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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. Errand Services.

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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike most theme parks, parking is free (although you can pay for parking close to the entrance) and a free shuttle provides transportation to and from the entrance. When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If your child is ready, talk about the travel industries – who works in them, how they make money, and how much it costs you to use the different kinds of transportation.

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.

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CVS MinuteClinic Flu Shots Because You’ve Got #NoTimeForFlu!

Nicoles Nickels

Being older and being around little kids (my grandchildren), my risk is higher, but I wish everyone would get a vaccination. Use public transportation? It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the flu and to keep from getting it again I get a flu shot every year at my MiniteClinic, right down the street.

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