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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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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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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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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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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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8 Social Distancing Activities for Families on Lockdown

Couponing 101

The stress of the COVID-19 crisis may make you crave fun and stress relief more than usual. But with social distancing in place, your old ways of having fun may not cut it anymore. When your family needs a break, you don’t need to lament the fact that you have nowhere to go. Get out the family friendly board games !