I know many of you are sick of winter already and tired of all the snow and cold weather we’ve been getting. I love all the seasons except mud season! To me February means we’re finally getting some good snow and the temperatures are a little warmer. My garden is slowly disappearing under all theContinue reading “February Brings The Snow”
Category Archives: Home Front
Frugal Tips: Cleaning a Burnt Pot
Some of you may know that my sister and I run a vacation rental home. The small house sits on property adjacent to ours.For the most part it’s worked out very well. We are located near several ski areas and we have a good flow of renters using the house during the winter to ski. UsuallyContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Cleaning a Burnt Pot”
Recipe Box: Shrimp & Corn Chowder
You may have guessed that I love shrimp! I had a bag of frozen shrimp and decided to make shrimp and corn chowder, a perfect meal for all the cold weather we’ve been having! This is one of those quick meals that only takes about a half an hour to make! Shrimp & Corn ChowderContinue reading “Recipe Box: Shrimp & Corn Chowder”
Waiting For Spring
During most of the year you will find me outside, usually in the garden during the gardening season. In the winter I try to get outside as much as possible. There is nothing I enjoy better than a beautiful blue-sky day to venture out on my snowshoes. We are blessed to be able to walk out ourContinue reading “Waiting For Spring”
Making Your Own Wool Dryer Balls
Last year I was lucky enough to win a box of dryer balls. I was a little skeptical at first, I had never even heard of dryer balls! Dryer balls are an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener. Would they really help my clothes dry quicker with less static? Yes they do!Continue reading “Making Your Own Wool Dryer Balls”
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry, I had all the ingredients I needed to make this delicious and healthy meal. Goes together quickly with very little prep!
Transplanting Your Hoya
More snow this week, too early to start seeds indoors so my attention is on my houseplants. For the most part they are all doing pretty well. Remember the bay plant I transplanted? It is very happy sending off new leaves and really growing! My rosemary, which I brought inside for the winter in gettingContinue reading “Transplanting Your Hoya”
Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm
This is one of my favorite products that I make at home. It is something I make every year. I love it that much! I have also given the lip balm as gifts before. I purchased these little tins from Rose Mountain Herbs, which are the perfect size. The recipe is quite easy and mixes upContinue reading “Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm”
Cast Iron Face Lift
I have a wonderful collection of cast iron. Some pieces I have inherited from my mother while other pieces I have been luckily enough to spot at yard sales. I even have an old cast iron muffin tin! I love them all and each has a specific purpose from cooking up a pot of soupContinue reading “Cast Iron Face Lift”
Savory Beef Curry with Rice
This savory beef curry with rice recipe was perfect. you can make the curry ahead of time and reheat when you are ready to eat!
Nancy on the Home Front 