I'm Only Posting about the IBotta App because I Truly Love it. This is not an Advertisement for Ibotta App.

Other Blog Post you May like: Making a Grocery List, Planning Meals, Providing Meals

Making a Grocery List

By this time you should have your Meal Plan all ready. 

if you do not go  to our post on "Planning Meals" 

• Once you have your menu in hand, you can now do the grocery shopping list. For while you are planning your menu, you are also noting the items you need to prepare all your meals.
• This is also a good time to go through your food staples, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene products to see if you need to restock while you're at the store.

1.     Be a coupon clipper, look and see if you have any you can use!

2.          Scheduling grocery shopping after you have done the chores in the house can be a good idea also after you have clean and fix fridge and pantry or anywhere else you keep food.

•  I shop at 4 main stores #1 being Costco #2 Win-Co #3 Trader Joes and #4 Save-Mart I try and get as much as i can at Costco, but there are just something I can’t get. so that's when the other stores come into play.

• I make my list one for each store, me knowing the thing i want is not at Costco why put it on the Costco list so it goes on the other list.
• So as you make your list think about where you are getting this and put it on that list.

• I write items on the lists in a way that reflects the way the store is arranged.  For instance, the meat is closer to the entrance of my store, so I put those things first on the list.  And the frozen fruit is almost at the end of the store, so that goes near the end of my list.
• I usually look back over the meal plan twice just to make sure I didn't forget to add anything to the list.
• Of course, I also sometimes need to buy items that don’t appear on my menu plan. I keep a running list on the fridge of those things (things I or my Husband have add to the list).

•  I do take a look at the sale flier for the stores I shop, and if I see a good deal on something I don’t really need that week, I sometimes will add it to my list.  Buying items when they’re cheap keeps me from having to buy them when they’re not on sale.

 here is the basic suggestions:

1. Plan a menu. Going to the store without a basic idea of what you’re going to be cooking is a recipe for over-spending and over-buying (which often leads to food waste)

2. Use your menu plan to help you make a specific list. If you know your list is specific and comprehensive, you won’t be tempted to buy extra stuff “just in case”.

3. Keep a running list of items you need. 

How do you make your shopping list? Please Comment or send me an email at contactus@ultimatehousewife.com