Nothing says I love you like a pink pancake. ]]>Ruhlman's Twenty + Blue Star Vermont giveawayhttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2012/1/27/ruhlmans-twenty-blue-star-vermont-giveaway.htmlKate2012-01-27T13:17:39ZFood from Scratch Giveaways Kitchen Kitchen Chores Money Savers

Enter by Feb 13 at midnight EST for a chance to win Michael Ruhlman’s latest book and a sweet handmade apron from hip ladies in Vermont. ]]>Craft project: Easy wood carvinghttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2012/1/24/craft-project-easy-wood-carving.htmlKate2012-01-24T13:15:31ZCraft Project Handmade Gifts Impressive Acts of Domesticity Old Wood Stuff Special Touches

Get started with personalized wood carvings for your friends and family. ]]>Meyer lemon cranberry jellyhttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2012/1/18/meyer-lemon-cranberry-jelly.htmlKate2012-01-18T13:19:49ZCanning and Home Food Preserving Kitchen Small-batch canning basics

I’ve found a new answer to the adage ‘when life gives you lemons…’; I say make jelly. ]]>Marfa nightshttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2012/1/11/marfa-nights.htmlKate2012-01-11T13:04:25ZFood from Scratch Homemade Bread Old Wood Stuff Pretty Things Psyche Self Care and Nurturing Special Touches

Come up with your New Year mantra and share it here by January 12 for a chance to win a home brew kit from Kombucha Brooklyn. Read on for details. ]]>New Year's Eve traditionshttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2011/12/31/new-years-eve-traditions.htmlKate2011-12-31T15:25:46ZFavorites Psyche Self Care and Nurturing Special Touches

Ending NYE with a bang, batteries or booze not required. ]]>Little Free Libraryhttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2011/12/29/little-free-library.htmlKate2011-12-29T13:15:10ZCommunity Building Guest Post Money Savers Old Wood Stuff Sharing Skill-share

Start a Little Free Library in your front yard, read on to find out how this HGGH reader did just that! ]]>Pantry giftshttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2011/12/23/pantry-gifts.htmlKate2011-12-23T14:04:20ZCreative Gifting Handmade Gifts Special Touches

Creative, thoughtful and low-cost gift ideas for local friends on your list. ]]>Tamalada - How to host a tamale making partyhttp://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2011/12/22/tamalada-how-to-host-a-tamale-making-party.htmlKate2011-12-22T13:00:30ZEntertaining Food from Scratch Guest Post Kitchen Parties Parties/Events

Even though this is a Christmas tradition in Texas, there’s no reason you can’t make tamales post-holiday, or even in January! Use it as an excuse to reconnect with friends after the stress of the holidays. ]]>