The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I designed everything, built the cedar beds from scratch, put up wire fencing, built vertical growing structures, and hauled in the soil. The same goes for things like clothes. Enjoying some outdoor time.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
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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Motherhood Moments
JUNE 22, 2023
Instead of tacky clothes and stinky food, you’re dealing with hitting and not wanting to eat. As your toddler grows, you may need to adjust the rules to fit your current reality. Eventually, they will be able to go down the stairs by themselves, move around their room at night, or go outside and play in the backyard without you.
Couponing 101
MARCH 22, 2019
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!
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
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.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 22, 2011
From composting and saving rain water to using cloth napkins and reusable grocery bags, I have made many changes in my life over the last 20 years. When I was a college sophomore, I didn't even know how to cook scrambled eggs, let alone grow my own food. And I gave up on cloth diapers as soon as my babies started eating solid food. (I
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 31, 2012
Backyard Ball During the day, kids would gather, at first one or two, then joined by another and another until there was enough for a game of backyard ball. Two flat sheets, 3 clothes pins and 4 rocks were all it took to make our secret tent hideaway, where we could sit and share secrets or pretend to be Indians.
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