Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

At a time when some writers tend to grouse about raising children, Rau revels in her good fortune and the day-to-day: teaching her younger son how to read using “Garfield” comic books; encouraging her older son to design his grandmother’s gravestone; observing the motley crew of boys who patronize “the yellow house” (Rau’s) for years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. It begins May 5th, and children can win small prizes. They can redeem the points for online prizes. The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

Upromise is a program that allows you to save money for college. If you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, godchild, cousin…anyone that might want to go to college in the future this is a painless way to earn free money. You'll find even more deals and steals. What are your dreams for your kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

But, even so, we did manage to raise our sons to be financially capable adults. They will become as adept as you are in finding alternative, lower cost entertainment and travel options. We expected our sons to leave the nest once they were through with school, and they did. And they will see that you put money aside in savings.

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