Buy Locally And Eat Seasonally – Why Is It Important

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If you are fortunate enough to have a local farmers market, a farm selling what they’re growing, or a grocery store that sells locally grown produce, shop there.  Why is it important to buy locally grown food? The idea is to; 1) help support your local economy, 2) help reduce energy consumption by eliminating long distance shipping, and 3) help reduce your grocery bill. What happens when you buy locally is that you are also eating seasonally.  Why is that {Read More}

Frugal Fall Parties: 9 Ideas to Get Your Started

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Fall is a great time for parties. It’s finally cool enough to have fun, just be sure to invite me! It’s a big list. Pick one; pick them all. Soup Party Borrow stockpots and crock pots from all your friends and make as many soups and chilis as you can. Have the kids help in the planning and prep. Let it simmer all day. Set out Styrofoam coffee cups (yes, bad for the environment but easy clean up) and an {Read More}

Frugal, Fall Family Fun

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Fall. Autumn. No matter where in the country you live, fall brings a relief from the oppressive heat of summer. A welcome change. A new outlook on outdoor activities. Here are 10 ideas to get out there with your family and enjoy everything the season has to offer. Apple Picking The classic fall activity. Grab a jacket and head out. Teach your kids that apples really do grow on trees and not magically appear in super market produce bins. Hay {Read More}

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