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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 dishwashers (other than us kids!). Most people were thin.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were few dishwashers, no garbage disposers, trash compactors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances or Jenn-air ranges. Americans eat out 3 – 4 times a week on average, do we really need a fancy kitchen, when we don’t even do that much cooking? So, readers, shoot me down. What’s your opinion?

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