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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. All food was natural in that it wasn’t coated with hundreds of toxic pesticides, fungicides, and any other cide you can think of. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. And we all know we don’t need more crap.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. Go camping in the backyard.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. Childhood joy.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. I mean you have to buy tools, seed, fertilizer, etc.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. Go camping in the backyard.

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Chefman 3 Liter Deep Fryer – $29.99

Saving With Shellie

Are you already planning those summer backyard get togethers? A long-handled basket keeps your hands safely away from the heated oil, and a rotary dial lets you adjust the temperature for each type of food. This is perfect for backyard barbecues and having friends over! Grab yours today! Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Chefman Express Air Fryer – $39.99 (Shipped)

Saving With Shellie

Do you love fried foods but want to make them at home? You can get FREE Shipping or FREE ship to store depending on if you are close to a Best Buy. This is perfect for backyard barbecues and having friends over! Right now, BestBuy.com has this Chefman Express 2.5L Air Fryer on sale for only $39.99 (reg $120)! Grab yours today!

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