Category Archives for Holidays

Easy Ideas To Wrap Up Those Gifts

As it gets closer to Christmas, I often find myself looking at a pile of gifts that aren’t wrapped yet.  There are usually a couple reason;  the wrapping paper either runs out or it really looks bad.  These fun, quick, easy, and inexpensive wraps are perfect for last minute wrapping for Christmas or any other […]

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Gifts Of Charity

This article was submitted by a reader.  Thank you so much for sharing these ideas for gift giving.  What I’d like to ask, is if you have a favorite charity that you know our friends here at HBHW would like to know about, please mention it in the comments below.  Thank you, Susanne In the […]

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Homemade Chocolate Treats You Can Give With Pride

If your gift giving is starting to get frustrating, especially those ‘little’ gifts for people like teachers, coaches, neighbors, the person who shovels your driveway, the babysitter, etc. etc. etc., I have a gift idea that has never failed me. Chocolate! I’m not talking about an expensive box of chocolates, or even an inexpensive box […]

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Frugal Gift Wrapping Ideas

When it comes to gift wrapping, whether over the holidays and for other special occasions, nothing beats those pretty gift bags. But, have you noticed the prices?! The cost of wrapping a gift has become almost as expensive as what’s inside… sometimes more! It’s hard to give up wrapping gifts in those pretty little bags, […]

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Pie Baking Tips For Perfect Results

Baking a pie isn’t hard to do once you understand the basics. Yes, there are lots and lots of little tricks that result in a flakier, lighter pie crust and a firmer, tastier filling, but even knowing a couple simple tips will give you a pie you’ll be proud to serve. Here are the tips […]

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Halloween Planning The Easy Way

Halloween is such a fun holiday in our house.  Part of the reason is it’s so low-stress.  But that doesn’t mean we don’t plan at all! Every year we have to make at least a few decisions:  Do we want to host a party?  Do we want to attend any parties?  Will we all dress […]

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Tea Parties Are Perfect for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a tea for you and your daughter, your family, friends, or even the ladies in your church group.  Any tea could be made even more special with a theme. Usually, simple is better because it’s easier and ends up actually more elegant.  If you don’t have a […]

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Mother’s Day Fun Ideas For Kids To Plan

In this article, I’m actually going to address the kids directly.  Many kids are not sure what to do for Mother’s Day.  They may think planning for Mother’s Day is going to be too hard, so they just let the grownups take charge.  However, with a little help, kids can easily give their mother a […]

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Inspirational Easter Story

Inspirational Easter Story That Will Make You Cry.

Jeremy was born with a twisted body, a slow mind, and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to St. Theresa’s Elementary School. At the age of 12, Jeremy was […]

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