Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

The jewelry industry is known for its multi-generational ties, where traditions and legacies are passed down to children and grandchildren. Donating over 10% of the proceeds from each piece to various charities and organizations, Suzy Levian is dedicated to partnering with those who give back.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Add in the spouses, significant others and now great-grandchildren and that’s a ton of gifts. Plastic Jungle is a fabulous way to sell, buy, exchange or even donate gift cards. In my family we make Christmas lists. My Grandparents have lots of kids and even more grandkids. What do you do with those gift cards?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. Give to Charity and Help Your Finances Don’t Let Your Budget Stop You From Donating DIY Butterfly Garden The Do’s And Don’t''s Of Real Estate Investing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? Most days I try to do some preparation with my sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren – to help them learn financial concepts and acquire the ability to wisely manage their money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. I demonstrate making these things to my children and grandchildren, though, just to show that it can be done. Your comments are appreciated! Am I being cheap or frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Although he is single and lives alone, he has a decades long friendship with a woman and has come to be considered a pseudo Dad and Grandpa by her children and grandchildren, but he has no legal relationship with any of them to my knowledge. He has spoken of donating to science, but has a burial plot and engraved stone already in place.

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