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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“ Did you know that in 2014, women working full time in the United States typically were paid just 79 percent of what men were paid, a gap of 21 percent?” the American Association of University Women asked in article The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap. After all, women make up more than half the population.

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Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back then, there was a shoe repair shoe in every town. Women’s high heel shoes tend to lose the heel pretty quickly, there are kits you can buy to replace them yourself. You can also replace the heels on men’s shoes or take them to the shoe repair shop. Replace heels when needed.

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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One reason most of us hate to go to a car dealer to buy a car is because it is one of the few places where negotiation is expected, and we aren’t good at it. Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. Cars purchases and service.

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Target Deals Week of 1/8/12

Saving In Akron

each after coupon John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo or Conditioner - $5.99 $2/1 John Frieda Full Repair, exp. 7/13/12 (Sample) $1/1 John Frieda Full Repair, exp. .) - $2.99 $1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, NO Exp. Allure , Sept) $0.50/1 1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 5/31/12 (Store Display) $4.99

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Ron Smith, Technicolor, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Since this is priceless and irreplaceable art, we do a film inspection to see if it needs to be repaired. So we make sure the show is completely repaired. I’ll take her for a ride in my car and play the soundtrack, and when the picture comes up on the player, she’s in heaven. That’s how fondly it’s remembered by so many people.

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Sunday Reads 9/14: Free Kindle Books

For the Mommas

When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. Gracie (Women & War Book 1) by Ellie Keaton. The only thing she lacks is enough money to repair the family home. He promised never to tell, but everyone knows you can never trust an Outlaw.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

years with no car (and two small kids!). Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life.