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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. Dad required me to learn to use tools and perform tasks which, at the time, were considered for boys only.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attireā€¦ opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Sites like My Tool Trader and SnobSwap.com are but two websites that allow people to list and rent out or sell their personal items. Rent It Out. Avoid Consumerism.

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