Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. Occasionally, hubby and I have discussed digging a well, building an outhouse and putting in another wood stove and I have on rare occasion considered buying a generator. Hamilton as well as Family Wealth – Keeping It in the Family by James E.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

How about when a lamp stops working? I’m guilty as well. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Few try to repair or get it repaired.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Instead they had a well, an outhouse, a wood burning stove for heat and another for cooking. It has just never been economically justifiable. Whenever we get into situations which threaten our self-reliance, we will find our freedoms threatened as well. It’s hard to capture rainwater or have a well if everything is paved.

Canning 100

Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100