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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Use up your food.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money.

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