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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the Car. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc. Going to the babysitter. Going to school (if you drive your kids).

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That way, I can hit a lot of sales in just a few hours instead of spending time and gasoline driving around town. Although I saved a few of my own children’s toys over the years, when the grandkids came along, I wanted to renew my toy stock so they would have things to play with when they come. Toys for the grand-kids.