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?”
Category Archives: Home Front
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”
A Blog in Transition
On The Home Front is about to undergo a major transformation! Drum roll please! Some time ago I was notified that if my blog was not redesigned to become mobil friendly I would loose my google ranking. After working hard for four years to get my blog to where it was I did not wantContinue reading “A Blog in Transition”
Exploring Portland, Oregon
Last week I flew to Portland, Oregon to visit my daughter and her family. My granddaughter was turning four and I didn’t want to miss her birthday! When I left Vermont the snow was almost all gone but there wasn’t much green anywhere. This past week has been the most glorious weather in Portland, sunny,Continue reading “Exploring Portland, Oregon”
7 Simple Rules for Thrifty Grocery Shopping
We all want to save money and it seems like the costs at the grocery store increase every year! Here are a few tips to help you save money while grocery shopping. Never shop when you’re hungry. Everything looks good then, and you stop thinking about saving money or eating well. You’ll be likely toContinue reading “7 Simple Rules for Thrifty Grocery Shopping”
Chicken Stuffed Peppers
This Chicken Stuffed Peppers recipe takes a little time to prepare, as there are several steps involved. However the time is well worth it!
The Well Stocked Garden Pantry
Like a well-stocked pantry for a cook, a good “medicine cabinet” will save a gardener time and money, especially when it comes to pest control. You may already have many of the necessary ingredients for safe and natural deterrence at home. Store them in a handy location, out of reach of both children and pets.Continue reading “The Well Stocked Garden Pantry”
Killer Tips To Save More Of Your Income
I’m on the west coast this week spending time with my daughter and grandchildren. You may remember reading this post a year ago but I thought the advice was well worth repeating. Who doesn’t want to save more of their income! Did you know that according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, on average AmericansContinue reading “Killer Tips To Save More Of Your Income”
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