Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. For example, in my area we plant tomatoes mid-March.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Plan a scavenger hunt and plant clues all through the house. You could prepare a special meal at home and spend the evening together. Show Your Love with Food. Plan a Special Day.

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Frugal Kids Jewelry and Watches Flowers and Plants 177

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. Brew your coffee at home and take it along with you in a travel mug.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Dinner time is stressful.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

If the thought of beating summer boredom also makes you think of draining your budget, you are going to want to keep reading. Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! Make popcorn at home, turn down the lights, and pretend you are in the theatre. Better yet, plant flowers together in your garden – every time you walk by it, you’ll be reminded about your time together.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Bank of America 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. You can try one or all ten; it’s up to you.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

If the thought of beating summer boredom also makes you think of draining your budget, you are going to want to keep reading. Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I thought we might need to think about putting on another new roof and made some budget adjustments to plan for that. I found a bleach pump sprayer at Home Depot. Something to direct the bleach/water runoff away from plantings and creeks. I started out with a regular garden sprayer which worked well enough. A garden hose.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting. This means funds are tight. Don’t even talk to me about retirement!

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 178

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. ‘Nuff said.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

Encourage outdoor learning at home. As a family, plant a garden or a tree and watch it grow. Spend time talking with your children about the plants and animals they see. Check out books from your local library to read with your children on local plants and animal life. Build a birdhouse or bird feeder for your backyard.

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Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With limited budgets and resources, many small businesses are apt to hire an outside consultant to help assist them with installing, managing, updating, and troubleshooting their technology. You’ll mow lawns, plant flowers and even design elaborate landscape plans for homes and office complexes.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

I do something every single day, and all of it is on a very strict budget. Working out at home is so much easier than going to a gym, plus it’s cheaper in the long run without the gym membership fees. Plant some vegetables or flowers, get a workout each week tending to your garden, develop a green thumb, and reap the benefits!

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Bank Banking Home and Garden Fitness 40