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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel. My children, however, are 9 & 7 and have just finished the third & first grades.

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