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Thankful Thursday | the heat can leave, please

The Frugal Girl

This week, I am thankful: for a little flower/card drop off Reader Kim lives in my area, and she kindly dropped off flowers and a little encouraging card on my front bench this week. If I’d had to re-enter college life by diving right into the nursing program, I’d be struggling way more!

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Thankful Thursday | a math week

The Frugal Girl

And I think it’s funny that my homeschooling experience is coming in handy at college. The other day, there was not enough daylight to allow me to walk before class…so, I walked to and from college twice (I had to go at two separate times for things that day), and that solved the issue for that day. I was so happy!

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Thankful Thursday | This is where I’m supposed to be

The Frugal Girl

But for the purposes of this post, I’m saying I’m glad I didn’t drop out of my second go-round with college. for beautiful plants, always Don’t these purple flowers look rather magical? *Ok, I did kinda drop out of school back in 1997! I always say that I took 24 gap years. My windows are open!

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Grow Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate. You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. When spring rolls around, plant the perennials for the recipient and this gift will bloom for years to come. weed flower beds. Give your Gift of Organization.

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P&G Have You Tried This Yet? Spring Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Welcome spring with your family with a unique twist on potted plants—potted desserts! Is your child coming home from college for spring break? Add some fresh colorful flowers to your nightstand in a simple vase to bring the outdoors in. All for One and One for All: How to Celebrate and Prepare Your Family for the Spring Season.

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What to Buy in June and What to Avoid this month Details

Coupons Do Work

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. If you’re buying an Apple laptop for college, high school, or for work, then shop at resellers like Amazon ; these stores usually have better prices than Apple.com, including educational discounts.

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