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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! How can you start your own repair cafe?

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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. You may remember the time your dad rescued a toy from the toilet trap , saving us an expensive plumbing repair bill. This week I asked Jason at Frugal Dad his opinion. Here is what he had to say: 1.

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