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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software.

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This Was Mostly About the Shoes, Really.

Work With What You've Got

Another less than 5 dollar vintage piece… And now for the shoes. It was mostly about the shoes. As you know, my husband and I are feeling the economic crunch. And I need new jeans (I promise, I am going to get to the shoes!). Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores.

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