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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare.

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The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale

Family Balance Sheet

I try to only bring to you the eBook bundles that I think are the most valuable and The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle is a complete library of 78 ebooks, 2 eCourses, 2 audio files, and 2 printable packs PLUS over $200 worth of bonus products you’ll really use! 76 Free Things to Do with Kids: A Real Mom’s Guide Shannon Brown.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Free and Cheap Fun Family Events – Memorial Day 2015 Edition

Saving Cents With Sense

Food demos, samples and helpful seminars to help the family experience the great outdoors. Junior Chef: 52 New Foods Presents: Ice Cream Shop. Starting in September 2015, every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. See a store associate to sign up.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. My Mom grew up in St. In their first home together, built out in the new suburbs (then it was country), Mom endured well water and an outhouse. They did end up with three stories.

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