What did you do this weekend? One of the things I got done was to organize our freezers. Winter is past and the growing season is upon us. Won’t be too many more weeks until we’re busy harvesting and freezing and canning that harvest! Every spring I take inventory of what’s in the freezer andContinue reading “2015 Pantry Challenge”
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Basil Pesto Spinach Lasagna
One of my favorite recipes is Basil Pesto Spinach Lasagna. If you use your own homemade pesto, mozzarella and ricotta you have a real winner!
When You Buy Plants, Spend Smart!
Today you can buy plants anywhere, in supermarkets, big-box stores and roadside stands. They often cost less in supermarkets than they do in nurseries, and it’s tempting to toss a box of petunias into the cart along with your groceries. Sometimes they’ll work out fine, but it’s a gamble. Plants at these stores may notContinue reading “When You Buy Plants, Spend Smart!”
When To Call A Pro?
Are you handy around the house? How do you know when it’s time to call a pro? Professionals like plumbers and electricians often have a minimum charge. Before calling a professional, think about how long it would take you to fix the problem. Handymen have minimums, as well. If you are planning to call aContinue reading “When To Call A Pro?”
In Memory Of My Mom
If you’ve been following my blog for the last couple of years you may remember I lost my mom in January 2014. A day doesn’t go by when I don’t think of her. I’m thankful for the wonderful memories I have and as yesterday was Mother’s Day I thought I would write a post inContinue reading “In Memory Of My Mom”
Five Spice Pork Stir Fry
Looking for a healthy dinner? This Five Spice Pork Stir Fry is a good one. It comes together quickly ans is even delicious the next day for lunch!
Is It Spring Yet?
I don’t know what the weather is like where you live but this week has felt more like summer than spring! We went from cool temperatures to the high 70s and even low 80s! I do love this time of year, no bugs yet! We were able to sit outside and enjoy our first dinnerContinue reading “Is It Spring Yet?”
Welcome!
Welcome to Nancy On The Home Front! You have found your way to my brand new, redesigned blog! I am so excited to be flying on my own! I have all sorts of ideas for the blog and look forward to us all going on this wonderful journey together! How do your like the design?Continue reading “Welcome!”
Tips for Transplanting
Home from my week away and the vegetable seeds that were planted a month ago have been doing very well. Before they get any bigger it is time to transplant them into larger pots. I like to transplant the seedlings after they’ve grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can beContinue reading “Tips for Transplanting”
The Energy Efficient Home
Utility bills are a boring and expensive fact of life. Depending on where you live, you may be paying for electricity, hot water, gas, phone, Internet or any combination of these! These things add up quickly and more often than not, the more you’re paying for your utilities, the more energy you’re wasting. Without resortingContinue reading “The Energy Efficient Home”
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