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

Motherhood Moments

Get ready to see hiking trails, dog parks, outdoor eateries, green concert spaces, community gardens, pollinator plantings, playgrounds, rooftop gardens and terraces, and more in communities that expand and revitalize. Homeowners will continue to plant with wildlife in mind. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

Motherhood Moments

Ensuring our youngest consumers understand how to reuse and recycle paper products or plant a tree will nurture life-long recycling habits and a respect for the planet.” Using common kitchen tools described in these printable instructions , simply mush up paper and cardboard and sprinkle in flower seeds to make paper. Forty-seven U.S.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Over the years, I’ve invested small amounts at a time, extending my growing space, adding several types of berries, planting cherry trees, and growing an asparagus patch from seed. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future.

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Homegrown Celery

Family Balance Sheet

Celery is a staple in my kitchen. But I had never considered planting the crunchy vegetable until I came upon a 6-pack of celery plants this past spring as I was shopping for the rest of my vegetables. I planted them in my square foot garden in the spring and I am now starting to harvest it. Thanks for reading.

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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

That composting is a great way to recycle yard and kitchen waste, return nutrients back into your soil and that it is quite easy. During the winter, I still add kitchen waste to the compost, but I rarely turn it because I'm a wimp in the cold. I like my freezer method because it eliminates any smell and fruit flies in my kitchen.

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Giveaway: Sonic the Hedgehog Erector Set

Saving Cents With Sense

My oldest son (7 years) absolutely loves to build things – he will spend hours in his room or at the kitchen table building new creations. The Sonic ™ and Knuckles Chemical Plant Racing Tracks features 165 parts and easy-to-follow building instructions, stickers and tools. This set is sold at Toys R Us.

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Freezing Green Beans

Family Balance Sheet

I planted 4 squares worth in my square foot garden and we have had them twice for dinner so far. I just put 5 cups in my freezer and many young beans are still on the plants. Thanks for reading. If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. They are the gift that keeps on giving.

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