Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Here are four things I learned after having grandchildren. My Aunt and Uncle used to take each of their grandchildren on a trip when they reached the ripe old age of 8. When the grandchildren are at your house, it can get a bit trickier. That first grandchild is so exciting. Your kid is having a kid! But, it is my house.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Are you an amazing home cook? Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. Gift them a certain number of weeks of home cleaning.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

It also doesn't have fancy garland or matching ornaments like the beautiful trees that you see in Better Homes & Garden magazine. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. I feel so much better now that that is off my chest. Here's another secret. Our tree doesn't have a theme. or smurf girl.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. 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. STOP the madness and check out this list.

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