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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon with our three kids, ages 4-6. My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Part of my flower garden this year I hate the idea of being haunted by money-woes when my husband and I are retired.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Live Butterfly Garden

Family Balance Sheet

Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. The box contains the mesh 'garden' as seen on the box and a coupon to receive 5 caterpillars and food via mail. Did your family enjoy the process?

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

Our yards have truly become one of the most important parts of our homes,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and its parent organization the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “As Raised garden beds eliminate the need to kneel to tend or view plants. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete. Gardening takes time, energy, patience and commitment as well as some basic skills and knowledge. However, the tide has turned again.

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April 14 & 15 | FREE or Low Cost Events for Kids and Family

Family Balance Sheet

Here's a list of this weekend's FREE or Low Cost Events for Kids and Family: Lowe's. Saturday, April 14, 10 - 11 AM | Kids Clinic - Build a Game Show Chip Drop Game. Home Depot. Saturday, April 14, 10 - 11:30 AM | Raised Gardening Bed Workshop.