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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We got by back then using open windows, fans and attic fans. A TV in every room. Our parents had TVs (most of them), but typically only one per household. TV was family entertainment and watched as a family. Many homes today have multiple TVs, some have one in pretty much every room. Air conditioning.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive.

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