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Hanging Clothes Outside To Dry

Family Balance Sheet

Prior to this week, my backyard looked like a marsh after several days of rain. We have had record rain fall this spring.not conducive to hanging clothes outside to dry. I don't have room for a line in our backyard, so I use 2 wooden drying racks. Finally, I have been able to start hanging the laundry outside this past week.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.

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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. The same goes for things like clothes. If they‘d still fit, I’d be content to continue to wear my clothes from the early 2000s. I have given up on second hand kids’ clothing. It’s probably a good thing they don’t!

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. – Fire up the backyard fire pit and invite your friends and neighbors. Go camping in the backyard.

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50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring

Couponing 101

These super cool backyard hideouts are hanging “tents” made from sheets and hula hoops! All you need is a hose and a simple pool noodle to create lasting sprinkler fun in your backyard. Play a giant game of Twister right in your backyard, and there’s no slippery mat to worry about! No sprinkler? How clever!

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Baby Clothes Baby items really are a hot commodity, and this includes baby clothes. Since you already gave them such a good deal on the car seat, they are unlikely to haggle too much on the baby clothes’ pricing. The trick here is to make sure that the baby clothes are in good condition.

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6 Creative Ways to Entertain Kids During Quarantine

Couponing 101

Kids can use their own clothes and old Halloween costumes, or you could add to the fun by lending some of your clothes and/or a bedsheet. You could set up an obstacle course in your house or backyard with items you already have on hand. Play Dress-Up. Make an Obstacle Course.