The calendar says it’s May but it sure doesn’t feel like it! It’s not usual to have a long cool spring and then jump right into summer here in Vermont. I have to remember that! However after a long cold winter I am really looking forward to getting outside without a jacket on! My forsythiaContinue reading “My Garden: It’s May!”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Being Thrifty – Being Green
We’re all interested in saving money. Did you ever think about the fact that when you are being thrifty, you’ll also be going green!
Prudent Pantry: The Pantry Challenge Continues
In the midst of trying to clean out the freezers and use up food from our pantry we’ve had a few crazy weeks! Unexpectedly I had to be away from home for a week rather than just a long weekend. I enjoyed the time I spent with my daughter and her family but it’s kindContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: The Pantry Challenge Continues”
Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp
This amazing rice noodle salad with shrimp is light and easy to prepare.. It’s based on a Weight Watchers recipe and it just scrumptious.
My Garden: Know Your Soil
Most everything your plants need come from the soil. Many gardeners often don’t understand what good soil is or how to achieve it. Often folks will head to the store and buy a bag of rose food or tomato food and sprinkle it around the plant. Good soil has good structure as well as fertility.Continue reading “My Garden: Know Your Soil”
Frugal Tips: Should I Buy It?
Everyday we are bombarded by advertising enticing us to purchase the latest and greatest. Not only are we encouraged to spend, spend, spend, but it is so easy to make a purchase, just use your credit card! Before you add any item to your virtual or physical shopping cart, ask yourself the following questions. IfContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Should I Buy It?”
Worth Repeating: Coleslaw Chicken Wraps
I originally shared this recipe over a year ago but it is well worth repeating in case you missed it! It’s a perfect spring – summer recipe, fast and fresh! The recipe originally came from Healthy Cooking, which is a part of Taste of Home. I love their recipes as they all taste wonderful and usuallyContinue reading “Worth Repeating: Coleslaw Chicken Wraps”
My Garden: Feed Your Soil
What is your garden soil like? Is it rich loamy soil or sandy? No matter what your soil’s structure may be, you can improve it by the addition of organic matter. Last year we made some new compost bins. After filling them all season we will now empty them into our vegetable garden. The richContinue reading “My Garden: Feed Your Soil”
Frugal Tips: Will Being Thrifty Get You To Heaven?
We all know that being thrifty will benefit our wallets. Living on less than you make is a good idea. Did you ever wonder if there might be eternal rewards as well? The Bible has many references to money. One of the more familiar quotes is from 1Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money isContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Will Being Thrifty Get You To Heaven?”
Prudent Pantry: Continuing with the Pantry Challenge
Have you decided to clean out your pantry and freezer and take part in the pantry challenge? It’s something I do every spring as I get ready for the next season’s harvest. I’m pretty good at planning our meals from what we have on hand, but this time of year I make a big effortContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Continuing with the Pantry Challenge”
Nancy on the Home Front 