Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. I never understood why anybody would want to keep all of that stuff, or why my mom sent me to the very back corner of our large yard with it so frequently. Why Compost?

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

“Mom, when are we going camping?”…”How 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! Plan your summer fun! 40 Summer Desserts.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

When you attempt to casually pry Mom for what she might like, she doesn’t take the bait and replies, "Oh, just a card would be nice." First off, mom doesn’t want a blender, she never did. Mom wants something from the heart. And Mom being Mom, chances are she doesn’t want you to spend a fortune, either.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Moms always love anything their kids give them! If it gets stubborn, try taking a putty knife down the sides to loosen it, then turn it over and tap the bottom (kind of like getting a homemade cake out of it’s pan).

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191