Eating local is another way to be green, according to simple-green-frugal.blogspot.com. Not only is your food more nutritious because it’s picked at the right time, it also hasn’t been trucked hundreds of miles, using up gas and emitting greenhouse gases. Local farmers markets are a great way to open up your menu to whatever is in season and try something new.
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You Can be Frugal and Green
Posted on June 27th, 2011 by BobBuying Your Teen’s First Car
Posted on May 27th, 2011 by BobEveryone remembers their first car. Loving the freedom of the open road, getting your driver’s license, feeling in control, being behind the wheel by yourself for the first time. It’s an exciting feeling for the teen in your life, but how much should you spend on a car for your inexperienced driver?
5 Ways to Cut Teen Summer Travel Costs
Posted on May 26th, 2011 by BobAfter months of saving, many teens anticipate spending part of their summer traveling with friends. However, it’s important for teens to plan trips as wisely as they save for them. Whether it’s an overnight camping trip or a week on a coastal beach, smart planning is equally important to financial success.
Top 10 Money Tips for Parents
Posted on May 19th, 2011 by Jeff“But why do I have to wait two weeks?” said my 12 year old son. “O, come on, please! I really want it and I won’t want anything else for a long time!” This was almost a weekly ritual in my house as my son would look through the Sunday ads for good “deals.” We had tried many things, including a mandatory two week waiting period, but nothing seemed to really help.
A Really Really Simple Way to Explain Supply & Demand to Kids
Posted on May 18th, 2011 by BobWhy does your child need to know about supply and demand? Because unless you live on a deserted island, it affects practically everything in your life! From the price of lemonade to how many Beanie Babies you can collect, to how many summer helpers the pizza store needs, the forces of supply and demand are everywhere – so kids need to understand the concept early in order to live a reality-based existence.
A Budget is a Budget – Except When It’s a Spending Plan
Posted on March 16th, 2011 by BobOne of our earlier blog responders suggested that “budget” has negative connotations these days, so he prefers “spending plan.” He suggests that this indicates that the planner is in control of his or her own financial destiny.
When It Comes To Money…Why Aren’t We Doing Better For Ourselves?
Posted on January 12th, 2011 by BobStatistically, we as adults don’t do very well when it comes to managing our own money, so are we laying the right kind of foundation the generations to come? Watch this video a find out for yourself. Real statistics. Real solutions.
Teaching Kids to be Money Smart
Posted on November 6th, 2010 by BobCreating money-smart kids doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a skill and a behavior that has to be nurtured over time. The skill lies in learning the value of saving, giving, and spending conscientiously and understanding the difference between wants and needs. The behavior comes from the habits formed in doing these things over time and learning from mistakes.