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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shouldn’t you have a right to expect everything to always be in working order – or is that too much to ask? Perhaps you are willing to tolerate an item that works partially rather than fixing or replacing that item. The only thing is, the ice maker no longer works at all and the ice dispenser will only put out crushed ice.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without.

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