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.

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Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. That is one reason I hold my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp each summer with my grandchildren (our third generation). What Makes You Feel Wealthy?

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Saving Everyday

MARCH 15, 2014

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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Grandchildren Walmart Dvd Movie Coupon 51

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2014

When I was a kid, the year 2000 seemed like it would only come in a science fiction story. I have a full grown daughter and not one, but two grandchildren. So for that reason, combined with two active grandchildren, is why I decided to make one resolution this year. And now it’s 2014 (I say 2 thousand fourteen).

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New Year's Grandchildren 2000 Ice Cream 68

Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. 1 GUM® Crayola Kids® Toothbrush, exp. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc.

2012 138

2012 March Giant Eagle Charmin 138

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.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2012

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. 1 GUM® Crayola Kids® Toothbrush, exp. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc.

January 113

January 2012 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. These are the things that make the holidays special. Go Frugal'

Giving 199

Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Our children and grandchildren cannot hope to memorize how to do what they will need to do in the future roles and careers. How do we reach all the kids out there who haven’t been diagnosed? Cognitive literacy can play a vital role in addressing our education crisis because it can prepare our children for an uncertain future.

Parenting 100

Parenting Education Building Wellness 100

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 3, 2011

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. 1 GUM® Crayola Kids® Toothbrush. $1/1 10.0pt;line-height:115%;">$1/1 One A Day Multi-Vitamins (does not include One A Day Kids). $2/1 I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

October 113

October 2011 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc.

September 113

September 2011 Beech Nut Giant Eagle 113

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I got a Radio Flyer wagon at Christmas when I was a kid, as did my daughter, and now my grandchildren have one. It’s wonderful that the classic wagon has remained true to original and that there are also new products, like the Walker Wagon pictured below, to fill the dreams of today’s kids!

Radios 63

Radios Grandchildren Charlotte Cruises 63

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2011

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc. 1 Krunchers!

January 113

January 2011 Snyders Charmin 113

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. Kids this age can start to learn that we can get things by trading. Make change.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Is now the time to put that in the market and make it grow? Here are some of the actions I could take during this downturn in the economy to benefit the long term growth of our future family members: Set up a family investment partnership or company, fund it and help the grown kids invest it’s assets. Why Not Do Both?

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc.

2011 127

2011 November Expires 2012 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. In it, they took apart some kid toy commercials and showed exactly how the various cool effects were created. Presentation.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

If you haven't already done so, make sure you go to Upromise and load your e-coupons onto your supermarket/drugstore cards. If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc.

February 100

February 2011 Snyders Giant Eagle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

Are we raising a generation of kids addicted to their device screens? Just as our parents limited the amount of (TV) screen time we kids had, so today’s parents are striving to find ways to anchor their children in the real (as opposed to the virtual electronic) world. We loved watching TV and today’s kids do too.

Parenting 100

Parenting Kids and Family Phones DVD Players 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

Make notes of the areas of your life that are moving you in the right direction and those that are taking you away from the legacy you want to leave behind. You need to make the things you want to be remembered for, a major part of your life. You need to make the things you want to be remembered for, a major part of your life.

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. I scouted nationwide, looking for a likely spot to buy – wanting an area that had enough attractions to rent well, was someplace we would enjoy, and which was close enough to home to make it accessible for weekend trips for all of us.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Luna tells us that her talent is making shadow puppets with her hands, but she goes on to tell us that all bombardier beetles have a talent that she calls “tooting”! Her brothers love making these sounds and use them to create music. Her brothers love making these sounds and use them to create music.

Brother 68

Brother Musical Instruments Music Kids and Family 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2013

That money has to come from somewhere and unfortunately we all just keep kicking it down the road to my grandchildren. Understanding Your 401(k) How to Graduate College Without Being Broke Are You Making These Five Retirement Planning Mistakes? Now I am going to wait and see what Congress ends up doing. Money Tips'

Converse 176

Converse Taxes Grandkids Money 176

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Does this look different now that your kids are older? I’ve really worked to overcome those expectations and make Christmas the way I and my family want it to be, but I still have lingering dread when I think of Christmas. ? Do you put up a lot of decor besides a tree? Do you bake for a lot of people?

Cleaning 195

Cleaning Grandchildren Nephew Christmas 195

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. 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. It didn’t.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2011

This site lets you help your children (or even grandchildren) learn about spending and saving in a fun, interactive environment. Here’s what Three Jars has to say about their program: Kids usually need a bit of encouragement to make dreams of buying iPods and hovercrafts a reality. Get the Deal: Head over to Moolala.

Family 40

Family Parenting Kids and Family Grandchildren 40

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. A gift card to a baby store now that your kids have outgrown the baby sizes? I’m sure you can relate.

Gift Cards 45

Gift Cards Donation Gifts Buy 45

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

wives, husbands, hip grandmas, kids, flower girls, bridesmaids… the list goes on! You can even gain up to 3 bonus entries for doing each additional item listed (just make sure that you leave one entry for each one — up to a total of 4 comments). EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs!

Giveaway 73

Giveaway Jewelry Contest Flowers and Gifts 73

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. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s. Start early.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2017

Here are some ways you can mess it up when making beneficiary designations. All of your estate planning needs to head in the same direction and should be reviewed in whole to insure that the distributions you intend to make are actually clear in the documents. You make your estate your beneficiary. The IRA goes to the ex-spouse.

Grandchildren 140

Grandchildren 401K Money Contest 140

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). The figure 8 loop road gets crowded in the summer time so putting more folks in each car makes sense. We are just back from a road trip from the mid west to Yellowstone National Park and back. Wait until later to do laundry.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

This ultra modern kitchen features the latest in realistic kitchen design including: single-cup coffee machine, smartphone, raised “gas” burner that makes a boiling water sound when pots and pans are placed on it, microwave, refrigerator, oven, toaster, recycling and play bins. Purchase Information: Walmart. Product Price: $35.00.

Holiday 40

Holiday Giveaway Chuck E Cheese Gifts 40