Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 7, 2011

It is my most favorite plant to grow in my garden, but the last two years, they have taken over my small little garden box and spilled into my yard. I was nearly panicked to think of a summer without growing cantaloupes, but I just didn't know where I was going to plant them. Enter the Square Foot Gardening method.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 147

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 23, 2012

The weather this past weekend was gorgeous, so I took advantage of it and finally planted my vegetable and herb garden. I converted to a square foot garden in 2010 and it really changed the way that I garden. It is an efficient way of gardening. I referred to my garden notes from 2011 to plan this year.

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Gardening Garden Plants Library 127

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2011

Cantaloupe is one of my most favorite things to grow in the garden. In years past, the plants took over my garden and spilled into the yard , so I changed my planting strategy for the melons this year and planted upward , not at ground level. The plants looks healthy and there are at least 5 melons growing.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 149

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2012

We spent this past weekend, cleaning up my square foot garden. As you can see, it needed some attention: Some of the 'weeds' in the picuture is the mint that I naively planted 10 years ago when we built my garden box. It is the most invasive plant known to man! My plants benefited from the new soil too.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Cleaning 127

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2011

The summer garden season is winding down for me. As I begin to clear out the garden, I am making notes for next year. I have been keeping a garden notebook ever since I started my garden back in the summer of 2002 and it comes in handy year after year. Do you keep a garden notebook? Let us know in the comments.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete. Gardening takes time, energy, patience and commitment as well as some basic skills and knowledge. However, the tide has turned again.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2011

Last year, I chronicled my box garden conversion from random planting to the more calculated method, known as Square Foot Gardening. I had great success, but at the end of the season, I vowed that in 2011, I was going to replace all of the dirt in my box with new soil following the Square Foot Gardening recipe for a soil mix.

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Gardening Garden Compost Composting 147

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. My garden. A freebie cabinet.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

Whether you are a novice gardener or a master gardener, there are many free or low cost gardening seminars, workshops, and events happening at this time of year. You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. I chose broccoli.

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Gardening Garden Compost Composting 127

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 2, 2011

I bought some raspberry plants at a yard sale in May 2010. They survived last summer even though they were practically overrun by some other viney plants , but they didn't produce any fruit. It has been very dry here since June and I have been watering the plants when I water my very productive square foot garden.

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Gardening Garden Plants Oregon 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 26, 2011

I spent a lot of time this past spring shoveling out the old clay dirt that was in my garden and replacing it with the mix that is recommended in the book, Square Foot Gardening. It was hard work and there was an initial expense, but I knew I wouldn't have to deal with the weeds any more and I knew my plants would love it.

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Gardening Garden Oregon Plants 164

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

Not hard to do for my family, so I scored 11 pound spiral ham for FREE! I planted parsley last year and forgot about it after the growing season was over. When I went out to start cleaning my garden to prepare for this year, I found a beautiful parsley plant. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? Yes, please!

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Gardening Garden Green And Frugal Canning 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 17, 2011

I was able to plant my herbs in my square foot garden on Monday, before the rains came in. I have always planted parsley and rosemary, but this year I added a few more. What herbs do you grow in your garden? My veggies will have to wait another day. I expanded my herbs this year. How do you preserve them?

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Gardening Garden Growing Plants 127

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

When your family needs a break, you don’t need to lament the fact that you have nowhere to go. Get out the family friendly board games ! The right game can give the whole family hours of fun. Plus, your whole family can get in on the construction and then pile into the fort to relax, read, or chat. Plant Something.

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Activism Family Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 59

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. We are heading out to our little farm this weekend to plant our veggies. Don’t Mix Family, Friends and Money – Our Townhouse Rental is a great post from Lance @ Money Life and More about how things went wrong by renting his townhouse to a friend instead of a stranger.

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Gardening Garden Fridays Townhouse 182

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 23, 2011

I planted two cantaloupe plants back then and so far I have gotten 5 melons. I think I paid about $3 dollars for each plant, so that comes to $1.20 It kept the plants contained and prevented them from growing all over my yard. How is your garden doing? a melon at the moment, vs. paying about $2.50

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Gardening Garden Plants Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

My family and I just recently moved to Tucson, Arizona. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden. Plant our garden where it receives some shade.

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

For the Mommas

MARCH 5, 2015

Pledge now to be a Butterfly Hero and plant a garden that provides food, water and places for monarchs to lay their eggs. This kit will help you learn how to plant the right plants that will help the monarch and other pollinators thrive. A list of milkweed and nectar plants native to your region.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 40

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2013

If you enjoy gardening during the springtime and summer, you probably know that pests are a big part of the job. If you are an environmentalist, you might be wondering what your other options are besides toxic chemicals that will kill the critters, hurt the environment, and pose a danger to your own family and pets. Not impressed?

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Gardening Garden Home Home and Garden 67

For the Mommas

JULY 29, 2013

Groupon is offering an Adult Longwood Garden Admission Ticket for only $9.00 ($18.00 More than three centuries of history grows at historic gardens, which burst with tropical plants and family-friendly musical events. If needed, sign up for Groupon and change your city to Allentown. Limit multiple per person.

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Gardening Garden Friends And Family Sale Plants 56

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. My Downsized Garden. Last summer, I made the decision to drastically reduce the size of my vegetable garden. For many years on the blog, I wrote extensively about my garden. Over on my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! ,

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2013

But it''s done and I thought it would be fun to take you to the place where my family spends most of its time during the summer--our backyard. I have perennials planted all the way around the edge of the patio. I''m hoping the new plant will be something that they hate this year. And it''s one plant the bunnies don''t touch.

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Backyard Plants Home and Garden Gardening 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Click on the banner to register with the Home Depot Garden Club to receive valuable coupons, savings, and gardening advice ~. Coupons for soil, plants, and weed killer are rare, so this is definitely a great one to sign up for! Share This Post With Friends & Family or Print It For Easy Reference.

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Home Depot Gardening Garden Home 68

Couponing 101

MAY 18, 2019

Spending time with family is a priority that is often difficult to find the time to do, but it’s extremely important and develops such priceless memories. With busy day-to-day schedules, families will often plan big vacations or activities to spend time together and get away from the hustle and bustle. Take a Road Trip.

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Activism Wellness Family Flowers and Plants 51

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we were anticipating our summer fun. Budget Your Summer Fun!

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 20, 2012

Get a two year subscription to Organic Gardening for only $5 right now. About Organic Gardening Magazine : Organic Gardening readers are women and men who enjoy growing and eating the freshest food, want a yard that is beautiful year-round yet safe for people, pets and wildlife, and take deep satisfaction from working in harmony with nature.

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Gardening Garden Organic Organization 61

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 28, 2014

Amazon is featuring a Kids garden tool set with tote for just $9.89. The set comes with one metal shovel with wooden handle, 8″L, one metal rake with wooden handle, 6″L, one metal trowel with wooden handle, 8.75″L, and one canvas gardening bag. This is a great gift for any future gardeners in your family!

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Tools Gardening Garden Kids 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. If even a small garden isn’t an option, consider planting a container garden. I plan to do that this summer and plant some herbs as well as some lettuce and a tomato plant.

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Home and Garden Rent Growing Gardening 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you. Game Night Game nights are a great way to spend time with your friends and family. am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. However, the. It is a perfect.

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Hobby Family Cheap Inexpensive 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

Yet, you pay the prices because you want to provide chemical-free vegetables for you and your family. There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. These things, when broken down, provide excellent nutrients to the soil of an organic garden. Preparation.

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Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 28, 2011

Who would have thought 7 weeks ago, that this humble boxed garden with its new soil.would become such a jungle. Or this newly planted herb garden. Somewhere in this mess are tomato plants, green beans and pepper plants. How is your garden doing this summer? would explode into this. Thanks for reading.

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Plants Gardening Garden Oregon 138

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Jeremiah Williams has been tending the gardens of the Tennessee governor’s mansion for over twenty-five years. And like most first families who have come and gone, this one has stolen his heart. Though his heart is also broken, Jeremiah realizes that his gift of gardening is about far more than pulling weeds and planting flowers.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts 67