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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. Downloading a free app could save you hundreds of dollars over the course of your car’s lifetime. Opening windows and turning on fans at the right times can go a long way toward regulating the temperature of a house. Finally, use technology. How to Save Money on Utilities.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That way, I can hit a lot of sales in just a few hours instead of spending time and gasoline driving around town. I bought these for the material, which I will use to reupholster two wing back chairs in my vacation rental, unless of course I decide to actually use them as drapes down there instead. 6 pair of drapes for $3.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. There was, of course, no space travel nor any satellites (at least until Sputnik in 1957). Most of us did not have air conditioned homes.

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