Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

As I was doing some yard work a couple of days ago, I noticed my neighbor tilling up a vegetable garden spot in his back yard – a sure sign of spring! Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Grow sprouts on a tuber. Once again, Spring is approaching. Save your seeds.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Our yards have truly become one of the most important parts of our homes,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and its parent organization the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “As Raised garden beds eliminate the need to kneel to tend or view plants. Yard maintenance grows smarter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

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. Nutrient-rich soil will help to grow healthy, strong vegetables. You can purchase organic seeds from some garden stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. 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. Looking to buy a home? I am quite excited.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Our two goats I’m planning to milk next year We also have a big garden, fruit trees, a medicinal herb garden and grow some cut flowers. My husband is a middle school language arts teacher.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

They’re easy to take care of and add such simple beauty to your home or office. Not only do they come in different shapes and colors, some can grow flowers, they need very little attention, and they can sprout new plants from their own leaves!! Happy gardening! It’s practically magic. They also make for great gifts!

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 31, 2017

Home Depot is hosting their annual Spring Break Black Friday Sale both online and in store and you can save big on on mulch, grills, playsets, tools and accessories, patio sets, ladders and more! And if you’re itching to get out and do a little gardening, then these deals are for you: Scotts Earthgrow or Vigoro 2 cu.

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APRIL 23, 2011

I am SO excited about our garden this year! We have had gardens in the past, but I usually get excited at first then quickly lose interest. This year we have three 4×4 square foot garden beds. Square Foot Gardening – I am very excited to try this simple method of gardening. What are you growing?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 23, 2011

We got home from our vacation just in time as these two lovelies ripened over the weekend. 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. It kept the plants contained and prevented them from growing all over my yard. How is your garden doing?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

Especially if you are a home owner, there are things that you should be looking at doing before the cooler weather comes rolling in. Cleaning out your gutters is a must-do before fall to avoid any mishaps and permanent water damage to your home. However, there should also be a preparation for winter in the fall. Outside Maintenance.

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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 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!) The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Food/shopping.

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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. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Now, as an adult with her own home and garden, composting is (pathetically?) There’s nothing happier to a wannabe gardener! Why Compost? Do you compost? .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Sure, once in a while a garage will be broken into and a car or some high-end items will be taken, but for the most part garages are left alone whenever a criminal decides to break into a home. A typical garage is a hodge-podge of tools, cleaning products, toxic chemicals, tools and garden equipment, auto supplies, and who knows what else.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2012

I know it has been several weeks since I have posted an update on the garden – but the good news is that it is doing amazing! This picture is our garden, with a small pumpkin patch in the back. Most of you know that I LOVE coffee, so it wasn’t hard to find plenty of grounds in my home. What is Growing. What is doing well?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. Go camping in the backyard.

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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. Check into the possibility of a local non-profit organization who provide gardening programs.

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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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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot. This is perfect if you are still looking for a spot to plant a garden in your yard. You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Not up for a backyard garden? TheThe dimensions are 42 in.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. Taking a walk along the waterfront - I forget how much I love a waterfront until I find myself walking along one and enjoying the river views, especially at home.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

I am so excited to finally get my garden started this season! This will be my 3rd garden ( I took last year off since I was due in May with my baby girl) and I’m so looking forward to the fresh vegetables and herbs we will be growing! New to Gardening? New to Gardening? Planting Your Seeds. And it did!

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2014

Easy-to-follow instructions and author’s advice will help you make soap at home from start to finish. A good organic garden is the key to a great homestead. Follow the directions in this easy-to-follow handbook and you’ll soon have a bounty of delicious and healthy organic vegetables growing in your own backyard.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2013

Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. I make sure I always have a variety of herbs on hand without breaking the bank by keeping my own container garden. Even if you are a beginning gardener, there are plenty of herbs that are easy to grow and have a lot of uses in the kitchen.

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Couponing 101

MAY 13, 2013

It’s an invaluable resource for home bakers (and their families) who love sweets and treats. The Heirloom Life Gardener: The Baker Creek Way of Growing Your Own Food Easily and Naturally by Jere and Emilee Gettle: Only $1.99 (reg. It offers timeless, foolproof recipes that are easy to prepare even for kitchen novices.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

We sent them off on Monday morning and they came home Saturday afternoon. Our home was very quiet and we missed our girls terribly, but we had a wonderful week too. I love yard sales, but need to be mindful that I don’t bring a bunch of other people’s junk into our home. My Downsized Garden.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It chronicles the path that led her family to her, and the unimaginable circumstances she had to endure as a victim of dog fighting in order to make her way home. Complete guide to growing organic vegetables for a fall and winter garden. Complete guide to growing organic vegetables for a fall and winter garden.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. Grow from Seed. Do you have a couple sunny window sills in your home? Do you have a couple sunny window sills in your home? Cool Garden Markers. I hope you have a great garden this year.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. Summertime is the perfect time for growing a window sill or backyard herb garden. After all, herbs are rather inexpensive and quite easy to grow. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home: 1. These are easy to grow, inexpensive, and sure to give you results.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. In fact, if you are new to gardening, it might be better to start small. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Also, my husband and I have a few home projects that we would like to accomplish. Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. National Parks.

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Discount Coder UK

JULY 27, 2012

You can spend a fortune on gardening. grow seeds in cardboard egg boxes. Or you can re-use, re-purpose and recycle everyday bits and bobs and trim the cost right back. Here’s my top 11 tips for saving money on the green stuff. Because they retain moisture they do a great job forget weed killers. read more.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 6, 2016

The books include Avaritia, Vegetable Gardening, Tacos, Meals by Blood Type and more. Vegetable Gardening: Beginner’s Guide by Joanna Winters. Vegetable Gardening: Beginner’s Guide by Joanna Winters. The post Free Kindle eBooks: Avaritia, Vegetable Gardening, Meals by Blood Type and More appeared first on FTM.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

If you own your home, and keep it long enough, eventually you will have the pleasure of replacing the roofing. We (read that my spouse) put a new roof on our starter home. We had our current home re-roofed when it was only 13 years old. It keeps the mold and mildew from growing. Things grow on your roof.

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