We all know that the best way to save money on clothes is to shop the sales and take advantage of deals whenever you can. However, if you take those bargain finds home and don’t treat them with care, you will have to replace them in no time flat. If you properly care for yourContinue reading “Frugal Tips: How To Make Your Clothes Last Longer”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
I will definitely be makingBruschetta Chicken Bake again! It takes no time at all to put together and it can be made ahead and cooked later.
Prudent Pantry: Are You Ready?
Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousand of lives every year. Each disaster has lasting effect, both to people and property. You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area; hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme cold, flooding or terrorism. Be ready to be self sufficient for at least three days.Continue reading “Prudent Pantry: Are You Ready?”
My Garden: Signs of Spring
In Vermont it doesn’t much look like spring unless you count the smoke curling out of the sugarhouses and the mud beginning to appear on the roads. Not much green around. However I’ve been in Connecticut for the last few weeks helping my daughter with her new baby boy! I am so lucky to beContinue reading “My Garden: Signs of Spring”
Frugal Tips: Saving $ On Food
We all try to eat healthier these days. We fill our carts with plenty of healthy fruits and veggies, as well as lean proteins and whole grains. Trying to stay within your budget and eat healthy can be a challenge as food prices continue to rise. Prices rise for a number of reasons from droughtsContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Saving $ On Food”
The Soup Doctor’s Egg Drop Soup
My husband is the Soup Doctor, he can take a plain package of Ramen Noodles and turn it into the soup doctor’s egg drop soup recipe!
Making Fromage Blanc at Home
Last year I took part in a Raw Dairy Processing class, I learned that with the right ingredients making Fromage Blanc at home was so easy!
My Garden: Keeping Track of Your Seedlings
Just like taking an inventory of your freezer you want to keep track of your seeds as you plant them and your seedlings as they are transplanted. I have to admit that I am not always the best at keeping track of my plants! I usually start out well, but by the time I getContinue reading “My Garden: Keeping Track of Your Seedlings”
Frugal Tips: Using Your Freezer to Save Money
There are many ways you can use your freezer to save money. The first step is to make sure you are using your freezer efficiently. I contacted our local electric company and these are some of the tips they shared with me. Keep the temperature inside your freezer at 0-5 degrees F. Keep extra, freestandingContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Using Your Freezer to Save Money”
Penne and Chicken with Vodka Sauce
My oldest daughter made this delicious enne and Chicken with Vodka Sauce for dinner for us when she was visiting recently.
Nancy on the Home Front 