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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Family Heirlooms. Baked Goods.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. A Homemade Meal. Baked Goods.

Christmas 245

Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

I’ve seen the nieces and my own kids ask for and get babysitting services time after time from a busy working boomer. Grandparents can do a lot to save money when indulging their grandchildren, but it still adds up in both time and money costs – but most of us would say “So?” “It’s It’s my grandkid!”.

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? 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. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182