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Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being that we are getting married in seven short months, which will be funded by my fiance and I alone, we want to cut costs wherever we can (without sacrificing quality) so we aren’t in a tight financial position as the wedding costs start accumulating. I love entertaining guests, and cooking is no exception.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Each morning, she pumped the well pump to fill a bucket with water to use for washing hands, drinking and cooking that day. She didn’t need to pay utility bills – wood for heat and cooking was obtained from the farm. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. What is a need?

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