We all want to save money and it seems like the costs at the grocery store increase every year! Here are a few tips to help you save money while grocery shopping. Never shop when you’re hungry. Everything looks good then, and you stop thinking about saving money or eating well. You’ll be likely toContinue reading “7 Simple Rules for Thrifty Grocery Shopping”
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The Well Stocked Garden Pantry
Like a well-stocked pantry for a cook, a good “medicine cabinet” will save a gardener time and money, especially when it comes to pest control. You may already have many of the necessary ingredients for safe and natural deterrence at home. Store them in a handy location, out of reach of both children and pets.Continue reading “The Well Stocked Garden Pantry”
Killer Tips To Save More Of Your Income
I’m on the west coast this week spending time with my daughter and grandchildren. You may remember reading this post a year ago but I thought the advice was well worth repeating. Who doesn’t want to save more of their income! Did you know that according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, on average AmericansContinue reading “Killer Tips To Save More Of Your Income”
Your Spring Maintenance Checklist
Spring is a great time to take a look at your home. Keeping up with minor repairs and upkeep on your home’s exterior will prevent pricier professional jobs and delay those inevitable overhauls. Here’s a quick list of things that should be checked at least once a year to make sure they’re working properly. BeforeContinue reading “Your Spring Maintenance Checklist”
The Wonders of Raised Beds
I always had a few raised beds in my vegetable garden but last year we decided to transition to all raised beds. What is a raised bed? It is a mound of lose, well-prepared soil, six to eight inches high that will make for easier gardening and healthier crops. The beds can be permanent, withContinue reading “The Wonders of Raised Beds”
Warm Farro Cereal
Our mornings are still rather chilly and I enjoy a nice bowl of warm cereal to start my day. Warm Farro cereal with dried cherries is a perfect choice.
Making a Veggie Bag
Cut down on plastic bags with this simple cloth bag. It will help keep vegetables fresh, letting them breathe and absorbing excess moisture. I had some extra muslin from another project and it took me no time at all to sew this veggie bag! I now have two ideas for homemade Christmas gifts for next year;Continue reading “Making a Veggie Bag”
Happenings On The Home Front
The calendar says it’s spring but we have lots of snow to melt before we’ll be seeing green grass. I thought I would share some of the photos of the various critters that we have On The Home Front. There is always evidence in the snow of visitors.Sometimes we are lucky enough to see theContinue reading “Happenings On The Home Front”
Fragrant Wood Cleaner
Do you have wood cabinets or wood furniture in your home? This fragrant formula will clear away sticky grime and is safe for most finishes. Always test wood-cleaning formulas on an inconspicuous area of your furniture, like the inside of a leg or a panel underneath, before treating the entire piece. This step is aContinue reading “Fragrant Wood Cleaner”
Essential Pantry Items: Baking Soda
Last week I mentioned that I consider Salt to be an essential pantry item. Two other items I consider essential are baking soda and vinegar. Odor, germ and bacteria removal, laundry softening, heavy duty scrubbing, they can do it all! Buy them in bulk because there are many ways to use them in your home!Continue reading “Essential Pantry Items: Baking Soda”
Nancy on the Home Front 