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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. Invite the grand-kids for an overnight camping adventure in your own backyard. Build a campfire and tell stories, roast marshmallows and more. Hold a garage sale together. Hold a grandparent camp.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Resources to learn how to build root cellars. Do you have a root cellar?

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. Raise Quail in Your Backyard to Sell. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He tried making pots from the clay in the backyard. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. Continually trying new things builds your experience level and shows you worlds that you might want to explore and conquer. One of the most impressive things I saw my Father do was to continually try new things.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Renting out your garage or backyard for RV or classic car owners could bring in $25 to $150 per month, depending on the space you allocate. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise. Avoid Consumerism.

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