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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet.

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I now grow almost all of the vegetables and some of the fruits my family eats through the year. If you are lucky enough to have a greenhouse, you might be able to grow some tropical plants, but don’t plan on feeding your family homegrown pineapples or oranges if you live in Vermont. Compost Yard And Garden Waste. Get Growing'

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. The last thing you want to do is introduce invasive species that could take over and potentially kill off all the native plants!

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility Tips for Wasting Less Food How To Be a Frugal Family Save Money by Freezing – Tips for Quality Freezing. You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have. Go Green'

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She suggested that it might be a fun project to have them make a garden stepping stone that commemorates Money Camp or our family trip to Yellowstone National Park, or just provides a canvas for their boundless creativity ! Petroleum jelly to slather on the inside of the mold, so you can get the concrete out and reuse the mold.

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 Once you finish your healthy treat, you can compost those peels and make that dead-grass-covered patch of land into a fertile tract of soil that will let those rose bushes you’ve always wanted to plant grow to be green and strong. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles.

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