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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. It was missing the software, but thanks to the internet, I had no trouble finding a driver that worked. Epson Scanner – $20.

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Have a Mindful March!

Family Balance Sheet

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Are you buying too many clothes with an already packed closet? 4 – Start Planning for Spring/Summer Clothing. It has taking me awhile to get the hang of the software. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

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