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”
Tag Archives: Prudent Living
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”
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”
Frugal Tips: What Financial Records To Keep
This week I am celebrating all the new “likes” the On The Home Front Facebook page has received! I never thought I’d see the day where I would have over 1000 likes! I sure do love all the support. Gardener’s Supply Company is also supporting me by supplying the prizes this week. I have a tendency toContinue reading “Frugal Tips: What Financial Records To Keep”
Back On the Home Front
It sure is nice to be back On The Home Front. As I mentioned over a week ago in a post October was a month I will not soon forget. I lost my father. What a hole he has left in my life. I am so thankful for the many wonderful memories I have. HeContinue reading “Back On the Home Front”
Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Scones
This is the fifth recipe I’ve shared with the Grain Mill Challenge. If you haven’t made scones you should really give it a try. They are so easy and the final result is so tasty! This is a favorite recipe of mine, I use mini chocolate chips but you could also used dried fruit. WholeContinue reading “Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Scones”
Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Bread
Several months ago I took a class at King Arthur’s called Cooking With Whole Grains. It was a wonderful class full of valuable information and I came home with this recipe! I’ve tried various whole-wheat recipes before but this is now my favorite. It’s also a perfect recipe to share with the Whole Grain ChallengeContinue reading “Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Bread”
My Garden: Fall Update
Usually in the fall my schedule slows down somewhat. I have a seasonal job that comes to an end in mid October, which means I have more time to devote to getting the gardens put to bed and preparing for the winter season. Instead, this year I have been spending my time driving back andContinue reading “My Garden: Fall Update”
Frugal Tips From My Readers
Each week I have had a giveaway related to one of the topics covered in the blog. The first giveaway was a series of books relating to budgeting and managing your money. I asked each person who entered to leave me his or her best frugal tip. I thought I would share a few ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips From My Readers”
Nancy on the Home Front 