Nicoles Nickels
DECEMBER 20, 2011
When you’re tired of play money, use the cash drawer to store real bills and coins! Name of Product: Backyard Safari Portable Weather Pod. Giveaway: One (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader will win both the Zillionz cash register and the Backyard Safari weather pod! Review of Product: I would have LOVED this as a child!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 1, 2014
I got very lucky when I rented that house, as there was already a 1,500 gallon cistern buried in the backyard! My water bill was pretty much nada. Even if you don’t have the space (or don’t want to dig a huge hole in your backyard) for an underground cistern, you can still use rain barrels to collect some water.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. We have two trees in our backyard. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2011
Prior to this week, my backyard looked like a marsh after several days of rain. I don't have room for a line in our backyard, so I use 2 wooden drying racks. Hanging clothes outside to dry makes our electric bill far more manageable when the temperature spikes and the air conditioner is turned on. before I hang outside.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2013
If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. You can have a great time and cool off on a hot day for a fraction of what a day at a water park would cost, just be reasonable about your water usage and don’t leave the hose running too long or you’ll get a surprisingly high water bill.
Couponing 101
JANUARY 19, 2020
Between flowers, candy, and dinner out, many couples rack up quite the bill. You could head to your favorite park to bike or hike, or you could stargaze in your own backyard. Valentine’s Day can warm your heart in the dead of winter. Sadly, it can also carry a hefty enough price tag to knock your budget out cold. Get Outside.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 7, 2012
Spring and summer are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means – lush green lawns, sweet-smelling flowering planters, and overflowing backyard gardens. For the typical homeowner, a small cistern could be buried in the backyard and collect enough rainwater for all gardening and lawn care needs.
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