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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Show them the big truck that pulls up with hamburger buns, frozen fries and etc and talk about where the food comes from. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! In the bath.

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You need a time-frame to figure out an estimated cost due to seasonally different rates on attractions, lodging and transportation costs. One of our son’s and his wife peeled out after touring Yellowstone, while our other son, wife and grandkids went with us to a few other destinations prior to heading home.

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