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I’ve Been Named a “Get Real Girl of the Week”

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I was contacted by the Get Real Girls from FM107 out of Minnesota. They wanted me to be their “Get Real Girl of the Week” for next week and be a guest on their radio show tomorrow.

At first, I wasn’t so sure about doing it. After all, I’m a pretty shy person in real life and I really do not talk all that much. I’m usually a listener. Writing for me comes much easier. But it sounded fun to talk about finances with a group of gals so I said yes!

I am very nervous about being on their radio show because it is live. I hope my sentences make sense and I hope I don’t start talking like an auctioneer. If you are interested in listening, I will be on around 9:30 a.m. Central Time this Saturday morning (tomorrow). You can stream the show by going here and then clicking on the button near the top left that says “Listen Online.”

As a bonus, if you visit their website you can see my mug shot. The picture was taken only a few days ago so that is my latest and greatest haircut. I think you’ll agree that it doesn’t look too shabby.

Now, if you think I look like someone that you know, I probably do. I have a very simple look and I think so far I have been told I have at least 10 “twins” out there. I guess that’s what you get when you have longer straight hair, big cheeks and glasses LOL.

If you happen to miss the show on Saturday, they do have a podcast that you can listen to. It will be available for about a week after the show.

Oh my…just writing the above is making the butterflies in my stomach flutter around. Wish me luck! 🙂

Frugal Backyard Landscaping Ideas

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The other day, I asked if you had any questions for me in regards to how I keep our costs low. I received a question on whether I had any frugal backyard ideas and I do!

1.) Use old things and turn them into landscaping centerpieces. Sometimes some great landscaping treasures are right under your nose covered in dust. Old bricks found in a crawl space or obtained from old buildings can be used as borders for a flower garden or can be used for a walkway if you have enough of them. Old wheelbarrows, wood barrels cut in half and metal washtubs can be filled with dirt and flowers planted in them. Note: Make sure they have adequate drainage so they do not flood when it rains. That may involve drilling holes in the bottom.

2.) Skip the annuals and buy the perennial or bulbed flowers. We have tulips, crocuses, daffodils and irises in our yard (all bulbs) and they come up year after year. It is an investment for the initial planting, but after you spend once you have years of color.

3.) Look for programs for free or low cost trees and/or mulch. In some communities, the utility company, conservation districts or city municipalities may have discount tree sales and/or free mulch. Keep your eyes out or even call around to ask if a company has a program available.

4.) Buy at the end of the season for next year. Would you love to have a wood border around your plantings? Wait until the end of the season and snatch it up when it goes on clearance. Don’t forget to check smaller stores like Ace Hardware for deals.

5.) Look to nature. Natural stones can line a walkway or provide a border around some flowers. A piece of driftwood can serve as a centerpiece in a display of flowers. Look to nature for some free landscaping items. Note: some beaches/parks will not allow the removal of items so if you are unsure please ask.

6.) Ask neighbors. I have fruit trees in my yard, and often come across some fruit that is inedible. If someone asked, I wouldn’t mind giving them the inedible fruit so they can utilize the seeds to plant in their own yard.

Writing this makes me want to go do some work in our yard. But we still have snow! 😛