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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised. They tolerated our presence.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Would I have enough to house, feed and clothe them? Most days I try to do some preparation with my sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren – to help them learn financial concepts and acquire the ability to wisely manage their money. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. I hate buying clothes new. I wash my dry cleanable clothing by hand and line dry it.

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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them. Take your own rain gear/appropriate clothing. Overall, the value we received for those $30 tickets was greater than the price we paid. How to save when you are in the park.

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Getting Things Done

Nicoles Nickels

All clothes would come out of the dryer with absolutely no wrinkles. Where I occasionally trip over a toy that one of my grandchildren had a great time playing with that day. The dishes would transfer from the dishwasher to the cabinet by themselves (perhaps by some sort of conveyor belt process).

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are adding strength with hardware cloth (this is metal mesh – usually with squares ¼’ across), place your pre-cut piece of hardware cloth into the mold after pouring part of the cement, then put the remaining cement on top prior to smoothing. How do you teach your children and grandchildren the benefits of giving?

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First Impressions Layette Giveaway Winners

For the Mommas

Comment: Andrea says Yay for free baby clothes! Comment: Stacy says What cute baby clothes! Comment: Marsha Meyer says I would love to win this for one of my grandchildren. Comment: Helen says cute baby clothes, would love to win. Comment: Terri B says Beautiful clothes! I am a subscriber. How adorable!!