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Frugal Living Without A Big Pantry
A Hillbilly Housewife newsletter reader asked me a few days ago how to live frugally and save on groceries without a big pantry or freezer. That’s a great question. I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about having a big pantry, taking advantage of sales and buying in bulk. While those are good strategies […]
Continue readingWhat Kind Of Tree Is That? Enjoy Some Frugal Fun And Learn Something In The Process
Springtime, with all the flora and fauna waking up, is the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the countryside. Everyone has gotten a little tired of the long winter here, so we are always looking for something to do outdoors once the weather starts to be a bit more welcoming. Granted, things may still […]
Continue readingBeat The Winter Chill With Some Good Home Cooking
Down here in the deep south, we’ve had one of the coldest winters in recent years – and it’s early February. There are quite a few more cold weeks ahead of us. For me there is nothing better to warm up and beat the winter chill than with some good home cooking. One of my […]
Continue readingFinancial Peace of Mind – Do You Have It?
There used to be a time in my life, where I would wake up at least once every single night, worrying about how to make the next rent check or pay the gas bill. And that was after tossing and turning for hours worrying about money. It’s not a good place to be and I […]
Continue readingCoping With Holiday Stress – Tips To Enjoy This Special Season
It’s so easy to get sidetracked by all the various to-do lists and worries this time of the year. No wonder you feel stressed out. Here are some simple tips for coping with holiday stress that will help you focus on what’s really important – Enjoying this special season with family and friends. Trade Your […]
Continue readingHow Do I Organize A Cookie Exchange?
We recently had a virtual cookie exchange here at the Hillbilly Housewife website, which was a huge success, but I’ve also participated in and hosted my share of actual cookie exchanges. They are a lot of fun and a great way to add variety to your Christmas Cookie Collection. Here are some tips on how […]
Continue readingInexpensive Easy To Make Christmas Gift Ideas – Gifts In A Jar
One of my favorite gifts to give is a jar of a baking, soup or drink mix. They are always well received. They make the perfect inexpensive and easy to make Christmas gifts. Love to make gingerbread cookies? Why not put the ingredients in a jar; write the recipe on red construction paper; cut the […]
Continue readingFrugal Christmas Entertainment Ideas
I came across this Christmas article by Pippa Wright today and with her permission am publishing it here for you. Pippa is from England (just outside London) and I just love to read about some of the different Christmas traditions she grew up with. It’s also nice to see that so many things we do […]
Continue readingEasy Homemade Gift Ideas And Other Frugal Gifts
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we’re all getting serious about Christmas gifts. In the HBHW Club, we’ve been talking about easy homemade gift ideas as well as some other frugal presents for the past few weeks. I’ve compiled our best ideas into a free report for you called the ABCs of Christmas Gift Giving. […]
Continue readingFrugal Gift Ideas For Frugal Housewifes
It’s getting closer to Christmas and I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to seriously look for gifts for loved ones. Most of the women in my family, as well as my close girl friends are frugal (just like me) and I like to give them gifts they will appreciate. When I came across […]
Continue readingFrugal Cleaning Tips – Being Frugal With Your Cleaning Supplies
You can spend a fortune on all types of specialized cleaners for your home, but there is no need. You already have almost everything you need in your home. Just use these frugal cleaning tips and start saving this week. My favorite frugal cleaners are vinegar and baking soda. Angie Meza has a few more […]
Continue readingFrugal Definition – What Does It Mean To Live Frugally
What does it mean to be frugal? Here’s a definition by Merriam Webster Online: Frugal – characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources (…from Latin frugalis virtuous…) For me being frugal and living frugally is all about the choices I make. It isn’t just saving as much as I can on every […]
Continue readingSmall Frugal Tips That Add Up
A lot of small frugal things we do around here don’t seem to make a lot of difference at first. I often hear (and read) people comment “So What… you saved 10 cents, big deal”. But you know what, when you implement all these various small frugal tips and make them habits that you stick […]
Continue readingFrugal Living Is A Family Affair
I receive emails quite frequently from readers that ask me what they can do to get the rest of their family to eat more frugally and spend less money on anything from groceries to other household items, cars, entertainment etc. Last week a reader asked me what I recommended she do. She would like to […]
Continue readingCool Tips For Hot Days
We’ve officially reached the hottest days of summer and it’s getting harder and harder to keep our cool… even with air conditioning. Here are some simple tips that will help you stay cool (or at least cooler) on even the hottest summer days. Start With The Right Breakfast Breakfast is your most important summer meal. […]
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