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Couponing 101
JULY 26, 2019
If you’re looking for a place to take the kids or grandkids, the playground is always an easy answer and free of charge in most cases. Here are some ideas to make visiting playgrounds fun for both the adults and the children: Swing. Make It a History Lesson. Make New Friends. Most playgrounds are attached to parks.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Through unlucky fate, I find myself firmly entrenched in adulthood as essentially an only child. Meanwhile, I am mom to three kids. Of course, our expenses during that time were much lower than they are now that we have three kids. From a financial perspective, only having one child makes sense. My son was 4.5
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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. 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. Talk it over with them.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Make it automatic and let it go into a separate account. Now, it’s time to look into making sure the family isn’t just surviving but also thriving.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 16, 2015
This not-so-subtle message let the parents know that it was their duty to instill a sense of gratitude in their children so that the kids could reap the benefits of gratitude. Our matriarch risked (and received) ridicule by family members to make her point about gratitude. Gratitude can make you healthier.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
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. How can you find the time to help your young child take the right steps towards financial literacy?
Nicoles Nickels
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Is finding help with the laundry an impossible chore? And you can make a game out of it for the kids. Too bad the grandkids are too small to read and execute their assignments, and I’m pretty sure my daughter is not going to take the assignment of folding my clothes! Well fear not!
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