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.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. Family Heirlooms. Garden Harvest.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Hopefully it will inspire you to think outside the (gift) box too. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. A Homemade Meal.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

or my all time favorite ornament that was made for me by my great-grandmother. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. Such as our "First Christmas Together" ornament given by a great aunt as a wedding gift. or an ornament from my 1980's childhood. But the kids' ornaments really dominate the tree.

Christmas 113

Christmas Grandchildren Home and Garden Crochet 113

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2013

Claire McDermott is a wife, a mother, a grandmother… Her only daughter is gravely ill… Her son-in-law is resentful and angry… Her grandchildren are missing… ** Please be sure to check the price before you purchase, as the prices change quickly! 90+ Tastefully Simple Recipes Volume 1: (Free at time of posting).

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Museum Grandchildren Cheap Grandmother 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2014

My mom has wonderful memories of her maternal grandmother, and though she talks about her often, I only know that she loved to knit and that she lived until 94 and was a “sweet woman.” You’ll have precious memories to share with your children and grandchildren of your own parents and grandparents.

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Making Film Uncle Grandchildren 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Some folks (including my own Grandmother) make their own soaps, lotions, cleaners and more. I demonstrate making these things to my children and grandchildren, though, just to show that it can be done.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100