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Editorial
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Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter. Father's Day is June 15th, so I thought I'd devote most of this edition to all things 'Dad' inspired. We have articles about the origin of Father's Day as well as an article filled with all kinds of ideas for simple gifts for kids to give their Dad. In our recipe section, I've chosen a
full day of dinner ideas for Dad. And, since many fathers like to grill out, I decided to find a few grilling recipes that Dad might like, including a dessert on the grill. I hope this helps with your plans for the day. Happy Father's Day. Which reminds me, I've got to get planning, too! Until next week, Susanne - The Hillbilly Housewife
www.HillbillyHousewife.com P.S. A Big Thank You to everyone that ordered the Cast Iron Cookbook. I'm glad it was well received and the orders will help pay for flights to Germany this summer to go see my Grandmother. I'll have some more news on that front next week. |
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"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." ~ George Herbert ~
Featured Recipe of the Week |
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Beer Marinated Ribs
- 2 racks pork spare ribs, about 2 lb each
- 2 Tbsp. seasoning salt
- 6 bottles of beer
- Coarse salt to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-6 seeded and sliced jalapeno
peppers
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 c. store-bought barbecue sauce
In a large saucepan, add all ingredients except ribs and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil. Immerse ribs into liquid and bring back to boil. Lower heat and allow it to simmer for one hour. Turn off and cool. Let the ribs remain in the liquid for several hours. Refrigerate if
necessary. Remove ribs and pat dry. Brush on barbecue sauce and place meat side down on the grill. Cook 5-6 minutes, basting, until golden brown and crispy. Turn over and cook until golden brown. Since the grills hot, why not throw on another treat. These flavorful mushrooms are the perfect side to grilled ribs.
A Few Related Recipes Scroll down for the recipes.
You're welcome to share the recipe on Pinterest, Facebook etc. I'm also sharing a lot of recipes on the HBHW Facebook page. Click on through to check it out. As always, likes, comments and shares are much appreciated. :)
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Kindle News
35 Quick and Easy Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes I love my crockpot. There are quite a few days when I couldn't put a home-cooked meal together without it. It's so easy and convenient to dump everything in the pot in the morning, turn it on and then go about my day. When dinner time rolls around, the
food is ready to eat and after dinner there's only one pot to clean up. Ground beef is wonderful in slow cooker dishes. It's still fairly affordable and a little ground beef goes a long way to give body and flavor to your dishes. |
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The Hillbilly Housewife Recommends
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Frugal Fun on Facebook
We're having a lot of fun talking about all things frugal and homemaking on Facebook. Join in the discussion at the Hillbilly Housewife Facebook page. Be sure to like the page so you don't miss a thing. Here's just one of this week's topics. |
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Father's Day Gift Ideas for Kids
In a few days, Father's Day will be here. Your kids are probably trying to come up with unique ideas this year. To help them, and you, here are some Father's Day gift ideas for all ages. |
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- Make a Father's Day card using construction paper, crayons, markers, and stickers. Draw Dad on the front with a few simple words written.
- Take teddy bears and dress them up with a hat, tie, and glasses and place a Happy Father's Day card in the bear's
arms.
- Make a Father's Day breakfast for Dad and present it to him either in bed or at a specially prepared table.
- Make gingerbread cookies and use piping to draw Dad. The cookie can then be glued to a piece of cardboard and decorated.
- Present Dad with a "gift certificate" containing a list of chores they will do for Dad.
- Make a story book using construction paper, to tell about their Dad and why he is so special.
- Help Mom bake Dad's favorite cake and the kids can decorate it with Dad's favorite things.
- Make Dad a handprint using clay and sign their names on the palms.
- Make a special tie using strips of fabric that you decorate with your own drawings using fabric paint.
Don't forget to sign your name.
- Pick out some of your Dad's favorite TV shows or movies on DVD.
- Buy a subscription to Dad's favorite magazine.
- Give a gift certificate to a favorite store.
- Cook dinner for Dad.
- Decorate a big comfortable t-shirt with fabric paint
and sign your name. Dad will love wearing this around the house to lounge in.
- Buy a small gift to help Dad enjoy his favorite sport, like a box of golf balls, or tennis balls.
- Make a simple remote control corral by decorating a sturdy box with construction paper.
These are just a few gift ideas for kids to either make or purchase for their Dad this Father's Day. Sometimes,
the simplest gifts are the most cherished gifts. With a little thought and creativity, you can make this Father's Day special for the man or men that have given so much of themselves. And don't forget; the most important gift of all is the gift of love.
Featured Article of the Week |
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What Is The Origin Of Father's Day?
While there are several renditions relating to the origin of Father's Day, the most widely held version is this: Father's Day originated with a young girl named Sonora Louise Smart, who lived in Spokane, Washington. Apparently, after listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909, she wondered why fathers weren't celebrated as well. At 16, Sonora lost her mother and her dad, a civil war veteran, raised Sonora and her five
siblings. Determined to have Father's Day recognized as a special day and working hard so that would happen, Sonora finally witnessed the first Father's Day celebration on June 19, 1910. Subsequently, the idea gained popularity all over the US and thus Father's Day became a national day of celebration. In fact, President Woodrow Wilson, noticing the depth to which this day became so popular, approved the idea in 1916. Furthermore, it was President Calvin Coolidge who proclaimed
Father's Day as a national celebration in 1924. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation stating the third Sunday in June would be officially declared Father's Day. Then in 1972 President Richard Nixon permanently established the observance of Father's Day. What happened to the young girl who started it all? |
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A Little Something Inspirational...
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Final Thought
That's it from me for this week. I hope you have a wonderful a week and get some ideas for Father's Day from this issue. I'm busy getting ahead of the game with my kindle cookbooks, new recipes and articles for the site etc. before summer starts in earnest. I'm also doing my best to be active on the HBHW Facebook page. I hope you stop by and say hello. I hope you have a productive rest of the week as well and wonderful weekend.
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