Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? Write down my life experiences on economic downturns for the future benefit of my grandchildren. Share what I know of the family history during the 1920 – 1930′s depression and prior recessions with our children and grandchildren.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them. Avoid the souvenirs.

Saving Money 199

Saving Money Money Food and Drink Tickets 199

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

1/8 Beech-Nut baby food jar purees. $1/2 2 Enjoy Life Foods Product (minimum $2 price). 2 Enjoy Life Foods Product (minimum $2 price). If your kids are grown, you can save for your grandchildren, or your if you don't have kids yet, contribute for your nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc. 1/2 GUM® Toothbrushes.

September 113

September 2011 Beech Nut Giant Eagle 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Parents may be nervous about grandparents following the rules they want used, spoiling the kids too much, giving them the wrong kinds of food or keeping them safe in this digital world. Both may wonder about reciprocity – should the grandparents be paid to watch the kids?

Parenting 100

Parenting Watches Grandkids Kids 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

I found pleasure in thinking about giving our children and grandchildren the opportunity to see part of the world they might not otherwise see. Normally I am very frugal and a saver, but this trip meant more to me than the money involved. I believed it would provide the chance to try new things (to see, to do, to eat).

Building 100

Building Kids and Family Hawaii Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Only 43 percent of adults keep close track of their spending , and more than 128,400,000 adults do not know how much they spend on food, housing, and entertainment, and do not monitor their overall spending (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling).

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors. I demonstrate making these things to my children and grandchildren, though, just to show that it can be done. Although I’m a firm believer in never saying you’ll never do something, unless my circumstances change dramatically I won’t do some things.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

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. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). While you are planning meals.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 16, 2013

I will make sure that my grandchildren have a college fund that is untouchable until then or until 30 if they don’t go to college (that’s right - 30 ). You know the worry, being on the job when you actually drop dead. So for a long time, longer than I care to admit, I’ve had a plan.

Grandchildren 61

Grandchildren South Carolina New Hampshire Win 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

For our 40th wedding anniversary, we chose to take our adult children and our grandchildren on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. It can cost a lot of money – for those trying to recreate the wedding and reception they had or didn’t have, you can spend a lot of money on the food, invitations, drinks, venue, clothing and etc.

ReNew 165

ReNew Wedding Daughter Money 165