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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

ASHA urges families to use the summer to nurture joy in reading and let kids be the ones who choose what they read. Don’t assume that kids only learn by reading traditional novels. Let kids design their own special place for reading. This could be a family book club, or one with neighbors or friends. Cook together.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Summer is here. Out & About.

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How to be a Frugal Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. I did achieve this goal and ended up calling it our Family Vital Information Binder. Travel and vacations will always be a part of our budget.

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Low Cost Ways to Enjoy Christmas With Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I always loved Christmas as a child (what kid doesn’t?!), but I love it even more now that I have kids and get to watch their joy. Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend modestly, there are plenty of low-cost ways you can enjoy the holidays with your kids. Free Entertainment. Activities.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Teach kids about products. Even though you take your kids to the grocery store or Walmart every week, using it as a learning ‘tour’ with a narrative designed and presented by you will open their wee little eyes to new information! Teach kids about different types of jobs in one business.

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7 Things You Should Teach Your Kids About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Teaching your kids about money is one of the best things you can do to set them up for financial success in the future. Being that financial security strategies aren’t taught in the school classroom, it’s important to sit down with your kids at home and teach them valuable lessons in financial management. De-Programming Your Kids.

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