Here we are in the midst of a busy month. The garden is quiet outside, covered lightly with a fresh coat of snow. Outside may be cold but there is life inside. The narcissus bulbs I started a while ago have been beautiful filling the house with fragrance. I started another batch so I canContinue reading “My Garden: December Update”
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Frugal Tips: Shopping in December
December is one month you should not set foot in a store unless you’re truly an intrepid shopper. Holiday and Christmas shopping can be quite a challenge for busy parents. Here are a few tips to help you finish your holiday shopping while remaining stress free! First make a list as soon as you canContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Shopping in December”
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My mother-in-law gave this sour cream coffee cake recipe when I married her son! It is delicious and freezes well. I can have it ready for company.
Prudent Pantry: Cast-Iron Face Lift
I have a collection of cast iron pans that hang in my pantry. I love them! There are certain recipes that just seem to taste better when cooked in a cast iron pan, like corn bread. Perhaps your cast iron pans need a facelift. To restore yours, use a nonmetallic scrubber to remove the rust.Continue reading “Prudent Pantry: Cast-Iron Face Lift”
OTHF Weekly Update
The week flew by. I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. In case you missed any posts here’s the weekly update! Do you like Vera Bradley bags? Here is an opportunity to win a purse and wallet combo! Enter to win a Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag and Turn Lock Wallet. Enter here! I love gatheringContinue reading “OTHF Weekly Update”
Recipe Box: Amazing Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving is over and one of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftover turkey! I look forward to making this amazing turkey soup every year.
Frugal Tips: Stress Free Holidays
I love gathering with family and friends over the holidays. Hosting a gathering can be expensive if you try to do everything yourself. Several weeks before the big day make a plan. I have an index card that I use every year for both Christmas and Thanksgiving. Finalize your guest list and confirm how manyContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Stress Free Holidays”
Chicken Marbella
Chicken marbella has a very unusual combination of ingredients not only is it delicious but the chicken even improves over several days of refrigeration.
My Garden: Forcing Narcissus Bulbs
I love having fresh flowers in the house. During the summer months I can cut fresh flowers from my garden, but during the winter it takes a little more planning. By forcing bulbs you can enjoy fresh flowers during the dark days of winter. Not only will you be able to enjoy the blooms butContinue reading “My Garden: Forcing Narcissus Bulbs”
Frugal Tip: Saving Time and Money in November
I am always looking for ways to save money. As we approach the holidays the days are busy and full of activities. I try to take advantage of anything I can to help make the holidays less stressful, such as making double batches of holiday cookies over several evenings, and freeze to serve or distributeContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Saving Time and Money in November”
Nancy on the Home Front 