For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

When Lila Moore inherits her grandfather’s house, she finds herself in a small Midwestern town where margarine is never an acceptable substitution for butter, a coveted family recipe can serve as currency, and the friend who will take your darkest secrets to the grave will still never give you the secret to her prize-winning begonias.

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Crochet Baby Bills Grandfather 55

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 2, 2014

She and her parents last visited AZ in 2002, so it had been 12 years since we last saw each other. My parents and sister-in-law, my cousin’s parents, and even my grandfather joined us for a day at the aquarium and we all had a wonderful time. Sea Life Arizona is fun for everyone in the family.

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Arizona Family Kids and Family Tickets 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

While we have had our share of violence in the country during our lifetimes, there has been no all out war, such as our great-grandfathers suffered during the Civil War or our founding fathers and mothers endured during the Revolution. Here are some of the things I think make us rich. No war inside our boundaries. Technology. Indoor plumbing.

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United States Money Plumbing Mobile Phone 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. How to make used furniture usable.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. But I had to SHOP for clothes. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Maybe four years?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. We also went for a walk to the chocolate shop and had a few visits at their new place. My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. It went FABULOUS!! Going Frugal.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). 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. My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100