Did you know that by law you are entitled to one free copy of your Credit Report for each of the three big credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). They will fulfill that obligation, at no charge – but only if you order from the right web site. Log onto the wrong one, and youContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Why Pay For a Free Credit Report?”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Recipe Box: Lentil Soup
love lentils just about any way you can eat them, in a salad or soup. During the colder months I enjoy this delicious lentil soup.
Prudent Pantry: Keeping Track – Step Two
As I mentioned last week organization in your pantry is a two step process. Once you have cleaned out your pantry and put like items together it is a good idea to have some sort of inventory of what exactly is in your pantry. Knowing what you have on hand you can save yourself timeContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Keeping Track – Step Two”
My Garden: Finding Beauty in February
In February my garden is covered with snow, the hills are white and there is little color anywhere. Recently we went to Billings Farm and Museum with some friends. I love visiting Billings Farm; it is a working farm with numerous animals and an operational farmhouse run as it was run in 1890. It wasContinue reading “My Garden: Finding Beauty in February”
Squash and Sausage Casserole
Our dear friends were gracious enough to share this delicious Squash, Sausage, Apple and Onion Casserole with Cheese recipe with us.
Prudent Pantry: Taking Stock – a Two Step Process
Having an organized pantry will actually save you money by identifying what you’re using, what you’re not using and what you’ve bought in duplicate. It will allow you to take stock of your cooking habits and tells you what you should and should not buy in bulk. Do you have the habit of picking upContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Taking Stock – a Two Step Process”
My Garden: Six Tips For Your Tools
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Frugal Tips: Bargains for February
February sales include post-Valentine’s Day deals. Look for items such as red candles, pillows, and decorative items that can double as Christmas items. Red and white tissue paper wraps Christmas gifts too. Look also for winter clothing sales as retailers clear out old stock to gear up for spring. You can always buy a sizeContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Bargains for February”
Ronda Rolls
Ronda Rolls are a real special treat. Buttery delcious and can be served as cookies or you can even enjoy them at breakfast!
Prudent Pantry: Kombucha
A year ago I had never even heard of Kombucha! What is it? It is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast that is often drunk for medicinal purposes. Although it’s sometimes referred to as kombucha mushroom tea, kombucha is not a mushroom — it’s a colony of bacteria and yeast. KombuchaContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Kombucha”
Nancy on the Home Front 