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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. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet.

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

Motherhood Moments

The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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My Word for 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I thought about reusing REDUCE, but it’s a new year, so I need a new word. Related reading: Track your Net Worth with a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family! How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic. As a family, we do not eat enough vegetables and fruits. Enter 2021.

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Ways to Celebrate Easter with your Older Tweens and Teens

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have two suggestions: include them as adults, but also plan some age specific activities for them. Let them lead the home and table decorating activities – coming up with ideas, researching costs, conferring with you and then making the decorations happen on the event day. Suggest a youth group springtime activity.

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Sweet Dreams Together: A Guide to Safe and Peaceful Cosleeping with Your Newborn

Koupon Karen

The Benefits of Bedside Sleepers Unlike standalone cribs, which isolate new arrivals down dark, distant hallways, generating separation anxiety, quality bedside sleepers foster constant caretaker connections in the early months while preventing the grave dangers solitary family beds pose to vulnerable infants.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reuse your own decorations. Other treasured items we reuse every year include huge a mottled green glass ball ornament from my grandparents, a set of 1950′s angel candle holders from a favorite aunt and two 3 foot tall paper nutcrackers made by my kids in elementary school in the 1980′s. Save On Gifts And Wrapping.

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Season of Sharing 2013 Day 5: Friends and Family and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Today’s post is all about gifts for friends and family! These insoles are a great budget-friendly stocking stuffer for the person on your list that loves running, hiking, or any activity involving their feet. Chillow is activated simply by adding. It’s easy to erase and reuse for the next month.

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