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With the economy the way it is, home gardening is on the rise. Personally, we started gardening this year and are prepared to reap the benefits soon! While preparing and maintaining a garden is hard work, it is also rewarding… emotionally, physically, and can be easy on the wallet! Here are some quick key lessons I’ve learned to help me garden on a budget…
1. Select an area for your garden/Size of your garden– Always consider the amount of space you will have to garden (including a “working” area for you to move around in). Whether it’s a small section or a large space, make sure iron out exactly how much space you’ll have for your garden.
2. Research your options– With the internet at your fingertips, you can google anything! It takes no time to figure out what you’ll need to prepare for your garden!
3. Consider the climate– Before you select which vegetables you would like to plant, consider the weather! The last thing you want to do is to invest in planting a vegetable in the wrong season/weather (only to find nothing growing and wasting your time/money)!
4. Select your vegetables– When selecting your vegetable that you would like to plant, consider the amount of space you’ll need and what work will be involved.
5. Determine a budget– Figure out as much of the costs up front as you can. Depending on your space, consider things like Will you select raised beds? Do you have all of the gardening tools you’ll need? How will you protect your garden? Here are a few budget-friendly alternatives to consider when preparing your garden…
6. Keep a journal– Keep track of everything you’re doing, particularly if this is your first time! This helps you keep track of potentially costly mistakes and help you make better decisions or alternatives for the next season! See an example journal on Amazon.
7. Involve the Family– First… cheap labor! Second, it helps create family memories together and bonding. Third, if you consider the family’s opinions/input, the more interested in it they will become. If you allow the kids make suggestions about planting certain vegetables and allow them to help out in the garden, the more likely they are to eat them!
With our fingers crossed we will have a successful garden this season! Hopefully these frugal gardening tips will help inspire and motivate some to consider gardening. It has truly been a blessing for my family and hope that it is for yours as well!
Cristi, author of The King’s Court IV is a full-time working, wife and mother of 2 who’s been blogging since December 2009. The goal of The King’s Court IV is to provide lots of money-saving tips, great store deals, fabulous recipes, and share the stories of family life for all to enjoy!
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It’s that time of year when soup sounds good just about every night to make us feel warm and cozy. This one fits the bill and it’s cheap too. Probably the most expensive thing in this recipe is the optional bacon; but if you are stockpiling, you may already have some in your freezer! If you don’t have any, it really is optional – perfectly tasty without it.
POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, chopped (can do white part only or all of it – your preference)
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup low fat milk
Optional: Crumbled bacon on top when served
Serves 6.
Enjoy!
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This might be a nice email to receive in your “coupon” email account. Since you probably have a nice stockpile of Kraft foods (as there are always coupons and sale combinations out there) sign up Here for their Food and Family emails for recipes, savings, and more. I actaully LOVE their Kraft Food and Family magazine. It is sent quarterly and has not only great coupons but nice recipes. I have asked my girlfriend, Becca, a number of times where a recipe is from and she has referred back to that booklet.
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This DELICIOUS recipe comes from Sarah at A Thrifty Mom!
Thanks, Sarah
When I was little I was addicted to sugar…but now that I am an adult I am more excited about a good salad, than dessert. But this recipe is one of those that still makes me want to eat the whole pan, I LOVE them!
Start out by smashing one package of graham crackers ( not the whole box just one of the clear packages inside)
Once you get the crackers all smashed up, put in the bottom of a 9X13 pan
pour one stick of melted butter on top
Take a fork and make sure the cracker crumbs are well coated with butter
Then press down in a flat even layer in the bottom of the pan.
Place in an oven at 350 degrees for 12 min
this will create a crust
While still hot out of the oven pour one can of sweet and condensed milk ( not evaporated)
Pour in a thin even layer over the whole crust
Top with what ever you like, I use about 1/2 a cup of the following
While still hot place back in a 350 degree oven and bake for another 25-35 mins till edges are golden brown. Let cool at least 30 mins…..and enjoy
This is what Matt and I did to the pan in ONE night……I am telling you this is one of my favorites! Hope you enjoy them too.
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Williams Sonoma is offering up a great lineup of cooking and technique classes this fall! This could make for a fun time with the girlfriends. Pricing and class schedule may vary by store, but here is a general guideline for dates:
September 13 – Classic French Techniques of Braising & Sautéing
September 20 – Bistro Suppers
September 27 – Espresso, Cappuccino, Coffee, Anyone?
October 4 – Fresh Pasta
October 11 – Knife Skills
October 18 – Fall Baking
October 25 – Thanksgiving Hors D’oeuvres
November 1 – Let’s Talk Turkey
November 8 – Make-Ahead Feast
November 15 – Thanksgiving Desserts
November 22 – Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Classics
November 29 – Special Event – Gifts Giving Event Weekend of Thanksgiving
December 6 – Hosting a Cookie Exchange
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