Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Launching in January 2023, the monthly book club will introduce kids and families to the best new books from a host of award-winning authors, including familiar and beloved New York Times bestsellers like Chris Grabenstein (Mr. Lemoncello’s Library) and Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House), in addition to exciting middle-grade debuts like H.
Saving Cents With Sense
DECEMBER 19, 2013
But have you thought about helping your kids come up with their own resolutions? Here are a few ideas for setting New Year’s Resolutions with kids: 1. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year. Are your kids old enough for an allowance? How are they spending their money?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
Those affected by our recent Great Recession have had the benefits of saving reinforced as well. In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. Included here is peer pressure. Temperament.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2012
Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. Add drinks, snacks, and music, and it will soon become one of your favorite activities. Hiking and Nature Walks This is another great option that you can do by yourself or with your kids.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
During the great recession, I’ve heard that folks were just dumping their boats in isolated waterways – to avoid those ongoing costs. No one was buying used boats during the recession. I even have trouble getting my grown kids to gather there. Boat ownership means time spent. We rent it out during the hot season.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Before retiring I often wondered about life after retirement – would we have enough money , would it change our marriage, would the kids and grandkids have different expectations, what if catastrophe struck and money became an issue, what would I do, would I miss the daily interaction with the people with whom I worked for many years?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 28, 2015
You raised your kids and now they are gone! We plan to live long and active lives and will need quite a bit of our estate to see us through to our own ends. One of our sons lost a job during the 2009 recession. Empty Nesters at last. Sixth, we don’t give them enough to live a life of ease. We aren’t that rich!
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