Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. There is a plant called poke that the mountain folks used for greens, but the kids had another use for that plant. They used the berries to make a purple die and painted their own and each others bodies with it! My Mom grew up in St.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. Why do I want to save money?

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187