If you’re like me you are doing your best to live a clean, simple life. I am concerned about the food I put on our table and the cleaning products I have in our home. For years we kept bees. We became very concerned about the health of our bees and eliminated all pesticides from ourContinue reading “My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides”
Category Archives: Home Front
Frugal Tips: How to Save on Your Grocery Bill
Even though our current household size is only the two of us, I am always looking for ways to save on our grocery bill. Twice a year I go through our budget and see where we stand and examine if there are any other ways we can save money. There are many areas in whichContinue reading “Frugal Tips: How to Save on Your Grocery Bill”
My Garden: June Update
I love the month of June in Vermont; the mountains are just bursting with green! There is new growth wherever you look. Remember that garden I created two years ago? Look how nicely it has filled in. The bleeding hearts are in full bloom. The phlox is spilling over the stone wall. My lilac isContinue reading “My Garden: June Update”
It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!
It’s a busy time of year and when the days are sunny I work outside in the garden, when the weather is rainy I’m inside on the computer! You may be able to guess that the last four days have been absolutely beautiful. I’ve been working to get the vegetable garden planted. I’ve also beenContinue reading “It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!”
10 Things For An Emergency Binder
I like to have a well-stocked pantry. Having a well-stocked pantry insures that we will have food on hand in case of an emergency. That emergency might be a storm where I can’t get to the store or a job loss or just unexpected company. In addition to a well-stocked pantry I am also workingContinue reading “10 Things For An Emergency Binder”
My Garden: High Yield Gardening
People that have acres and acres of vegetables don’t worry too much about a few straggly stalks here and there. But for those of use with much smaller gardens must use that space wisely. Many factors – from spacing to weeding have a profound effect on your garden yields. Here are a few tips toContinue reading “My Garden: High Yield Gardening”
Frugal Tips: 9 Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals
I’m always trying to find alternative ways to clean, keep bugs away or even remove stains. Here are 9 alternatives to using hazardous chemicals. Ants: Do you have ants in your kitchen? Find out where they are coming in and sprinkle chili powder at the entry. Do you have insects on your plants? Try sprayingContinue reading “Frugal Tips: 9 Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals”
Thai Coconut Beef Stir-Fry
In thi delicious recipe; the sweet and creamy coconut milk mellows the spicy red curry paste. This Thai Coconut Beef Stir-Fry recipe can easily be halved.
My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds
I am slowly transitioning to raised beds in our vegetables garden. Last year my husband built two small raised beds close to the kitchen for my herbs. They worked out so well, I can just step outside the kitchen and cut fresh herbs for cooking. In our regular vegetable garden we already have four raisedContinue reading “My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds”
Prudent Pantry: What is a Mushroom Foray?
There are many ways to have a well-stocked pantry. Grow your own vegetables and preserve the harvest or buy pre-packaged freeze-dried foods and keep them on hand. Another way to fill your pantry is to take advantage of the foods that you can find free in the woods! This past weekend my husband and IContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is a Mushroom Foray?”
Nancy on the Home Front 