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Editorial
Hello , Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter. It's been raining non-stop for the last few days around here. Yesterday I had to wade out to my car to run some errands. Thankfully it looks like the worst of it will be over by this afternoon and we may actually get to see some sunshine tomorrow (fingers crossed).
I'm not sure if I mentioned this before or
not. I've recently introduced my daughter to "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". We started watching it on Amazon Prime and are both having a blast. It's a nice way to wind down after dinner and dishes are done at night. She's even gotten her knitting out to sit and knit with me.
My husband and I have been doing some work in the garden before all this rain started. I'm sure there'll be lots more yard chores to do after things clear up. We're even talking about
redoing our garden shed out back. I'll let you know how that goes.
All this rain has me thinking that we may need to start building an arch... and that got me thinking about actual emergency preparedness. I grabbed a few articles around that topic for this week's newsletter edition and also share a yummy recipe with you for cooking black beans.
There are also TWO important deadlines coming up today. The first is that today is the
last day you can download my Appetizer Kindle Cookbook for free.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful reviews from HBHW readers. They are very much appreciated.
Today is also the last day for 50% off any HBHW eBook order from
Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and browse through today's issue.
Susanne
P.S. Here's the coupon code for 50% off any HBHW eBook. It's HBHW50
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“The telephone does not have the constitutional right to be answered.”
– Walter Matthau, First Monday in October
Featured Recipe of the Week |
- 1 pound dry black beans
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 to 6 carrots, sliced
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
This recipe is not hard, but it does take a little bit of time for the beans to cook. In a large pot, soak the beans in 2 quarts of cold water overnight, or in 2
quarts of boiling water for an hour or two. After soaking, or the next day, drain the beans and cover them with fresh water. Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat. You want the beans to simmer gently for most of the cooking process. Cover the pot and simmer the beans for an hour. Add more water if needed, to keep the beans covered.
Taste the beans after an hour and see if they are tender. If they are, then you can add the vegetables now; if
not, then let them cook another 30 minutes and try again. When the beans are perfectly tender add the vegetable oil, chopped vegetables and seasonings. Taste and add salt if you think it needs it. Put the lid back on the pot and simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. The soup will be rich and dark with vibrant colors from the vegetables peaking through. When everything is tender, it’s ready to serve.
Some people mash the beans a little
bit to thicken the soup. You may do this or not as you like. I like it with dollops of yogurt on top, but it is also good with a few boiled egg slices decorating the top. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
A Few Related 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
The Best Appetizer Cookbook
Appetizers are always a hit in our house. They come in handy when everyone is starving but dinner won’t be ready for a while. They can also be a nice, filling addition to a light meal of leftovers and let’s face it, they are just plain fun. Having the
fixins’ for a few easy to make appetizers on hand is a great way to provide for unexpected company too.
- Here are some of the recipes you'll find inside:
- Amazing Sausage Taquitos
- Artichoke French Bread
- Bacon and Tomato Layered Biscuit Cups
- Bacon Wrapped Apricots
- Baked Pepperoni Slices
- Baked Potato Shells
- Beer Battered Asparagus
- Blue Cheese and Apple
Chutney
- Bacon Wrapped Sausage Skewers
- Chicken Apple Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Order the Book on Amazon |
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I've been hinting that I am cooking up something fun and exciting with Tracy from MomsInABlog.com. It's finally ready and I'm excited to announce.... Homemaker's Hutch
Magazine It's a digital magazine we are putting together each month full of fun recipes, crafts and helpful tips and ideas. This first issue is packed full of 50 pages of fun stuff. Here's what's you'll find in the October issue: - Pumpkin Patches, Carving and Painting Pumpkins
- Fall Favorites - Family, Festivals and Falling Leaves
- What Apple To
Use For What
- Fall Produce Guide
- Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
- Candy Corn Crafts
- Easy Kids Crafts For Halloween
- Fun and Spooky Halloween Recipes
- Pumpkin Recipes
- Crockpot Baked Apples
- What Do I Do With All This Harvest
- Halloween Cupcakes
- Smoothie of the Month
- Sugar Soaks and Honey Lemon Scrubs
- Homemade All Purpose Cleaner
- Easing Into The Holiday Season
Ready to give it a try? Subscribe to Homemaker's Hutch for $2.99 a month. |
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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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Being Prepared For An Emergency On The Road
Roadside emergencies are inevitable. The question isn’t if, it’s when. Will you be prepared? If you drive at all, at some point in time you will be faced with a roadside emergency. A broken fan belt, a dead battery, a flat tire or leaking radiator are just a some of the things that can happen when you travel. No one can predict when they’ll have an emergency along the road. The best you can do is be prepared.
A minor emergency,
such as a flat in the middle of the day when you can use your cell phone to call the nearest mechanic, is one thing. But, having a major emergency, such as the same flat tire in the middle of the night in a blizzard with no cell phone service, well, that’s the sort of emergency you want to be prepared for. Even if you don’t know much about how to fix your car, you can be prepared to do small things such as add water to the radiator or oil to your engine or jump your battery. But, if its
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When planning for a roadside emergency, you want to think of two emergency kits; a personal kit and a car kit.
Your Personal Kit should include:
- Drinking water
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Walking shoes
- An extra pair of socks
- Non-perishable foods such as snack bars,
granola, nuts, etc.
- Blanket
- Coat
- Boots
- Warm gloves
- Hat
- Rain poncho
- First aid kit
Your Car Kit should include: - Jumper cables
- Flash light with extra batteries
- Work gloves
- Spare tire (filled), jack and lug wrench
- Fire extinguisher
- One gallon jug of water
- Ice scraper
- Multipurpose tool, such as a Leatherman
- Small shovel
- Kitty
litter or sand to use as traction if you are stuck in the snow
- 2 quarts of motor oil
- Paper towels
- 3 road flares or reflective warning cones or triangles
- Duct Tape
- Windshield washer fluid
- Tire pressure gauge
- Rags
If you’re traveling for a long distance you will want to pack a personal kit for other family members, as well. Especially when you travel with children, you will want to pack the items they may need if you are
stranded for a period of time. Remember items such as: - Formula
- Baby food
- Water
- Snacks
- Diapers
- Extra clothes
- Blankets
- Mittens
- Hats
- Warm shoes and boots
- Stroller or other carrier
- Games (to keep your kids occupied)
The best thing to do when preparing your kits is try to imagine if you were stranded and couldn’t get home for hours. Remember, you will be without electricity, heat, or
other comforts of home. What would you want in your car if that were the case? Even small roadside problems can be difficult. A short trip across town could leave you stranded if something happened to your car. You’ll want to be prepared as best you can be for these situations so you can return home safe and sound.
Featured Article of the Week |
Recommended Tools for Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
When disaster strikes or an emergency hits, will you be prepared? Oftentimes, during and in the clean up after people have to perform manual labor to deal with the situation. Clearing branches, trees, debris, dirt, ice or snow from your home and property may be your first chore after a disaster.
Although, you can’t prepare for every emergency imaginable, you can still be as prepared as possible. Make yourself aware of the types
of natural disasters that can happen in your area. Armed with this knowledge, you can prepare and plan wisely for those kind events. This preparation includes having the right tools on hand.
One thing you will want to remember is during an emergency situation you will probably have to move around to different locations to help yourself and others. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a few lightweight, multi-use tools you can easily pack or carry with you. There are many
styles on the market that serve several functions in a single tool. By having a multi-use tool you will save space and be able to perform various tasks as needed with less equipment.
Some other basic tools for emergency use would include: - Utility knife
- Hammer
- Shovel
- Crowbar
- Hatchet
- Machete
- Wrench
- Flashlights
- Pliers
Even though you may have many of these tools
already, if you use them for everyday tasks it’s likely they wouldn’t be in your emergency stash when you need them. That poses a problem because during an emergency you wouldn’t have the time to go hunting down the tools you need.
To solve this problem you can store your everyday tools with your emergency supplies, if you have the room. Although doing this could be a bit frustrating having to constantly go to your emergency supplies to get tools you use regularly. It
may lead to those tools not being returned to the emergency supplies which would cause more problems when disaster hits and you don’t have all your gear together.
A better way to deal with this is to buy and store emergency specific tools. In the short term, you may see it as waste of money but, in the long term, building up your emergency supplies will ensure your family’s safety. You don’t have to do it all at once. Set aside a certain amount of money each month to
build your toolkit or buy one specific emergency survival tool each month. That’s how most people do it because buying everything all at once would be too much of a financial drain. Be frugal and fit tools into your family budget by checking out the resale and thrift shops.
Tools may not be first thing on your mind when thinking about emergency planning but in the event of a natural disaster, you may need tools to help remove debris, build flood water barricades, or
even clear a path to a neighbor’s house. After the immediate needs have been met, you may need tools to gather water, build a shelter, and plant food.
As you can see, tools are very important for survival in the short term and long term. Peace of mind is another ‘tool’ you’ll be happy you have. Read the rest of the article, comment, share and bookmark. |
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A Little Something Inspirational...
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Final Thought
That's it from me for this week. This week has been rather busy so far with lots of chores, school activites and website work. I asked my husband if it was Friday today... in other words, I'm ready for the weekend to get here. Hopefully the rest of my week will be a little calmer and I get to find a little time to sit and knit or read a good book.
Which brings up a great question. Do you have a good book
recommendation? I'm looking for something new to get into. I read a huge variety of different books from fiction to non-fiction and would be happy to check out anything you think is worth reading. |
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