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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. My college education. I’ve since spent much time going through the archives.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

The gift my grandparents really want is to spend time with my family and we enjoy spending time with them. This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. Family Heirlooms. Baked Goods. Are you good at baking pies? Private Lessons.

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Avoid These Financial Mistakes with Your Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls. Money Tips'

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Weis Coupon Matchups & Deals (01/07-02/04)

For the Mommas

Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix Pouch or To Go Cups - 2.11 Idahoan Family Size 7.34 College Inn Broth or Stock 32 Ounce wyb 2 - $2.00 College Inn Broth or Stock 32 Ounce wyb 2 - $2.00 B2G1 Nissin Family Packs 6 or 12 Count. Quaker Life Family Size Cereal - 18 Ounce - $3.99 $0.75/1

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Four Things I Learned When I Became a Grandparent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Aunt and Uncle used to take each of their grandchildren on a trip when they reached the ripe old age of 8. Then I look forward at the next 10 years and am amazed that he’ll be almost grown and out of college by then. That first grandchild is so exciting. Your kid is having a kid! It connects you to the future.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. But, they have to get rid of some stuff to make room for the stuff they inherit from family.

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