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It's Been A Long, Hot Summer And I'm Shaking Like A Cool Lemonade

Work With What You've Got

NARTS had a conference in town, and our store was one of their stops in Dallas. We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. On Sunday, Kerstin Block stopped in to see us (she had come by Friday as well, but before my shift) and I got to meet her, which was really exciting.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available. Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls). Weather prediction was terrible.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Plus, I am presenting at two conferences this month so I have to get ready for those. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. How about you?

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