Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. I wanted to prove myself. Lots of grandparents help out with child care.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My son was 4.5 Only one child’s college tuition to pay. I am over a thousand miles away from my mom, and I feel bad that she can’t see me and her grandkids more often. Meanwhile, I am mom to three kids. Having Just One Child. The Many Financial Benefits of Raising a One and Only. Only one hungry teenager to feed.

Kids and Family 165

Kids and Family College Tuition Grandkids Mom 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc). It didn’t.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100