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 Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. I was an avid gardener for many years. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 12, 2012

Tips for understanding and buying the right compost bin for your yard.

Compost 71

Compost Composting Frugal Buy 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. Moms always love anything their kids give them! What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? A container to mix it in.

Giving 188

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.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

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

Couponing 101

JUNE 21, 2014

And: Organic Gardening, Garden Design, Composting and Companion Planting for Beginners. A huge thanks to Rachel at Mashup Mom for this roundup! Also currently free for Kindle: Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes. And: The Amazing Coconut: Over 50 Life Changing Recipes. Also: The Farmer’s Market Seasonal Cookbook.

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Organic Organization Freebies Whole Foods 68