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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is and has been a swirling cloud of controversy surrounding whether or not parents should reward their children for earning good grades in school. To me, it is normal and natural for a parent to want their child to do well – in school and in life. I believe that smart parents find ways to reward behavior they want to encourage.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. #117046655 / gettyimages.com. The trees are your investment accounts.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately. The post Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

Family Balance Sheet

Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: New England Connecticut - Parenting Miracles Boston, Massachusetts - ? We are all writing about fun and low cost summer ideas in our respective areas of the country.

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

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NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia :: Teachers of Good Things. Smithfield, Virginia :: Walking in High Cotton. Virginia Beach, Virginia :: The Coupon Challenge. Mid Atlantic. Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin.

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Plan a Staycation | Summer Fun Guide

Family Balance Sheet

North Central Indiana :: Parenting Miracles. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Shenandoah Valley, Virginia :: Life Your Way. Mansfield, Ohio :: The Traveling Praters. Metro Detroit, Michigan :: Saving Dollars and Sense. Mount Vernon, Ohio :: Living Better One Day at a Time. Omaha, Nebraska :: Mom Endeavors.

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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We drove for two days straight to get from the Midwest to Virginia, where we toured Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Fredericksburg and two of our founders plantations. For the drive, his parents allowed him to use his Kindle to read or play games. Use parental controls. Are we adults just as addicted?

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