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Frugal Living Without A Big Pantry
A Hillbilly Housewife newsletter reader asked me a few days ago how to live frugally and save on groceries without a big pantry or freezer. That’s a great question. I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about having a big pantry, taking advantage of sales and buying in bulk. While those are good strategies […]
Continue readingPlanning Your Child’s Garden – The 5 Elements To Consider
Is there anything more fun for a kid than digging in the dirt without getting scolded? I think that’s what gardening with kids is really all about – getting up to your elbows in dirt and grime. Most kids are born gardeners. After all, look at the time and great care they take to develop […]
Continue readingWhat Kind Of Tree Is That? Enjoy Some Frugal Fun And Learn Something In The Process
Springtime, with all the flora and fauna waking up, is the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the countryside. Everyone has gotten a little tired of the long winter here, so we are always looking for something to do outdoors once the weather starts to be a bit more welcoming. Granted, things may still […]
Continue readingPlanning An Organic Garden? Some Thoughts On Organic Pesticides
The seed catalogs are starting to come in fast and furious now. Time with my morning coffee is now shared with a pile of seed catalogs, paper, and pencil. Some decisions that have to be made are how to take advantage of “complimentary plants” to fight disease and the invasion of insects. Unfortunately, that doesn’t […]
Continue readingA Gluten Free Valentines Day Dinner
Valentines Day is this weekend and going out to dinner can be a real hassle when you have celiac disease. That’s why this week I have a very nice gluten free dinner for you that is delicious, elegant, thrifty, and won’t keep you in the kitchen all evening instead of with your valentine. Let me […]
Continue readingBeat The Winter Chill With Some Good Home Cooking
Down here in the deep south, we’ve had one of the coldest winters in recent years – and it’s early February. There are quite a few more cold weeks ahead of us. For me there is nothing better to warm up and beat the winter chill than with some good home cooking. One of my […]
Continue readingFinancial Peace of Mind – Do You Have It?
There used to be a time in my life, where I would wake up at least once every single night, worrying about how to make the next rent check or pay the gas bill. And that was after tossing and turning for hours worrying about money. It’s not a good place to be and I […]
Continue readingGluten Free Kid Foods
Has your family gone gluten free because your child was diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance? Going gluten free is hard enough as an adult but for a child it can seem almost devastating. No more macaroni and cheese, or Dairy Queen. What about chicken nuggets? While it’s true that you won’t be able […]
Continue readingIs There Life After Gluten-Free?
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Perhaps your child. Finding out that you are intolerant to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and some oats, can be a very scary situation to find yourself in. Suddenly, you’re told that everything that has been a comfort food for you, […]
Continue readingWinter Foods That Will Help Warm Your Body And Spirit
What you eat (and drink for that matter) can make a big difference in how warm your body is. There are certain winter foods that will help warm up your body (and your spirit). There are also certain foods you should stay away from during these chili months. Let’s talk about what you should and […]
Continue readingCommon New Year Resolutions And Tips For Keeping Them
I’ve been doing at lot of thinking about New Year’s Resolutions the past few days and I’m sure you have done so as well or are going to as the New Year approaches. I’ll share some of mine over the coming weeks, but for now let’s take a look at some of the more common […]
Continue readingCoping With Holiday Stress – Tips To Enjoy This Special Season
It’s so easy to get sidetracked by all the various to-do lists and worries this time of the year. No wonder you feel stressed out. Here are some simple tips for coping with holiday stress that will help you focus on what’s really important – Enjoying this special season with family and friends. Trade Your […]
Continue readingHow Do I Organize A Cookie Exchange?
We recently had a virtual cookie exchange here at the Hillbilly Housewife website, which was a huge success, but I’ve also participated in and hosted my share of actual cookie exchanges. They are a lot of fun and a great way to add variety to your Christmas Cookie Collection. Here are some tips on how […]
Continue readingInexpensive Easy To Make Christmas Gift Ideas – Gifts In A Jar
One of my favorite gifts to give is a jar of a baking, soup or drink mix. They are always well received. They make the perfect inexpensive and easy to make Christmas gifts. Love to make gingerbread cookies? Why not put the ingredients in a jar; write the recipe on red construction paper; cut the […]
Continue readingFamily Meal Planning – An Interview With Christine Steendahl
Christine, you’ve been meal planning for quite some time. You’re actually the one that first introduced me to it. Tell us a little bit about how you got started with it and why you decided to give it a try in the beginning. I tried meal planning initially right after I first got married. I […]
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