Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

We Baby Boomers are fueling the travel industry and many of us are taking our extended families along on our vacations. Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Here are four things I learned after having grandchildren. My Aunt and Uncle used to take each of their grandchildren on a trip when they reached the ripe old age of 8. When the grandchildren are at your house, it can get a bit trickier. That first grandchild is so exciting. Your kid is having a kid! But, it is my house.

Grandchildren 160

Grandchildren Parenting Kids and Family Couch 160

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

The gift my grandparents really want is to spend time with my family and we enjoy spending time with them. This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas.

Christmas 245

Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Such as our "First Christmas Together" ornament given by a great aunt as a wedding gift. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. So I guess there is a theme to our tree, our family, and there is nothing artificial about that! or an ornament from my 1980's childhood. Real or Artificial?

Christmas 113

Christmas Grandchildren Home and Garden Crochet 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2014

Examples of financial advisor suggestions that would have steered my family wrong: An estate trustee at a bank recommended selling off Chevron stock that my Aunt owned “because it is too risky”. We need to make sure our base grows over his lifetime, especially since we hope to leave a legacy to our children and grandchildren.

Money 170

Money 401K Bank Banking 170