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Frugal 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 readingLeftover Turkey Crockpot Recipes
After we’ve eaten about as much turkey as we can handle around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I like to freeze the rest of the meat and use it in various crockpot recipes during the cold winter months. I often buy an extra turkey or two right after Thanksgiving when stores mark them down. I just stick […]
Continue readingOnce A Month Cooking Just Didn’t Work For Us
If you’ve read my freezer cooking guide, you know that I tried Once a Month Cooking (OMC), but it just didn’t work for me. Instead I’ve developed a system of cooking and freezing meals on an ongoing basis and then pulling them out for dinner whenever we have an extra busy day (or I just […]
Continue readingFrugal Thanksgiving Feast – Tips For Saving Time and Money
I don’t know about you, but when I’m in charge of hosting our family Thanksgiving dinner, I tend to become a bit of a control freak and end up trying to cook every single dish. Thankfully I have some wonderful women in my family who won’t let me and we end up having Thanksgiving “pot […]
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 readingPlanning Crockpot Meals
I love crockpot cooking, but the one thing I struggled with for quite some time, is that I simply wouldn’t think about it ahead of time. Around 3pm it would occur to me that a particular meal would have been perfect for crockpot cooking. Unfortunately by then it was usually to late. Over the years […]
Continue readingQuick And Easy Crockpot Recipes
I thought I’d share some quick and easy crockpot recipes with you. The term may be a little misleading though. While they don’t necessarily cook very quickly (nothing in a crockpot does), they are fast and simple to put together. Then just leave the actual cooking to your slowcooker. What I like about the recipes […]
Continue readingHow To Roast A Pumpkin
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere … This time of the year you can find these bright orange fruits (yes, technical ly pumpkin is a fruit, not a vegetable) everywhere. They make beautiful decorations, but they are also quite tasty. Why not cook a few of them this year? Here’s how to roast a pumpkin. To Roast Or […]
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 readingHow To Make A Baked Potato
I’m always surprised to find how many people don’t know how to make a baked potato. It is such a basic skill and something that can be served with a variety of meals. In case you’re not sure how to do this, let me assure you it is simple and I’ll teach you a few […]
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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