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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? The year after I lost my job, my husband got laid off.

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Planting, weeding, and harvesting all require a certain level of physical effort. There are arguments that produce that remains on the plant longer is higher in nutrients than produce picked before it ripens. Locally grown produce is likely to be healthier, since it can remain on the plant longer.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. You’ll mow lawns, plant flowers and even design elaborate landscape plans for homes and office complexes. Accounting and bookkeeping Are you a licensed CPA or a business accounting software wizard?