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Friday’s Freebies: Gluten Free Recipes, Memorial Day Coloring Pages and More

Saving Cents With Sense

Basic Economics for Students and Non Students Alike by Jerry Wyant. Food Rules for Weight Loss and Dieting by David Fry *. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids by Elaine Donato. Natural Skin RX Sample. Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Father’s Day Banner. Fairytales Every Child Should Know.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Taking your child to see, hear, touch, smell and possibly even taste the environment in which a product is made – while actively involving them physically will help them learn not only economics but also personal finance. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that. Teach kids about different industries.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

And if you’re interested–the pictures of most of my grocery purchases in March: Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' I serve steamed broccoli at least twice a week, because it is the one green vegetable that my youngest won’t gag over. Ham & Bean Soup , Pepper Jack Corn Muffins.

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Have the Right Appliances to Keep Healthy

Nicoles Nickels

It is easy to clean, easy to use and very economical. Available at Macys for $39.99. MASTER THE GRILL. Grilling should not only be associated with summertime, indoor grills allow for year round grilling which is a great alternative to fried food that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Products like this make eating healthy a cinch!

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has just never been economically justifiable. Ice was chopped from the pond and stored as long as it would last. Cream, milk and butter came from the cow. A fruit cellar or cold room held the fruits and vegetables. They hunted for the meat they didn’t raise. Grandma’s fried squirrel was a favorite breakfast food of my Dad.

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Save Up to 50% Off or More at Your Local Bread Outlet

Family Balance Sheet

We go through a lot of bread at my house. Jelly toast, peanut butter toast, grilled cheese sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, fried egg sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches.well, you get the picture. For many years, we have eaten 100% whole wheat bread.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Know that money is limited and people need to make choices between things. Make change. Know that a person can be a buyer and a seller. Preparing for bed. In the bath.

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