Hello Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter.Since the beginning of the year, I've been making an effort to do something I love and enjoy every single day. For me that usually means that I find a little time, no matter how busy things get to sit and knit or spin. And you know what... being a little more selfish and doing something just for me is making me a better wife and mother the rest of the time. I have more patience and I'm in a much better mood
throughout the day.
I encourage you to give it a try. Do something to take care of yourself every single day. If you are looking for a little inspiration, take a look at the Homemaker's Hutch digital magazine. We just wrapped up the February issue and I know I keep saying this ... but it's my favorite issue yet. :)
We've had some sunshine this week so far, but also very cold temperatures. It's perfect soup and stew weather. I've been cooking up a bunch and thought now would be a great time to
share my Freezer Soup and Stew Kindle cookbook with you. It's a free download for the next few days at http://amzn.to/1u7ycfe
Let's get into this week's newsletter. In this issue I have a yummy recipe for strawberry muffins. They are yummy and perfect for Valentine's Day (or any day of the week really). I also have a great tip for you full of fun Valentine's ideas for the whole family and the article talks a bit about the history of this Hallmark
Holiday.
Enjoy!
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"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another."
- Thomas Merton
Featured Recipe of the Week |
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup strawberries,
chopped
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
In a small bowl, whisk milk, oil and egg, set aside. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Toss in chopped strawberries and stir to coat with flour. Pour in milk mixture and stir together. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin tin, filling the cups almost to the top.
Put in freezer for
about 3 hours or until frozen. Once frozen, transfer to a gallon size freezer bag and store for up to 4 weeks.
To bake remove from freezer and place back into muffin tin. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
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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Freezer Soup and Stew Recipes - Free Download Today! Soups &
stews are the ultimate in easy, breezy comfort food and can feed a crowd like nobody's business. So, it stands to reason that having a stash of handy soups & stews that can easily go from freezer to the pot just makes sense.
I've included several easy to make recipes that will allow you to create inexpensive & healthy meals that can be ready in a flash! Order the Book on Amazon
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Wouldn't it be great to have access to a magazine, that’s packed full of hands-on advice, delicious recipes for things your family will actually eat and plenty of support from moms and homemakers just like you? http://www.HomemakersHutch.com It's a digital magazine we are putting together each month full of fun recipes, crafts and helpful tips and ideas. The January issue is packed full of over 100 pages of tips, ideas, recipes and articles to help us make 2015 the best year
ever. Here's what's you'll find in the
February issue: Heart Happy. - In Search Of Misplaced Joy- Confessions Of An On-Line Marketer
- Heart of Your Home.
- 10 Things Happy Moms Don’t Do.
- Do You Have a Time Out Chair?.
- The Family Command Center – One Spot To Keep Your Organized.
- Every Moment Intimacy -Intimacy in Marriage.
- What is Every
Moment Intimacy?.
Heart Health. - Stay Fit Tricks – Easy Things You Can Do To Help you Move More.
- Signs of a Heart Attack.
- Eat at Home for Your Health (breakfast, lunch & dinner ideas)
- Snacking Smarts – 15 Healthy Hunger Busters.
- 5 Drinks To Curb Your Hunger
- 5 Ideas For Your Sweet Tooth.
- 5 Crunchy Snacks.
- Exercise and Heart Disease.
- The History of Aspirin.
Hearts
& Flowers. - 14 Valentines Fun Ideas for the Family Plus 5 Romantic Ideas for Mom & Dad.
- Economical Ways to Romance Hubby.
- Here are some inexpensive ideas to romance your husband and to have more fun on Valentine’s Day!
- Frugal Romance – Date Nights Don’t Have to Be Expensive.
Recipes to Make You Happy. - Quinoa Is For Everyone – The Benefits Make This Our Favorite Super Food.
- Toasted Garbanzo
Beans – A Yummy Snack That’s Good For You.
- Homemade Chocolate Treats.
- Chocolate Rhapsody.
- Sweetheart Cookie Bouquet
- Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza.
- Chocolate Cresent Twist Streusel
- Raspberry-Laced Vanilla CakeCake.
- Valentine Cookies.
- Crescent Heart-Topped Lasagna Casserole.
- Valentine Pizzas.
- Chocolate Indulgences for Valentine’s Day.
- Brownie Hearts with Chocolate or Raspberry Glaze.
- Easy
Chocolate Fudge.
- Quick Valentine’s Day Treats!
- Romance From The Kitchen.
- Bittersweet Chocolate-Dipped Orange & Coconut Macaroons.
Ready to give it a
try? Subscribe to Homemaker's Hutch for $5 a month. |
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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Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas For The Whole Family
Valentine’s Day is a day to share with the ones that you love. <3
There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family…so I’m gifting you with a short ebook that gives you plenty of ideas to do just that.
Inside you’ll find:
- 7 Ideas for Kids - Fun stuff for the kids to make and do.
- 7 Valentine’s Ideas for Families - Because you’re
never too old or too young to need Love.
- 5 Couples Valentine’s Ideas - These ideas aren’t limited to just one day a year.
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Get ready to share the love with your family this Valentine’s Day. Although this special day has become alarmingly commercial over the past few years, there’s no need to break the family budget. After all family bonding is always
free.
Featured Article of the Week |
A Fun Little History Of Valentine’s Day
Each year, couples from around the globe celebrate their love on February 14. They exchange cards, flowers, chocolate and other gifts, and go out for special dates. But have you ever wondered why we do this?
There were actually three saints with the name Valentine, all of whom were martyred on February 14. This makes it a bit harder to pinpoint the exact origins of the holiday, but a popular theory is that the holiday is
named after St. Valentine, a priest in the 3rd century.
This priest performed secret marriages against the wishes of Roman Emperor Claudius II who thought men should stay single, as they would be more likely to enlist in the army. Rumor has it that he healed the jailer’s blind daughter, and then sent her a note before his execution that said “From your Valentine.”
st-valentineEngland’s King Henry VIII declared Valentine’s Day an official holiday
in 1537. At this time it was still a religious holiday; it was another 500 years before Valentine’s Day cards became non-religious. The day remained a Church holiday until 1969 when Pope Paul VI removed it from the official Church calendar.
Whatever the background reason, it has become an American tradition to celebrate this day and show your love for the special people in your life.
The best part is that you don’t have to join into the mass
buying of pre-made cards, flowers and chocolates. Instead, use this day to spend some quality time with the love of your life. Use some of the fun and inexpensive date ideas I shared earlier or come up with some of your own. Read the rest of the article, comment, share and bookmark. |
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A Little Something Inspirational...
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That's it from me for this week. My birthday is coming up in a few days (on Sunday) and I'm looking forward to a relaxing day full of knitting, spinning yarn and hanging out with the family. My daughter decided to make my birthday cake this year. Can't wait to see what hit looks like and of course taste it. I'll let you know what she comes up
with.
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