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Potato Soup This soup is so filling and delicious  Potato Soup is my mother in law's favorite and she requests it often. This hearty soup really hits the spot on a blustery day and is so simple to make. I want to thank my friend, Mary, for sharing this soup recipe several years ago. Over the years I've tweaked it just a little bit but Mary gets the credit for the awesome recipe. Thanks Mary! Here is what you need... 5 Pounds of potatoes, peeled and diced 1 Bag of broccoli slaw (I like to put in a bowl and snip it with scissors for smaller bits) 8-10 slices of bacon, diced 3-4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 diced medium onion 32 oz chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 T garlic powder 1/2 tsp Red Pepper flakes 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream Salt and Pepper to taste Spray a large pot with cooking spray Add the bacon until cooked through. Remove bacon with slotted spoon. In the bacon grease add diced onion and cook till softend, a
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Lar's Top 3 Budget Tips I love tips on anything that can make life easier. Whether the tips are home organization, cooking, time management, or even financial. Learning new tips or revisiting old ones makes growing and improving ourselves possible. Since budgeting posts have been highly requested by my viewers, I 'd like to share my top 3 budgeting tips. Our family budget is an ever-changing area of our lives. However, these 3 tips are always part of our budgeting process.  1. Before you make a budget. Write down everything!  I mean everything.  Monthly--Groceries, gas, rent/mortgage, insurance, etc. Other non monthly expenses--such as school fees, taxes (such as property), car renewal registration, etc. Be realistic! For example, if you say, "W e will eat in everyday" reality is you won't! So plan some money to set aside even if it's $15 to go to Taco Bell. 😉 If you don't use it great, then roll it over to the next month o