Is there something more natural or homemade that a person can use to shampoo their hair with? Something that does not have all the added chemicals of commercial shampoos? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingDear Editor, A friend told me about your site after my family and I fell on hard times, (we were homeless for about a year…3 kids under the age of 7…2 adults). We are now blessed because we have shelter but the home has no oven, just the burners work on the stove. What is […]
Continue readingI would like to make homemade baby food for my grandson. Does anyone have a recipe? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingI had made a standard weekday breakfast out of Jiffy muffins (1 oatmeal, 1 banana nut), but now none of my local stores carry these flavors. Seems all of the stores carry Jiffy cornbread and that’s it. Is there a mix I can make myself for each of these flavors? Disclosure: Some of the links […]
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I am looking for homemade Christmas gift ideas. Anything from cookie, cake, beverage mixes to whatever. Thanks so much for the help. Vicki Ochs Great question Vicki. There is so much you can do. I love picking up nice plates throughout the year. You an find them at yard sales, thrift shops and dollar stores. […]
Continue readingI was wondering if anyone knows how to make slow cooker recipes in the oven. I do not have a slow cooker and can not afford one right now. An there are some really great sounding recipes on HillBilly HouseWife sight for the slow cooker. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingI roast a traditional turkey at Christmas but put together some vegetable dishes and stuffings separately. I try to concoct veg dishes that are tasty for everyone and restrict the G.F. dessert to one dish (no flour or flour by-products). I have lots of G.F. cookbooks but I want dessert recipes that have no pastry. […]
Continue readingNow 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 readingWhen I make tea I use 3 large tea bags or 6 small tea bags to a gallon of HOT tap water. *Add 3/4 cups of sugar for sweet tea. I dont have to use gas or electric. Just let it do its own thing like sun tea. Takes a little longer but is worth […]
Continue readingWhen I make my grocery list, I list things needed in the order they appear in the store. I also place my coupons in the order the items appear in the store. If the item is on sale, I place an “S” beside the listed item. That way I can see if the store has […]
Continue readingAfter 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 readingEverybody makes the usual cold turkey and mayonnaise sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. This year, why don’t your surprise your family with these hot turkey sandwiches from the crockpot. They are cheesy, delicious and a huge hit at our house. My six year old things this is by far the best way to eat turkey. […]
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Here’s a great dish to use leftover turkey in. If you don’t have any, you can easily substitute cooked chicken. I use some of the turkey stock I make from the carcass of the Thanksgiving turkey. 2 cups of cooked turkey 4 cups water 4 cups turkey broth 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon salt […]
Continue readingMakes 4 servings 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired 3/4 cup water 1 envelope (.87 ounce) chicken gravy mix 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen baby whole potatoes, broccoli, carrots, baby corn and red bell peppers strips 1 (4 1/2-ounce) […]
Continue readingMakes 4 servings 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth 1 cup water 1/4 cup Italian-style tomato paste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup) 1 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni […]
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