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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sewing kit. Copies of personal and financial documents including insurance cards, birth certificates, passports, passwords & user names and etc. Taking steps to prepare in case of a bad turn of events is a smart thing to do, but not if it becomes all consuming. Food that can survive without power and is easily prepared.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

Equipped with an energy savings thermostat that gives you just the right amount of heat by regulating the wattage consumption based on your desired temperature, the EnergySmart® 360 Surround can save consumers money without sacrificing comfort. . Each May Book is 5×8 inches with 80 pages and the binding is hand sewn on a sewing machine.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I author a blog to document our adventures ( Reflections Around the Campfire ) because I enjoy creative writing and because I wanted a permanent record of our travels, especially for our kids. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself.