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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Christmas gifts were precious, opened one at a time taking turns, and then examined by everyone present before the next guy got to open theirs. You physically went from store to store (or called on the phone) to compare prices and products. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms.

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Bike Your Way to a Healthier, Richer, Happier You

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Given the insane gas prices we’re facing lately (plus, we’re headed into construction season which means a longer, more convoluted commute), let’s give a generous estimate that you fill your car for $55 twice a month. I could have purchased 2 brand-new bikes for how much I would have been spending on gasoline.

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