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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most days I try to do some preparation with my sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren – to help them learn financial concepts and acquire the ability to wisely manage their money. That is one reason I hold my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp each summer with my grandchildren (our third generation).

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Naturally, my spouse and I had a discussion on how much we wanted to fund for our two sons and their families. I found pleasure in thinking about giving our children and grandchildren the opportunity to see part of the world they might not otherwise see. One son is trying to rebuild finances after an expensive year.

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Free & Cheap Kindle Books: First Frost & More

For the Mommas

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! Cracks in the Sidewalk $.99 99 at time of posting.

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Everyone is Sick – AGAIN

Nicoles Nickels

Both my grandchildren have the most disgusting mucous laced coughs I have ever heard coming out of tiny little bodies. My son-in-law is coughing and sneezing, running a fever and generally being pitiful as guys usually are when they get sick. I’m pretty sure this is going on two months now.

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Free Kindle Books – Maid for Murder & More

For the Mommas

Eugenia Burnett wants grandchildren. This cunning widow is determined to find wives for her brood of handsome sons. But Eugenia thinks the fiery Rose is just the woman for her obstinate son. Download Maid for Murder. Travis Burnett is resolved to rid the frontier town of imposters like Rose.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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? Property values had risen considerably in our married lifetime and we thought they would continue to do so. Gather the family. All of the above reasons were valid, and actually continue to be valid.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc). Parent’s are proud to say; My Son the Doctor or My Daughter the Astronaut. Pick based on the amount of prestige the job offers.