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The Peach Tree Battle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I hauled my gardening books to the field in the fall and gingerly snipped here and there, frequently consulting the pictures and illustrations. After snipping, I carefully painted the cut edges with tree paint. I sawed the branch off beneath the damage and painted the wound. We think a woodpecker discovered them!

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. To make up-cycling for holiday and Christmas gifts work, you will need to be a little crafty, however the end result will be a unique and personal gift. Using epoxy, attach a saucer to a garden stake. Galvanized pipe for plumbing is perfect.

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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Give Great Personalized Gifts from PersonalCreations.com

Nicoles Nickels

Some friendly garden bugs have found a home on our adorable dragonfly wooden furniture! The white finish with hand-painted pink, lavender, and green accents is both pretty and durable. Related Stories Lands’ End Comes Through With Your Holiday Gifts! I received a sample to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Free Weekend Activities 11/2

Saving In Akron

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. The Home Depot – Saturday 11/5 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a picture frame for Veterans Day. Bank of America – Saturday 11/5 & Sunday 11/6, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders!

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Freebie Friday 1/25 – Check out Whats Free

For the Mommas

Free Better Homes & Garden Magazine Subscription. Free Valspar Paint Sample Giveaway. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . It’s Friday! Check out What’s Free. Free Poise Samples – Choose Your Sample. My Coke Rewards – 20 Free Points.

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Free Weekend Activities 12/2

Saving In Akron

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. Tuesday 12/6 at 10am, Holiday Story Time with the Grinch: read How the Grinch Stole Christmas, holiday activities and take home a Grinch activity book. Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24.

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