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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

My bins were very inexpensive, but they are small and I fill them up quite fast in the summer. When I know we are getting rain, I might go out and open the bins up to let the rain in, otherwise I use water from my rain barrel. I just have to remember to close them up to avoid critter dining.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. You can create ribbons for the winners, or offer them inexpensive prizes.