Category Archives: Home Front

Here’s To A Healthier New Year

Let’s all have a healthier New Year! How to start? Cut these ten foods out of your diet. If you can’t cut them out completely at least cut back!   Canned Foods: I admit my pantry does contain canned food. It’s convenient and in the winter it is hard to find fresh produce so weContinue reading “Here’s To A Healthier New Year”

Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?

I grew up with the tradition of going out with the family and cutting down a live Christmas tree. We would head out to a local tree farm, find the perfect tree and cut it down. After we were married we continued this tradition with our children. We did this every year until we movedContinue reading “Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?”

Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont

The Woodstock Wassail Weekend is a holiday tradition that sees the town come to life with festive holiday events and attractions the second weekend of every December. The weekend’s nonstop schedule includes a parade, concerts, craft fairs, holiday house tour, and much more. Often named one of the prettiest small towns in America, the village ofContinue reading “Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont”

Repotting a Peace Lily

Repotting a Peace Lily   Early winter is a good time for repotting your houseplants. Over the summer I tend to neglect my houseplants. Some of them are moved outside for the summer while others just enjoy the sunny windows. I keep them fed and watered but that’s about it. When the gardening season isContinue reading “Repotting a Peace Lily”

Christmas Pies: Cranberry Apple

When you think of Christmas pie you may think of pumpkin or pecan pie, but I think of Cranberry Apple Pie. Many years ago my (ex) brother-in-law introduced me to this fabulous variation of an apple pie and I will forever be grateful! Whenever we spend Christmas with family I am asked to make this pie. AfterContinue reading “Christmas Pies: Cranberry Apple”

Weekly Update 11/26

I don’t often publish a weekly update but there is so much going on this week I thought I’d send out an update today. Don’t want anyone to miss anything!   Stanley Toolbox Giveaway Enter to win a Stanley Toolbox! Last day to enter is November 27th   Cooking for Jeffrey Giveaway Enter to winContinue reading “Weekly Update 11/26”

Winter Blooms: Forcing Bulbs

There is nothing like winter blooms to brighten up your house during the cold winter months. I love having fresh flowers in the house. During the summer months I can cut fresh flowers from my garden, but during the winter it takes a little more planning. By forcing bulbs you can enjoy winter blooms duringContinue reading “Winter Blooms: Forcing Bulbs”

Disasters – Are You Ready?

Are you ready for any emergency disaster that might occur in your life? Why be ready? Emergencies can happen for any reason, blizzards, floods or even windstorms. Last week I had the chance to attend a local preparedness meeting. It was an interesting meeting and encouraged folks to be prepared. The meeting not only covered theContinue reading “Disasters – Are You Ready?”

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