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Post Weekend Dish Chaos
by Tracy Roberts Mom In A Blog.com This weekend was a busy one at my house. It feels like we were doing something from the time we woke up early Saturday morning until late Sunday evening. We had fun. The kids enjoyed themselves and managed to get to church for both services but you know […]
Continue readingMaking and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Today I’d like to share a report with you that I originally put together for the Hillbilly Housewife Club. It’s about making and more importantly keeping your New Year’s resolutions. It’s a quick read (about 20 pages) and some of the things you’ll discover are: How to set realistic goals no matter what your resolution […]
Continue readingBest And Cheapest Way To Clean Old Silver
This is a guest post by my friend Patti Winker at RemarkableWrinklies.com. Enjoy! I inherited some very old silverware and, up until now, just had it stuck in the back of a drawer. The last time I looked at it was a long, long time ago. But, that’s all changed. This Thanksgiving I realized I […]
Continue readingBlack Friday Super Sale
Today is the last day to take advantage of my HUGE Thanksgiving Thank You Special. This collection includes several of my best selling ebooks, including Crockpot Cooking Made Simple and Freezer Cooking Made Simple, and lots more! I am offering this Thanksgiving Thank You Special from now through Black Friday, November 25th for 66% off […]
Continue readingHow To Carve A Turkey – Video Of Easiest Way To Deconstruct The Bird
When it comes to actually carving (or deconstructing) a turkey, there are many schools of thought. I happen to like the method that Alton Brown from the Food Network uses. It’s simple and gives you a nice display of meat instead of a pile that looks like scraps. Click on and take a look: What […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Giveaway – Comment For A Chance To Win
UPDATE: I’ve extended this Thanksgiving Giveaway through Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. I didn’t want the fun to end so quickly and I wanted to give you more time to comment. I would also like to spread the word about a second chance to win! My friend Patti Winker over at RemarkableWrinklies.com is also offering a […]
Continue readingFavorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is just a few short days away. My turkey is sitting in the freezer and most of the rest of the ingredients I need for the big feast are sitting on a shelf in my pantry. It’s been a nice and quiet Saturday morning, so I grabbed an extra cup of coffee and sat […]
Continue readingFrugal Thanksgiving Decorations
Since Thanksgiving in the US is just a few days away, I thought I’d share some of my favorite frugal Thanksgiving decorating tips. It doesn’t take much to make a pretty center piece or some mantle decorations. Use what you already have on hand or take a stroll around the yard and pick up some […]
Continue readingPlanning Holiday Fun And Festivities With Less Stress
This is a Frugal Tip posted by a Hillbilly Housewife reader. I always value tips shared by our readers. Sometimes those tips are so detailed they need a little extra attention, and this is one of those times. I have posted this tip in the article section as well as the Frugal Tips section so […]
Continue readingHoliday Leftover Magic – Free Report
The holidays are coming up and that of course means lots and lots of leftovers (my husband’s favorite). And with super low prices on family favorites like turkey and ham it’s easy to make extra and live frugally for the coming days. What are you to do with all that extra ham and turkey? Here […]
Continue readingHow To Use Up Holiday Leftovers Nobody Wants
There are always leftovers that don’t make the cut when it comes to family favorites. There are probably some that no one even wanted the first night, let alone as leftovers! With the amount of food on a typical holiday table, there is a strong chance that something is not going to make it on […]
Continue readingUnique Ways To Put Leftover Mashed Potatoes To Good Use
Leftover mashed potatoes are often the last thing you want to face for days or weeks after the big feast over the holidays. Everything else gets used up, but there’s that bowl of mashed potatoes, still sitting there. Finding creative ways to use mashed potatoes in repeat performances is easier than you think. Let’s take […]
Continue readingMake A Plan For Holiday Leftovers Before You Plan The Feast
So you have some great ideas for your holiday leftovers. That is all well and good, but by the time you get to the leftover part, the leftovers you planned may not have worked out quite right. How are you going to make an amazing lunch the next day if you don’t have enough leftovers […]
Continue readingLaundry Tips To Save You Time and Money
Laundry makes up a fair portion of our weekly chores. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have at least one load of laundry to do. That’s why I’m always looking for tips and ideas that help make things easier. I’ve put together a few of my favorite tips in this short report. Here’s […]
Continue readingCasserole Cooking Tips – Free Report
It’s been getting pretty cold around here which makes this the perfect time of the year to dig out those casserole dishes and bake up delicious one pot or in this case one pan meals that will warm you up and stick to your bones. As you know, I’ve put together an entire ebook with […]
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