Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

She is soon to be 92 years old and uses her position as the family matriarch to teach the rest of us to be grateful. 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! .: She is spunky and outspoken.

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Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. Will they squander it or use it wisely? If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? Having enough money can remove stress from your life. Money Tips'

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Saving With Shellie

MAY 23, 2014

Just use coupon code 2X8X10 at checkout. Or send pictures of the grandchildren to the grandparents as a memorable gift. Shutterfly is offering NEW customers 2 FREE 8×10 photo enlargements. Each 8×10 print is usually $4, so you are saving $8 with this deal! Shipping is only $2.99.

Grandchildren 55

Grandchildren Photos Frugal Lives Frugal Living 55

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? You could also use favorite pictures from the year. Pet Sitting.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Although useful when needed, these to me are somewhat extreme and we won’t go so far as to execute them unless our country’s situation degrades considerably. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. The tax code for second homes used as rental properties is incredibly complex here in the US.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Congress on neuroscience in the classroom, and award-winning educator Betsy Hill are committed to helping children achieve their fullest learning potential by using tested and proven neuroscience in their groundbreaking book. Roger Stark, the first person to deliver a briefing to a joint session of the U.S.

Parenting 100

Parenting Education Building Wellness 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? If you have friends or family who could use a date night, babysitting services would make a fantastic gift. Homemade Crafts.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I realized that using just any old thing, as I did when I was much younger, put my skin in chaos. Using a cleanser to cut back on the natural oil in my skin, created a harsh reaction; I had dry, too tight skin, that looked red and irritated. That’s when I started using Dove. And when I recommended it to my daughter.

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Dove Beauty Daughter Friends And Family Sale 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. Most people love the holidays because they tend to bring people together. These are the things that make the holidays special.

Giving 199

Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Perfect for grandchildren sleepovers & bigger than your expectations this Cozy Kidz Air Bed is available for Only $7.99 Airbeds will need to be occasionally re-inflated (topped off) to maintain desired firmness when used for more than a few days as vinyl tends to relax over time. Cozy Kidz Air Bed Only $7.99. or with Prime Orders.

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Grandchildren TV shows Repairs Re-use 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Both my grandchildren have the most disgusting mucous laced coughs I have ever heard coming out of tiny little bodies. Where as my grandson has no qualms about using anything other than a tissue as a tissue. The rest of the family has been sick off and on during this time frame, but never as bad as me, except for now.

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Grandchildren Daughter Son Birthday 66

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 12, 2017

This year, opt for a luxury gift that he’ll get a ton of use out of. Founded by husband/wife team, Andrew and Sam Hood, Amara is the outcome of their combined skill-set of business experience and retail fashion/interior design expertise to provide us with meticulously selected products that handsomely accessorize our lives.

Gifts 60

Gifts Grandchildren Limited Edition Ralphs 60

Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

2012 138

2012 March Giant Eagle Charmin 138

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? We used it as a home base to explore many activities and attractions within a days drive. Property values had risen considerably in our married lifetime and we thought they would continue to do so.

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Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

January 113

January 2012 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. Could you please tell me again what company you use. We use Mint Mobile ; I pay $15/month for talk, text, and data.

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Cleaning Grandchildren Nephew Christmas 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Although using relatives to kid sit can be fraught with stress, anxiety and cause for family arguments, many families do it successfully. Parents may be nervous about grandparents following the rules they want used, spoiling the kids too much, giving them the wrong kinds of food or keeping them safe in this digital world.

Parenting 100

Parenting Watches Grandkids Kids 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. With the help of an estate planning lawyer and your accountant you might be able to use one of these “have your cake and eat it too” ideas.

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Cake Taxes Giving Donation 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

I thought there would be ‘strings’ attached to the use of the money. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful. Parents rethink gifting when they disapprove of how the money was used.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

October 113

October 2011 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

September 113

September 2011 Beech Nut Giant Eagle 113

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

January 113

January 2011 Snyders Charmin 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2013

The money in the IRA can be used during your lifetime, but then can accumulate tax free while the next guy in line for it takes minimum distributions over his life. That money has to come from somewhere and unfortunately we all just keep kicking it down the road to my grandchildren.

Converse 176

Converse Taxes Grandkids Money 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. 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. Bring snacks and a drinking cup to use in the park. We had two adults, one senior and three children.

Saving Money 199

Saving Money Money Food and Drink Tickets 199

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

February 100

February 2011 Snyders Giant Eagle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

For the drive, his parents allowed him to use his Kindle to read or play games. They have installed parental controls which restrict the times of day he can use the device as well as the time he can spend playing games vs reading books on it. Kimberly Young, as early as 1998, did a study to determine if internet use might be addictive.

Parenting 100

Parenting Kids and Family Phones DVD Players 100

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

2011 127

2011 November Expires 2012 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

You may know that each year, for my two Grandchildren, I hold a camp I call Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. To hold down costs, I’ve been looking for recipes that are more thrifty in their use of things like nuts, chocolate and sugar (all the good stuff!). You use those candy red hots instead. Flavored popcorn.

Kids 100

Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

I found pleasure in thinking about giving our children and grandchildren the opportunity to see part of the world they might not otherwise see. Normally I am very frugal and a saver, but this trip meant more to me than the money involved. I believed it would provide the chance to try new things (to see, to do, to eat).

Building 100

Building Kids and Family Hawaii Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career. Another criteria used for this pick might be the length of the commute or the frequency of travel. Using this as the sole means to pick your future life can be very limiting.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2014

They couldn’t afford to take any risks at all and consequently used a very conservative model, holding all money in treasuries of various sorts or in the bank. We need to make sure our base grows over his lifetime, especially since we hope to leave a legacy to our children and grandchildren. Do you use an asset allocation model?

Money 170

Money 401K Bank Banking 170

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Luna tells us that her talent is making shadow puppets with her hands, but she goes on to tell us that all bombardier beetles have a talent that she calls “tooting”! Her brothers love making these sounds and use them to create music. Tooting is just what you imagine it to be. They do this without being pushy.

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Brother Musical Instruments Music Kids and Family 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

Your legacy isn’t something that can be organized in your later years, although your grandchildren may benefit from your influence when you are older. Use these strategies to balance your life and enjoy the benefits of spending quality time with the people who bring meaning to your existence.

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Add in the spouses, significant others and now great-grandchildren and that’s a ton of gifts. Then you can either keep the cash or use your earnings to buy some other gift cards at up to 35% off. Get something for you or since the Holidays are coming up, grab some to use as gifts. In my family we make Christmas lists.

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Gift Cards Donation Gifts Buy 45