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Homemade 409
I make my own grease cutting, non streaking, smells good general cleaner that I use on my windshield, my film tinted truck windows, my stove top, my bathroom mirrors, my sliding glass door, etc. I also spray a small amount on a damp towel and wipe the inside of my microwave. The recipe is as […]
Continue readingInexpensive Bath Powder
I love bath powder, but the ones that match my expensive cologne are way too expensive. So I fill my container with corn starch and spray or drizzle a little cologne into the powder, stir and replace the cover.Voila!!Bath powder to match my cologne Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook […]
Continue readingFrugal Pork “Fried” Rice
This recipe came from having a bare cupboard. I threw it together and it tastes amazing and makes a lot of food for 7 people. 4 pork chops diced into 1/4″ pieces $1.79 2 cans french -style green beans $.98 3 cups rice (yields about 6 cups)$1.00 3-6 eggs scrambled $.59 Soy sauce to taste […]
Continue readingHam and Potato Bake
1 package of frozen fries (can use any type of frozen potatoes, tater tots, hashbrowns) 1 10 oz. package thawed and drained frozen broccoli but any vegetable will work 1 1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham 1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup (any cream soup works) 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup […]
Continue readingHomemade Individual Pizzas
My boys LOVE these pizzas for an after school snack. They also take them in their lunch…just pull one out of the freezer and throw it in the lunchbox…how easy is that? 1 package of bagels (regular or mini) 1 15 oz. can pizza sauce 1 8 0z. package of shredded mozzarella 1 package of […]
Continue readingFrugal Gift Ideas & Golden Curried Split Pea Soup – HBHW Newsletter
November 4th 2009 Editorial I hope everyone had a good weekend and beginning of the week. It poured down rain Halloween night – much to my daughter’s dismay because it cut her “trick-or-treating” short. Since then it has been beautiful and sunny and we were able to enjoy spending some time outside. Stores are already […]
Continue readingInexpensive “Perfume”
I’ve started using Febreeze as perfume! It’s much less expensive and some of the scents are great. I always have a can at home and one in the car so it’s easy. I always get compliments. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingReusing Bath Poufs
I save and reuse my bath poufs when they start falling apart. They work great for scrubbing the shower, sinks, and tub. My husband confiscates ours to scrub the windshield on the car. They are apparently great for scrubbing bugs off – Susanne Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook series […]
Continue readingHaitian Spaghetti Sauce
I was in Haiti last summer and had some wonderful haitian spaghetti and was wondering if anyone would have a recipe for such a sauce. 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 readingBulk Food Buying
In my community there is a fruit market that sells to the public and to local restaurants. I found that if I buy an entire bushel, or large bag, etc. I can buy produce for close to half the cost per pound as when I buy the produce by the pound. For instance, three-pound bags […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Fudge Recipe
When I was little, my brother used to make a peanut butter fudge that was really good. I found it again years ago and it was surprisingly easy to make, but I lost it. Does anyone have one to share? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to […]
Continue readingFudge Pie Recipe
I am looking for a recipe for a Fudge Pie that has a fudgy consistency rather than a pudding consistency. Can anyone help? 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 readingFrugal Glass Stove Top Cleaner
PowerHouse Brand Foaming Bathroom Cleaner that comes in a pressurized can works great to clean food, and burnt on food from your glass top stove. One Dollar per can is a frugal choice! Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook series that will help you spend less time and money on […]
Continue readingSave on Your Favorite Products
If any of your favorite products have a website (most do these days), sign up for their mailing lists or newsletters. They usually send coupons, tips, and sometimes samples of their products to subscribers. If you don’t like putting your information online, you can call the 800 number on package (most things have a number […]
Continue readingHamburg Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
2 Pounds of Hamburger (as lean as you like) 1 Medium Onion chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 quart milk 5 pounds potatoes Brown your hamburger and onion in large skillet till cooked. Drain off any fat and put into bowl to hold. In large skillet melt […]
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