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Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are two huge downsides to the gym, though, and those are: Cost Most fitness centers are not cheap. There are plenty of things that can be done that are both frugal and eco friendly that have nothing to do with belonging to a fitness center. Hiking Hiking is a great activity in the spring and summer for several reasons.

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. You know you do!

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. I’m taking my 9 year old grandson to Colonial Williamsburg this summer – a trip I have been planning since he was born – but it isn’t cheap. Hold a grandparent camp. Not into outdoor camping?

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

But beyond just minimizing transaction totals or stretching budgets further, coupon utilization also intersects with community connection, creativity, green living benefits, and elevating financial wellness over time. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.

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LeapFrog LeapBand – $24.99

Saving With Shellie

The LeapFrog LeapBand is the first activity tracker made just for kids! Here are all the details: Preload LeapBand with 50 active challenges that get kids moving, like – “Pounce like a lion! Encourages active play, nurturing and healthy choices. Choose from three colors: green, blue or pink. Ages 4-7 years.

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10 Fun Dates That Won’t Break The Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the springtime, the grass is a lovely shade of green and flowers are blooming everywhere. Pick an activity that you will both enjoy such as building a house or serving at the soup kitchen. Dating can be expensive. In today’s economy, inflation is quite high, and prices are rising quickly. All you need is a blanket and some food.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! Our son is 29 and biological.