Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? On wash day, she built a wood fire out in the yard under a big iron cauldron to heat water to wash her clothing. Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898. She lived on a farm.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2012

While money, electronics, a special book or clothing are all welcomed, an experienced based gift might provide special insight into their future for your young graduates. Examples: Your brother drives a long distance truck and can take on riders. Here are some experienced based graduation gifts by which your student may benefit.

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Graduation Gifts Student Plumbing 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. In my Grandparents time, none of the neighbors had electricity, indoor plumbing or central heat. Her homes had coal furnaces with radiator heating, electricity and indoor plumbing.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176