It’s June 1st and Summer break is about to start for us here at the Hillbilly Housewife Household. A little while ago I asked followers of my Facebook Page if they would be interested in some frugal tips focus on things to do with the kids this summer. The response was very positive, so look […]
Continue readingI am looking for a lava cake or cupcake recipe using a cake mix or brownie mix. It’s my husbands absolute favorite dessert. I have seen recipes for this before but they looked so complicated, and time consuming. That’s why I’m wondering if there’s a recipe out there using a mix. If anyone can help […]
Continue readingI have lost my recipe card for apple cake from the My Great Recipes. I don’t remember the exact name, it was Uncle ? Apple Cake. I think it was made using a bundt pan. I’m hoping someone has the card. Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
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Next time you get a package with some packing peanuts, set them aside for potting plants. When you have a big potted plant that needs something light in the bottom that helps drain excess water, grab those packing peanuts. Add them in the pot before adding soil and the plant itself. The pot will drain […]
Continue readingI am looking for a Coconut Cream Pie recipe that has coconut in the filling and on top of the pie, not the custard type. Thanks From the Hillbilly Housewife I don’t have a recipe to share, but I’m sure our readers can help you out. If someone has a recipe that sounds like a […]
Continue readingMost of the time when we think of being prepared for an emergency, whether its living without our usual comforts or we need to evacuate our homes, we often think first of food and water. These are obviously two of the immediate needs and rightfully so since we can only survive several days without water […]
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With blueberry season in full swing around here, we’re busy harvesting and “putting up” those delicious berries. Unfortunately there’s always some of the purple juice that gets on clothing or the rags I’m using while making pies, jelly and jam. Getting Blueberry Stains Out Start by rinsing the shirt, apron, towel or whatever piece of […]
Continue readingRoadside emergencies are inevitable. The question isn’t if, it’s when. Will you be prepared? If you drive at all, at some point in time you will be faced with a roadside emergency. A broken fan belt, a dead battery, a flat tire or leaking radiator are just a some of the things that can happen […]
Continue readingI’m looking for a very simple beef stew made with white meat chicken instead of beef … same thickness of gravy, same chunks of potatoes and carrots … (no mushrooms) … but substituting chicken / broth for all things beef. Thank you. The Hillbilly Housewife: I would start with a regular beef stew recipe and […]
Continue readingHaving a bag packed and ready to go in case of a sudden evacuation or emergency is good advice. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve prepared for each member of the household to ‘grab and go’ their own pack if the times comes to make a hasty departure. Here’s a few things to […]
Continue readingIn an emergency we can all become overwhelmed. Our first thoughts are to gather our family and our supplies to get to safe ground. Many times we panic and no one is functioning very well. Therefore, it’s no surprise our pets often suffer during this turmoil. That’s why it is so important to plan for your pets’ […]
Continue readingMy Mother-in-law used to make a fruit filling for cakes, mainly wedding caked. Although I asked her many times for the recipe she would never share it. It had coconut , cherries, pineapple, raisins, pecans, but I could never figure out the binding. She was from up-state New York (Catskill Mtn.) area. She got the […]
Continue readingFor 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97! More than anything, the goal for this sale was for it to be, well… ultimate! […]
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This is an easy summer recipe and also comes in handy when the power goes out (or it’s just too hot too cook). I love it served at room temperature, but leftovers are great straight from the fridge the next day. For a portable lunch, try wrapping some of this in a flour tortilla for […]
Continue readingBack when I was in high school in Georgia, in the late 80’s, my high school used to serve these peanut butter bars at lunch. I know they had peanut butter, oats and sugar in them, but that’s all I know. Does anyone have a recipe? The Hillbilly Housewife: I have a recipe for PB […]
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