article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! The teachers and education are wonderful and our kids are thriving there so we will continue it as long as we can afford to.

Money 197
article thumbnail

How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food!

Gardening 267
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Healthy Habits: How to Promote Healthy Living for the Whole Family

Motherhood Moments

Eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products is important for its impact on physical health and mental well-being. Their Educational Future As parents, it is important to talk to our children about the value of higher education and the numerous benefits that come with it.

Family 130
article thumbnail

Enter the Rock the Lunch Box Sweepstakes

Teresa's Deals

Rock the Lunch Box’s mission is to inspire parents and kids to make better food choices through food education and fun. We extend our impact by supporting FoodCorps, a nationwide team of AmeriCorps leaders who connect kids to real food and help them grow up healthy.

article thumbnail

Learning How to Eat Sustainably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year. In the UK, it has been calculated that 330 kg of food is thrown out by every household each year.

Growing 234
article thumbnail

How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If it grows, I’m beyond happy!). I plant my seeds indoors in February, wait for the last frost in May (sometimes until the end of May) to plant the vegetables outside, grow everything and hope that the longer growing plants like tomatoes can finish their growth before the first frost (which isn’t always likely).

Gardening 202
article thumbnail

Parenting Pointers: 5 Reasons to Make Space for Family Dinners in 2023

Motherhood Moments

They Pose Learning Opportunities The more you cook at home, the more opportunities you have to teach your children about nutrition, food preparation, and kitchen safety. Everyone knows that spending time in community and eating tasty food are both good for the soul, so adding these together is a recipe for stress relief.

Dinner 100