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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. It will also save you money! He fixed his own car.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

You can’t escape the radio and TV ads this time of year boasting amazing deals at your local gym. more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Most cars did not have radios, non had any other kind of electronics. People listened to the radio, watched TV, went to the local (one screen) movie house or entertained themselves. My radio was AM only. Dad used a ham radio to talk to other ham operators. Entertainment.

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Amazon Lightning Deals: Wildkin Batman,Crayola 24ct Erasable

For the Mommas

“Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Ace Baby Furniture Lion Mobile Dress-Up Clothes and Shoe Organizer. Ace Baby Furniture Bear Mobile Dress-Up Clothes and Shoe Organizer, Cherry. Ace Baby Furniture Lion Mobile Dress-Up Clothes and Shoe Organizer, Natural Maple. Radio Flyer 2-in-1 Journey Wagon.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

You can’t escape the radio and TV ads this time of year boasting amazing deals at your local gym. more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank.

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Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Songfest Singalong When one or two of us gathered in each others yard, we would improvise singalongs – turning the radio to the screen in the living room so it faced the yard, standing on the porch and pretending to hold a microphone while mouthing the words to the songs to each other and waving our arms around dramatically.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You still have to have money (just as our ancestors needed something to trade with). Most agencies agree that you need food, water, medical supplies, something that will allow you to hear broadcasts without power (like a hand crank radio) and etc. Extra clothes & shoes. Firearm & ammo. Sewing kit.

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