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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At a local McDonald’s or other favorite spot of your child, first arrange a tour with the manager and during or after the tour, have your child talk about the different tasks they saw people doing. Showing your child first hand how currency and coins are produced can generate lots of discussion about money and finances.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. At McDonald’s. Play board and online games that teach money or finance or business concepts. Org – Various resources to teach personal finance.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. In Seattle, going to the hot bar at Whole Foods was the only way we could manage to get a full meal for 2 adults for under $20 and not end up at a place like McDonald’s. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!