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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

First: I am most definitely not a licensed psychologist/therapist/anything of the sort. Mental health is definitely super important to tend to, although some of us tend not to prioritize it as much as our physical health. So, anything I share is just gonna be from one regular person to another regular person.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Boomer grandparents definitely have ideas on what they want their grandchildren to learn and how they want them to behave. We actively seek to develop and maintain a relationship with our descendents so that our lifeline to the future will remain intact. Who wants to be forgotten? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised.

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Protect Your Eyes With Acuvue TruEye Contact Lenses and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

This scares me as my grandfather had macular degeneration and this can be hereditary. ” I definitely feel better knowing that doctors other than my own are prescribing the Acuvue TruEye for their patients. I have terrible eyes and have been wearing contact lenses since 7th grade. I wear the Acuvue TruEye and LOVE them!

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Taking Care of Your Parents and In-Laws

Nicoles Nickels

His father’s parents have lived with my in laws for over 20 years (his grandfather died a few years ago and so now just Grandma lives there). This is definitely something for us women to think about! My mother’s parents never needed any long term care and both died otherwise very healthy, just of older age.

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15 Best Selling Kindle Books for $4 or Less

Saving With Shellie

Definitely a page turner! It’s young adult so it’s a quick read but it’s definitely a tear jerker! I enjoyed it but the first book was definitely the best. As a kid, Jacob formed a special bond with his grandfather over his bizarre tales and photos of levitating girls and invisible boys.

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. I am definitely Tigger: always ready to try something new and very goal orientated. Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It went FABULOUS!! We had such a good time.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s. Definitely a monthly budget – I always create one every month. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.