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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Way to stay warm (either some heat source, or lots of blankets). I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months. Personal hygiene supplies.

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How to Build a Better Lunch (tips from Nutritionists) PLUS a $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Fortunately, a team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores wants to help parents start the new school year off right, and offered some tips to build a better lunch. 4 Tips to Build a Better School Lunch. The kids tell me the nuggets stay warm.

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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. They were building their house and did it as they could afford to add on. Grandma put us kids to bed in the south bedroom when we stayed over at the farm. Poverty aids the imagination.

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