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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We got by back then using open windows, fans and attic fans. Home offices. Yes more folks work from home these days and the tax laws encourage setting aside a space to dedicate to a home office. Even though most families cooked and ate at home back then, kitchens were pretty basic.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Toni home perms were prevalent.

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