The basic principles of efficient heating are simple: keep warm air in, cold air out, and your heater or furnace in tip-top shape. There are a few other steps you can take to ensure a cozy winter without resorting to wearing a parka indoors. When the heat is on, set your thermostat as lowContinue reading “Efficient Heating = Winter Warmer”
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Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer
As we continue to de-clutter and get rid of things it’s time for an end of the year pantry challenge! My goal is to clean out our chest freezer so that I can sell it. When the house eventually sells we are not planning to move our beloved chest freezer. The freezer is almost empty soContinue reading “Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer”
Four Weeks Till Thanksgiving
Only four weeks till Thanksgiving! Does the thought of the approaching holidays leave you breathless? Is it your turn to host the thanksgiving meal this year? Do you feel like there is just not enough time to get ready? What can you do to be ready for the day? Years ago I read anContinue reading “Four Weeks Till Thanksgiving”
Frugal Meals: Tuna Veggie Macaroni
My husband and I are always trying to think of ways to save money, especially on our food budget. This is the one area we tend to over spend on. There are numerous blogs dedicated to frugal meals, one of my favorites is Premeditated Leftovers. Don’t you just love the name! Alea has a wonderfulContinue reading “Frugal Meals: Tuna Veggie Macaroni”
Safe Stripping Update
Several months ago I wrote a post about safe stripping in regards to refinishing your wooden antiques. So called “safe” strippers are a good place to turn for refinishing your wooden antiques. Safe Strippers don’t irritate your skin, their fumes aren’t damaging to your health, and their contents aren’t flammable or explosive – though, of course,Continue reading “Safe Stripping Update”
Yard Sales: How To Be Successful
The house is on the market or perhaps you are downsizing and you’re wondering about yard sales and how to be successful?Pricing: The first thing to do to is to label everything you are selling with a price. Most people aren’t comfortable with haggling and would like to see what the price of an item is.Continue reading “Yard Sales: How To Be Successful”
Make Your Own Homemade Crackers
I love making Homemade Crackers. I’ve tried several recipes before but this recipe is a real winner. My daughter shared this recipe for homemade goldfish crackers over a year ago. She is very good about cooking from scratch and making sure she knows exactly what her children are eating. These crackers are perfect for snackingContinue reading “Make Your Own Homemade Crackers”
Cleaning with Castile Soap
I mentioned several weeks ago that one of my favorite cleaning products was Castile soap. Two items you’ll always find in my cupboard are Castile soap and vinegar! Both are great cleaning products. There are just simply so many ways to use Castile soap in your household cleaning. Trusty Castile soap and distilled vinegar areContinue reading “Cleaning with Castile Soap”
Using Leftovers: Homemade Pita Chips
I grew up in a very frugal home, my mom saved everything! My mother would never have thought to throw out food. It was repurposed into soup or used for lunch, but never thrown out. As a result of my upbringing I have always used leftovers. I also wash out plastic baggies and plastic cutlery forContinue reading “Using Leftovers: Homemade Pita Chips”
Say NO to Mold!
Summer humidity and the dampness can create an ideal situation for certain types of mold. Mold can attack your home’s structure as well as its contents (not to mention your health), and it can lead to the need for seriously expensive repairs. Mold usually grows in damp basements, though it can appear anywhere if theContinue reading “Say NO to Mold!”
Nancy on the Home Front 