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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. Men opened doors for women, women said thank you to them.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in the 19th century, the occupation of seamstress was one of the few open to women. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? til 11 P.M

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10 Tips to Save on Halloween

Saving Cents With Sense

Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Juice in the City’s mission is to support local businesses and women in the workforce. 2) Make Your Own.