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An Open Letter to My Children and Grandchildren

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To my Children and my Grandchildren, Following are some of life’s lessons – learned (sometimes poorly) by me along the road winding through my 65 years on earth. Provide for yourself and your family so that you have maximum control over your own life. Honor your family before you. Guard your health above all else.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I’ve really worked to overcome those expectations and make Christmas the way I and my family want it to be, but I still have lingering dread when I think of Christmas. ? In families with just a few cousins/grandchildren, I can see it working out, but not with 17 cousins/grandchildren.

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Some grown children move thousands of miles away and change their names in order to avoid the ‘taint’ of the wealth and family name. Parents may be trying to keep the family together.

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Caring Causes: Suzy Levian Jewelry

Motherhood Moments

The jewelry industry is known for its multi-generational ties, where traditions and legacies are passed down to children and grandchildren. Founding the first woman-owned jewelry business in the family, Suzy Levian is on a mission to empower, encouraging women to love themselves.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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).

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Party of Sign w/ Family Name Custom Sign – $14.95

Saving With Shellie

How cute are these Party of Sign w/ Family Name Custom Sign for just $14.95?! This sign will be treasured for years to come as it tells your family story. What is your family number? How many grandchildren do you have? The post Party of Sign w/ Family Name Custom Sign – $14.95

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