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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Men opened doors for women, women said thank you to them.

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DIY Sock Snowmen

For the Mommas

Another great thing, a lot of what’s needed you probably have already in your home, garage, or can find at the dollar store. Apron with twine look great for people who love cooking, along with a matching hat. Jenna is a couponer and an all around thrifty, DIY kind of women. What you will need-. Here, are a few ideas-.

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Walmart Black Friday Coupon Matchups & Deals

For the Mommas

Womens Cozy Fleece Sleep Pants for $4.50 Womens Fleece-Lined Tights (2-pk.) Womens Muk Luks Cozy Slipper Socks for $4.50 Womens No-Show Socks for $4.50 Danskin Now Tech Womens Fleece Hoodie for $7.00 Danskin Now Tech Womens Fleece Hoodie for $7.00 Womens Fleece-Lined Leggings (2-pk.)

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Paper towels are the most challenging disposable product for me to get rid of because I like to use them to blot bacon and to spread oil in a pan when baking instead of using aerosol cooking spray. There’s toilet paper and women’s feminine hygiene products.