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Frugal Family: Seasons Change

As you start to think about the coming of all things fall - like football, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and cooler temperatures - don't neglect your yard. It's time to plant bulbs for the Spring, trim your shrubs and dust off your rake.

1. How does your garden grow? Breck’s ships direct!

Deal Time: All the time

Where to Find It: http://brecks.com

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Breck’s ships top quality bulbs, herbs, vegetables, and plants directly to your home.  They also take the guess work out of when to plant because they time deliveries of specific plants to arrive at your house during peak planting time. They tell you what will grow in your area by zones. Sign up for their free catalog or browse online. Breck’s also will help you run a very easy and organized fundraiser for your local PTO or any other organization. Oh, and their products are 100 percent guaranteed. They replace anything you’ve purchased from them for free, including any shipping costs.

2. Free Home Improvement Magazines from Lowe’s

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Deal Time: All the time

Where to Find It: 306 Providence Highway (Rte. 1), Dedham | (781) 355-3780

Have some outdoor projects you’d like to conquer? Want to become a “Weekend Warrior” of home improvement? Lowe’s offers 3 seasonal magazines to be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up online to receive any of these FREE helpful printed publications:

  • Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Home and Garden
  • Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Outdoor Living
  • Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Weekend Projects

3. Family Project Ideas

Deal Time: Any time you can spare

Where to Find It: http://lowescreativeideas.com/projects/FamilyProjects.aspx

Looking for a way to create some family friendly spaces or incorporate more family activities into your home? Check out Lowe’s Family Project Ideas website. They offer step by step instructions for some really cool family projects including building your own bowling alley, an art station, door displays, castle bookcases, and more!

4. Free Lawn-Care Calendar for the Northeast

Deal Time: All year

Where to Find It: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/gardening-by-region/northeast/lawn-care-calendar-for-the-northeast/

Check out the link above to get season by season instructions for lawn-care in the Northeast. Like what you see on this website? Get the Better Homes and Gardens magazine delivered to you for $5.99 per year.

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