I’ve seen various places around the web claim that in an emergency you can feed your family for only $10 or $20 a week. While I appreciate their intentions, I have noticed that they all assume you have certain supplies already on hand. In my experience this isn’t always the case. Forty-five dollars will seem […]
Continue readingJuly 28th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. It will be back-to-school before we know it so let’s get into some serious summertime fun. What does summertime fun mean to me? A cookout! My friend Cheryl over at Celebrations.com has created a cookout with all the makings […]
Continue readingServing over 300,000 Loyal Visitors a Month The Hillbilly Housewife has been attracting thousands of loyal fans for more than 10 years. Her website offers “low-cost home cooking from scratch” recipes and frugal living tips that are so popular in today’s tough economy. Interview the Hillbilly Housewife Susanne Myers, the owner and author of the […]
Continue readingI’ve gotten quite a few questions about control journals or household organizers lately. I’ve kept one for years and couldn’t imagine living without it at this point. It’s the one piece of organization in a midst of chaos. Inside I have everything I need to remind me of what needs cleaned and changed when, emergency […]
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, […]
Continue reading2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder (3 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk or yogurt First get out your big bowl. Put the flour, baking powder and salt into the bowl. Drop in the shortening and use your fingers to casually mix it in […]
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