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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. I mentioned ‘ food miles ’ earlier. Because the.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. Go camping in the backyard. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. All food was natural in that it wasn’t coated with hundreds of toxic pesticides, fungicides, and any other cide you can think of. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. And we all know we don’t need more crap.

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How To Throw A Lavish Holiday Party On A Tight Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The holidays are already upon us despite the fact that it seems like just yesterday that we were barbecuing in the backyard and lighting off fireworks. How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank Everyone likes a good party, right? You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Edible Crafts for Kids, Backyard Farming And More!

For the Mommas

Edible Crafts for Kids by Leanne Perry: In this book you will find 27 unique and exciting crafts you can create and eat with your children while learning about food, colors, shapes, and textures. And by playing with food, children will learn to appreciate ingredients and combine new and old flavors. They will also have a lot of fun!

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. Go camping in the backyard. Have a backyard game night.

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Parenting Pointers - Setting Rules for Toddlers

Motherhood Moments

Instead of tacky clothes and stinky food, you’re dealing with hitting and not wanting to eat. Eat healthy foods – Encouraging toddlers to eat healthy foods can help establish good eating habits and promote healthy growth and development. Here are some tips on how to establish rules for your toddler.

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