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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. They were building their house and did it as they could afford to add on. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. My Mom grew up in St.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. Why do I want to save money?