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? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised. They tolerated our presence.

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Although I live 200+ miles away from my two grandkids, I try to get them for a week or so during the summer. There are many documented benefits to utilizing grandparents to watch grandkids. I’m one of them. On special occassions, now that I’m retired, I go to their house to watch them.

Parenting 100

Parenting Watches Grandkids Kids 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! From my Mother-in-laws perspective, the number one benefit to the great-grandkids of sending her a thank you note, is that she would continue to send them gifts.

Gratitude 100

Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond? My Grandkids have grown up visiting the lake condo and love it. Property values had risen considerably in our married lifetime and we thought they would continue to do so. Gather the family.

Vacation 124

Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. It is true that grandparents love to ‘spoil’ the grandkids (I know this because I am a grandparent). Giving initial help to adult offspring can be one way of helping them stay out of the parental nest.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2011

My Grandparents have lots of kids and even more grandkids. Add in the spouses, significant others and now great-grandchildren and that’s a ton of gifts. Saving 13% on a Fandango gift card might be a great option to check out some of this holiday’s favorites for less. In my family we make Christmas lists.

Gift Cards 45

Gift Cards Donation Gifts Buy 45

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. They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187