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An Open Letter to My Children and Grandchildren

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To my Children and my Grandchildren, Following are some of life’s lessons – learned (sometimes poorly) by me along the road winding through my 65 years on earth. Read them and heed them if they make sense to you. Guard your health above all else. Care for your body, mind and spirit or you will not live the best life possible.

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Gratitude Brings Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! So, great-grandma was wise in helping her grandchildren and great-grandchildren learn how to express gratitude. She is spunky and outspoken.

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A Mom After God’s Own Heart eBook for $2.99

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Elizabeth, who has two grown children and six grandchildren, gives practical advice and real–life suggestions for helping children—no matter what their ages—incorporate God into daily life. You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! train them in God’s ways. talk to children about Jesus.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I did some research to see what kinds of jobs I could get that paid the most with the least amount of additional training and became a computer programmer. I loved going to work each day, making that computer do what I told it to do. At the time we were substantially poor. Luckily, I found that I enjoyed the field and had some talent.

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Free Kindle Books – Maid for Murder & More

For the Mommas

You don’t need to own a Kindle to download these books, you can read them for free on your free Kindle app or computer. Bailey hopes to wipe out crime with the help of Nate, her computer hacker assistant, despite protests of their involvement in the case from Detective Max Wellington. Eugenia Burnett wants grandchildren.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother has been downsizing and gifting her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents wedding gifts back in 1945. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. If this is your skill, gift it!

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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They also love playing on the computer, using the internet, gaming on their tablets and using their cell phones. You love TV, computer, internet, cell phone, tablet and more and probably use them way more than you realize. Why should screen time be limited? We loved watching TV and today’s kids do too. Brains change. I love TV.

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