Here's $20 on me ... at Rue La La

Two posts in one day!  That is definitely a record.  But when I saw this I had to share about Rue La La. Rue La La is an invitation only collection of amazing boutiques where each is open for a limited time.    You can click below for a 20.00 credit that will appear in your account within 48 hours and can be used until  December 31st.  They have some great items and such a variety of boutiques. Shipping cost is 9.99  for standard shipping and is all day shipping, so any other purchases the same day ship standard for free.

Sign up with this link http://www.ruelala.com/invite/bmeza01 for the 20.00 credit and when you use it, I receive a 10.00 credit - and you can sign up to do to the same thing.   You can save some money on some great Christmas gifts! 

I saw this on the Frugal Freelancer - thanks Angie

the silence is deafening

My son left for the school bus at 6:30 am and my husband left a few minutes later.  He is starting a new job today after being unemployed since April.   Amen.

the house is so quiet.

edited to add:   after arriving he completed new hire paperwork, and wasnt able to work in that position due to a minor surgery he had a year ago.  So he is back to looking for work.  Prayers are appreciated - for everyone affected by this economy.   I am fortunate to work at home as a customer service agent.  I speak to people nightly that are hurting in this economy.  On my heart this week: a lady in GA that is recovering from an illness whose employment was cut back.  Her monthly income was reduced to 551.00. Her rent is 550.00 and the landlord isn't willing to renegotiate.  

I'm so defensive about my driving

yea, I got a ticket a few months ago, and was able to opt for the defensive driving option.  It is pretty painful to have teen drivers on your policy and I really dont want to add any extra cost to the bill.  Somehow, I managed to get  the date mixed up in my head  and gave myself an extra 2 weeks to complete the class... so after a quick check and a frantic call to the court, I had to take defensive driving in one afternoon. 

insert slight panic attack here.

Anyway I had received a few postcards outing me as a criminal to anyone who was within eyesight of the postcard... conveniently offering defensive driving over the web. So of course,  I picked the prettiest one and pulled up the website.

$25.00 and six hours later I have survived a defensive driving class.  You know, it wasnt the worst one I have ever had either...

What was your defensive driving experience like?

The Cheese Worked Me Over

Disappointing. 

When you open up the box

to reveal

an extra large cheese pizza. 

I am so not a vegetarian.

My night was saved with a phone call.

There is nothing like a "works "pizza.

The End.

Cambells Tomato Soup - your ideas needed

So, I am in South Texas , just outside of Houston.   As you have heard we have some very flavorful food here.   I dont normally cook with a can of tomato soup, but with budget constraints I am tying to use what I have in the pantry.   I have found a few recipes that use it, but am still  undecided.   So... what are your tried and true recipe favorites using tomato soup.   This is the recipe I am considering: Porcupine Meatballs from food.com.  They are one of my favorite websites and are formerly known as recipezaar.com  I guess I am afraid of a very bland recipe.  I cannot add anything really spicy, but  I guess I am looking to impart alot of flavor. So, if you have any ideas to improve on the following recipe they are welcome.  I really want  my family to  say  "Hey, this is great, make this again! Or, something along the lines of that statement.  

Porcupine Meatballs
Ingredients:Serves: 4 -5 ,

Servings: 20
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped or 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup, divided
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

1 Combine ground beef, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup. Mix well. 2 Shape mixture into about 20 small meatballs. 3 Place meatballs in a large skillet. 4 Mix rest of soup, water, and Worcestershire in a small bowl; pour over meatballs. 5 Bring to a boil. 6 Reduce heat; cover; and simmer 40 mintes or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft, stirring often.
http://www.food.com/recipe/porcupine-meatballs-57173
 
thanks!

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