Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. There were no garage door openers. There was no internet.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Or go to your local library. Plus, when we reach 5,000 fans I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card! Extreme is the opposite of ordinary.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

We got by back then using open windows, fans and attic fans. Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. Most had a simple stove, a fan on the wall to vent (along with a window), a single sink and a tiny refrigerator.

Phones 204

Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Until, that is, she went out to the ‘library’ with her book one day, sat on the outdoor privy and got stung on the bottom by a bee! I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. Inconvenient! Trust me, that takes awhile.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176