Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Why do we need it? According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Your children know that you are saving money. What are you doing to observe National Financial Literacy Month? .

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

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. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). While you are planning meals.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors. I demonstrate making these things to my children and grandchildren, though, just to show that it can be done. Although I’m a firm believer in never saying you’ll never do something, unless my circumstances change dramatically I won’t do some things.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

For our 25th wedding anniversary, we chose to cruise with our good friends Bill and Carolyn. But when we got back, Bill and Carolyn did the deed and renewed their vows. For our 40th wedding anniversary, we chose to take our adult children and our grandchildren on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. We watched.

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ReNew Wedding Daughter Money 165

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 16, 2013

I know that I will immediately get a legal and financial advisor, and while I will pay off some bills immediately I won’t make any major changes for 3 months. I will make sure that my grandchildren have a college fund that is untouchable until then or until 30 if they don’t go to college (that’s right - 30 ).

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Grandchildren South Carolina New Hampshire Win 61