Is clutter driving you crazy? Would you like to have a more organized home? I’ve put together a few steps you can take to make sure that your home life will be less cluttered and your stress level will be lower! Remember, an organized and tidy home is a happy home. By learning how to […]
Continue readingFruits and berries are spendy, but you or a friend are likely to have an abundance of zucchini. Also, pectin can be costly. This jam recipe bypasses both and is absolutely delicious! 6 C peeled and shredded zucchini (remove seeds) 6 C sugar 1 16 oz. can crushed pineapple,undrained 1 6 oz Jello (any flavor) […]
Continue readingThe next time you forget to lock your car and later find the back seat full of zucchini, don’t despair. Instead make this delicious sweet relish! (Note from Hillbilly Housewife… That is so funny and so true. Anyone who grows zucchini or has a neighbor, family, or friend who does, knows all about getting rid […]
Continue readingShred some cabbage as for slaw. Add 1/2 can of rinsed and drained black beans. Add very large spoon full of Miracle Whip. Add large spoon full of sweet relish. Mix gently. Sprinkle with black pepper. Quick, easy, delicious, and frugal. Minced onion would be good, and maybe some shredded zucchini. Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingBaby wipes are expensive, and paper towels can be scratchy. You can make your own, reusable baby wipes from any soft and absorbent fabric. I used flannel for mine. Just cut into 8×8 squares and zig-zag or serge the edges to prevent fraying. If you want thicker ones, just put 2 squares together, and either […]
Continue reading1 cup peanut butter 1cup sugar 1 medium egg 1 cup chocolate chips Mix egg, sugar, and peanut butter Fold in chips dough (this will be tacky) Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 14 minutes at 350 or until done Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingI know paddle cactus are edible and I have one that grows near my yard. Does anyone have a good recipe? I always wanted to try it and I love using the foods that I grow myself. Or in this case find nearby! Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]
Continue readingIs there a recipe for homemade spray- n- wash (spot remover)? Also, for the homemade detergents – what about the HE – High Efficiency front loaders – how much do you use in them? Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingI put together a crockpot meal plan for you. Each day of the week you’ll be making a different crockpot main dish. Just add a side if needed and dinner is done. This is perfect for those busy weeks (like the first week back in school for example). Enjoy! Crockpot Cooking Meal Plan (pdf) Warmly, […]
Continue readingI can’t seem to keep a nut chopper so I made one out of an empty tomato paste can. Take an empty tomato sauce can.Wash and dry it. Use some tin snips and cut the rim around the top off. Careful as edges are sharp. Put your nuts into a flat bottom bowl and use […]
Continue readingWhere I work, we go through a lot of CDs, which come in those plastic cases with a cylinder up the middle. I just hate throwing them away. Does anyone have any ideas on re-purposing them? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingA few weeks ago you had a recipe for a Christmas pudding that was cooked in a crockpot. You could use either sultanas or mixed peel, I have somehow lost it and would really like to try it. Thank you for you help Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingWhen I have an empty dish soap bottle – save the top – the pull out top is good to use as a handle and it works good as a scraper for stuck foods when washing dishes Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
Continue readingWhy waste money buying storage and freezer bags! Just use freezer bags for all your storage needs. I use freezer bags for everything. The freezer bag is more durable and keeps the food you’re storing fresher longer! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
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Reader question: Does anyone have a suggestion or success story to share on a tasty way to fry up cucumbers? From the Hillbilly Housewife This is a little older request, but since it came up I’ve played around with some of the suggestions below. This year we have a good crop of cucumbers from the […]
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