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Lowe’s: $.50 Tomato & Pepper Plants!

Saving Cents With Sense

I posted this earlier on Facebook – but wanted to let you all know that Lowe’s has tomato and pepper plants on sale today for only $.50 My Lowe’s had a variety of tomato plants (including cherry tomatoes, which grow really well!) and pepper plants: jalapeno, green, and orange bell pepper. Did you get your FREE Tree today , too?

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Garden Season #3 Begins: Planting Seeds & Frugal Gardening Series

Saving Cents With Sense

In the past, I have taken advantage of Home Depot’s B1G1 FREE plants to start part of the garden, but since my son is really wanting to be involved with the entire process this year, I’m using the garden as a learning tool. I picked up organic seeds and planted yellow squash, tomatoes, jalapenos, cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, and basil.

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Book Nook: But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help you Love Your Mom Life (and Yourself) a Little More

Motherhood Moments

Readers can dive in where they need to or enjoy Oden’s humorous, conversational style from start to finish. My book normalizes motherhood face-plants and helps mothers realize they're not alone, while also giving them real-life advice (tested by me!) How often do you say to yourself, I love my mom life? A lot, hopefully!

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Square Foot Gardening: Starting Over With New Soil

Family Balance Sheet

Last year, I chronicled my box garden conversion from random planting to the more calculated method, known as Square Foot Gardening. I couldn't keep up with the weeds and by the end of every summer I had a few choice words for all of the weeds, but this is a family site, so I'll keep those conversations private.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

Family Balance Sheet

Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter. I kept my small box garden which is large enough for just 2 tomato plants and a few herbs.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cover plant pots for one off coordinated dining room décor. These are great conversation pieces and are on target for office party gifts. Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best. The possibilities are endless.

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How to Prioritize Home Improvement Projects

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have a laundry list of things to do around the house; everything from installing shelves in the closet, to planting a garden, and re-doing the driveway. I had a conversation with a friend who also recently bought a home, and she remarked that we have been so productive with ours.