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6 Ways to Earn $600 and More Before This Christmas

Coupons Do Work

Actually it means saving as much money as you can before Christmas ! Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Christmas is around the corner — uh-oh!

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have more labor-saving devices than ever before in human history but we are living life at a faster pace than ever. Do you have an old TV lurking anywhere that is never watched? Do you really need to have three TVs in your house anyway? It also helps to keep your work surface clear so you can focus on the task at hand.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Would you want to live in a one bath 2 bedroom home now with a family of 4 or 5? A TV in every room. Our parents had TVs (most of them), but typically only one per household. TV was family entertainment and watched as a family. Many homes today have multiple TVs, some have one in pretty much every room.

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