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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. Vacation vibes are year-round.

Backyard 180
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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter.

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7 Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars

Couponing 101

It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Add a little bit of light to the great outdoors with these tea light candle lanterns. Lauren calls them winter mason jar lanterns, but I think these are just perfect for a spring evening out in the backyard! Even recycling has its environmental costs. Hanging Lanterns.