Posted in Simple and Frugal Living

This is can be a crazy time of year. You may need to alter your schedule to accommodate those activities that you don’t have on your calendar at other times of the year. One thing you don’t want to skimp on is breakfast, since it is the meal that may very well get your family through the day, while keeping the tummy grumblies at bay. But putting together a breakfast that is warm, nutritious and tummy filling can be a challenge. Those little instant oatmeal packets are an excellent way to meet all those needs. But if you want to simplify AND be frugal with your breakfast consider making your own instant oatmeal. It’s simple and frugal!

Instant Oatmeal

4 c instant oatmeal (available for pennies at bulk food stores)

1 c brown sugar

OR

1 c sugar (sucanat & trubinado work, too) + 2 tsp of ground cinnamon

Place ingredients in a large zip style plastic. Shake to mix.

Pinch of salt

When ready to make breakfast, place ¼ c mix in a microwave safe bowl with ½ water. Heat 3 minutes. Stir and allow cooling for a few minutes. Alter to suit taste.

These are my thoughts.

Leslie Valeska

~Contributing Writer~

Leslie Valeska is the lucky wife of Thomas.  With children ranging in ages from 4-16, she has had a lot of time to learn and experience much of the fine art of homemaking. She is a writer, speaker, and vintage seamstress. For FREE daily tips and a FREE E-zine on simple and frugal living visit her blog Journey to Simplicity. Need a source of encouragement, inspiration, and support on your journey to Godly womanhood? Visit Simple Journey Ministries (she has a FREE E-zine too!) Of course, don’t forget to visit the Simple Journey Bookstore!