We’re halfway through the year already, it’s the perfect time to take a look at your finances and make sure everything is in order. 1. The first thing to do is make a commitment. You want to commit to get your finances in order and be ready to follow through. 2. Order a credit report.Continue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Steps to Get Your Finances in Order”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp and Quinoa
The basil and lemon in this Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp and Quinoa recipe perfectly compliment each other and give this meal a delicious, fresh taste!
My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use
Last week I shared about the Risks of Lawn Care Pesticides. Today I am talking about the recommendations for pesticide use. I would strongly discourage the use of lawn-care pesticides in order to minimize health and environmental risks. There are many non-chemical solutions for your lawn and gardening problems. Consider pesticide-free landscaping alternatives that makeContinue reading “My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use”
Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb
I have an abundance of rhubarb as I have already mentioned! I don’t mind as I love rhubarb and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Recently I shared a wonderful recipe for Rhubarb Buckle. We also enjoy making a delicious Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp. Another family favorite it Rhubarb Cake. What if you wantContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb”
Mexican Turkey Salad
This salad can be made early in the day and then it’s ready for whenever we want to eat dinner. I hope you enjoy this Mexican Turkey Salad as much as we do!
My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides
If you’re like me you are doing your best to live a clean, simple life. I am concerned about the food I put on our table and the cleaning products I have in our home. For years we kept bees. We became very concerned about the health of our bees and eliminated all pesticides from ourContinue reading “My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides”
Frugal Tips: How to Save on Your Grocery Bill
Even though our current household size is only the two of us, I am always looking for ways to save on our grocery bill. Twice a year I go through our budget and see where we stand and examine if there are any other ways we can save money. There are many areas in whichContinue reading “Frugal Tips: How to Save on Your Grocery Bill”
Rhubarb Buckle
Recently we had friends share this rhubarb buckle dessert with us. The ginger used in the topping gives this buckle a unique taste.
My Garden: June Update
I love the month of June in Vermont; the mountains are just bursting with green! There is new growth wherever you look. Remember that garden I created two years ago? Look how nicely it has filled in. The bleeding hearts are in full bloom. The phlox is spilling over the stone wall. My lilac isContinue reading “My Garden: June Update”
It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!
It’s a busy time of year and when the days are sunny I work outside in the garden, when the weather is rainy I’m inside on the computer! You may be able to guess that the last four days have been absolutely beautiful. I’ve been working to get the vegetable garden planted. I’ve also beenContinue reading “It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!”
Nancy on the Home Front 