The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

Our primary “why” behind our money-saving efforts now is to be able to pay the 15-year mortgage on our new build in 10 years instead of 15. True happiness for me personally stems from having a deep relationship with God, family, and nature, spending time with my grandchildren, and always having a little fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It’s also a great hobby to teach children, grandchildren, or students. We have a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for nurturing growth and harmony and building a creative partnership with nature. We have a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for nurturing growth and harmony and building a creative partnership with nature.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. Many millionaires, me included, spend years of their life working and building up their wealth to reach the point where they have those millions. Be a millionaire by midlife.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Money invested is there to stay – whether the investment is in a stock, a bond, a REIT, a building or something else.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Occasionally, hubby and I have discussed digging a well, building an outhouse and putting in another wood stove and I have on rare occasion considered buying a generator. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Hughes, Jr.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! Showing gratitude to others can build your network of relationships. She is spunky and outspoken. Guess which one had the team’s loyalty?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2014

You’ll have precious memories to share with your children and grandchildren of your own parents and grandparents. How to Get Your Child Excited About Reading Build a Legacy for Your Child: Be Remembered for Your… Get Organized' A simple video camera or recording device can be sufficient. Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. No matter if my family doesn’t use it as much as I’d hoped; no matter that they won’t swim in the lake; no matter that my spouse would rather stay home; I’m still enjoying the condo with my two grandchildren each year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This is because the money is protected in the tax deferred (or tax free) account and it can build significantly over time. That money has to come from somewhere and unfortunately we all just keep kicking it down the road to my grandchildren.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

The sponsors of the resolution hope and believe that: Expanding access to the mainstream financial system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure options for managing finances and building wealth. Share what you know and do with those around you to help the nation become more financially literate!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

Four Things I Learned When I Became a Grandparent Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this… Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids 3 Ways to Wean Yourself Off of Television The post Addicted to the Screen appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Do you limit your child’s screen time?

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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. During that time, they try to build the idea that you and he are just alike, or very similar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). We are just back from a road trip from the mid west to Yellowstone National Park and back. Each family charted their own way out, in their own vehicles but we stayed together loosely in the park.

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Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

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. Talk about costs of maintaining the roads, how the cost is covered, and what jobs are related to highway building and maintenance. Entertainment Related. Seeing a movie.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

You can buy just enough cement for one or two garden stones at places such as Hobby Lobby, but you can get a whole bag of it just as cheaply from a building supply store, such as Lowes or Home Depot. How do you teach your children and grandchildren the benefits of giving? Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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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.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Share the wonder and the joy of these seven timeless stories with your children and grandchildren…creating new memories and holiday traditions that you will cherish through the years. Product Name: Original Christmas Classics Gift Set Anniversary Collector’s Edition. Purchase Information: OriginalChristmasClassics.com. Product Price: $29.93.

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