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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Get Growing'

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Many of these activities are still available today, and you can take advantage of them with your family. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. It’s a wonderful way to grow your own produce and save money on groceries. One just costs a little less than the other.