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Double Duty Bacon And Roast Chicken
This is sort of a combination frugal tip and recipe, or maybe a cross between the two. I’m not sure. I was watching the Food Network the other day and saw this: When you’re roasting a chicken, lay about 3 strips of bacon over the top/breast of the chicken. It adds a lot of flavor […]
Continue readingDry Skin Exfoliate
I have extremely dry skin and for the most part I live in a dry climate. Everytime I took a shower I would moisturize with baby oil. My skin would feel good for about an hour then I was back to dry skin again. A friend of my suggested the following and it works wonderfully….. […]
Continue readingHomemade Hot Wing Sauces
With the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you will be making some sort of hot wings for appetizers during game day. I know in my home, we have tons of food on this day and it can get pretty expensive purchasing store bought wing sauces. Why not try making […]
Continue readingMaking and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Today I’d like to share a report with you that I originally put together for the Hillbilly Housewife Club. It’s about making and more importantly keeping your New Year’s resolutions. It’s a quick read (about 20 pages) and some of the things you’ll discover are: How to set realistic goals no matter what your resolution […]
Continue readingBest And Cheapest Way To Clean Old Silver
This is a guest post by my friend Patti Winker at RemarkableWrinklies.com. Enjoy! I inherited some very old silverware and, up until now, just had it stuck in the back of a drawer. The last time I looked at it was a long, long time ago. But, that’s all changed. This Thanksgiving I realized I […]
Continue readingLabeling Spices
You may remember how I gave my spice rack a makeover. If not, I’m not offended. 😉 Well, I like to keep spices primarily used for baking in a small crate on my Lazy Susan (you can barely see it on the bottom in the above picture.) (Editor’s note: Click on linked “submitted by” name […]
Continue readingFat Free Sugar Free Easy Pumpkin Pie
You can use any of your regular Pumpkin pie recipes, just substitute Slpenda for sugar, carton egg substitute for eggs, and use fat free condensed milk. Spray the pie pan with a little Bakers Joy type spray or dust with a bit of flour. No crust, just great pumpkin taste. Bake as usual & enjoy! […]
Continue readingSaving Money With Bulk Spices
About a year ago, my meat and potatoes husband was taken to an Indian restaurant by some co-workers. Amazingly, he tried the food and really liked it! He then took all of us to the same Indian restaurant and we all really liked it too! I decided I wanted to learn how to make some of the […]
Continue readingPlanning Holiday Fun And Festivities With Less Stress
This is a Frugal Tip posted by a Hillbilly Housewife reader. I always value tips shared by our readers. Sometimes those tips are so detailed they need a little extra attention, and this is one of those times. I have posted this tip in the article section as well as the Frugal Tips section so […]
Continue readingCook Soaked Beans in Chicken Broth
For extra nutrition, cook “soaked beans” in chicken broth. 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 readingUsing Up Egg Yolks
If you bake a lot, you may find that you often have to use more egg whites than whole eggs, leaving you with yolks. Here are some ways yo use them up. Home made mayonnaise Home made pasta Lemon curd Custard Glaze for various baked goods Add to scrambled egg/omelette/quiche mix Add one to your […]
Continue readingStretching Deli Salads With Ingredients At Home
Do you often pass up the delicious Deli Salads at the super market because of the high price? The Deli salads usually have a lot of sauce and seasonings and they can handle a little diluting with your filler ingredients. This makes the recipe go farther serving more people, and is probably a little healthier […]
Continue readingMy Paper Towels
This is an example of how you can save on paper towels from LivingSoAbundantly.com Yes, I use dish cloths for paper towels. Not only does it save money but it is better for the environment! What do I do with my dirty “paper towels?” I keep a basket under my sink to hold my kitchen […]
Continue readingIced Coffee and Tea to Go
My daughter mentioned that she was spending $2-4 per day on iced tea at the sandwich shop next door to her office. I had a coupon for Rubbermaid containers and bought a 1 quart container with a screw on lid with a flip top for about .50. Now she fills the bottle with water before […]
Continue readingFood Dehydrator Is A Great Investment
As my husband and I don’t have any children, we go through food much more slowly than most families. We do some shopping at Costco, but the large quantities can sometimes be problematic, especially with fresh produce, and I’m sure this happens to many people: you don’t get the fruit/veggies eaten before they start to […]
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