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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I designed everything, built the cedar beds from scratch, put up wire fencing, built vertical growing structures, and hauled in the soil. The same goes for things like clothes. I have given up on second hand kids’ clothing.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Grow sprouts on a tuber. Use cuttings.

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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. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. 20 Delicious Recipes for your Summer Cookout.

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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Whole Foods North Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, meet some of their local suppliers, enter for a chance to win seedlings from “Grow & Share” and enjoy samples around the store from 12 pm – 8 pm.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. Need some summer cash? National Parks.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Washing your clothes in cold water not only cuts down on energy (and cost), but it is also less harsh on your clothes. Plant a Tree. Wash Cold & Line Dry.

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