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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

Family Balance Sheet

In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. I'll fill in with some colorful annuals after Mother's Day. It is less expensive than the wood chips and that big pile in our driveway (above) only cost $35. Doesn't mulching make a world of difference? Much more appealing.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

Saving Cents With Sense

She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. It comes with six vegetables and herbs seeds and is perfect for a windowsill garden. This is especially true if your mother happens to live far away. Frugal Mothers Day'