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Master Baking Mix
I got this from Cooks.com and I have used it many times in place of the more expensive (and not as healthy) Bisquick MAKING THE MASTER MIX For 13 cups 9 cups sifted all-purpose flour or 10 cups sifted soft wheat or cake flour 1/3 cup double-acting baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cream […]
Continue readingFreeze Scouring Pads
The following is a great tip from a HBHW reader to keep scouring pads from rusting. Scouring pads begin to rust once they are wet. Cutting them in half doesn’t work for big hands. I don’t bother cutting scouring pads in half anymore. I use it and then pop it in a baggie to store […]
Continue readingBaking Bacon
I have seen a few posts on bacon shrinkage. I learned from my chef brother if you lay bacon on a cooling rack on a baking sheet you don't get shrinkage and no hot splatters from hot grease. It is also better for you because the grease drains into the cookie sheet. Bake at 350 […]
Continue readingLeave In Conditioner Spray-On Detangler Tip
The following is a HBHW reader tip. I’ve been using this homemade detangler spray for my daughter’s and occasionally my own hair and it works great. I have very curly and ‘wild’ hair and use a spray detangler/leave in conditioner (for wet and dry hair). It makes brushing/combing easier and reduces frizz drastically without using […]
Continue readingLuLu Mae's Two-Fer Pound Cake
LuLu Mae was probably 85 (maybe older) when she gave me this recipe. I have used it for 20 years, and my very good friend passed away when she was about 94. This recipe showed up often at our weekly “42” games. Not fancy just good. Add your own toppings: fruit,icing… Two-Fer Cake 2 cups […]
Continue readingMenstrual Product Worth The Investment
I have seen alot of posts about using baby socks as reusable tampons. If you want a less mess/hassle product I would highly recommend the diva cup. It’s a small reusable cup made of either gum rubber or silicone. They cost about $30 but are well worth it since they last at least 10yrs. They […]
Continue readingHomemade Glass And Tile Cleaner
I hated buying glass cleaner so I came up with my own solution: 1 part alcohol or water; 1 part white vinegar; 3 drops dish washing liquid. ( I like Dawn) note: my 'parts' are 1 cup I use the alcohol version for cleaning windows outside, it dries faster. Inside I use the water version […]
Continue readingWidows Collecting Social Security At Age 60
This isn't exactly a frugal tip but it is something that every Widow should know. I learned this the hard way, I lost my husband before I was 60 years old. A single widow of sixty can start withdrawing from her husbands Social Security account. It will be reduced of course. When I started at […]
Continue readingAshes Used To Shine Old Silver Rings
We all know that smoking is a dirty habit, but did you know that it can shine up those old silver rings while still leaving the character on them? I have tons of old silver rings, many of them spoon rings. After a while they become dull. Naturally it's time to clean them but if […]
Continue readingBest Hair Color Dye For Brunette
Thanks everybody for the help on coloring my hair at home. My next question is which one is the best for brunette hair? My gray shows up in 2 weeks with the $3 stuff. Thanks in advance. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
Continue readingMexican Style White Cheese Dip
my husband and i fell in love with a white cheese dip at a mexican restaurant that was in business only briefly. don't know the name of it. looked like it had some green chili pieces in it (not too spicy) and was slightly thicker than milk. really yummy! thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingMaking Whites White Questions
Here is the information I got from your site. Making whites white: take 1 cup cascade 1 cup of clorox ll mix together in a 5 gallon bucket and add the hottest water from your tap. Let clothes sit over night. Here are my questions: Cascade- what is Cascade? Water- how much water am I […]
Continue readingGetting Motivated To Clean House – A Homemaker's Story
Jill and Tawra from Living ON A Dime just sent me a great story to share with you. It's called “When Queens Ride By” and was written in 1926. The story is about the big difference an organized and clean home can make in our life. It's so easy to let decluttering, straightening up and […]
Continue readingRecipe For Creamed Soups
I was wondering if anyone has a recipe for creamed soups. I use a-lot of cans of cream of chicken and mushroom for casseroles. However I'd like to make my own due to the fact that canned soups are loaded with salt. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingSoda Pop Cake
Although I can't take credit for this cake ( I seen it on a morning newscast) I think it is great! I have seen soda pop cakes in the grocery also, I bought one once and was not impressed. I decided to try this as something unusual..with the soda my son likes. All you do […]
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