Over the course of this last year I seem to have accumulated an assortment of items that we don’t need. Between my mother downsizing into a smaller home and cleaning out my father’s house, I now have this assortment of things! They are too valuable to throw out so I decided to list some ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Tips for Selling on eBay”
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Prudent Pantry – Quick Meals From The Pantry
Are you like me? Do you have dried beans in the pantry that you keep forgetting to use because it is so much easier to open a can of beans for a quick meal? The solution: can your dried beans using a pressure canner. Once they are canned they are ready to use for anyContinue reading “Prudent Pantry – Quick Meals From The Pantry”
My Garden: Flowers For The Winter
My garden is put to bed and my houseplants are ready for the winter. Now I can concentrate on forcing some bulbs so we will enjoy flowers in the house for Christmas and later in the winter. Forcing bulbs inside is a wonderful way to enjoy blooming flowers mid-winter. They can also make a wonderfulContinue reading “My Garden: Flowers For The Winter”
Frugal Tips: Peppermint Lip Balm
I have made this lip balm before and we just love it. This year I decided to make some not only for us, but also would make some up to give as Christmas presents. I purchased these little tins from Rose Mountain Herbs, which are the perfect size. The recipe is quite easy and mixesContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Peppermint Lip Balm”
Prudent Pantry: Are You Prepared For Winter?
It’s almost wintertime here in Vermont and that means it’s time to stock up on emergency provisions. Winter can mean snowstorms, power outages and snow-covered roads. Disaster preparedness experts suggest you have a week’s worth of food and beverages on hand in case a storm knocks out electricity and contaminates tap water. We have aContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Are You Prepared For Winter?”
My Garden: Six Tools Tips
I have shared these tips before but as we come to the end of the gardening season it is important that we put ours tools away in good shape so they will be ready for the upcoming garden season! I hope you appreciate the reminder and put your tools away correctly so they will lastContinue reading “My Garden: Six Tools Tips”
Frugal Tips: Relief For Dry Hands
In the winter my hands suffer from the lack of moisture in the air. After having such success with making lip balm I decided to make my own hand cream as well. With just a few simple ingredients I made a really nice lotion, which my hands really appreciate! This recipe was too thick toContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Relief For Dry Hands”
Prudent Pantry: 10 Steps To Get Ready For Thanksgiving
Does the thought of the approaching holidays leave you breathless? Do you feel like there is just not enough time? Perhaps it’s your turn to host the thanksgiving meal, what can you do to be ready for the day? Years ago I read an article that had several steps that would help you to beContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Steps To Get Ready For Thanksgiving”
My Garden: Getting Your Houseplants Ready For Winter
My vegetable garden may be put to bed but I have more than enough houseplants to keep me busy during the winter months. I have several plants which spend the summer outdoors. Before moving them inside I give them a good shower. I don’t want any bugs to come inside with the plants! I alsoContinue reading “My Garden: Getting Your Houseplants Ready For Winter”
Restoring a Wool Sweater
Restoring a wool sweater is possible! Have you ever washed a wool sweater in the washing machine? Not on purpose of course, but one of those moments where you are in a hurry and the wool sweater accidently gets tossed in the wash. Perhaps it even got tossed into the dryer and came out lookingContinue reading “Restoring a Wool Sweater”
Nancy on the Home Front 