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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. I’m allergic to shellfish and can’t digest certain foods like apples. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Visit a State Park – Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

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

Coupons Do Work

Summer Needs: Insect repellant, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, sun hats, beach toys, bird feeders, lawn mowers, barbecues and grilling utensils, swim wear, kid pools, sandboxes, sandals. Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses.

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Entenmann’s Little Bites and Earth Day Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile. Make compost at home! Check out more info from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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How to Incorporate Sustainable Living in Schools

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. The outdoor component provides a healthy outlet for students who struggle to sit inside a classroom for hours each day. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Visit a State Park – Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

Saving With Shellie

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. Seeds contain enough food to sprout and produce the first set of leaves.