Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Parental pride in ‘my daughter the doctor’ may play a role in their desire to fund at least part of school expenses. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. And I got the idea from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Family Heirlooms. Babysitting.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

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. Parent’s are proud to say; My Son the Doctor or My Daughter the Astronaut.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Moms always love anything their kids give them! So, I checked in with my daughter-in-law to see what she thought they would have fun doing and that would be fun for her to get. It’s August, weeks from the start of school.

Giving 188

Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100