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. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
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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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
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. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Go camping in the backyard.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Also, my husband and I have a few home projects that we would like to accomplish. 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. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
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.
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! Not up for a backyard garden? TheThe dimensions are 42 in.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
(Compare that to our old home town, Chicago, which averages 36.9 There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. 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. Plant our garden where it receives some shade.
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