June 9th, 2010 Editorial With kids out of school, summer has officially arrived. A house full of kids calls for some serious strategic planning. From taking summer trips to finding activities to do around the house, today’s newsletter is dedicated to helping you have a happy, as well as productive, summer. We’ll start with the […]
Continue readingJune 2nd, 2010 Editorial In the United States, we take the last Monday of May to honor our service men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. I’ll take this opportunity to say Thank You to all the fine military personnel and their families who visit with us here at The Hillbilly Housewife. […]
Continue readingMay 26th, 2010 Editorial It seems like last week just went zipping by! I was happily busy with new projects as well as enjoying my family. I’m taking my own advice and trying to enjoy each and every moment we spend together. Time is fleeting, as we all know. The rhubarb has gone to seed, […]
Continue readingMay 19th, 2010 Editorial Another week has come and gone and there has been a lot going on in my busy family, and I’m sure in yours. I’ve been talking to quite a few gardeners who are desperately trying to use up all their rhubarb before it goes to seed. If you find yourself in […]
Continue readingMay 12th, 2010 Editorial I hope everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day on Sunday and I hope you got a chance to read the items I emailed to you on Saturday. If there was anything in the article, Christine’s guide, or the old newsletter that inspired you to do something different this year to celebrate […]
Continue readingMay 5th, 2010 Editorial Have you ever heard the expression that goes something like this: “Holding onto anger is like taking poison every day in hopes that the other person will die.” Kind of a twisted way of looking at grudges, anger, but oh so true. The inspirational story today illustrates how holding onto anger […]
Continue readingApril 28th, 2010 Editorial I was reminded last weekend of both the devastation and the beauty of nature. The terrible tornadoes that ripped through the south causing death and destruction have left many of us feeling sad and helpless. Even though I try to count my blessings every day, I know that far too often […]
Continue readingApril 21st, 2010 Editorial Tax season has come and gone. Most households, mine included, are struggling trying to make their incomes stretch far enough to feed, clothe, and shelter their family. Even if the economy is said to be turning around, it will take some time for most of us to feel any relief. With […]
Continue readingApril 14th, 2010 Editorial Two things happen at the same time around my house – gardening and taxes. Yes, it’s ironic that while I’m sitting down planning out my garden space I’m also sitting down and finalizing my income tax return. Frugality is on my mind more than ever around April 15th. Tax season and […]
Continue readingApril 7th, 2010 Editorial The first robin and the smell of earth are my signs that spring is here to stay. Alright, we may get some cold nights and the planting of the garden may still be off a few weeks, but I’m getting a little help this year. My good friend Tawra Kellam has […]
Continue readingMarch 31st, 2010 Editorial My first official week of spring was spent outdoors whenever possible. There is always so much to do. Raking and cleaning up the yard and house after the winter is a big chore. Then there’s the garden (hopefully soon), and washing the windows, scrubbing the porch and patio, and on and […]
Continue readingMarch 24th, 2010 Editorial Spring has finally arrived – at least officially. If you’ve been experiencing any of that “return to winter” weather that so many have, you’ll know what I mean about “officially.” I do have spring fever, though. I put aside my cooking this weekend (for the most part) for a day of […]
Continue readingMarch 17th, 2010 Editorial St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Begins, and Daylight Savings Time. All good reasons to celebrate this week! With spring comes thoughts of spring planting, too. If your little one is always up to his or her elbows in the dirt, then a garden would seem a logical thing to plan. Even your […]
Continue readingMarch 10th, 2010 Editorial I’m still hopeful that warm breezes are coming soon. Are you? After some long winter months with several unexpected storms, it seems as if we’ll have to wait just a little longer for spring at our house. But, when the weather finally breaks, I’m taking the family for a nice, long […]
Continue readingMarch 3rd, 2010 Editorial The seed catalogs are really filling up my mailbox, so spring must be here, right? Perhaps not exactly here, but it doesn’t stop me from being hopeful that warm breezes are coming soon. If you are starting to think about your garden, you’ll want to be sure to read this week’s […]
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