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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Flaxbee

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10. I know; that's one of the reasons I loved it, too.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #9)

Mon Jun 10, 2013, 06:40 PM

Jun 2013

Extremely informative, and she tells you why she and her family made certain decisions but she never was didactic or bossy or annoying ... and much more effective because of that. It's very hard to do when you feel strongly about something - not be preachy.

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Excellent review. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #1

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Thanks so much, Eleanors38 Flaxbee Jun 2013 #2

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I was apprehensive about reading this book, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #9

I know; that's one of the reasons I loved it, too. Flaxbee Jun 2013 #10

Wonderful review and I look forward to reading it. cbayer Jun 2013 #6

You're welcome. You'll like it. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #7