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. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Make change.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2015
I’m following a long range plan for camp content in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and it includes all of these, focusing on different things at different ages. Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons. Neither would you want the bank or institution to rip you off. No one owes you a living.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
The family that we “adopted” was a grandmother (I will call her Tanya, but not her real name) and her 3 grandkids. Tanya’s home was sparse, towels covered the sofa that was tattered, and there was a box of food on her kitchen table–most likely from a food bank. Our eyes met and we both started to cry.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
187 
Let's personalize your content