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Time Is The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children
If you are like most of us, your gift giving budget has been stretched about as far as it can be right now. And, if you’re trying to give your kids a nice Christmas, it’s hard to accept the cut backs you know you were wise to make when you look at those expectant little […]
Continue readingEasy Ideas To Wrap Up Those Gifts
As it gets closer to Christmas, I often find myself looking at a pile of gifts that aren’t wrapped yet. There are usually a couple reason; the wrapping paper either runs out or it really looks bad. These fun, quick, easy, and inexpensive wraps are perfect for last minute wrapping for Christmas or any other […]
Continue readingGifts Of Charity
This article was submitted by a reader. Thank you so much for sharing these ideas for gift giving. What I’d like to ask, is if you have a favorite charity that you know our friends here at HBHW would like to know about, please mention it in the comments below. Thank you, Susanne In the […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Treats You Can Give With Pride
If your gift giving is starting to get frustrating, especially those ‘little’ gifts for people like teachers, coaches, neighbors, the person who shovels your driveway, the babysitter, etc. etc. etc., I have a gift idea that has never failed me. Chocolate! I’m not talking about an expensive box of chocolates, or even an inexpensive box […]
Continue readingHomemade Gifts That Teachers Will Cherish
This is about the time of year when parents with kids in school start to panic. Why? It’s time to find a gift for the teachers! With the school year about ready to break for the holidays, you will need to think fast. And if you’re like most of us, your budget is very tight, […]
Continue readingWarm Herbed Mixed Nuts – Gifts In A Jar
1 cup whole pecans 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed or chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup whole walnuts Get a pint jar washed and ready, including the lid. You can use a canning jar if you have it, but any pretty jar will […]
Continue readingGluten-Free Frugally, Is That Possible? Part 3
I’m back today with my third and final part of Gluten-Free Frugally, Is That Possible? In case you missed them you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. So I’ve been doing some research the past few days on the subject of finding gluten-free food on a budget, and I’m back today to share my […]
Continue readingGluten-Free Frugally, Is That Possible? Part 2
This is a guest post by Mary Blackburn of EasyGlutenFreeLiving.com It’s packed with valuable information about living well while eating a gluten-free diet. Please read and be sure to pass along to anyone you know who is struggling with this same issue. Thank you! Well I’m back today with some more ideas on how to […]
Continue readingGluten-Free Frugally, Is That Possible? Part 1
This is a guest post by Mary Blackburn of EasyGlutenFreeLiving.com It’s packed with valuable information about living well while eating a gluten-free diet. Please read and be sure to pass along to anyone you know who is struggling with this same issue. Thank you! When I was first told I had Celiac Disease, my first […]
Continue readingChocolate Ginger Clusters
These are great for serving at the holidays, and make good gifts too. Chocolate Ginger Clusters • 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark) • 1 TBSP butter • 1 cup toasted chopped nuts (I used pecans) • 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots • 6 pieces crystallized ginger, chopped Cover baking sheet with […]
Continue readingFrugal Gluten Free Cooking
This is a response from Annie, a HBHW reader, to a reader who posted a request asking for help with gluten free recipes. You can read the request and other comments here: “Desperate For Frugal Gluten Free Recipes.” I want to thank Annie for sharing all this valuable information. Because there was so much detail, […]
Continue readingDesperate For Frugal Gluten Free Recipes
I am looking for easy and delicious gluten free recipes that don’t take all of the stuff that you can’t find in normal stores, since gluten free ingredients are usually so expensive. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingCookie Butter
Looking for a recipe for Cookie Butter. It can be used just like peanut butter. It is great for people who can not eat peanut butter. Thank you. Ann Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingMaking A List And Checking It Twice – Christmas Shopping Strategy That Works
Have you started putting together your shopping list for Christmas? No? Are you like so many of the “shopping challenged” folks out there that just cross their fingers and hope they will get through the gift buying frenzy without spending too much money? I guarantee, you will spend money you don’t have if you don’t […]
Continue readingFrugal Gift Wrapping Ideas
When it comes to gift wrapping, whether over the holidays and for other special occasions, nothing beats those pretty gift bags. But, have you noticed the prices?! The cost of wrapping a gift has become almost as expensive as what’s inside… sometimes more! It’s hard to give up wrapping gifts in those pretty little bags, […]
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