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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!), There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Home offices. Yes more folks work from home these days and the tax laws encourage setting aside a space to dedicate to a home office. Personal computers. OK, I said a smart phone is a want, but what about a computer of some sort at home? I managed with one until I was 30. 200+ TV channels.

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