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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, we like to have fun, too. Living there would be a different animal altogether and it would take a much higher income to make do. Our son was growing, and we knew we wanted to provide him with extracurricular activities that made sense for him — music and sports and scouting. My husband enjoys collecting items.

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How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course you’re looking for the lowest interest rate and the best terms for you financially. To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Save The Trees.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. Of course, later on I did get some really nice real dolls from my St Louis Aunts. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to β€œmake do or do without!”

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

The very act of writing out your potential accomplishments sends a message to your central nervous system and consequently you find yourself doing the very things you want to get done! ~~~ ~~~ The following list is far from comprehensive and will of course be adjusted over time, however, it is a beginning. the old saying goes."

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