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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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What are your hobbies? That’s about it for hobbies, as our little ones are 1 and 3. That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. She writes at Growing Slower. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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