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Make 100 Calorie Snacks – 50 Ideas

Make Your Own 100 Calories Snacks

So many people who are dieting are looking for 100 calories snacks. You can buy them already bagged or you can make your own. We have a good listing here of healthy snacks, sweet snacks and if you want to save money on buying those pre-packaged 100 calorie snacks, we can tell how to make your own. For instance, 40 Rold Gold Pretzel sticks are 100 calories. So take a look, we are sure you will find something you like on our list.

Also, see our bonus list of 200 calorie snacks.

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Posted by Carmen - September 23, 2010 at 9:59 pm

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Easy Soup Recipes – Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Found this really quick and easy recipe in our local paper’s food section. The preparation time is only 5 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes. Believe me these types of recipes are not all that easy to come by, so when I see them I snap them up.

Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Tortellini and Spinach Soup1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped (use the minced garlic in the jar to save time)
1/2 cup white wine or dry vermouth
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 (9 os. package fresh tortellini stuffed with chicken and prosciutto) Find it in the refrigerated section at your grocery store.
Black pepper
1 bunch baby spinach (get bagged it’s already washed and you can just throw it in)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese (save time buy it in the bag)
2 springs fresh oregano or basil (optional)

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Posted by Carmen - November 1, 2008 at 8:42 pm

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Homemade Play Dough Recipe And More

Easy Kids Crafts

The dog days of summer are here. If it is too hot to go outside, there is a lot of fun stuff you can do inside. If you want to keep the cost down try this homemade play dough recipe from the Tightwad Twins book:

Homemade Play Dough Recipe:

Mix together -2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 ¼ tablespoons baking soda, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon cooking oil and a pinch of food coloring. Microwave for about 4 minutes on high and store in an air tight plastic container.

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Posted by - July 10, 2008 at 9:15 am

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