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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. We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! I only remember staying with them once without parents around. They tolerated our presence.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Give your Gift of Organization. Family Heirlooms. Babysitting.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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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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Visually Record Your Relatives??? History to Make Lasting Memories

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But even if your parents or grandparents weren’t participants in important world events like the Great Depression and World War II, they likely still have interesting stories to tell. You’ll have precious memories to share with your children and grandchildren of your own parents and grandparents.

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