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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Geek the Halls - a fun market full of fandom gifts, from engraved cutting boards to purses to table lamps. We go every year and find all new local artist to follow.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). They used the berries to make a purple die and painted their own and each others bodies with it!

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