Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. It’s my grandkid!”.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Providing college money can help cushion that murky time between high school graduation and fully leaving the nest. I wanted to prove myself. Lots of grandparents help out with child care.

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Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Meanwhile, I am mom to three kids. Only one child’s college tuition to pay. I am over a thousand miles away from my mom, and I feel bad that she can’t see me and her grandkids more often. Though my mom is healthy now, I do worry about what might happen when she gets older. Having Just One Child.

Kids and Family 165

Kids and Family College Tuition Grandkids Mom 165

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I would know. They are not a waste of money.

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Saving With Shellie

JULY 14, 2015

Amazon Mom - Amazon Mom is open to anyone, whether you’re a mom, dad, grandparent, or caretaker. Amazon Mom is the best Prime Subscription in my opinion because in addition to all the regular Prime benefits, you also get 20% off lots of kid products like diapers, wipes, pull-ups, toys and more!

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Amazon Student Grandkids Mom 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. Years later, I asked my Mom why she hadn’t suggested another path for me, since there were no jobs. I was terribly shy as a child and young adult, coming into my own only after I became a Mom. It didn’t.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100