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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make puppets and stage a show for the parents – letting the kids come up with the story line, the kind of puppets they want to make, the puppet stage (it can be as simple as an ironing board with a tablecloth over it!). Hold a garage sale together. Make a video documentary on a topic that interests the grand-kids. Go Frugal'

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Gift of Organization. Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener?

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