Summer is a magical time when you are a child. From picnics in the park, to swimming in the pool, to camping, and family reunions, summer holds seemingly endless fun for the young. Unfortunately, as many of us become adults, summer becomes just another season. Some of us barely even notice the change in weather.Continue reading “5 Simple Fixes for a Fantastic Summer”
Tag Archives: Prudent Living
What To Do With Wild Strawberries?
It’s strawberry season, all of a sudden my garden is full of strawberries! Nothing better than picking bowls of fresh strawberries to enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner! At the same time our fields are full of little tiny wild strawberries. They may be tiny but they are bursting with flavor. Our pug, used toContinue reading “What To Do With Wild Strawberries?”
My Garden: Epson Salt and Tomatoes
I was cleaning out the cupboard the other day and found a container of Epsom salt. Probably left over from when our kids played sports. I remembered hearing that Epsom salt was good for tomatoes and decided to do a little research. I wondered if it was one of those home remedies or was thereContinue reading “My Garden: Epson Salt and Tomatoes”
Frugal Tips: Bugs Be Gone!
I love Vermont in the spring and summer it is just so beautiful. I spend as much time outside as I can working in the garden and just enjoying the outdoors. However one thing I do not like are the bugs! Each year I make my own bug repellent using witch hazel and several essentialContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Bugs Be Gone!”
Prudent Pantry: 10 Steps to Get Your Finances in Order
We’re halfway through the year already, it’s the perfect time to take a look at your finances and make sure everything is in order. 1. The first thing to do is make a commitment. You want to commit to get your finances in order and be ready to follow through. 2. Order a credit report.Continue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Steps to Get Your Finances in Order”
My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use
Last week I shared about the Risks of Lawn Care Pesticides. Today I am talking about the recommendations for pesticide use. I would strongly discourage the use of lawn-care pesticides in order to minimize health and environmental risks. There are many non-chemical solutions for your lawn and gardening problems. Consider pesticide-free landscaping alternatives that makeContinue reading “My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use”
Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb
I have an abundance of rhubarb as I have already mentioned! I don’t mind as I love rhubarb and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Recently I shared a wonderful recipe for Rhubarb Buckle. We also enjoy making a delicious Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp. Another family favorite it Rhubarb Cake. What if you wantContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb”
My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides
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”
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”
Nancy on the Home Front 