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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My butternut plant yielded nine beautiful squashes. At one time I planted quite a bit, but weeds overtook my garden and turned my favorite hobby into a stressful mess.

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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

American Eagle: For every pair of AEO Denim X and Flex Shorts purchased (up to 100,000 trees), AEO will donate a tree with help from The Student Conservation Association through April 22. Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Details at blog.ae.com/.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. The dashboard light came on suddenly in my husband’s truck and there was no prior warning. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. ” My stomach sank.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. Always turn off the lights when you leave the room. And speaking of lights, avoid incandescent bulbs.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Play flash light tag once the sun sets. Go to a plant swap. Take some plants from your own yard so you can trade them for new ones at no cost. Host a neighborhood dog wash.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Play flash light tag once the sun sets. Go to a plant swap. Take some plants from your own yard so you can trade them for new ones at no cost. Host a neighborhood dog wash.