Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Whether you simply want to venture from the daily routine, stop watching so much TV, or you just need to save money by not going out, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. The process of trying out a new hobby can be an enjoyable experience in its own right, even if it doesn’t stick in the long run. Cooking and Baking.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2013
If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. If you have active kids who need to get out of the house for a while, plan a field day either in your backyard or at a local park. Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time.
For the Mommas
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
If reading is one of your hobbies, then check out these Kindle Reads from Amazon that you can pick for FREE! 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: Backyard Farming: The Beginners Guide by Elizabeth Bolling.
Couponing 101
MARCH 19, 2019
Instead of spending $10 on a decorative storage jar at Hobby Lobby or Target, you can upcycle and make one at a fraction of the price. Lauren calls them winter mason jar lanterns, but I think these are just perfect for a spring evening out in the backyard! It’s financially beneficial to be sure.
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. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 29, 2011
Raise Quail in Your Backyard to Sell. This was hubby’s hobby, but I thought maybe we could sell the birds (quail is good eating!). Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? I’m not sure I have the greatest answer to that, but here are some things we tried that did NOT work out for us – at all.
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