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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This retired teacher spent a lot of time researching companies at the Boston Public Library. Upon his death, he shocked the library by leaving it $6.8 We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Jay Jensen. Our investments have gone up and down over time with the market.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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! Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do? The kids fell for it hook, line and sinker.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.) That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. After reading, Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste. I was pumped to reduce our trash.