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Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The trick to keeping this option frugal is to use whatever fruit is in season (in season = cheap). Of course, if you grow any fruit in your own garden then it is the obvious choice to use. There are lots of frugal food options to make and share. Nothing tastes more refreshing on a hot day than some fruit.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We especially never put anything consumable (like gas, food, eating out, movies and etc) on a credit card. Of course, we also tried to maximize our income. Peggy: Oh yes!

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