Yesterday I talked about preparing your car for a long trip. What about a car emergency kit? You can purchase a car emergency kit, but you can also put one together yourself. Having a roadside emergency kit can help reduce the hassles of breakdowns that might occur. Vehicle breakdowns do happen and they don’t always strikeContinue reading “Car Emergency Kit”
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Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip
There is a lot to think about when you are planning a cross-country trip. One of the most important things to consider is preparing your car! A long trip can be a serious test for your car. You don’t want to have any issues like out of balance wheels that could cause you a lot ofContinue reading “Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip”
Recipe Box: Autumn Pecans
I love spiced nuts; they are yummy in a salad or as an appetizer. These Autumn Pecans have a taste of cinnamon they are perfect by themselves or they would be delicious sprinkled on a bowl of hot oatmeal! I mixed up a batch before we headed out on our road trip and I haveContinue reading “Recipe Box: Autumn Pecans”
October – The Most Beautiful Time of The Year
Autumn in Vermont may only last a few weeks but for those few weeks the scenery is spectacular. Vermont is a beautiful state but I think autumn is the most beautiful time of the year. No longer are you working full speed ahead to deal with the garden harvest. Every fall we will usually takeContinue reading “October – The Most Beautiful Time of The Year”
Saving Money On a Long Road Trip
My husband and I have been planning this trip for a long time. We’ve been planing to drive across the United States for almost a year! You may ask why? I guess the major reason is for the adventure! I drove across the US as a 12 year old with my family and I have manyContinue reading “Saving Money On a Long Road Trip”
9 Ways a Dog Is Good for Kids
The iconic picture of a family photo complete with Fido is no longer a social cliché. Studies and social experiments have shown that man’s best friend may actually benefit children more. Trying to convince your spouse why you should get a dog? Here are some of the reasons my kids and I used to successfullyContinue reading “9 Ways a Dog Is Good for Kids”
Recipe Box: Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
I love mini-muffins. These muffins are delicious and low fat, sounds like a win-win to me! Perfect for snacking or packing in lunch boxes. Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins 1 cup light vanilla yogurt ½ cup fat-free milk ½ cup uncooked quick oats ½ tsp vanilla 1 large egg, beaten 1 large banana, mashed ¼Continue reading “Recipe Box: Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins”
Preparing The Garden For Winter
I have mixed feelings when it comes around to preparing the garden for winter. It signifies a change of seasons and moving into a quieter time of the year. Soon the snows will come and I won’t be spending as much time outside in the garden. I will miss being outside working in the garden,Continue reading “Preparing The Garden For Winter”
Nancy Not On The Home Front
Have you ever decided to do something that just may be a little crazy? We are about to embark on a cross-country trip! You may ask why. Well there are several reasons. First of all, my husband works remotely from his home office. With his laptop he can work anywhere so we decided to spendContinue reading “Nancy Not On The Home Front”
Amazing Homemade Yogurt
A few years ago I took part in a Raw Dairy Processing Class, the best thing about the class was I learned how amazing homemade yogurt was!
Nancy on the Home Front 