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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Climbing a huge hill at a nearby park 2.

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Save money growing your own vegetables.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Organic compost soil is most environmentally friendly, and by starting a composting site within your own garden you can also help enrich your own soil throughout the seasons. The best move is to start your plants off in small 10-15cm pots, which you can keep indoors or on an elevated table outdoors to keep them away from pests.

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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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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? How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. It’s FREE and each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore.

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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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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? How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. It’s FREE and each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore.

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