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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. In January, the four of us put together a long list of games we wanted to play, many of which were just gathering dust in the basement, and it has become a joint New Year’s resolution to get through all of them before the year is over! When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore.

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Save money growing your own vegetables.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The type of soil you choose to use is extremely important, as many non-organic types use manmade mixes that are harmful to the environment and take up a lot of energy to produce. 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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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. 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? We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path. A Tour of Our Backyard.

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Entenmann’s Little Bites and Earth Day Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Put your sandwich in reusable lunchbox container to take home and use again. Before you toss anything away, stop to think about how you might be able to use it again. 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!

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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 water captured in water tanks can be safely used to water the gardens, showing that water usage for the gardens is a closed circuit.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. 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? We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.My Get out on the Rail Trails.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work. Get Rich Slowly tells us how we can cheat on our taxes legally. Sustainable Personal Finance talks to us about the benefits of kitchen compost. Reducing Debt.

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