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Creating Family Holiday Traditions
One of the best things about the Christmas season is the family traditions we grew up with and get to pass on to our children. Early in my marriage it was sometimes a bit of a challenge, but also always fun to merge the traditions I learned from my German family with those of my […]
Continue readingHow To Make Buckeye Cookies
My daughter went to a Christmas party for her 4-H group this week and made buckeye candy. Some call it cookies, some call it candy. Either way, it is delicious. I’ve eaten plenty of buckeyes (including some she brought home the other day), but I’d never made them myself. My daughter was excited to be able […]
Continue readingFrugal Ways To Wrap Your Presents
I love looking at all the fancy wrapping paper in the store. And without fail, I get some serious sticker shock when I look at how much it sells for. I’m just a little too frugal at heart to spend that much on something that will just be ripped up. Here’s what we do instead […]
Continue readingThe History Of The Christmas Tree
Did you put your tree up yet? We spend some time setting up ours over the weekend. My daughter has been very interested in traditions and where they come from this year. We did a little research on the history of Christmas trees and discovered some interesting facts. I thought I’d share what we found […]
Continue readingHow To Roast A Turkey
I remember my first Thanksgiving as a solo cook. My husband and I were newly wed and had just moved away from family. I was determined to cook him a perfect Thanksgiving meal. I was on the phone with my mother-in-law daily to figure out how to do this. In the end. We had a […]
Continue readingFrugal Handmade Christmas Gifts
It’s November and time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. One of my favorite type of gift to give is something handmade. There’s just something special and meaningful about a gift you make yourself. I’m a knitter and just recently started doing a little bit of sewing as well. I love to craft, cook and bake, so handmade […]
Continue readingEasy Coffee Cozies Knitting Pattern
I started knitting up these little coffee cup cozies as a way to use up yarn leftover from sock knitting projects. They make cute little gifts and stocking stuffers. I love using them year around for both hot and cold drinks and they are much nicer to hold and look at than the cardboard sleeves […]
Continue reading10 Tips For Beating Rising Food Costs
Grocery prices have been going up and up over the past few years and there is no end in sight. I don’t know about you, but we’re spending a much bigger chunk of our budget on food these days. That means I’m making every penny count and doing my best to make smart purchases. Today […]
Continue reading15 Pumpkin Recipes You’ve Gotta Try This Fall
It’s almost Halloween and Fall is making an appearance all the way down here in the south. The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisp and I’m digging out my handknit socks and sweater to wear. And of course there are pumpkins to be found everywhere. As much fun as it is to carve […]
Continue readingHomemade Salad Dressings – My Favorite Recipes
One of the easiest things to start making yourself is salad dressings. They don’t use a lot of ingredients and all you have to do is blend them together and pour them over your salad. There’s been a lot of talk about how bad processed food is for us, but sometimes it’s hard to find […]
Continue readingYarn Barf or a Story in Patience and Appreciation
Usually what you find here on the HBHW website is very hands-on, practical advice. This post is going to be a little different. It’s a little more philosophical and personal, but I think you’re going to enjoy it. I promised to share a little more about my passion for yarn, knitting and spinning with you […]
Continue readingAvoiding Afterschool Frustrations – Homework, Housework and Happiness
The start of a new school year is always a time of adjustments for us. It takes a few weeks to get back into the groove of a regular routine. There are new after-school activities, appointments and the likes. This year, since we switched schools, the drop off and pickup times are a little different […]
Continue reading“Sneaky” Ways To Make Money With Your Credit Card
Let me start this frugal tip of with a note of caution. Using credit cards can be risky. The tips I’m going to share with you will only work for you if you’re very disciplined about your purchases and make sure you can pay off your balance at the end of each and every month. […]
Continue readingFrugal Back To School Shopping
It’s that time of year again… summer is almost over and the kids are heading back to school. That of course means back to school shopping. Or does it? I’m here with a couple of frugal strategies that will save you big. Looking at the news, magazines and what everyone is doing, you get the […]
Continue readingPlanning Meals Day By Day
I just got back from a short trip to Germany. I love how traveling to a different country gives me a fresh perspective on how I’m doing things here in the States. Today I want to talk to you about meal planning and grocery shopping. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you […]
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