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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve been trying my hand at gardening for the last 15 years, though in a very amateur way. (If The gardening season in the Midwest is how I thought gardening everywhere worked. This summer we moved to Tucson, Arizona, and I learned that growing a garden in the desert is nothing like growing a garden in the Midwest.

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Your Next Romantic Getaway

Shereen Travels Cheap

Wherever we go, we try to visit botanical gardens and parks. I enjoyed Longwood Gardens more than any other, but I loved Kew Gardens as much as I loved the Botanical Building in San Diego's Balboa Park. The buildings are beautiful, the history, the language, the river, the food. Every one is so different and I love it.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Now's the time for a getaway with better weather, that'll leave you with money in the bank and the chance to spend more time doing things there, because you aren't jostling with a ton of other tourists. If you're a city person, like me, then you'll be happy to know that it's very walkable and our public transportation is accessible.

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5 Gardening eBooks for Just $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

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. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

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Bottom Dollar Food: Freebies in Philly

For the Mommas

This weekend is is Bottom Dollar Food’s First Birthday in Philadelphia. Join any Bottom Dollar Food in the Greater Philadelphia area on Saturday, October 8th for these birthday presents: Every customer receives a commemorative Bottom Dollar Food Piggy Bank (while supplies last). Free Better Homes & Garden Cookbook.

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