It’s a busy time of year and when the days are sunny I work outside in the garden, when the weather is rainy I’m inside on the computer! You may be able to guess that the last four days have been absolutely beautiful. I’ve been working to get the vegetable garden planted. I’ve also beenContinue reading “It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!”
Tag Archives: Prudent Living
10 Things For An Emergency Binder
I like to have a well-stocked pantry. Having a well-stocked pantry insures that we will have food on hand in case of an emergency. That emergency might be a storm where I can’t get to the store or a job loss or just unexpected company. In addition to a well-stocked pantry I am also workingContinue reading “10 Things For An Emergency Binder”
My Garden: High Yield Gardening
People that have acres and acres of vegetables don’t worry too much about a few straggly stalks here and there. But for those of use with much smaller gardens must use that space wisely. Many factors – from spacing to weeding have a profound effect on your garden yields. Here are a few tips toContinue reading “My Garden: High Yield Gardening”
Frugal Tips: 9 Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals
I’m always trying to find alternative ways to clean, keep bugs away or even remove stains. Here are 9 alternatives to using hazardous chemicals. Ants: Do you have ants in your kitchen? Find out where they are coming in and sprinkle chili powder at the entry. Do you have insects on your plants? Try sprayingContinue reading “Frugal Tips: 9 Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals”
My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds
I am slowly transitioning to raised beds in our vegetables garden. Last year my husband built two small raised beds close to the kitchen for my herbs. They worked out so well, I can just step outside the kitchen and cut fresh herbs for cooking. In our regular vegetable garden we already have four raisedContinue reading “My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds”
Prudent Pantry: What is a Mushroom Foray?
There are many ways to have a well-stocked pantry. Grow your own vegetables and preserve the harvest or buy pre-packaged freeze-dried foods and keep them on hand. Another way to fill your pantry is to take advantage of the foods that you can find free in the woods! This past weekend my husband and IContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is a Mushroom Foray?”
Worth Repeating: Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
I don’t repeat recipes very often but this one is worth repeating. Spring means an abundance of fresh asparagus at the Farmer’s Market. This recipe is light, quick, easy and so delicious! If you don’t have any asparagus on hand you could substitute another vegetable but if you are an asparagus lover give it aContinue reading “Worth Repeating: Asparagus Egg Drop Soup”
My Garden: Tips For A Vegetable Garden
Are you planning a vegetable garden this year? Starting a vegetable garden for the first time is exciting, but it can be a little intimidating too. Every gardener dreams of an abundant harvest, but it’s not always easy to know how to manage the details of what to plant and how to care for theContinue reading “My Garden: Tips For A Vegetable Garden”
Recipe Box: Steak with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
We have wonderful friends that we get together with every month or so. We used to meet at a restaurant but decided we preferred the atmosphere of our homes and enjoy creating wonderful meals for each other. So once a month or so we meet at our home and the next we will meet atContinue reading “Recipe Box: Steak with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese”
My Garden: It’s May!
The calendar says it’s May but it sure doesn’t feel like it! It’s not usual to have a long cool spring and then jump right into summer here in Vermont. I have to remember that! However after a long cold winter I am really looking forward to getting outside without a jacket on! My forsythiaContinue reading “My Garden: It’s May!”
Nancy on the Home Front 