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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve seen the nieces and my own kids ask for and get babysitting services time after time from a busy working boomer. In my experience, my kids expect more of me for their kids than I expected of my parents for mine. It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Our clothes dryer is on an inside wall. We currently have multiple family members (2 sister-in-laws, 4 nieces/nephews and a son) within 30 miles of our home.

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