Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

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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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Your kids have been to camp, done baseball and goofed off to their hearts content. How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance.

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Giving Used Craft Crafts 188

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?

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

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. As part of that, we have explored compound interest.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

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.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187