Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? What do you think?

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Parents of students and students- Have you figured out your plans for summer yet? I am quite excited.

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Gardening Garden Fridays Townhouse 182

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. How did you get interested in saving money? That’s not right.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living. Derek from Life and My Finances shares his parents’ story and best lesson with Paying Off Your Debts Early at Retire By 40.

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Swap Personal Finance Finance Saving Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124