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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Buying gasoline. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it.

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Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The email was adamant that pumps were overcharging for gasoline because the total amount didn’t really match up to the price times the number of gallons. My Gasoline Ripoff Non-Scientific Test. We are raised by parents to be. A few weeks ago, my Aunt sent along an email that warned about mis-calibrated gas pumps.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

Our yards have truly become one of the most important parts of our homes,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and its parent organization the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “As Perennial plantings fill gardens and robotic lawn mowers quietly snip lawns while homeowners relax.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a parent, some day you will most likely become a grandparent. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Yet you can enjoy loving them and being loved by them.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially. Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need? Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898. She lived on a farm.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That way, I can hit a lot of sales in just a few hours instead of spending time and gasoline driving around town. Sometimes these types of neighborhoods have folks that have lost parents or parents have moved into smaller homes or retirement communities and have given their adult children some of their treasures.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Our children learn by example. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.

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