Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Buying gasoline.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

If they manage to strip all the leaves off the tree they stared with, the larvae drop off the tree and crawl to another to get food. The cost is a bit of your time and possibly a few bucks to buy some kerosene or gasoline or other lighter fluid. You will see signs of leaf damage and perhaps dying trees.

Economical 180

Economical Organic Organization Gasoline 180