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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Food/shopping.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. What a delicious gift of food! Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/subscription account. Are you a gardener?

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food along home with the recipient. Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/Netflix account. Give your Gift of Organization. Give your Perennials.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. I have two!

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is food, so maybe a need. 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. Chef-style kitchens. Even though most families cooked and ate at home back then, kitchens were pretty basic. Is butter a need or a want?

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