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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.

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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. We do have two trees, but they are well established and thus far have done fine without regular watering. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden.

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4 Hobbies for Adulthood

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some ideas for new hobbies that will get you off the couch and add to your well-being. Gardening is another hobby you can pick up at any age. Mix it up a bit and tap into your creativity to indulge in some new experiences, because life is too short and every second counts. Remember that hiking trails come in all levels.

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FREE & Discounted eBooks: The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book and The Heirloom Life Gardener

Couponing 101

In addition, the book is filled with practical advice about dealing with classroom and birthday parties, as well as easy ingredient substitution ideas. The Heirloom Life Gardener: The Baker Creek Way of Growing Your Own Food Easily and Naturally by Jere and Emilee Gettle: Only $1.99 (reg.

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How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Luckily, organic vegetables can be grown in the comfort of your own backyard. It requires time and patience, but will be well worth it. There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. Next, you will need to determine where you want your organic garden.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. My garden. Purple raspberries from my garden. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Canvas Multi-Colored Hammock – $19.99 (Shipped)

Saving With Shellie

This cotton canvas multi-colored hammock is perfect for garden and backyard lounging, as well as camping, traveling and backpacking and it can be yours for only $19.99 (reg $69.99) plus free shipping! Take some time from your hectic schedule to relax!