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. They may be offering it for their own benefit, more than yours. Parental pride in ‘my daughter the doctor’ may play a role in their desire to fund at least part of school expenses.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Write down my life experiences on economic downturns for the future benefit of my grandchildren. It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Couponing 101

MAY 19, 2012

Elizabeth, who has two grown children and six grandchildren, gives practical advice and real–life suggestions for helping children—no matter what their ages—incorporate God into daily life. Readers will explore how to… teach their children God’s Word. train them in God’s ways. talk to children about Jesus. pray with and for them.

Mom 100

Mom Grandchildren Bestsellers Computers 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Perfect for grandchildren sleepovers & bigger than your expectations this Cozy Kidz Air Bed is available for Only $7.99 Prices can, and may, change without notice. Cozy Kidz Air Bed Only $7.99. at Amazon with FREE Shipping on orders over $49.00 or with Prime Orders. Features: Waterproof flocked top. Assorted bright fun colors.

Grandchildren 40

Grandchildren TV shows Repairs Re-use 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. Rental management companies may not distribute rental days evenly. Family members may not use it as much as anticipated. My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. There may not be any residual value left for your heirs. Get Income for Life From An Asset You Give Away. Give Away Your Home, But Continue To Live In It.

Cake 201

Cake Taxes Giving Donation 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

a child psychiatrist) notes several research studies that appear to show that our brains may actually be changing based on our screen time. ” Addictions may be formed. Moodiness may be exhibited. In Psychology Today article Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain, Victoria L. Dunckley, M.D. (a doi:10.1089/cpb.1998.1.237.

Parenting 100

Parenting Kids and Family Phones DVD Players 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances; by calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 16, 2011

Quilted Flap Bag is the epitome of timeless couture …it’s pretty much guaranteed that our grandchildren will covet this bag in years to come as much as we do today. Well, Melie Bianco may have answered both my prayers and my most pressing questions. The Chanel 2.55 What would I wear it with? This Charlotte handbag is TDF.

Grandchildren 53

Grandchildren Charlotte Sewing Press 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2013

If they are primary beneficiaries, the parents or guardians may have to go to court and get themselves designated as able to manage the account for the child. That money has to come from somewhere and unfortunately we all just keep kicking it down the road to my grandchildren.

Converse 176

Converse Taxes Grandkids Money 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

The answers to these questions will help you build a legacy for your child so they may remember you for the positive influence you had on their lives. Your legacy isn’t something that can be organized in your later years, although your grandchildren may benefit from your influence when you are older. What is a legacy?

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them. Overall, the value we received for those $30 tickets was greater than the price we paid. Considering that, we got the value from our $30 tickets with the first three or four rides alone.

Saving Money 199

Saving Money Money Food and Drink Tickets 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Many of you may have followed a similar unplanned path to your job or career. Although there are many interesting jobs in the world, some of them may be limited in terms of demand. I did some research to see what kinds of jobs I could get that paid the most with the least amount of additional training and became a computer programmer.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

You may know that each year, for my two Grandchildren, I hold a camp I call Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. We may decide to offer a line of holiday door decor as well – if I can find some that are easy enough to make, yet beautiful enough to keep and purchase.

Kids 100

Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2014

What YOU need in YOUR asset allocation model may well be very different from their generic recommendations. We need to make sure our base grows over his lifetime, especially since we hope to leave a legacy to our children and grandchildren. Take their generic advice at your own risk! I’m keeping my allocations.

Money 170

Money 401K Bank Banking 170

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Add in the spouses, significant others and now great-grandchildren and that’s a ton of gifts. Others may have a different experience. In my family we make Christmas lists. My Grandparents have lots of kids and even more grandkids. If Grandad doesn’t get your list after Thanksgiving, you don’t get a gift.

Gift Cards 45

Gift Cards Donation Gifts Buy 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Folks who stay the course become more and more self sufficient financially as time goes one, eventually leading to the ability to weather economic, medical, and catastrophic storms that may come to each of us at any time.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

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. If you have ever suffered a case of buyer’s remorse, the above may be some of the reasons you caught it!

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

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. Keep in mind that your child is unique and may be ready to learn different things at different stages in their growth. What Can Young Children (up to age eight) Learn?

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2017

Your estate’s assets may also be subject to creditors whereas other choices provide protection from your creditors. If you left a large part of your estate to someone other than your spouse your spouse may contest your designations and often might win. Grandchildren inherit but can’t get use of the money.

Grandchildren 140

Grandchildren 401K Money Contest 140

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

By manually cutting and stamping letters or numbers on metal clay that fuses into fine silver or bronze, name, initial and number tags are custom made exclusively for you… perfect for the names of children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, sweeties, birth dates, wedding dates, graduation years, etc. REQUIRED ENTRY: 1. BONUS ENTRIES: 1.

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). Camping may be an alternative for some.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Comment: Marsha Meyer says I would love to win this for one of my grandchildren. Comment: Nicole May says I follow FTM on Facebook. Comment: Mary C says Would love to win for baby #2 due in May! Comment: Paige Harshbarger says Please enter me to win the giveaway. I am a subscriber. Comment: Kim says Thanks!!

Giveaway 55

Giveaway Win Baby Daughter 55

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). These cabins get booked fast, so reserve in early May for the next year if you want to stay in them. We are just back from a road trip from the mid west to Yellowstone National Park and back.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Although he is single and lives alone, he has a decades long friendship with a woman and has come to be considered a pseudo Dad and Grandpa by her children and grandchildren, but he has no legal relationship with any of them to my knowledge. Why worry about this when it may not even come to pass. Ignore it, maybe I will die first!

Grandchildren 162

Grandchildren Brother Aunt Donation 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

How do you teach your children and grandchildren the benefits of giving? You can buy just enough cement for one or two garden stones at places such as Hobby Lobby, but you can get a whole bag of it just as cheaply from a building supply store, such as Lowes or Home Depot. For a total cost of less than $3.00, I made a garden stepping stone.

Giving 188

Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2013

And I now have 2 wonderful grandchildren to love as well. The time when you learn to drink beer and coffee, pull all-nighters, meet lots of new and different people, some who may become your friends for life. In retrospect I felt that I had lost an important time of my life – the college years.

College 58

College Education Student Women 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

Have they finally figured out that there is no one else for them so they may as well? For our 40th wedding anniversary, we chose to take our adult children and our grandchildren on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. This no doubt will fail and may cause public embarrassment if the marriage breaks up soon after the vow renewal!

ReNew 165

ReNew Wedding Daughter Money 165

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 16, 2013

There may have been lotteries, but I hadn’t heard of them, and I’m pretty sure there wasn’t one in SC. I will make sure that my grandchildren have a college fund that is untouchable until then or until 30 if they don’t go to college (that’s right - 30 ). with raises and cost of living increases.

Grandchildren 61

Grandchildren South Carolina New Hampshire Win 61

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Being older and being around little kids (my grandchildren), my risk is higher, but I wish everyone would get a vaccination. Intradermal shot for those who might be squeamish about needles (approved for adults 18-64; may not be covered by all insurance providers) We are not offering the intradermal shot this year.

CVS 40

CVS Insurance Kids and Family Health Insurance 40