Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 13, 2014
Just like there’s a cost of doing business, there’s a cost of doing friendship- attending social occasions, meeting for drinks, etc. Rather than being shaped by the friendship itself, it seems to be dictated by the occasions and life choices of one friend. For instance, my aunt never got married nor did she have any children.
Nicoles Nickels
JUNE 15, 2013
For me, it was one of my great aunts and uncles who lived at one end of a dirt road, down from my grandfather. The road connected the big white house of my great aunt and uncle, my grandfather’s house and the house of another great aunt and uncle that didn’t even have running water – they brought in water from a well in the yard!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
OK, I confess, I do still use my iron, on occasion but I believe I am in the minority on this one. As my Aunt M. They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. Of course, many times they were for show as well. Most clothing comes out of the dryer wrinkle free.
For the Mommas
DECEMBER 23, 2017
I went on buying trips to New York for the fancy ladies wear shop run by one aunt (they used to model the dresses at high end shops), learned the uniform business from another aunt, and was taught the basics of the Borscht Belt hospitality business by a great cousin. After dinner, Dad went off to Schul with his brothers.
Saving With Shellie
DECEMBER 9, 2013
My family has Boston Terriers and for every birthday my mom, dad, aunt and I try hard to find Boston Terrier cards to give to each other. That should make birthdays and special occasions a piece of cake for next year. It’s a fun tradition! And if you are one of the first 100, you will receive a free Hallmark card pack.
Frugal Luxuries
JANUARY 22, 2015
These spaces are ideal for nestling in with a good book, a cup of tea and a luxurious (not frugal) cashmere throw like this.it''s very similar to one I inherited from my great aunt Evelyn several years ago. I don''t need to tell you that this is definitely an investment piece.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Although gift giving occasions are fun times and typically filled with happy get togethers, getting all those gifts year after year from loving, generous and well meaning friends and relatives can really fill up all the corners of all the shelves of all your rooms.
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