Comments on: Financial Woes: Oh, that pioneering spirit!

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:05:26 +0000

Yes, I’m sure you’re right. It’ll probably be a great life lesson to learn how to save money. Our challenge is to have them help without stressing them with concerns that are beyond their control. So, making this into a game is a wonderful suggestion.

And, there are little (and not so little) things they do each day that can make a difference: turning off lights when not in use; not wasting food; and helping with the chores. These all help to keep our expenses down.

Thanks!

By: dianeinjapan

dianeinjapan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:34:37 +0000

I think it really helps (with kids, in particular) to make frugality into a game or challenge–and I believe that kids will be proud of themselves when they are able to find real, concrete ways to help their parents save money. Best of luck!

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:13:05 +0000

A friend sent me this link to Squirrel Recipes: http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zsquir.html. They have even offered to teach my kids how to hunt.

Wow! There is a silver lining to this financial crunch: support and understanding from friends.

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:21:46 +0000

For more on how gas prices are affecting all costs, read this Washington Post article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062302497.html

In a more amusing twist, current economic woes may be impacting boob jobs: http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/humannature/default.aspx

By: livingbylearning

livingbylearning — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:16:17 +0000

Thanks, Karen!

Hang in there. There is always a silver lining, I hope.

I’m sure your granddaughter is bringing lots of love and joy to your home, and we’ll all enjoy reading about homeschooling from the wise perspective of the 2nd time around.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:31:19 +0000

What wonderful kids you have, Sandra! I am sure you’ll find a job that will fit your schedule and bring in the extra income you need. We are in much the same boat here … expenses going sky high. I had hopes that my website would pick up some of the slack, but so far it’s barely giving me back any return on investment of my time. With my two-year-old granddaughter living with us now and her mommy job hunting, the possibility of me going out of the house for a job is pretty slim for a while.

Good luck!