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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. Besides providing large quantities of food for my family and a creative outlet for myself, all of this allows me a means of being generous to my community through extra food, plants and growing supplies.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter?

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. We passed around pieces of food in the dark and told a story about how the pieces were parts of a body. Don’t buy, make.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. 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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