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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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Grow Heirlooms And Save Their Seeds.

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Gardening Garden Money Flowers and Plants 202

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. I'll be sure to write about it.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Admittedly, he has a huge garden of 1600 square feet but he was able to grow a huge $2,000 of vegetables in just one season! This means that you use natural products to feed and protect the plants.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

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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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. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet!

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 147

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2014

Check out this fun way for your kids to learn about growing their own fruit and with these kits it makes it easy and less work. Link to Deal: Grow Your Own Kits | Strawberries, Melons and More. Each individual kit contains seeds, a windowsill greenhouse, planting mixture, instructions and information sheets. .

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Organic farming is a sustainable method of growing crops and grazing meat animals without the use of toxic chemicals. Often growth hormones are added to force the plants and animals to achieve marketable size more quickly. Grow your Own

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Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 23, 2011

I planted two cantaloupe plants back then and so far I have gotten 5 melons. There are a few more on the vines, but they are still small and I'm hoping we have enough hot days left for them to continue to grow. I think I paid about $3 dollars for each plant, so that comes to $1.20 Did you grow vertically this summer?

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Gardening Garden Plants Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

We installed a filter for our drinking water, and now my family longer needs bottled water. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden.

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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. The canes look fairly healthy and they have been growing rapidly all summer, but the few blooms left are drying up too. Thanks so much!

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Gardening Garden Plants Oregon 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. I also had a large vertical trellis for growing squash, cantaloupe, and watermelons. I kept my small box garden which is large enough for just 2 tomato plants and a few herbs. Over on my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! ,

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

When I was growing up, my mom had a book about the geography of Idaho. I gave him the list, and my old digital camera, and had him take pictures of prominent landmarks and buildings, common animals we might see along the way, and distinctive plants (like cacti) visible from the road. Another good game for road trips is “I spy.”

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Travel Kids Son Kids and Family 239

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2011

But I had never considered planting the crunchy vegetable until I came upon a 6-pack of celery plants this past spring as I was shopping for the rest of my vegetables. I planted them in my square foot garden in the spring and I am now starting to harvest it. With 6 plants, we'll never eat that much before it goes bad.

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Plants Homemade Growing Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2012

Now we're just waiting for the perennials to grow. I also need to figure out what we are going to plant under our bay window. We have planted several things there and they have not survived. While plants in other areas of the landscape have flourished. I'll fill in with some colorful annuals after Mother's Day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Find a local supply of plants. Choose plants for front line battle. In Los Angeles, for example, Los Angeles Guerrilla Gardening is on a mission to plant 1,000 trees in Inglewood on January 26th, location TBD. Plan a mission.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. 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. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

For the Mommas

MARCH 19, 2016

Grows like grass because it is a grass! Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet – Up to 3 feet per day – Making it a great renewable resource. Bamboo is found all over the world, and its deep-growing roots cause less soil erosion and allow the next generation of plants to grow in quickly.

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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 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. Thanks for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

We are heading out to our little farm this weekend to plant our veggies. It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

That’s how the seed for Become the Fire was planted. All those times you have failed – whether at work or school, with your family or partner, or in terms of what society expects of you – are times you have learned, adapted and grown. When I focused on work, family life was affected. and what they were actually asking.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. Garden nurseries are preparing for the upcoming season and are really trying to reel you in to their store to make your spring planting purchases. Garden Nurseries and Greenhouses. I chose broccoli.

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For the Mommas

JULY 29, 2013

More than three centuries of history grows at historic gardens, which burst with tropical plants and family-friendly musical events. Groupon is offering an Adult Longwood Garden Admission Ticket for only $9.00 ($18.00 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

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Saturday 2/11 from Noon-3pm, Love Grow Nurture: Learn why NurturMe is a healthy choice for infants and toddlers. Saturday 2/11 at 11am, Special Storytime featuring Plant a Kiss. FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. Made from quick-dried fruits and veggies, this baby food is certified organic and gluten-free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Planting, weeding, and harvesting all require a certain level of physical effort. During the summer and the fall, my family spends a lot less at the grocery store. There are arguments that produce that remains on the plant longer is higher in nutrients than produce picked before it ripens.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 20, 2012

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. Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Gardening Garden Organic Organization 61

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2012

The Tour makes frequent stops to plant trees and connect with the residents of the communities it travels through. Mary: Many of our cyclists return each year to reunite with their “tree family” and explore a new part of the world on their bikes. for the Week of December 6-10, 2010- Money Didn’t Grow on Trees Edition.

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Education Cycle Evolve Kids and Family 219

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 14, 2011

If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. I planted 4 squares worth in my square foot garden and we have had them twice for dinner so far. I just put 5 cups in my freezer and many young beans are still on the plants. They are the gift that keeps on giving. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

); //-->. Here are some free events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family this weekend! Saturday 2/11 from Noon-3pm, Love Grow Nurture: Learn why NurturMe is a healthy choice for infants and toddlers. Saturday 2/11 at 11am, Special Storytime featuring Plant a Kiss. Lowes Build and Grow –. AC Moore –.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 30, 2014

Kids can plant and harvest crops, then actually see them "grow" FREE Fisher-Price app unlocks lots of barnyard fun with your iPad. Amazon Family Deals Online Deals fisher price little people toy deals' This Fisher-Price Little People Apptivity Barnyard Playset is just $18.05 (reg $39.99). That is 55% off!

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

CrispRoot Chips are made out of the root from the Cassava shrub (Manihoc esculenta), a plant native to South America that is also cultivated throughout Asia and Africa. Living in south Florida has exposed me to many fruits and vegetables I never knew about growing up in Virginia! Root vegetables like cassava is one of them!

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Whole Foods North Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, meet some of their local suppliers, enter for a chance to win seedlings from “Grow & Share” and enjoy samples around the store from 12 pm – 8 pm.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Apartment Gardening: A Practical Guide to Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces is a beginner’s guide to everything you need to know about container gardening, including more than 100 pages of how-to advice to help you start your container garden today. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Apartment Gardening by Jami Balmet.

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