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. Perhaps the parent’s allow the kids to use the couch as a trampoline and you heartily disapprove. That first grandchild is so exciting.

Grandchildren 160

Grandchildren Parenting Kids and Family Couch 160

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. You could also use favorite pictures from the year.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Baked Goods. Homemade Crafts.

Christmas 245

Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We are both in our sixties now and have been through the deaths of both Mom and Dad, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and more. Live is for the living – as my late Aunt used to say. Unfortunately, he is not likely to inherit as we have children and grandchildren that are coming first. #476805823 / gettyimages.com.

Grandchildren 162

Grandchildren Brother Aunt Donation 162

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). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100