For the Mommas
JUNE 15, 2016
5 Inexpensive Summer Party Ideas. I’ve got 5 Inexpensive Summer Party Ideas that are fun and will make you look forward to having a party this weekend. Host a few friends on your deck or in your backyard for a late afternoon social. Enjoy a backyard cookout with a buffet table of assorted burger toppings. Movie Night.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 21, 2011
If possible, store extra dried leaves in bags or an extra bin for this purpose. My bins were very inexpensive, but they are small and I fill them up quite fast in the summer. The dried leaves are carbon/brown and will help decompose all of the kitchen waste that I send to the compost every winter.
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Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 28, 2013
With a little creativity, sweat equity and less cash than you’d spend for most summer trips, you can turn your backyard into your own staycation , playground or date spot — complete with everything you’ll need for rest and relaxation. Why not set up an area in your backyard for the family to play? Backyard Camping.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 24, 2013
Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Or if you have a real tent, take it outside and enjoy a backyard campout. While you enjoy the music serve inexpensive drinks and snacks such as fruit juice and popcorn. Visit the local dollar store for inexpensive door prizes you can raffle off each hour.
Saving With Shellie
JULY 29, 2014
. . Blueberry Crumble is the perfect dessert for a backyard BBQ! With blueberries in season now and fairly inexpensive, it’s the perfect time to make this yummy summer dessert. Store with the lids on, up to 1 week in the fridge. Plus, using a box of cake mix makes them a breeze to put together. on top of the fruit.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 11, 2015
To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Host a Potluck.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 20, 2012
It’s true that some may not be able to afford that trip to Paris they’ve been dreaming of, but they can afford to take their family on a vacation that doesn’t involve an inflatable pool in their backyard instead of a beach, and a Netflix marathon in lieu of a sightseeing tour. So, the simple solution is to take a weekend vacation.
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