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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. I love a bargain.

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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. Mom and Dad used to change drivers while driving slowly down an empty street by sliding across the bench seat in front. Some of us did not have central heat.

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