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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. Read them and heed them if they make sense to you. Surround yourself with those who would make you grow, not just with those who make you comfortable.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Find and visit as many playgrounds/parks in your area together as you can. Let the kids help you find area parks and playgrounds and then plan a route that lets you visit one or two per day – pack a picnic and some cold drinks and don’t forget the sunscreen. Make a video documentary on a topic that interests the grand-kids.

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Parenting Pointers: Speech Disorders and Friendships

Motherhood Moments

Children with persistent speech disorder have greater difficulty than their peers in making friends and maintaining relationships, according to new research. Our findings demonstrate that persistent speech problems can impact on other aspects of a child’s development. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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Gratitude Brings Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! Our matriarch risked (and received) ridicule by family members to make her point about gratitude. Gratitude can make you healthier.

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

Saving With Shellie

How many grandchildren do you have? Possibilities are endless… All Signs are handcrafted… Boards are distressed and stained to make it appear like a primitive sign. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds! Perfect on a shelf or add it to your gallery wall.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working. but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort. That is one reason I hold my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp each summer with my grandchildren (our third generation). What Makes You Feel Wealthy?

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