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  I always try to pick up some extra groceries each time I shop....I guess it comes from us living almost 2 hours from good shopping stores most of our lives........but even now I do....I found this cool list that helps to keep me on track.......now I don't line my shelves with crazy items just to stock pile......but I do try to keep a few extras for just crazy life situations......so work this how you like...choose the items your family can use.....don't just stock pile....work this....as dates come and go on these items...... Week 1 – Spend $5 on Rice Week 2 – Spend $5 on Beans Week 3 – Spend $5 on Sugar Week 4 – Spend $5 on Salt Week 5 – Spend $5 on Baking Soda Week 6 – Spend $5 on Milk Powder Week 7 – Spend $5 on Dried Onion Week 8 – Spend $5 on Dried Garlic Week 9 – Spend $5 on Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Week 10 – Spend $5 on Baking Powder or Yeast Week 11 – Spend $5 on a Whole Grain Week 12 – Spend $5 on anything else Now comes the real challenge….just how much of each of t

 So hubby and I were talking how long has it been since we went on an old fashioned picnic.  Just the two of us and no camper, no restaurants, just a packed picnic lunch.  We have a very small BBQ so hubby said he would get it ready and we can cook our brats on it.  I will take all the fixings in small containers.  We love deviled eggs and what a great way to take them on a pic nic.  Going to make small no bake cheesecake for our desserts.  Putting them into these small jars is such a great idea.  Making these personal salads except we will be adding the forks at the lake. Doesn't this sound so good watermelon lemonade.  Never tried it but can't wait.  All this pictures are on pinterest with there recipes.  Check them out and show the original posters some love by liking their pages.  I am making all of these so getting a shopping list ready.  We will be going to picnic at one of the lakes in our area. So grab your family, make a list and go on an old fashion