Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

You didn’t start eating until everyone was served and seated. Men opened doors for women, women said thank you to them. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. People dressed up.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

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