Donating Plasma

If you are looking for extra money, you might consider donating your plasma. You'd have to contact your specific local donation center, but many of them pay for plasma donations.  The one near me pays $20 for the first visit of the week, and $25 for the second visit of the same week. You have to pass strict screening regulations and it can take a long time, from what I hear. I have not donated plasma (yet) and I am not sure that I have the time right now. However, I have a few friends who do this regularly. It can take up to 2 hours per visit, depending on your size, so you need to consider that.

You're also providing a great gift for those in need of plasma donations, and that's an even better reason to donate.  Many people are in great medical need of donated plasma. It's a great thing to do for them.

Frequently Asked Questions about Plasma Donation

Who needs plasma?

Find a BioLife donation center

CSL Donation centers

Donation eligibility requirements (may vary from center to center)

Don't forget these are just a few places you could donate. Try going to a search engine and typing "Donating plasma in ________" and put your city in the blank space. I am sure you'll find out more information about where you need to go.

Crustless Quiche Recipe

I am posting this recipe because it's fairly cheap, and you can use up leftovers in it as well. Oh...and my kids love it, so I am hoping yours do as well.

Ingredients:
1 cup shredded cheese (optional -- you can omit this and it tastes fine, but it is better with it)
1 tsp. dry onion  (soak it in a little water and it will not be crunchy - or use a little fresh onion)
1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
4 eggs
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Optional mix-ins:
crumbled, cooked bacon
cooked ham
cooked chicken or turkey
chopped pieces of steak
pepperoni
spinach
mushrooms
green peppers
crumbled, cooked sausage
tomatoes
olives
basil
chives
asparagus
other vegetables
whatever else you can think of that you'd add to an omelet, basically

Directions:
Spray a 9" glass pie plate with cooking spray. Beat eggs, milk, and seasonings with a wire whisk or rotary beater until well blended. Add your mix-ins, cheese, and onions and stir well. Place a small glass cup or dish in the center of your pie plate. Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate, around the cup. Microwave on medium power (70%) for 13 minutes. When there's about 3-4 minutes left, pause the microwave and remove the glass dish/cup. Stir the quiche and let it cook the rest of the way. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!

-- NOTE--
I double this recipe to feed my family of 6. It works great. Just use a deeper pie plate, and cook it for about 18-20 minutes, still on 70% power.

Complete meal serving suggestions:
Juice
Fresh fruit or fruit salad
Toast with jam or butter
Fruit smoothies
Sausage links
Salsa

Feel free to leave any suggestions of what else you think sounds good to add. Enjoy!

21 Money Savers

Check out this article for tips on saving money on food, your mortgage, medical bills, clothing, pet care, and more!

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/21-money-savers-you-may-be-ignoring-2398956/

Making Meals from Items in Your Fridge

Easy meals that are made from basic items that most people would have in their homes or by reinventing leftovers. Just get creative and inventive with the items that you have in your refrigerator or pantry.

Creative Uses for Leftovers

Watch the video for a few simple ways to stretch your leftovers into creative meals the next day.

Free Theatre Tickets

Reservations go online this weekend. Click on the link, see if you're in one of the qualifiying areas. Symphony, musicals, and live entertainment for FREE.

http://www.freenightoftheater.net/shows/index.cfm

A Few Frugal Websites

I have been spending time on the couch a lot because of my injured leg, and so what does any girl do when she's laid up like that? Surf the internet, of course! I am going to link to a few sites I found that have some fun ideas for your home, and they are super cheap.

Sassy Style Redesign
This girl is amazing with a can of spray paint. It's fun to see what she can come up with and a lot of her projects only cost a few dollars. I wish there was a "search" box on her blog, but so far, I didn't see one.  I didn't see projects by "label", either, but trust me. There's some fun ideas for nearly every room of the home and they are all inexpensive.

Becky Higgins
Again, great with a can of spray paint. Click on the "DIY" label for some great projects for your home. She also has some good organization ideas, and her photos are beautiful.

Somewhat Simple
Instructions and ideas for people who sew.

Tales from Blogaritaville
She posts about Thrifty Thursdays and there looks to be quite a few posts in this category. I haven't spent a ton of time on this site, but it might have some great suggestions for you.

You'll find links to other sites from these, and you could spend hours reading blogs....hmm...not that I have done that......haha.....

I have an excuse, right? I have to rest my leg. Yeah, um, that's it......

What websites do you frequent or particularly like? Where do you go for inspiration and frugal ideas?