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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Are You Letting Your Luxuries Become Needs?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For years, I was just fine with a cheap prepaid cell phone. Just about everyone else pings me on Skype or sends me an email. It’s certainly more expensive than sticking with the cheap prepaid cell phone. TVs, cable, Internet service, certain clothes, particular foods, and even some social activities.

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