My Next Big Thing...

Bees! As in making honey! I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do this. Do I build the hives myself, order a kit, find a used one? Hmmm... still doing the research.  Suggestions, ideas, and comments are all welcome!

In the mean time... I had to go one more time to do my Super Doubles at the Teeter.  I'm not going to run down my receipt this time, but I did have a highlight of getting two bottles of shampoo for $.22!!! I can't wait until triple coupon days, I have a pretty good library of coupons right now in my binder.

So for my birthday yesterday, I went on a shopping spree. First, I decided that I needed a new scale since the one I had was like 15 years old, so I treated myself to a new fancy schmancy scale. But in order to not be afraid to use it, I need to make sure I keep my butt moving!  Next, I got some pretty awesome Acorn slippers at REI for $15! They were on clearance and they are men's small, but hey, they fit and are the most comfy slippers EVER!! Everyone should have a pair! They are like walking on little pillows.  Last, I have had my eye on this FitBit thing that tracks your steps, calories burned and miles walked and all syncs to the computer.  So, Best Buy has it on sale this week for $59 and I treated myself to a super cute green one (here's the link to the sale).  After hooking up my FitBit, day two and I have walked/ran 11,173 steps and 5.48 miles today! This thing is amazing! It even links to MyFitnessPal.com check out my page!

For dinner tonite, I kind of had to think quick.  My dinner plans fell thru, so what to do, what to do? Lucky for me, not only am I good cook, I always make way too much! First stop, what's in my freezer.  I had pulled pork that I made in the crock pot a couple of months ago and I froze the leftovers.  What was so special about that pork? I put a rootbeer in with it as it cooked! So in addition to the chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika, the rootbeer gave it a great taste! Helpful hint #1, ROOTBEER in with pork!

But I needed a bbq sauce to go with it and I'm not much of a fan of store bought sauce with homemade pulled pork, so of course I made my own!

Easiest (Vinegar based) BBQ Sauce EVER!!
And sorry, I didn't measure it technically, but this is how I did it.  As always, adjust it to your taste.

I used a small glass jar, like maybe a 4oz jar with a lid, a lid is important here.

Next, I poured apple cider vinegar into the jar, about 1/3 of the jar

This may sound weird, but next is ketchup, about another 1/3 

Red Chili Pepper Flakes, add enough to your desired heat level

Salt & Pepper

I added maybe 1tsp of sugar also, just to calm the vinegar down

Put the lid back on and shake it up.

That's it!! Less than 5 minutes and it's better (in my opinion), than any store bought stuff.



I guess that's it for today, an idea, exercise, saved money and added another recipe here.  Happy Monday everyone!