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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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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Simple, everyday household items like vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and baking soda make excellent cleaning products. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research. For example, you can clean your marble surfaces using dishwashing soap and some warm water.