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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? If she wanted to talk to someone, she walked on over and had a conversation, or hitched the mule up to the wagon and rode over.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While your conversations and examples could encompass a wide spectrum of topics, there are many simple ideas that children can easily grasp and put into action. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand.

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