Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 22, 2017

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this Kids Garden Tools & Tote for only $4.71 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience. This is an add on item.

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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. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this G & F JustForKids Kids Garden Tools Set for only $10.88 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. Rather than rinsing veggies under running water to clean them as we used to do, we instead fill a bowl with water and rinse the veggies in there. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Wash veggies in a bowl.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot. This is perfect if you are still looking for a spot to plant a garden in your yard. You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Use six cubic feet of soil to fill this bed and plant it with herbs, vegetables, or flowers.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 9, 2016

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this Kids Garden Tools & Tote for only $8.64 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience. right now on Amazon!

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 1, 2016

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this Kids Garden Tools & Tote for only $8.64 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience. right now on Amazon!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 10, 2016

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this G & F JustForKids Kids Garden Tools Set for only $15.05 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience. Each tool is up to 27.5

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 7, 2015

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this Kids Garden Tools & Tote for only $10.66 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. The kids will love having their own tools and you can use it as a teaching experience. right now on Amazon!

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse: Save $45 + FREE Shipping | Friday Sale. Little Tikes is having their Friday 4 hour sale today with savings on this Secret Garden Playhouse. About: A perfect playhouse that is sized just right that can be used outside in the backyard, or inside in the family room or a playroom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

But I digress; for anyone interested in catching rainwater to feed their grass and gardens, this post is for you. I got very lucky when I rented that house, as there was already a 1,500 gallon cistern buried in the backyard! My water bill was pretty much nada. Why should we pay for what comes down to earth for free? Go Green'

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2014

Different Uses of Body Butter. A good organic garden is the key to a great homestead. Follow the directions in this easy-to-follow handbook and you’ll soon have a bounty of delicious and healthy organic vegetables growing in your own backyard. 2: Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden (Homesteading Handbooks).

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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. My garden. Purple raspberries from my garden. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. Summertime is the perfect time for growing a window sill or backyard herb garden. If you have found yourself with a bunch of freshly grown herbs but only so many recipes to try them in, take a look below at 10 fun and frugal ways to use herbs in your home. Take a look!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 7, 2012

Spring and summer are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means – lush green lawns, sweet-smelling flowering planters, and overflowing backyard gardens. Most everyone now can collect rainfall for their own use around their property. and voila – that’s how many gallons you can save for future use.

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Bills Home and Garden Collectibles New Mexico 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

How often will it be used? This process might not seem much fun but I tell you, it has saved us lots of money over the past couple of years. He was happy to lend it as he said that it was just sitting gathering dust in his garage; he had bought it for a single project and never used it again. Do I have the cash for it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. What is a root cellar?

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

These super cool backyard hideouts are hanging “tents” made from sheets and hula hoops! Garden Rock Caterpillar via Nellie Bellie. All you need is a hose and a simple pool noodle to create lasting sprinkler fun in your backyard. Backyard Oversized Memory Game from Dollar Store Crafts. No sprinkler? How clever!

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 17, 2012

Today’s Austin, Texas Groupon deal is for Johnson’s Backyard Garden. Johnson’s Backyard Gardens is a CSA that offers weekly or bi-weekly produce delivery. I have several friends that have used a CSA and a few even use Johnson’s Backyard Garden.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 29, 2012

Just use the code COUPONING101 at checkout to get this discounted price. This is a GREAT magazine if you’re interesting in gardening, but don’t have very much backyard space at your house. Today only (8/29/12), you can get a one-year subscription to Urban Farm Magazine for only $4.50 !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

Luckily, organic vegetables can be grown in the comfort of your own backyard. There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. These things, when broken down, provide excellent nutrients to the soil of an organic garden. You do not need a very large area. Preparation.

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Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2019

Retailers are clearing out summer products to make room for fall products, so now is a great time to snag outdoor décor that you can start using right away. Here are some of our favorite deals: Multicolor Cotton Orb 30 Bulb Solar LED String Lights – $19.99 Large Multicolored Glass Hanging Ball Raya Lantern – $19.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I applied the bleach using an old spray bottle and left it on overnight. I did see suggestions to use a cleaner called TSP along with the bleach and water, but couldn’t find that in my normal shopping circles. To clean the algae and moss from your roof, you will need the following: A garden sprayer. A garden hose.

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For the Mommas

MAY 16, 2016

and when you use the ShopAtHome link, you can score EXTRA cashback too. So get ready to turn your backyard into your own waterpark with this Banzai splash park. Inflates in about 1 minute, using the included blower. Attaches to standard garden hose. Banzai Slide ‘N Soak Splash Park ONLY $299.99 Shipped (Reg $600).

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Nova, has a bout of doubt on how to best use his newfound powers, he gets advice from the experts: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! This book is packed with information on how to plan and create your very own backyard farm, even if you’re a total beginner to gardening. Download: Avengers: Heroes Welcome #1 by Brian Bendis.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The books include Morning Routine, Sourdough Creek, Go To Sleep Mom, Green Thumb Gardening and more. In this book, you can find many useful tips of how to start your day in the most effective way. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Cassie Angel is used to taking care of herself. Bill McDowell.

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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. I still use Comet to clean my toilets. There weren't a lot of people walking around, mostly hippies and college students. Earth Day has come a long way. I have come a long way too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

This is mainly because more people are seeking out these green products and services to buy and use for themselves. Now that there is a financial incentive, people are more inclined to be environmentally aware in their choice of the things they buy and use. The greater the demand, the cheaper the goods are to be produced.

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For the Mommas

JULY 19, 2016

Anyways, here’s a hack that will get you a free $10 Amazon gift card: Sign up for MyPoints using your email or Facebook account (it’s free). The next time you shop online, use the Mypoints portal to make your purchase. Now you can always be safe when you fire up the grill for your backyard barbeque. Free Butterfly Garden Kit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 15, 2014

Vertical Gardening by Jennifer Ross. Backyard Farming by Elizabeth Boiling. This site uses affiliate links. Lower Case Color the Sounds Printable Pack. Paleo Diet for Beginners by Sally Thomas. Back to School Coloring Pages. Nivea Cocoa Butter Lotion. Marriage Matters by Winston T. Clean and Organized by Alex Wild.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. While it’s true that most people put a lot of their old stuff up for sale in a garage sale, it’s also true that you can find some excellent, hardly used items on the list. What Is a Garage Sale?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2011

Presence of a backyard or a frontyard. If you are fond of gardening and landscaping, this is a must-check. Why pay for storage for things you don’t use anyways?! You must scrutinize the kitchens and the bathrooms properly since they are the most used rooms in a home. Many houses have yards however some do not.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Spend some time tending to a family garden. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. This site uses affiliate links. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Tell scary stories while you gather. Just call ahead and ask.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 29, 2013

From low-key, romantic date nights, to family backyard barbecues or dinner parties with friends, Ristorante and Dina have tips and prizes to make any get-together as unique and hassle-free as Ristorante pizzas! Keep outdoor parties looking simple and chic by using disposable bamboo plates.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 23, 2011

FREE Better Homes and Gardens Subscription. Zillionz Cash Register and Backyard Safari Weather Pod Review and Giveaway (Ends December 27). Earn money for normal everyday online searching – Swagbucks is powered by google and is FREE to use! FREE Baby Talk Subscription. FREE David Yurman “Essence” Perfume Sample.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Spend some time tending to a family garden. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. This site uses affiliate links. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Tell scary stories while you gather. Just call ahead and ask.

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