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A simple dessert like pudding, or fruit, in a fancy glass works wonders at our house. We also have had "hotdogs" and s'mores cooked in the fireplace. "Dagwood" (build your own) sandwiches are a hit. Different colored food some times works. - Not Matrimonial Cake with green icing! My sisters choice for a birthday cake when she was a child. Now part of our family history. Eating with kitchen utinsils, or without any utinsils, makes a meal fun for kids. Try eating spagettii with your fingers! Learning to use chop sticks with the rice takes the fun up too. Having children prepare the meal, or a dish within the meal, makes anything a Royal supper. Stephanie think how royal you would feel every night of the week if the kidos made supper.

Check out Miss Maggie's "Hillbilly House Wife" site. She has the ultimate frugal menu, many frugal ideas, and mixes to use in your cooking.

Did you know that a little bit of ammonia, about a capful, poured over your trash bags will keep the "scroungers" out of it. No more cleaning up around the containers.

Speaking of apples-----I just took a break from playing with my (new to me, thrift store) apple peeler/slicer. It works like a whiz and is so quick. There is pastry cooling and ready to roll for some tasty pie tommorow. Then I break out the canner. One case of apples is a good enough start for me Darlene!