Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

to Grandfather’s house we go; . I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. As the early cooking is going on, we watch Miracle on 34th Street, a movie about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Thanksgiving Grandfather Jimmy Dean Sister 65

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 26, 2015

Seventeen ­year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall what happened afterwards, watching her own damaged body being taken from the wreck. The two are kindred spirits, sharing an irreverent sense of humor and immense charm, and watching them fall in love. If I Stay by Gayle Forman – $2.99

Libbys 40

Libbys Boys Kids and Family Grandfather 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100