We all try to eat healthier these days. We fill our carts with plenty of healthy fruits and veggies, as well as lean proteins and whole grains. Trying to stay within your budget and eat healthy can be a challenge as food prices continue to rise. Prices rise for a number of reasons from droughtsContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Saving $ On Food”
Category Archives: Home Front
The Soup Doctor’s Egg Drop Soup
My husband is the Soup Doctor, he can take a plain package of Ramen Noodles and turn it into the soup doctor’s egg drop soup recipe!
My Garden: Keeping Track of Your Seedlings
Just like taking an inventory of your freezer you want to keep track of your seeds as you plant them and your seedlings as they are transplanted. I have to admit that I am not always the best at keeping track of my plants! I usually start out well, but by the time I getContinue reading “My Garden: Keeping Track of Your Seedlings”
Frugal Tips: Using Your Freezer to Save Money
There are many ways you can use your freezer to save money. The first step is to make sure you are using your freezer efficiently. I contacted our local electric company and these are some of the tips they shared with me. Keep the temperature inside your freezer at 0-5 degrees F. Keep extra, freestandingContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Using Your Freezer to Save Money”
Prudent Pantry: Cultured Foods Made At Home
What is a cultured food? “Cultured” essentially means fermented – the chemical process of breaking a complicated substance down into simpler parts, usually with the help of bacteria, yeasts or fungi. Some of the more common fermented foods are yogurt and sauerkraut. There are many reasons to eat fermented foods. They improve digestion. Fermenting ourContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Cultured Foods Made At Home”
My Garden: Invasive Plants
For as long as people have been moving around plants and insects have been moving along with them. Often we focus on the invasive insects but today I’m talking about invasive plants. What is an invasive plant? Invasive plant is a name for a species that has become a weed pest, a plant which growsContinue reading “My Garden: Invasive Plants”
Frugal Tips: Bargains for March
One of the best deals for today only is that the Prudent Living Market is offering FREE shipping today, March 5, only. If you’ve had your eye on something in the market today is the day to purchase! In many parts of the country it still feels like winter. Even though it still feels likeContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Bargains for March”
Recipe Box: Sausage and Lentil Soup
I am not a big fan of leftovers – however, if I can combine leftovers together and make a new meal I am all for it. Several weeks ago I made a large batch of Lentil Soup. I put some aside in the freezer. Last week I made a Sausage Lentil Casserole for dinner. ItContinue reading “Recipe Box: Sausage and Lentil Soup”
Prudent Pantry: Should You Switch Banks?
According to Bankrate.com, 9.6% of customers switched banks in the past year. The reasons vary but there are certain indicators, which might indicate that you should leave your current bank. Check your bank’s status on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s website, this firm provides debt resolution and other financial services. There you can make sureContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Should You Switch Banks?”
My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors
It’s the time of the year I look forward to. As we near the end of winter it is time to start my seeds indoors. Starting vegetable plants indoors from seed can be rewarding or disastrous depending on the outcome. If you start your seeds too early you will then have to hold back theContinue reading “My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors”
Nancy on the Home Front 