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25 Easy Candy Recipes – Perfect For The Holidays
One of my favorite things about the Holiday season is all the yummy sweet treats. There are special cookies, cakes and desserts we tend to only make this time of the year. Today I’d like to share 25 Christmas Candy recipes with you from the Dining on a Dime cookbook. Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe 3/4 […]
Continue readingFrugal Thanksgiving Shopping Tips
The following is a short excerpt from the Hillbilly Housewife Thanksgiving Planner available from Amazon. I hope you find my frugal shopping tips helpful as you prepare for Thanksgiving. Shopping for Thanksgiving Dinner can put quite a dent into your grocery budget for that week (or even all of November.) Below you’ll find some of […]
Continue readingEarth Day Projects For The Whole Family
With Earth Day coming up on April 20th, this is the perfect time to teach your kids about little things we an do every single day to protect the planet we call home. Here are some ideas for easy earth day projects the whole family will enjoy. Kids love being a part of efforts that […]
Continue readingApril Fool’s Day Treats – You Are Serving WHAT For Dinner?
April Fool’s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas. Fake Hot Dogs And French Fries Your kids will love fake hot dogs and French fries for lunch this April fools day. Peel a banana and spread peanut butter […]
Continue readingSimple St. Patrick’s Day Kid- Friendly Food Fun
Since St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, I thought I’d share a few crafty sweet treats that kids really enjoy. These are not only delicious, they’re fun! The following are from the “On St. Patrick’s Day Anyone Can Be Irish” Kindle book. It’s full of yummy recipes and some fun crafts and games for the […]
Continue readingNational Pancake Day 2014
Today is National Pancake Day and in honor of this fun event, I thought I’d share some of my favorite pancake recipes with you. I plan on making a big plate of pancakes for dinner along with some bacon or sausage and some fresh fruit. How about you? Are you celebrating National Pancake day today? […]
Continue readingCute Valentine’s Day Ideas For The Whole Family
Valentine’s Day is a day to share with the ones that you love. <3 There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family…so I’m gifting you with a short ebook that gives you plenty of ideas to do just that. Inside you’ll find: 7 Ideas for Kids Fun stuff for the […]
Continue readingWhy We Ring In The New Year With Blackeyed Peas and Collard Greens
As many of you know I grew up in Germany. After I married my husband, my wonderful Mother-in-Law made sure I fixed some black-eyed peas and collards on New Year’s Day. She said the peas were for good luck and the greens for prosperity in the new year. I’ve cooked them every January 1st and […]
Continue readingSt. Nikolaus Traditions
One of my favorite things about December is all the different Holiday traditions. As you may or may not know, I was born and raised in Germany and try to incorporate some German Traditions throughout the year. One of my favorite is St. Nikolaus Day. St. Nickolaus would come by during the night with his […]
Continue readingTraditional Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, because it is all about family and spending quality time while cooking and sharing a nice meal. There are no presents and not too much commercialization of the event. And since we’re just a few short days away from Thanksgiving Day here in the US, I thought I’d […]
Continue readingGratitude and Happiness – A Thanksgiving Message
I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine today. Her name is Sheri Graham and she’s a homeschooling mom of five and a fellow Christian. One of the things that first grabbed my attention was her happiness and contentment. Life is often stressful, particularly around the Holidays and it’s important to focus […]
Continue readingPumpkin Carving Tips
Few decorations herald the season like carved pumpkins. You don’t have to do the traditional jack-o-lantern face; you can get really creative and carve all kinds of designs. Here are some tips for pumpkin carving. 1. The Perfect Pumpkin The perfect pumpkin may not be what you think. Round and flawless may seem like the […]
Continue readingA Brief History Of St. Patrick’s Day
History cannot say for one hundred percent certainty who the real Saint Patrick was, but he is believed to have been Maewyn Succat, born around 385 AD. Succat, baptized Patricius (or Patrick), was the son of a Roman nobleman, and was born in Scotland. He was kidnapped from his hometown and taken as a slave […]
Continue readingThe Gift Of Love – A Valentine’s Story
The following story always reminds me of what Valentine’s Day is all about. I thought I’d share it with you today. I am not sure where it came from and who first wrote it. I shared it in the newsletter a few years ago and thought today would be the perfect day to share it […]
Continue readingTime 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 […]
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