Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
On special occassions, now that I’m retired, I go to their house to watch them. There are many documented benefits to utilizing grandparents to watch grandkids. Both may wonder about reciprocity – should the grandparents be paid to watch the kids? Would you pay your parents to watch your kids?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren? It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Who wants to be forgotten?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. So I’ve brainstormed some ways that we can avoid the malls, while keep the giving spirit alive and well: Food Giving.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Whether you simply want to venture from the daily routine, stop watching so much TV, or you just need to save money by not going out, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. It’s also a great hobby to teach children, grandchildren, or students. Gardening is another hobby you can pick up at any age.
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). Watching TV. Preparing for bed.
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. Do you watch HGTV? It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment. Reciprocity.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2014
We watched. For our 40th wedding anniversary, we chose to take our adult children and our grandchildren on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. Your family and friends really don’t want to sit in church and watch, they are just waiting for the after party! No vow renewal for us, no silver platters or ice cream punch.
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