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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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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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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. My garden. Childhood joy.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Go To Sleep Mom!, Sourdough Creek and More

For the Mommas

The books include Morning Routine, Sourdough Creek, Go To Sleep Mom, Green Thumb Gardening and more. You can find there also many ways of how to improve your health and habits, which will show you a new way of life. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Morning Routine: How to Wake up and C.by

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

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Why You Should Live Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Enough time has passed, as well as extensive research completed, to show us that these issues are a real threat to maintaining our lifestyles and the long-term health of the planet that supports us. Encourage outdoor learning at home. As a family, plant a garden or a tree and watch it grow.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research.