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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!).

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. Physical books that help me learn how to do things I might need to do. Sewing kit. However, I have longed to have those back up systems in place. It has just never been economically justifiable.

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