[HBHW News] Almost Mother's Day, Simple Dressing and Looking for Pineapple Cookie recipes

Published: Wed, 04/29/15

Editorial

Hello ,

Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter. We've been busy working around and in the house. Much of yesterday was spent getting the outside furniture cleaned and ready to use. Of course now that it looks pretty and inviting on the porch and back deck, we're back to rain for a few days. I'm sure we'll get some good use out of our outside seating areas by the weekend though.

How are things in your neck of the woods? I hope it's starting to warm up for you as well.

We're also slowly starting to make some plans for the summer. Our daughter is auditioning or a play and music program tomorrow that would run through part of her summer break. As you can imagine, we've been watching plenty of dramatic dialogues and listened to her practice her audition songs.

Let's get into this week's newsletter. I'm slowly but surely working my way through the "I'm looking or requests. Here's this weeks request.

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/pineapple-cookie-recipe.htm

We also got some great responses for last week's request. Take a look:

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/cabbage-and-beef-stuffed-rolls.htm

You'll find a new request for this week below. There's also a versatile recipe for homemade salad dressing, a frugal tip just in time for Mother's Day and in the featured article section, I have a great little report or eBook for you with even more Mother's Day ideas.

Enjoy!

Susanne

I'm Looking For

I am looking for a recipe for pineapple cookies my mom use to make. They were soft and had bits of pineapple in them, so delicious.

Since her and my grandma are now in a better place, I can’t find anyone that knows how to make them.

Please help if you can.

Thanks, Rene

Please click through to the post here and share your suggestions, ideas and recipes with Rene

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/pineapple-cookie-recipe.htm

Inspirational Quote

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”

- Robert Browning

Featured Recipe of the Week

Basic Vinaigrette with 5 Yummy Variations

½ c white wine vinegar

1½ c light olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Combine the vinegar, salt and pepper in a small mason jar.

Using a fork, slowly whisk in the oil.

Use at room temperature, store in the fridge.

You'll find the variations on the HBHW website. Just click the link below.

Recipe Link (to share, pin and save)

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. :)

Kindle News

Just Dessert Recipes - The Cookbook for Easy Weekday After Dinner Treats

Coming up with desserts for week nights is not always easy. When you get home from work it’s hard enough to get dinner on the table without having to worry about dessert too. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.

The recipes in this book will help you whip up desserts your family will love and make you look good doing it!

Of course they aren’t just perfect for family dessert. You’ll find things in here that are perfect for bake sales, potlucks and more.

Here are the recipes you'll find inside:

Apple and Cheese Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Caramel Cupcakes
Apple Pie
Apricot Sundaes
Banana Boats
Chocolate Mousse
Churros
Cinnamon Figs
Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas
Cookies and Cream.

Order the Book on Amazon

Homemaker's Hutch Magazine

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.

Ready to give it a try?

Subscribe to Homemaker's Hutch for $5 a month.

Take a look inside:

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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Frugal Tip

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

We all want to celebrate and honor our moms on Mother’s Day, but you may be stumped for frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving Mother’s Day gifts doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas.

Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers on Mother’s Day; some even allow moms to eat for free. You can check your local newspaper to see if there are any local restaurants offering this type of deal.

If you can’t find a restaurant that allows mom to eat for free or a reduced price, that doesn’t mean you can’t take mom out for the day. You may be able to find a museum or concert that has a Mother’s Day special. Check local colleges or universities, the newspaper, or online to find a venue offering a special for Mother’s Day.

You can also plan a picnic for you to share. It’ll give you time to enjoy each other’s company, can be healthier than restaurants, and will be much cheaper.

How long has it been since your family had a family portrait done? If it’s been a long time, you may want to find a relatively recent photo with everyone in it. Take the photo or negative to have it enlarged. You can also find a nice frame for the enlargement and it doesn’t have to drain your pocketbook.

Think about the things that your mom likes but rarely splurges on. Maybe she has a favorite magazine she used to read but hasn’t lately. She may enjoy good quality chocolate but feels it’s an indulgence she can’t afford. Splurge a little and buy that thing for her for her special day. You may find that she appreciates this gift more than any other you’ve given because it shows that you listened to her, recognized her self-denial, and then gave her what she wanted.

Cut flowers can be expensive and they die within a week or so of receiving them. You can find a nice flowering perennial that can be planted in her yard and enjoyed for years to come. Why not make a certificate offering to plant the perennial at a time that suits her?

Consider finding old family photos and putting them into a memory scrapbook for her. Yes, it’ll take some time to complete this task, but she’ll love having access to family photos she hasn’t seen in years.

Remember, you don’t need an expensive gift for it to be meaningful. It’s reallythe thought that counts much more than the amount of money you spent for the day.

Let’s move on to the kids. Here are a few ideas for things they can make and give mom or grandma:

Read the rest of the tip, comment, like and share.

Featured Article of the Week

Let's Get Ready For Mother's Day

In honor of Mother's Day, I have a great freebie for you. It's a small little ebook or report that my friend Christine "The Menu Mom" put together. It's called "Let's get ready for Mother's Day" and is packed full of Mother's Day crafts and recipes. Download it and hand it to Hubby and the Kids.

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/mothersday.pdf

Enjoy and Happy Baking and Crafting!

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A Little Something Inspirational...

The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring - Bern Williams

Final Thought

That's it from me for this week. We're in the middle of a busy week full of after-school activities and some home improvement projects. Let's just say our water heater and I aren't on the best of terms right now.

I better wrap this issue of the newsletter up and get back to housework.