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4 Hobbies for Adulthood

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you simply want to venture from the daily routine, stop watching so much TV, or you just need to save money by not going out, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. The process of trying out a new hobby can be an enjoyable experience in its own right, even if it doesn’t stick in the long run. Cooking and Baking.

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Book Nook: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2023 Garden Guide

Motherhood Moments

Gardening has never gone out of style, but a surge of new gardeners has sparked an evolution not only in what is being planted but also in how and why gardeners are doing so. Giving depth to the trends that are defining gardening in 2023, the newest edition of the Garden Guide is now available in digital and print form!

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Make Money Your Hobby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Those books, Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad , Ecker’s The Millionaire Mind , Orman’s Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke , among others, became the catalyst for a brand new personal hobby… money. Money stopped being a burden and became a hobby, something I enjoyed and thrived on- literally. How to Start. Keep Learning.

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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

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Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. Fishing Fishing is another fairly inexpensive hobby.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

The building industry will incorporate the hottest amenity around – outdoor space – when conceptualizing planned communities and developments. They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

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Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Resources to learn how to build root cellars. Do you have a root cellar?

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

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A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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