When was the last time you requested a credit report? You should request a copy of your credit report periodically and review it for accuracy. Most experts recommend an annual review. There are three principal credit reporting agencies and you are entitled to free credit report from them each year. What I do is everyContinue reading “Requesting a Credit Report”
Category Archives: Home Front
Why Have Your Water Tested?
We have well water here On The Home Front, when we built our house we wanted to have a spring fed water system but the bank required a drilled artesian well. We have plenty of water and have never run the well dry even during the driest summers. Personally we think our water is wonderful. The wellContinue reading “Why Have Your Water Tested?”
October Already!
I can’t complain, we’ve been having beautiful weather lately. Perfect for planting bulbs and just enjoying the outdoors. Believe it or not our blueberry bushes were not affected by the few light frosts we’ve had and are still producing blueberries. Now that the garden is finished we are letting our chickens free range once again.Continue reading “October Already!”
Bulk Mathmatics
How thrifty is it to makes purchases from Warehouse clubs like Sam’s and BJ’s? Before you make your decision you have to know your prices. This is where having a Price Book comes in hand. For example if you buy maple syrup at the local grocery store it might cost $17.18 for a quart ofContinue reading “Bulk Mathmatics”
Recipe Box: Best Ever Pumpkin Muffins
A few weeks ago we were cleaning out the freezer to make some room for beef from a nearby farm. I found some frozen pumpkin and decided to make these muffins. They have a gentle spiciness and hold up well when traveling in the car! Pumpkin Muffins 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼Continue reading “Recipe Box: Best Ever Pumpkin Muffins”
My Garden: Planting Bulbs
The gardening season may be winding down but there are still chores to be done. I need to cut back my hosts, day lilies and iris. I also need to put the tomato cages and hoses away in the barn along with the wheelbarrows. Here in the northeast fall is also the time of yearContinue reading “My Garden: Planting Bulbs”
Strange Ways To Save Money
Often when you want to save money the advice you are given is to keep track of all your spending. While this is good advice and will help you to expose any wasteful spending habits you may have there is another way to save money, examine your trash! When you look at what goes intoContinue reading “Strange Ways To Save Money”
How to Extend Your Growing Season
Yesterday was a cold rainy day here. I had plans to get out and photograph what things look like around here but it was pretty wet. Instead I’m going to re-post one of my original posts from three years ago! I imagine most of you have not read it! Our growing season in Vermont isContinue reading “How to Extend Your Growing Season”
My Garden: September Clean Up & Planting Garlic
It’s not fall yet on the calendar but it sure feels like it. Our nights are getting chilly and the forecast for this week is for cooler days too! I don’t mind as I feel much more invigorated when the days are cooler. I seem to get a lot more done outside. One of theContinue reading “My Garden: September Clean Up & Planting Garlic”
Frugal Tips: Top Frugal Tips
We’re all interested in saving money and there are numerous books and blogs to help us reach our goals. Maybe our goal is to get out of debit or pay off a car loan or even pay off our mortgage. Perhaps you just want to reject consumerism and trim the unnecessary expenses from your life.Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Top Frugal Tips”
Nancy on the Home Front 