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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

Saving Cents With Sense

So, if your family is one of those whose getaway plans have been curtailed by harsh economic realities, then don’t despair. Why not set up an area in your backyard for the family to play? Backyard Camping. The post Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Lazy Saturday Reads ( Kindle) – Women of Courage, Backyard Homestead And More

For the Mommas

From economic crisis to eminent downfall of many governments, your going to need a plan. Backyard homesteading saves the day. All The Deeply Held Secrets of Backyard Homesteading is FINALLY Revealed in this amazing information packed guide for FREEDOM! Book #1 exposes everything you need to know about backyard chickens.

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I've Been Featured Over at BlogHer.com

Family Balance Sheet

I was very excited to receive an email that My Backyard Composting article was being featured at BlogHer.com on their Green Page. Since 2005, BlogHer's mission has been "to create opportunities for women who blog to gain exposure, education, community and economic empowerment." Have you been to BlogHer.com ?

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How to Harness the Power of the Wind For Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most are installed in the backyard, with 35-140 feet of “monopole” looming over the rooftop like a buzzing streetlight. Windy Economics. However, economics drive real demand in the U.S. With just a few moving parts, they are simple and efficient, a smaller version of turbines found on commercial wind farms.

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Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save

Saving Cents With Sense

A staycation is the perfect economical alternative to a conventional vacation. camp” in your backyard. Capture your fun times from where ever you end up, even if it is your own backyard. Other ideas include: exploring local farmers markets. enjoy eating out at new restaurants. checking out a local winery or brewery.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This research focuses on ways of harnessing “free” and readily available energy sources, in an economical and environmentally-friendly manner. A small turbine in an average backyard can generate enough power for that one household or even a small business.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He tried making pots from the clay in the backyard. Pursuit of lifelong learning allows you to adapt to changing job market and business needs and helps keep you economically valuable. One of the most impressive things I saw my Father do was to continually try new things. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil.

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