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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has just never been economically justifiable. Sewing kit. Taking steps to prepare in case of a bad turn of events is a smart thing to do, but not if it becomes all consuming. In my 67 years, I can never remember a time when I needed to be as self-sufficient as my grandparents or great-grandparents. Firearm & ammo.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. If you went to college, did you see huge marketing efforts directed at female sports team events? Were there any female sports team events? Female Entrepreneurs: How to Be a Start Up Queen Should You Learn To Sew? Get Healthy'

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