Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 21, 2011
My composting adventures all started about 9 years ago when our local Penn State Cooperative Extension office offered a free composting bin (the round one in the picture) when you attended their free composting seminar. I have a system going, but I am a laid back composter. So what did I learn at the seminar?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.
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Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we were anticipating our summer fun. Budget Your Summer Fun!
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. A freebie cabinet. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 22, 2014
But I do try my best and want to make the earth a better place for my family and my community. I started a backyard compost many years ago before we had kids. Now the compost is also a science lesson for my kids. Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home. 10 Paper Product to Replace with Reusable Options & Save Money.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
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. Making your own compost will save you around $35 to $60.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 7, 2011
Yet, you pay the prices because you want to provide chemical-free vegetables for you and your family. Luckily, organic vegetables can be grown in the comfort of your own backyard. First, you will want to create a compost pile that will produce organic fertilizer for your soil. You should moisten and stir your compost often.
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