10 things under 10 dollars

Wondering what to do with spare time…Or need a break from studying? Try one of these peer suggestions in (or around) Steubenville, all under $10:   

1. Bookmarx – New and used books…GREAT deals! Can’t find it? He can order it! $.50 on up ∙ 4th Street
2. Scaffidi Pasta – Homestyle Italian food with great pasta. Dine in, take out, catering, delivery. $ Great prices! ∙ Sunset Blvd.

3. Worst Case Scenario Survival Card Game – Travel Edition – Learn bizarre survival tips for on the go. 6.99 + S&H ∙ Calendars.com

4. Travel Vicariously - Rent some travel movies, gather some friends, order some Milka, and bring your Austria pictures. $2.39 + S&H ∙ Amazon.com $7.99 ∙ Netflix.com

5. All American Lanes Bowling -  Snack bar, 24 lanes Fridays:$6 cover, FREE shoes, $.25 games, $6.25 ∙ Down the hill

6. Spanky’s Pancake House – Good food, good staff, great price! Two eggs with bacon/sausage and two pancakes for $5.10. $1.50 on up ∙ Wintersville.
7. Thriftstore Shopping – Get some neat dishes, smash ‘em, and make mosaics. Goodwill ∙ Wintersville

8. Jefferson Lake State Park – Hike, picnic, paint, draw, photograph, read poetry, fish, read poetry to the fish…FREE ∙ Richmond, OH
9. Drive-In – Check online to find the latest movies for a spring evening. Snack bar available…check online schedule. Reopens in April. mallcinemas.com

10. Make This Entrée: Lift-Off Soup

1 yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
2 red bell peppers
2 carrots, bulk
1 potato
½ small chili ~OR~
½ tsp chili flakes
loaf of french bread
Turn medium pot on medium heat and cover bottom with olive oil or butter. Add diced onion and garlic with chili and salt/ pepper to taste. Cook until onions are translucent. Add diced bell pepper and chopped carrots , cooking until bright. Add diced potato and add water until vegis are covered. Simmer until potato is soft. Turn off heat and set aside to cool 15-20 minutes. In batches, puree the soup in a blender… be careful the steam. Enjoy! Serves 4.

For other recipes: Epicurious.com