The week flew by. I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. In case you missed any posts here’s the weekly update! Do you like Vera Bradley bags? Here is an opportunity to win a purse and wallet combo! Enter to win a Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag and Turn Lock Wallet. Enter here! I love gatheringContinue reading “OTHF Weekly Update”
Category Archives: Frugal Tips
Frugal Tips: Stress Free Holidays
I love gathering with family and friends over the holidays. Hosting a gathering can be expensive if you try to do everything yourself. Several weeks before the big day make a plan. I have an index card that I use every year for both Christmas and Thanksgiving. Finalize your guest list and confirm how manyContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Stress Free Holidays”
Frugal Tip: Saving Time and Money in November
I am always looking for ways to save money. As we approach the holidays the days are busy and full of activities. I try to take advantage of anything I can to help make the holidays less stressful, such as making double batches of holiday cookies over several evenings, and freeze to serve or distributeContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Saving Time and Money in November”
Frugal Tips: What Financial Records To Keep
This week I am celebrating all the new “likes” the On The Home Front Facebook page has received! I never thought I’d see the day where I would have over 1000 likes! I sure do love all the support. Gardener’s Supply Company is also supporting me by supplying the prizes this week. I have a tendency toContinue reading “Frugal Tips: What Financial Records To Keep”
Frugal Tips From My Readers
Each week I have had a giveaway related to one of the topics covered in the blog. The first giveaway was a series of books relating to budgeting and managing your money. I asked each person who entered to leave me his or her best frugal tip. I thought I would share a few ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips From My Readers”
Frugal Tips: October Bargains
October is one of my favorite months. I love the change of seasons; cooler nights, bright sunny days and the beautiful colors on the trees. It is also a great time of year to search for bargains. One great bargain is the chance to win a WonderMill Grain Mill. I am currently taking part in theContinue reading “Frugal Tips: October Bargains”
Frugal Tips: Freezing Peppers
For all you gardeners don’t forget to go to the contest page and enter the Garden Giveaway! Do you have an abundance of peppers from your garden? If not take advantage of the low prices right now and stock your freezer with frozen peppers. Peppers are quite easy to freeze. Select crisp, tender green, red,Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Freezing Peppers”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts
The last year has just flown by. On The Home Front has been live for over a year now. I thought this week I would feature the popular posts of the last year. Candied nuts make a great DIY gift, are a delicious, portable snack and are wonderful on salads! Here are a few recipesContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts”
Frugal Tip: Saving Money On A New Deck
We built our house in 1999; two years later we added a deck onto the front of the house. The deck is south facing so it gets a lot of sun, and living in Vermont, it also gets a lot of snow during the winter. We do a good job of keeping the deck shoveled,Continue reading “Frugal Tip: Saving Money On A New Deck”
Frugal Tips: Dog Biscuits & Dog-less
Over the years we’ve had several dogs. Our first dog was a beautiful chocolate lab named Gracie. She was a wonderful family dog and our children all grew up with her. We lost Gracie two years ago after a long, wonderful life. When Gracie was six, our oldest daughter went away to college. Our secondContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Dog Biscuits & Dog-less”
Nancy on the Home Front 