Many conversations among gardeners this time of year start with the phrase “What am I going to do with all this rhubarb?!” It seems this prolific vegetable (which answers the other question “Is rhubarb a vegetable or a fruit?”) takes over many spring gardens even before the real earnest planting begins. My friend Tracy Falbe […]
Continue readingI’m collecting recipes for my brother who is about to head off to college and live in the dorms. I’m looking for things that can be cooked in a microwave, that are healthy, relatively cheap, and that make only 1-2 servings. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost […]
Continue readingI discovered this purely by accident. I was simmering down some apples in my crock pot to make apple pie filling. I put them on low and left. When I came back I noticed that I had put way too much water on them so I just caught the apples in a slotted spoon and […]
Continue readingI have a earlier request here about gluten free and got a lot of help. The problem is I just found out I am allergic to xanthan gum and was told not to use guar gum either. Does anyone know what I can use to replace these to ingredients with when I bake gluten free. […]
Continue readingI’ve tried to remove gum from a favourite tee shirt using the ice cube method and scraping with a flat knife that wouldn’t cut fabric. I only succeeding in spreading the gum. Any tips on whether I can save this shirt? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost […]
Continue readingWe have an 8 week old lab puppy. He’s cute as a bug and very smart, but oh, so naughty (as all pups are). For the most part, he’s on a long cable outside, but my husband wants him to come in to eat. He isn’t in long before he goes on the carpet, and […]
Continue readingEvery year I plant a garden but never get to enjoy much of it. Our neighborhood is infested with squirrels. Does anyone know any tricks that work to keep them from eating my food? Thanks!! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingI am the mother of 2 small dogs. I love them to death but my carpets have suffered many an over-excited puppy mess. I tried a couple of the expensive store-bought remedies and they worked some but the stain and some of the odor stayed and attracted the dogs back to the same area. Not […]
Continue readingMy daughter loves the salad dressing from Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, and will barely eat a salad without it. You can buy it from them, but it’s very expensive. All the recipes I found online do not come out anywhere close. Has anyone figured out how to make this salad dressing? The Hillbilly Housewife Recommends: Secret […]
Continue readingHi all I hope I am posting this in the correct place 🙂 I was wondering if anyone keeps a household book? If so what =do you put into yours? I am thinking about starting one 😀 but not sure where to start and am looking for tips 🙂 Thank You Missy Disclosure: Some of […]
Continue readingMy daughter Emilly,6 years old, was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (or juvenile diabetes). And because of this we are carb counting for meals. Its a pain. But I’m running out of ideas for meals. And snack times are worse. So please can you help me get meal ideas that are kid friendly and […]
Continue readingI hate the heaviness of plain fabric softener so I make my own. I use one whole jug of vinegar and I peel the rind off of two huge oranges. I love that smell of citrus. You cut into strips to tuck in jug and then I set it aside for two weeks. This is […]
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 readingI have a friend who wants me to provide rhubarb pies for a late summer gathering (Post fresh rhubarb season). I know from past experience that frozen rhubarb is great for cakes and muffins, but does not make good pies. I have never frozen a rhubarb pie (or any pie) before. I’m afraid if I […]
Continue readingMy good friend, Nicole Dean, has been making money working at home for many years now. So, when she wrote this article, I knew I should share it with you. Many of my readers have real concerns about how they are going to pay the bills, let alone put money away for an emergency, college, […]
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