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Soul Sustenance - The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving

Motherhood Moments

With ruby pomegranates picked from Grandma Essi's magnificent tree, the two grandchildren set off to visit their friends and neighbors, share their blessings, and discover, as Grandma Essi no doubt intended all along, to feel the spirit of the holiest month of the year. Adam and Alyha can't help wondering: what is the real meaning of Ramadan?

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You get to enjoy all the cute moments and hand back the kid when they stink or act out! We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren?

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Parenting Pointers - When Your Child Learns Differently

Motherhood Moments

” publishing February 7 by Roger Stark and Betsy Hill focuses on benefits of building cognitive learning skills and the long-lasting ramifications of improving these skills for higher education, the 21st century workplace, and more. What is cognitive literacy and why is this the answer to our education crisis?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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$2 Off Leap Frog Letter Factory Adventures | Pay $7.96 at Walmart

Saving Everyday

This makes the perfect Easter Basket gift for chidren or grandchildren! Leap Frog Letter Factory are highly educational and interesting for kids. My kids loved these movies when they were little. A rare $2.00 off LeapFrog Letter Factory Adventures Movie coupon was just released! Pick it up for $7.96

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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plus, with a college education it is more likely that the kids will be on their own quicker. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful. Getting them out of the nest and on their own is a big goal of most parents.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You want your kid to be financially savvy. But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Kids this age can start to learn that we can get things by trading.

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