The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

Arkansas 182

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. What Our Parents Taught Us About Money. You want your kid to be financially savvy. Make change.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Couponing 101

APRIL 6, 2020

Most parents don’t have the time to give their kids one-on-one attention all the time, so what can you do when you have other work you need to focus on? And since these apps are designed to be both entertaining and educational, parents can feel good about allowing a little extra screen time.

Education 99

Education Entertainment Kids Parenting 99

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

While 69 percent of American students strongly believe that the best time to save money is now, only 57 percent believe that their parents are saving money for the future (according to the Gallup-Operation HOPE Financial Literacy Index). Your children know that you are saving money. Then you are not included in the statistics listed above.

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Maybe four years? How did you get interested in saving money?

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. In light of these recent events, I have found that I’m not only serving as the primary caregiver for my own children, but my parents as well. Most important is that my parents are getting the care that they need – whatever the cost may be.

Budgeting 201

Budgeting Budget Parenting Converse 201

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 10, 2023

This unabashedly honest and insightful film provides audiences with a raw and intimate look into the lives of families and kids grappling with anxiety and the duality of how their parents are trying to understand and help. As the parent of an anxious teenager, I thought I was failing my daughter.

Movies 100

Movies Film Documentary Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. Just average. Remember No Child Left Behind?

May 188

May Education Parenting Student 188

Couponing 101

JULY 29, 2013

The collection includes tips for developing curriculum and teaching specific subjects, printables for homeschool parents and students, and encouragement for the school year. Training Your Children in Home Economics by Angie Kauffmann. Homeschooling 101 by Kris Bales. Notebooking Success by Jimmie Lanley.

Economical 67

Economical Art Student Discount 67

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 7, 2013

Your kids will think you''ve lost your mind, but you will be the most cool parent EVER.at Kitchen Economics Summer Fun Guide' Strawberry shortcake for dinner.yes, a rare treat where dessert was our actual dinner. Try it once in awhile. least for a day or two. I''ll go back for more. One box isn''t nearly enough.

Economical 100

Economical Kitchen Parenting Desserts 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The economic impact of the Baby Boom population around the world was felt in the growth of pretty much everything worldwide – for example; toys, homes, schools, and products designed for each age group that generation has so far lived. Now it is influencing the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Finance 165

Finance Economical Real Estate Money 165

Online Coupon Island

AUGUST 28, 2015

Buying toys of choice was a back breaking task for parents in the pre-internet and pre e-commerce era. Going to Walmart, Sears or the other discount department store retail outlets and finding the right toys for their children at economical prices was considered lucky. If you were a kid in the 1970’s, 80’s or even […].

Discount 40

Discount Toys Economical Codes 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

This economic downturn is just the ticket to accomplish some of those actions. Be available to provide counsel to our adult children and their spouses (if they are interested) to compare the situation to others we and our parents lived through. Share tips on surviving economic downturns within the family. Hughes, Jr.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

From health and parenting challenges to economic and relationship stressors and more, our ability to juggle everything life throws at us, and bounce back from setbacks and failure, is constantly being tested. As a young mom to three children, finding the sweet spot between work and parenting wasn’t easy.

Puerto Rico 130

Puerto Rico Work Women Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2014

Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. It’s not impossible to graduate without student loans, even if you don’t have any parental help. Each and every year, tuition costs for colleges and universities across North America increase.

Debt 217

Debt Debt Free Graduation Student 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

” Scarcity drives economics and business. In business and economics, if you have something in abundance that others consider scarce, you stand to move ahead and make a profit, but if your service or product is offered by a multitude of others you have to find other ways to get ahead.

Psychology 170

Psychology Economical Cookies United States 170

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A variable rate may start out lower than a fixed rate, but could increase or decrease over time depending on economic conditions. The share of parents taking out federal parent PLUS loans to help cover the costs of their children’s college education has also grown significantly.

Student 52

Student College Credit Debt 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Our children learn by example. And vice versa!)

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Watching someone else fix something helps you learn how, lets you know it is possible and provides on the spot availability for mentor-ship, It seems to be a substitute for the times when parents showed their kids how to repair things.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

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. What kind of field trips or tours have you done with your child to teach them about money?

Kids and Family 222

Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

On the other hand, it is pretty economical to stay home, cook a nice meal, enjoy a bottle of wine, and watch a movie from the comfort of your own home. I learned this philosophy from my parents, who taught me nearly from birth that saving money was important. it can get pretty pricy to paint the town red!

Frugal 157

Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. So, if you have the time and the patience, you can safely and economically reuse furniture of almost any type. The sun bakes out. They smelled musty and perfumy. Have you renewed used furniture?

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133