My husband and I have been planning this trip for a long time. We’ve been planing to drive across the United States for almost a year! You may ask why? I guess the major reason is for the adventure! I drove across the US as a 12 year old with my family and I have manyContinue reading “Saving Money On a Long Road Trip”
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Amazing Homemade Yogurt
A few years ago I took part in a Raw Dairy Processing Class, the best thing about the class was I learned how amazing homemade yogurt was!
Turning Takeout into Make In
If you live in a populated area, there are probably numerous places that serve or deliver cheap, fast takeout food. If you’re juggling a busy schedule, chances are you take advantage of these services at least a couple times a week. However convenience comes at a price. Spending $10 on dinner may seem economical, butContinue reading “Turning Takeout into Make In”
6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna
We all have made a tuna casserole before but did you know there are plenty of delicious and fresh tasting dishes to be made with this thrifty standby. And canned tuna is a low-cost source of lean protein as well. Combine tuna with white beans, fresh herbs, onion, olive oil and lemon juice for aContinue reading “6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna”
Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant
I’ve used vodka to make certain things like vanilla extract but did you know you can use it to make a disinfectant as well? This mixture can be used on bathroom surfaces, countertops, tables, appliances, light switches and doorknobs. The white vinegar and vodka inhibit the growth of germs. The lavender and lemon essential oilsContinue reading “Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant”
My Favorite Window Cleaner
Summertime is a perfect time to clean your windows. Do you have a favorite window cleaner? We have a lot of glass in our house and I am very particular about what I use to clean the windows. The last thing I want is a cleaner that will streak the windows! And finding dirty windowsContinue reading “My Favorite Window Cleaner”
Thrifty Appliances
The fewer appliances you have, the less it will cost you to operate them. That being said there are certain appliances such as refrigeration and heat that we really don’t want to live without. The key is to make sure you are using your appliances efficiently. If you are in the market for new appliances,Continue reading “Thrifty Appliances”
DIY Convenience Foods
If pre-sliced mushrooms make it possible for you to cook up a batch of homemade mushroom soup then they are a thrifty buy. But when you have a free half hour or so, try to get in the habit of making your own convenience items. All you need is a sharp knife (or a foodContinue reading “DIY Convenience Foods”
Why Be Thrifty?
You make a good income and you’re not really concerned about money so why be thrifty? First lets go back to the meaning of thrifty. Though the word calls to mind the frugal use of resources and careful spending, its first definition in the Oxford English Dictionary implies a healthy dose of the good life:Continue reading “Why Be Thrifty?”
Managing Your Finances In This Electronic Age
Everywhere you look there is new technology to keep up with. At times it can be overwhelming but if you take a deep breath all this technology can also help you. Today I am going to discuss how I have been managing our finances in an electronic age. When we were first married 35 yearsContinue reading “Managing Your Finances In This Electronic Age”
Nancy on the Home Front 