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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!) Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school.

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8 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Gifts

Couponing 101

As your shopping list grows, so might your overwhelming sense of dread. If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more! The song says “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Stack Savings.

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Sears Friends & Family Sale: Up to 15% Off

Saving Cents With Sense

But of course, having 3 growing kids – I realized that I needed to get new suits and a few extra items for our trip. Clothes will be an additional 15% off). If you need new summer clothing, backyard BBQ items, or even want to start on back to school shopping, don’t miss the Sears Friends & Family sale on July 15!

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are things that most in my generation would now consider a need, but that most of our parents didn’t have when we boomers were growing up in their households. A TV in every room. Our parents had TVs (most of them), but typically only one per household. TV was family entertainment and watched as a family.

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