Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. My husband and I had children later in life. My children, however, are 9 & 7 and have just finished the third & first grades.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

Virginia 183

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 183

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. That’s not right. There are a few “whys” for me.

Green And Frugal 178

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. Although it has brought some equality to education, and allowed some addition sports resources to be spent on women’s athletics, the women still have far fewer resources and opportunities in the sports arena. She is not a second class citizen.

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2014 Daughter Election Sports 167