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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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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.

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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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7 Free Virtual Field Trips to Take Your Kids on During Quarantine

Couponing 101

Like real field trips, virtual field trips give kids a chance to explore different places and topics. Not only that, but virtual field trips can also give your kids something fun and educational to do when you don’t have time to give them one-on-one instruction. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The Nature Conservancy.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. Also, my husband and I have a few home projects that we would like to accomplish. What’s not for them to love? Plan your Summer Fun!

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50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring

Couponing 101

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Garden Rock Caterpillar via Nellie Bellie.