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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Our grocery budget dropped by over $40 per week in the third year of my gardening efforts and it gets better every year.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

Saving Cents With Sense

Here are some budget-happy ideas for all types of mothers. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery?

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

Coupons Do Work

… This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! Other Items on Sale: Sports gear, flowers other than red roses, big screens from the previous year, soy sauce, canned water chestnuts. April Showers brings May Flowers! The best guide ! Lucky Charm Month!