Is it just me, or are the weeks flying by at warp speed? Here at the farm we’re hosting Rick’s extended family annual picnic today. This is our second year hosting the annual gathering, and we just love being able to share the peace and quiet up here with everyone. One of the other things I love about hosting this event is that it gives us the motivation we need to get this place spic n’ span clean. 🙂
Lest you think we’re going over budget, our total spend for the family picnic is Read more
Well, raspberry blueberry jam, technically. You see, along with several raspberry bushes, 4 apple trees and a pear tree, Read more
Hey friends! Time for my Saturday morning ramble session again. I’m feeling the need again to emphasize the amazing amount of work it takes to homestead. By homestead, I mean Read more
It’s here!!! Our first batch of veggies to be frozen – yay!!! This is my third year of freezing our veggies, and I’m finally starting to feel pretty comfy with it now. Today I’m going to show you how to freeze green beans. Read more
Hey, friends! Today you can find me over at Wise Dollar, sharing 10 ways in which you can save money at home. Have a great Monday!
I’ve spoken many times before about doing what you feel is best for you in your debt payoff journey. I’ve also spoken about how important it is to learn to deal with criticism, with roadblocks, with the scarcity mindset and with the monsters of your own mind that will work to tear you down as you try and make your way to debt free.
A year and a half in, we are still dealing, in some way, shape or form, with all of this stuff. Whether it’s Read more
Hey, Frugal Farmer friends!! I want to welcome my blogger friend, Brian, from Luke 1428 today. He’s got an awesome post on debt payoff today that I think you’ll really find helpful.
Earlier this summer, my family and I took a weekend excursion to the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean cruise lines. We were fortunate enough to walk into an incredible offer Royal Caribbean was pushing where the third and fourth occupants of a cabin sail free. For a family of six already looking for a short getaway, that’s an offer not to be passed up. Read more
Here it is, 5a.m. and I’m up again. Now, normally, this is my “get up” time, but today, it’s my “stay up” time. Along with insight on the work involved in heating your home with wood, I thought I’d share another thing you may not realize about living life on a farm: the perils and PITAs (pain in the arses) of wild animals. Read more
We who are in the personal finance blogging world, whether as writers or as readers, know how heartbreaking it is to see family and friends struggling continually in financial distress. We’re eager to share all that we’ve learned and experienced about how to work toward debt free and financial independence, and see our loved ones get out of their financial hellholes. But when should we share our money advice with loved ones, and when should we keep our mouths shut? Read more
Happy Monday, Frugal Farmer friends!! I’m so very excited to be a part of this promotion and giveaway. My dear friend Shannon, who blogs over at The Heavy Purse, has released an awesome new book, geared toward kids to help them become eager to learn to save and manage money properly! As you can see, The Lemonade Stand has an engaging yellow cover. However what’s on the inside is even better. Not only is the book filled with colorful and fun illustrations, it’s filled with valuable and useful information for kids. As you might guess, the story is about kids who open a Lemonade stand.
Four kids, all with dreams of their own, start a lemonade stand as a way to make those dreams happen. Their road to success is not without bumps along the way, but the team works through them gracefully and makes it to their goal. One of my favorite things about the book is that the kids are required to pay mom and dad back for the supplies needed for the “business” when it’s time to count up the profits. This little addition to the story is, in my opinion, vitally important, as it makes sure kids know the real story about owning and running a business.
If you’re interested in teaching your kids how to earn and manage money responsibly, then The Lemonade Stand is for you. Thanks Shannon, for such an awesome addition to the world of financial literacy for children.
Sponsored by The Heavy Purse
Join Lauren and Taylor in their continuing money adventures in The Lemonade Stand by Shannon Ryan, CFP®. Shannon is a Mom on a mission to help busy parents teach their children simple, value-based principles that guide their money decisions and support their long-term financial well-being.
“Everyone handles money. Unfortunately, not everyone does it with confidence. Money has long been a taboo topic in many homes, which makes it even harder for parents to know where to start or what to teach. So I created a series of children books to help parents ease into these important conversations. Financial literacy is one of the most loving gifts you can give your children, and I encourage everyone to make money conversations a priority in your home.”
Help us celebrate the release of The Lemonade Stand and join Shannon in her mission to increase financial literacy in both children and adults.
* A winner located outside of the United States will receive a cash equivalent prize via PayPal.
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