Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

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? It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. It’s just fun!

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Baked Goods.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Give the gift of lessons. STOP the madness and check out this list. Baked Goods.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I saw that you don’t exchange Christmas gifts with nieces and nephews on your side. What did Christmas and birthday gifts for nieces and nephews look like when they were young? Did you give gifts to them when they were little and then stop at a certain point? Or did you not give gifts from the beginning?

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Cleaning Grandchildren Nephew Christmas 191