Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! Our matriarch risked (and received) ridicule by family members to make her point about gratitude. Gratitude can make you healthier.

Gratitude 100

Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

If you understand why your parents are offering support, you may make a better decision on whether or not to accept it. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. It is true that grandparents love to ‘spoil’ the grandkids (I know this because I am a grandparent).

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Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

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. He agrees with me, saying: “Many young people never make a career decision, …, they simply follow a path of least resistance. I loved going to work each day, making that computer do what I told it to do.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2011

In my family we make Christmas lists. My Grandparents have lots of kids and even more grandkids. Add in the spouses, significant others and now great-grandchildren and that’s a ton of gifts. You'll find even more deals and steals. The nice part about lists is you always get what you want.

Gift Cards 45

Gift Cards Donation Gifts Buy 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

How can you find the time to help your young child take the right steps towards financial literacy? As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. Know that money is limited and people need to make choices between things.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

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. A soon-to-be-released survey from MMGY Global, a travel industry research company, finds that around 5.5 Find a general time-frame for the vacation. Start planning early.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100