Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
To my Children and my Grandchildren, Following are some of life’s lessons – learned (sometimes poorly) by me along the road winding through my 65 years on earth. Read them and heed them if they make sense to you. Guard your health above all else. Care for your body, mind and spirit or you will not live the best life possible.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 13, 2012
A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Teaching The Gift of Giving This year the grand kids are 5 and 8 years old and I want to demonstrate the pleasures of giving. Moms always love anything their kids give them! Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?
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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. It’s just fun!
Couponing 101
MAY 19, 2012
Hurry and download the eBook A Mom After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George for only $2.99 Elizabeth George’s A Mom After God’s Own Heart offers 10 principles to help moms make God an everyday part of their children’s lives. A Mom After God’s Own Heart eBook for $2.99 train them in God’s ways.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Babysitting.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 3, 2014
It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. Give the gift of lessons. Last winter still gives me shivers—brrrrrrr. I read recently that Americans will spend on average of $800 on Christmas. A Homemade Meal.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 23, 2017
I felt it would give them control over me in some fashion and fiercely wanted my independence. Lets explore the topic of parents giving money to grown offspring. Why do parents want to give adult offspring money? Giving initial help to adult offspring can be one way of helping them stay out of the parental nest.
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