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My Backyard Compost

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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. Usually, I'm wearing my bathrobe.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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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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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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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!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

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A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Enjoying some outdoor time. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home

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Honestly, I signed up for the trip, because it was a free chance to go to Pittsburgh. 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. Green Living'

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I've Been Featured Over at BlogHer.com

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I was very excited to receive an email that My Backyard Composting article was being featured at BlogHer.com on their Green Page. The topics include books, career, DIY, entertainment, family, feminism, food, green, health, love and sex, money, politics, and so much more. Have you been to BlogHer.com ? Thanks BlogHer.com !

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How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. You will have peace of mind knowing that your tasty vegetables are chemical-free, and the money you save will be an added bonus. Pest Control.