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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!). Entertainment.

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Season of Sharing 2013 Day 4: Gifts for Little Ones and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

With chunky, go-anywhere tires and a detachable rear trailer, little farmers can harvest and haul the freshest organic produce their imaginations can grow. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Board Book: With simple stories and sweet artwork, these books form an essential library for any family with a new baby. Dimensions: 11.75”L

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are things that most in my generation would now consider a need, but that most of our parents didn’t have when we boomers were growing up in their households. There were few dishwashers, no garbage disposers, trash compactors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances or Jenn-air ranges. Air conditioning.

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