Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. In light of these recent events, I have found that I’m not only serving as the primary caregiver for my own children, but my parents as well. Most important is that my parents are getting the care that they need – whatever the cost may be.

Budget 201

Budget Budgeting Parenting Converse 201

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I’ve always bought good shoes for my kids, too. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, just a vague but significant anxiety around money.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Our children learn by example. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

You already have lots of contacts, not only your classmates, but also their parents, siblings and your teachers too. Time to find out. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Parents feel it is the path to a better life.

College 133

College Graduation Used Points 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. This 102-year-old former part-time janitor and dry cleaner left $2.3 #117046655 / gettyimages.com.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. What do you think are the most important money lessons for your kids to learn?

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school.

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2016

At the same time, we should have higher expectations from our sons on the home front. Why wouldn’t men want to spend more time with their kids? What, you say – why should men spend more of their time doing home things? .” Very few tasks require ‘manly’ strength around the home these days.

Daughter 150

Daughter Son Women Work 150

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

My husband drives for Uber every time he comes home from overseas and makes around $1000 a month working part-time. I loved all the people I met and made extra money, which we needed back then as a young military family with two kids. Start selling on eBay here. Drive for Uber.

Money 52

Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you love every little detail of coordinating your kid’s birthday or your dad’s retirement party, start offering your Type-A services to partiers in your community or within your personal network. You’ll need access to a commercial kitchen, a part-time staff of servers and a couple of assistant cooks to start.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52