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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2016
Recently, an extended family trip to Hawaii got put on hold due to costs. I followed my own advice and tried to be very clear on what parts my spouse and I would be able to handle for the rest of the family – financially. I was raised in a family that went on a two week road trip every year, no matter what.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Gather the family. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond? My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. My Grandkids have grown up visiting the lake condo and love it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. At bedtime.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2015
We Baby Boomers are fueling the travel industry and many of us are taking our extended families along on our vacations. Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.
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