For years and years there were always at least six around our table, my husband and I and our four children. One by one they grew up and left home until now it is usually only my husband and I. Cooking and shopping for two presents its own challenge. I enjoy cooking but I don’tContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Shopping for 2”
Category Archives: Frugal Tips
Raspberry Jam Vinaigrette
There is no need to spend money on bottled dressing, instead mix up your own raspberry jam vinaigrette dressing with ingredients on hand in your pantry.
Frugal Tips: Cut The Cable, Buy Chickens!
Are you trying to cut back on expenses? Tired of all the bills you pay each month. One step you can take is to cancel your cable TV. We did this years ago and have never regretted the decision. We still have a TV and DVD player and watch movies and even subscribe to Netflix.Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Cut The Cable, Buy Chickens!”
Frugal Tips: The Spice Dilemma
Do you enjoy cooking? Your spice cabinet can easily become an expensive investment in your kitchen! You don’t even have to be purchasing exotic spices for the prices to start adding up. Even worse, spices don’t stay fresh forever and some articles will tell you to replace your spices every six months, even though mostContinue reading “Frugal Tips: The Spice Dilemma”
Frugal Tips: September Deals
Do you golf? Golf clubs are a bargain this month. If you’ve been wanting to update your clubs, look for deals in September. Are you a crafter? September discounts include craft supplies as creative folks gear up for Christmas projects. Even if you don’t craft yourself it’s a good time to purchase kits, tools andContinue reading “Frugal Tips: September Deals”
Homemade Finger Paint
Using ordinary kitchen ingredients I had on hand we made some homemade finger paint wehich were enjoyed immensely by my grandaughter.
Frugal Tips: Saving For Retirement
Do you spend time thinking about retirement? Planning for your retirement is a responsibility whether we like it or not. It is also one of the easiest ways to learn about the basic principles of investment. You are never too young to start! There was a time when you could count on Social Security andContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Saving For Retirement”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Pita Chips
Two weeks ago I made Homemade Crackers for the first time. This week I am making homemade pita chips. When pitas first came out many years ago my mother used to make us pita chips to serve with dinner. We all loved them. You will find endless possibilities for these simple chips, which are aContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Pita Chips”
Frugal Tips: Bargains For August
Where has the summer gone? I can’t believe it is August already. Soon the kids will be heading back to school and we’ll be moving into our fall schedules. In August the outdoor furniture is marked down, taking it’s last breath as the season winds down. Check your local Farmer’s Markets as fresh produce isContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Bargains For August”
Frugal Tips: Turn Takeout Into Make-In
Here in Vermont we don’t have the opportunity to order take out and as a result we’ve learned to make our own meals as good or better than anything you could order. However if you live in an urban or suburban area, you probably have dozens of places that deliver cheap, fast takeout food. WhenContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Turn Takeout Into Make-In”
Nancy on the Home Front 